Seasoned executive with over 17 years of experience in the food service, entertainment, and government sectors, with a strong record of leading complex, cross-functional teams to support strategic initiatives, drive transformation, and ensure regulatory compliance. My expertise spans sourcing, strategy development, vendor management, and contract negotiations, with a particular focus on supplier rationalization, cost-benefit analysis, risk mitigation, and optimizing total cost of ownership. Known for consistently driving process improvements, cultivating staff development, and implementing innovative cost-reduction strategies that exceed business objectives. My leadership style is dynamic and people-centric, with a deep commitment to improving processes and leveraging technology to solve business problems. Comfortable managing multiple strategic projects in ambiguous environments, I thrive on advising business leaders on strategy, offering both technical and business process solutions, and delivering actionable, high-quality results that make a measurable impact. Extensive education and experience in finance, financial markets, and economics.