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Seattle, Wa, Us

Seattle, Wa, Us

Project-manage complex sourcing directives, securing multi-million dollar contracts with highly reputable companies such as Microsoft, Verizon, NTT/Dell through effective sourcing and negotiations. Compile and evaluate spend/vendor data to design and execute strategic recommendations to advance corporate target goals. Perform root cause analysis and diagnostics to extract process improvements. Submit vital solutions to support continued business growth strategies. Helm IT contract review QA to ensure criteria and process adherence. • Slashed spend by 80% in the Telecom category through effective negotiations, bidding, demand management, and change management of internal policies. • Crafted and deployed a software management strategy that resulted in $1M+ in spend reduction. • Mentored and led a cross-functional team of 20 personnel with 6 direct reports. • Finalist for the Sourcing Star Award, granted by The Sourcing Industry Group (SIG)• Designated liaison between the Legal Department and Global Sourcing and Procurement divisions. Spearheaded the creation of universal legal templates and continued process optimization efforts. • Pioneered a Certification Program for the sourcing and procurement team in contracting and negotiating. Trained over 25 personnel throughout role tenure.

Bellevue, Wa, Us

Managed $250M in spend, successfully implemented a supplier relationship management program for outsourced logistics providers, developed and lead a cross-functional team of enterprise Directors to create and implement a new Consulting Procurement Policy, organized and participated in a cross-functional outsourced services workshop, participated in multiple process improvement projects, created in-roads with departments whose spend was previously unmanaged and developed partnerships with department leaders, created contract templates and conducted legal training for the Indirect Procurement organization.

New York, Ny, Us

Draft, negotiate, and manage contractual documentation, specifically contracts with suppliers. Operations leader for the Contract Management Group, identifying key issues in contract administration and facilitating process and systems improvement for contract administration.

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Number one ranked Manager for 4 years, measured by leadership, business development, customer service, and legal and regulatory compliance. Established strong relationships with a client base comprised of businesses and affluent individuals. Supervised and trained employees. Evaluated and analyzed financial statements including tax returns, profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and credit reports for loan approvals. Managed approval process for loans including business loans, UCC secured loans, and real estate secured loans

Bachelor, Business

Juris Doctorate, Law

M.B.A., Business