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Application review and agency supportive services for third-party certification agencies/councils. LSP partners with our clients to help reduce application backlog, improve certification review accuracy, and train staff. With over 25 years of industry experience, we leverage best-in-class certification practices and strategies to promote efficiency and accuracy in your organization's application process.

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We help corporate clients design and enhance their internal supplier diversity programs and help minority and women business owners obtain D/M/WBE certifications.

Full-service certification management services for minority and women owners.Tailored to our client's individual needs.Solution Includes:Application & Document PreparationCompliance AuditIssue of Concern AnalysisAffidavit NotarizationsSupportive Services until application decision rendered by AgencyLet's Talk - https://bit.ly/2G5WROt

Program development and enhancement services for corporate clients.Tailored to our client's individual needs.Diversity Program Development & ManagementProcurement Program Development & ManagementOutreach Development & ManagementCompliance ReportingDiversity Platform IntegrationLet's Talk - https://bit.ly/3GPD7uf

Dallas, Texas, Us

Dallas, Texas, Us

Develops, negotiates, and monitors supply chain and/or service agreements. Maintains key supplier relationships and participates in sourcing collaboration efforts.

Dallas, Texas, Us

Oversaw supplier selection for sourcing teams, collaborated with supply chain teams, and assisted the development of sourcing strategies, streamlining costs and minimizing risks. Coordinated with advocacy partners and developed a vast and diverse business network of contacts. Captured the trust of key stakeholders and successfully negotiated contractual terms, maximizing project returns and reducing waste. Administered major corporate procurements including IT, Equipment Leases, Staffing Services, Facilities Services, and Corporate Services. Managed vendor relations, established goals, maintained an open line of communication, ensured better costs, and minimized vendor-related risks. ● Negotiated rates and employed effective contract management while superintending expenditures with values ranging from $600,000 to $2.5M.● Supervised sub-contractor payments and managed annual federal reporting on $3M of total small business expenditures.● Advised internal stakeholders on indirect and direct procurements ● Further supported the development of small, minority, and women businesses by coordinating with internal departments, guaranteeing sourcing and procurement opportunities.● Communicated Supplier Diversity metrics to Senior Leadership● Employed excellent program management and analytical thinking and surpassed the annual subcontractor spend contract goal by 20% in 1 year.

Elected Chair September 2019

Austin, Tx, Us

Administered outreach, vendor database, and certified payroll compliance for private sector developers of transportation infrastructure. ● Devised and implemented policies and procedures improving the administration of certified payroll compliance.● Strengthened contractual compliance for subcontractors’ performance and requirements.

Oversaw all operational aspects for a not-for-profit organization geared towards streamlining small and minority business certification with over 4,000 annual applicants and an annual budget of $475,000. Spearheaded a team of 7 employees and continually strived to improve efficiency. Provided certification outreach and training to M/W/DBE applicants and organizational stakeholders. Oversaw day-to-day operations and developed strategies to optimize business operations and boost all bottom-line factors. Reported to the Board of Directors, established goals, strategies and standards, undertook onboarding of new-hires, and conducted evaluations. ● Liaised with local, state, and federal government municipalities and arranged barrier liftoff to enable contractual opportunities for local M/W/DBE business enterprises.● Managed team and annual merit programs aligning with commensurate compensation metrics.● Developed and assessed DEI strategies and programs evolving policies.● Improved the culture of staff members and M/W/DBE applicants through equitable programs and strategies.

Masters Business Administration, Business Administration And Management, General

Bachelor'S Degree, Organizational Innovation