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Houston, Tx, Us

Led the Software VMO team which managed a portfolio of $50M in annual spend globally. Led RFPs, Contract Negotiations, Renewals, SRM/SPM, Supplier Portfolio Management and Strategies, License Management, Escalations and Compliance. Grew strong cross-functional partnerships and Senior Leader relationships that advanced strategic goals.Highlights:*Led project to create and transform reporting, analytics and dashboards for key procurement metrics.*Led project to create automation for renewal notifications for proactive management and stakeholder visibility.*Realized $17M in run rate savings and $51M in cost avoidance in under 3 years.*Lead multiple M&A efforts to integrate respective software contracts after dispositioning. *Mentored other category managers, leads and junior level buyers.*Three-time employee of the quarter recognition for Global Procurement.

Houston, Texas

Managed Software/SaaS, Hardware and Services supplier relationships, contracts and commercial negotiations for HPE’s RnD business groups. Lead special projects specific to VMO and Global IT strategic initiatives.Highlights:*Lead MicroFocus post divestiture project that reduced HPE’s software cost exposure by $725M annually.*Realized an average of $1.5M in run rate savings per year outside of the MicroFocus project.*Played a key role in multiple M&A integrations.*Led a team that handled PO entries, Telecom Expense Management and IT Asset Management for PC lifecycle.*Created and led the Software Asset Management team within Global IT.

Houston, Texas, United States

Highlights:*Transformed Global IT’s siloed procurement structure into a centralized categorical structure under IT VMO that yielded results of improved processes, transparency, reporting, cycle times, compliance, governance, scalability, supplier consolidation and cost efficiencies.

Houston, Texas, United States

Highlights:*Ran RFPs that created central rate cards leveraged by ESIT organization.*Generated baseline data analysis for sourcing events.

Houston, Tx

Served in multiple disciplines including financial planning, lending, operations, and client development.Highlights:*Created branch process for indirect loans while generating $1.5M in loans quarterly for dealer portfolio.*Achieved the “Exceptional Service Award” for having the top service score in region 1(14 branches).

Houston, Texas, United States

Tax preparation, financial planning, credit repair and consultation services for personal and small businesses.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Finance