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North Carolina, United States

* Process and systems focus for Supplier Management Activities. * Leveraging Archer GRC, SAP Ariba and Tibco to document, leverage and share supplier and procurement related data.* Focus on process automation within systems and use of Artificial Intelligence to streamline processes and gain efficiencies.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Manage Allstate's Supplier Management Program instituted by the Sourcing and Procurement Solutions Team. * Drove increased adherence to Allstate’s Supplier Management Program* Leveraged existing technology to improve data collection and processes* Refined compliance reporting to better demonstrate overall program health* Partnered with risk consultants to improve supplier risk assessment framework* Engaged business partners to further develop supplier management practices

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Manage the relationships between Bank of America Merchant Services (BAMS) and existing 3rd party companies that provide products and services to ensure quality, efficient, compliant and stable service delivery. * Streamlined Supply Chain Engagement process minimizing cycle time* Developed metrics tracking tools and reporting for process improvement review* Mapped End to End Vendor Management Lifecycle from contract to termination* Realized cost reductions by analyzing spend and alternate sourcing channels* Guided Lines of Business on effective sourcing strategies and compliance

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Manage UTC Building & Industrial Systems' Americas Contract Management Organization. Coordinate regional Contract Manager activities supporting the sales contract process including review, negotiation and approval; compliance with applicable policies and laws; and tracking of key metrics. * Trained and supervised North American Contract Management Team* Designed Contract Management Tool in Salesforce to track and report metrics* Coordinated enterprise wide roll out of Contract Management Tool* Negotiated an annual average of over 1200 contracts totaling over $30 million* Increased compliance by enhancing communications and training programs* Implemented process improvement activities to track key metrics

Farmington, Ct

Manage USG and Commercial Sales Contracts process including review, negotiation and approval; compliance with applicable policies; and tracking of key metrics. Provide primary support to Export Compliance, International Trade Compliance, and Internal Website Development.

Farmington, Ct

Manage all aspects of Sales Contracts process across multiple US branches, including review, negotiation and approval of all proposed sales contracts; compliance with applicable policies; and tracking of key metrics.Provide primary legal support to Americas Supply Chain, including review, negotiation and approval of all vendor and subcontractor agreements; creation and maintenance of a central repository for all Supply Chain Agreements, Standard Work and Policies; and management of Supply Chain intranet portal.Appointed by the Regional President to the role of Quality Lead (ACE Pilot) to work closely with senior leadership to reinvigorate Quality initiatives. Conduct frequent trainings for field staff on a variety of topics, including contracts policy and process, Code of Ethics, Antitrust issues, Litigation, US Government contracting, Export Control and Improper Payments. Conduct field compliance audits focusing on contracting (sales and supply chain) and record-keeping policies and processes. Took lead role in drafting and presenting integrated policies for UTC Climate, Controls and Security Systems.Managed complex internal corporate reorganizations, including the rebranding of Americas Fire & Security Services and consolidation of Canadian legal entities.

Farmington, Ct

Manage projects covering cost reduction, matter management, worldwide policy and procedure rollouts, quality initiatives (ACE Pilot), corporate governance, recapitalizations, and compliance.Draft corporate policies concerning contracting with non-US sales representatives, delegation of authority and legal entity governance and management.Ensure compliance with laws and other corporate requirements, maintain and track company information for over 600 business entities of various states and countries. Oversaw the facilities management function from 2003 to 2005 as the organization grew from just under 30 employees to over 100 and in 2007 to coordinate expansion of operations into newly acquired lease space. Manage $2.5M facilities budget including annual forecasting, expense approvals, monthly reconciliations and variance reporting.Lead facilities expansion project working with floor planners, architects, procurement, electricians, general contractor and building services.

Windsor Locks, Ct

Maintained and tracked company information for over 300 business entities of various states and countries. Drafted documents to incorporate, qualify and continue companies in various jurisdictions. Worked with multifunctional teams in evaluating, choosing and implementing databases to be used across all UTC enterprises worldwide for legal entities and matter management. Served as Quality Lead (ACE Pilot) leading the department through Qualifying, Bronze and Silver levels of success. Utilized portal technology to develop and maintain departmental web site.

Ma, Communications

Bs, Business Management

Activities and Societies: Summa Cum Laude, Beta Gamma Sigma