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Midvale, Utah

• Developed, analyzed and managed strict financial guidelines to ensure compliance with vendors and internal teams.• Created weekly, monthly, and annual 3PB reports to present to vice-president and upper management.• Implemented continuous 3PB process improvements to drive financial and operational efficiency.• Liaised with various internal departments to ensure healthy 3PB Program growth.• Assured 3PB department adherence to inter-company Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

South Jordan, Utah

Hoggan Consulting provides objective guidance and support through consulting services to entrepreneurs seeking to enter foreign markets including:Mobile eCommerceOnline MarketplaceSearch Engine Optimization (SEO)Online Branding and Customer Relationship Management (CRM).

South Jordan, Utah

* Ensure the effective delivery of all agreed services to internal and external customers at the required standards by establishing relationships and proactively participating in a culture of excellent service.* Negotiate and provide guidance in contract drafting, implementation and ongoing management.* Responsible for ensuring that all completed projects are closed off and appropriate documentation is accessible on the Ariba portal.* Conduct analysis of market research data, supplier strategy information and customer requirements to deliver of commercially favorable contracts and optimal value to the Rio Tinto Business Unit.* Developing sourcing projects and bid analyses to develop a business case and recommend supplier selection for approval.* Perform supply chain, decision, and sourcing analysis of strategic categories.* Perform purchasing function for procurement of goods and services depending on location and/or resources.* Developing a capable and commercial secure supply base.* Identify and implement Supplier's Key Performance Indicators ﴾KPI’s﴿,Cost Reduction and Total Cost of Ownership ﴾TCO﴿ opportunities.* Improve transparency, consistency, and efficiency in reporting ﴾spend, budget, cost savings projects﴿.* Ability to function effectively in a team and fast‐paced environment.* Problem Solving skills.* Supplier Relationship Management ﴾SRM﴿.* US Ariba Lead and DocuSign Champion ‐ to provide US users with: Support, General and GPO Updates, Open forum ﴾discuss Issues, changes, best practices and refreshers) and Approval access to DocuSign administrators, signatories and users

South Jordan, Utah

* Review and provide drafting suggestions in relation to contracts, scopes of work, tender documents and variations prepared by Sourcing Professionals.* Sourcing Professionals guidance in contract drafting, implementation and ongoing management.* Provide expertise by reviewing supplier concerns regarding contractual issues and offering suggested resolutions or liaison with the legal group when appropriate.* Ensure that safety and procurement standards are addressed in contracts in order to meet and exceed minimum Business Unit and Rio Tinto Group expectations.* Recommend methods and procedures for problem resolution inside procurement contract laws.* Ensure that sound contract management processes are followed and implementation is completed in accordance with company processes, documentation and governance requirements.

Park City, Utah

* Responsible for managing and growing international division’s largest overseas distributor relationships generating $12M in annual sales by serving as sole point of contact for clients needs including new product development, registration process, sales & marketing insights and country-specific regulatory support* Negotiated and drafted distribution agreements, as well as evaluated distributor sales performance and took action with respect to agreement compliance * Analyzed and interpreted research data in order to design a launch strategy for Nutraceutical's line of dietary supplements into the global retail channel.* Presented quarterly analysis of global market position to Nutraceutical vice-president and senior management for sales and market penetration strategies* Oversee third party service providers such as freight companies, financial institutions and other export related bureaus

Greater Salt Lake City Area

* Analyze clients’ needs, develop actions necessary to meet those needs, negotiate alternative solutions when necessary while assuring compliance with established policies, procedures, regulations, and internal control requirements.* Take appropriate action to collect on delinquent private label credit card consumer accounts and over-limit accounts to bring delinquencies and over-limit conditions to an acceptable level.* Responsible for the aggressive collection and maintenance of “over 180 days delinquent” portfolio and skip trace accounts.* Respond to customer inquiries on a daily basis regarding credit consequences, payment plans, negotiation, etc.* Responsible for training and mentoring new employees.Track record of reaching and exceeding monthly goals.*Fraud assessment of skip trace accounts.

* Provided distributors with current updates about products and events.* Monitored sales opportunities and analyzed progress of sales staff to achieve sales and profit objectives.* Established and maintained systems for market segmentation, including tracking of buyers and market segment profiles.* Built and maintained strong relationships with internal and external clients of various levels.* Excelled in achieving accuracy, timeliness and responsiveness to customer needs and expectations. * Coordinated translations, seminars and other projects related to Latin America.* Monitored team performance, coached for improvements, and implemented new techniques.

Greater Salt Lake City Area

* Prepared membership department income and expense budgets; functioned within it. * Planned long-range and short-range marketing programs, including the development of strategic plans and product line marketing plans.* Designed, planned, and managed exhibit at local trade shows.* Streamlined membership renewal/retention program, including the design of renewal notices, timing, frequency of notices, telephone and personal contact renewal activities. * Developed member identification program, including window decals, membership cards and directory/buyer’s guide.* Responsible for maintaining accurate membership database and back-up information.

Manaus Area, Brazil

* Managed a sales force of 30 representatives.* Issued and evaluated monthly regional sales report.* Prepared business forecast, data reporting and budget comparison report. * Organized product launch events and promotions, i.e., conventions, trade shows, Carnival events.* Established customer commitments and developed strategies to ensure continued satisfaction.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Marketing

Activities and Societies: MBA Alumni Committee

B.S., Public Business Administration

B.S., International Business