I am a Supply Chain / Operations Management / Licensing professional with expertise in sourcing materials, manufacturing workflow, contract negotiations and revenue growth.

• Directed up to six associates across department with budget responsibilities. Reported to VP. • Managed daily interaction with some of the world’s most well known licensing brands such as Disney, Marvel, Lucas, Nickelodeon, Warner Brothers, Sesame Street and Taylor Swift. • Integrated data into existing industry metrics to make sound analytical judgments.• Reduced product approval span from eight weeks to five weeks using technology. Shorter span accelerated delivery of licensed product to retail shelves. • Facilitated contracts with licensors resulting in new licensed products each year providing American Greetings a competitive advantage.• Selected to serve as lead on special triage projects providing direction to group of more than 20 diverse associates.

• Maintained a vibrant supply chain by cultivating positive working relationships with more than 40 manufacturing facilities, subsidiaries, internal business units and vendors. • Negotiated and executed raw material and product contracts.• Saved by negotiating hot stamp, ink, labels, stickers, calendars, candles and pallets contracts. • Expanded supply chain by 6 new vendors by spearheading 10 material trials, both domestic and overseas. • Sourced new retail items, from idea to store floor providing American Greetings with new sales opportunities.

• Led, coached and mentored seven employees in tracking, monitoring and maintaining inventory and ordered production of greeting cards.• Trained five manufacturing associates and assisted in determining workflows for seven plants.• Managed unique card SKUs and sheeting issues within manufacturing just-in-time lines.

• Collection activities via phone and email reduced aging receivables and resolved customer issues while adhering to industry best practices.• Consistent follow up reduced company debt exposure.