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Arlington Hieghts Il

Managed overall compliance of the Group Records and Information Management Standards, Policy and Retention Framework for North and South American regions. • Mitigated risks associated with regulatory records compliance which resulted in a multi-year, international effort that concluded with avoidance of further litigation.• Enforcement of 150 records and information categories throughout North and South Americas leading to successful outcomes of internal/external audits which is critical to the companies’ reputation and compliance.• Effectively collaborate with international colleagues at all levels the importance of enforcing approved records and information policies. Annually, communicates with 20 different countries and 1000’s of employees.

Mettawa, Il

• Maintain and improve reliability, operation, maintenance, customer service and systems documentation for a leading International Banking Facility with a focus on increased productivity and cost savings year over year of 15% improvement.• Managed an average of 94 associates in 9 different sites located across North America effectively with a focus on driving distribution expertise and improved service delivery. • Facilitated the creation of a new fulfillment department and distribution servicing platform which drove cost reduction of over 30% annually. • Effectively managed 9 operational budgets exceeding $22 mil annually. Year over year reduction exceeded 15% in cost avoidance or direct savings.• Regularly negotiated with key vendors with a keen focus on improved production and lower costs. Yearly, reduced company expense through these efforts by $1.9 million.