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Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Sr. Manager leading an international Advanced Sourcing team focused on new product development R&D initiatives.

Seattle, Wa, Us

Leading the multi-million dollar sourcing efforts in distribution, automation and sustainability initiatives with solar power capital projects at Starbucks.

Bellevue, Wa, Us

Negotiate and write technology agreements. Performed AI/ML technical feature and ROI analysis. Established proof of concept agreements with both Artificial Intelligence and Robotic Process Automation companies. Sourced and negotiated deals with AI and RPA companies. Developed AI/ML strategies and implementation processes.

Miamisburg, Ohio, Us

Directing sourcing strategy for the following product lines: IT, Cloud computing, Telecom, Indirect Sourcing, vendor outsourcing, packaging, wood products. Responsible for inventory, negotiating supply agreements, approving vendors and RM Business Plan. Responsibility for international sourcing strategies in for the Forming division. Successfully drove cost savings in excess of 25% over the past ten years.

Identify strategic cost saving opportunities for clients. Strategy development and implementation plans. Additionally, establish product development plans for key customers. Provide 3G consulting direction with visibility for 4G migration.

Provided technical information and scientific consulting for film development. Proficient understanding in over unity based engine development. Have a design interest in prototype long range cosmic ray arrays.

Worked with the President on expanding core products and developing plans to bring in new customer base with increased revenues and products. Lead product marketing and provided technical project management.

Directed the entire strategic procurement program for the corporation totaling $450M in annual purchases with a staff of 18 employees. Led technical strategy and implementation plans.Achieved significant cost savings that ranged from $6M to $24M annually which exceeded executive expectations, by negotiating innovative contracts with suppliers. Recipient of President's club award in 1999.Oversaw all negotiation and financial due diligence of supplier contracts for telecommunication equipment in excess of $1M protecting the company from "bad deals" commercially. Established and directed the company's first ever cellular phone test and evaluation team which standardized equipment evaluations shielding the company and it's customers from inferior products. Devised segmentation strategy for marketing cellular phones in advance of a retail marketing department, which streamlined inventory and reduced carry costs.Instrumental in achieving executive approval for and establishing the National Distribution and Repair Center.While overcoming traditional roadblocks, initiated consortium purchasing plan with the parent company, TDS, and subsidiaries which identified overlooked cost saving and reduction opportunities.Directed the consolidation of procurement processes, personnel and systems from two acquired wireless companies. Ensured seamless integration and improved synergies.

Managed 14 employees and pioneered the development of eight functional groups: purchasing, fixed asset tracking, engineering software applications, computer aided design, telephone company billing, logistics/materials distribution, engineering budget analysis, and contract administration.Consolidated all purchasing functions within organization into a unified department obtaining product consistency, synergies of demand and cost savings.Launched supplier reduction program, which saved over $1.6M during the first year.Streamlined three independent purchasing systems into one system, improving both coordination and tracking.Drew up first company purchasing manual and set of guidelines, which instituted an organized process for commercial product reviews.Oversaw the design and implementation of a new purchasing system for engineering replacing the first generation one.

Established and ran the initial product development program.Project manager for cell site development.Wrote accurate financial and engineering proposals for parent company to purchase cellular partnerships.

Bsce, Civil Engineering

Masters, Masters Of Science In Geophysics

Masters, Business Administration

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Marketing

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Civil Engineering

Bachelor'S Degree, Civil Engineering

Master Of Science - Ms

Master Of Business Administration - Mba