Responsible for category development, contract strategy, bid negotiation and vendor relations for National Accounts subcontract transportation with $200M spend. • Identified and established new contracts in highest spend markets (New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey) while retaining existing service locations rates flat.• Facilitated the development of the National Accounts Procurement Strategy including Industry trends, bench marking, spend analysis and target cost modeling.• Consistently identify cost savings opportunities and on track to exceed savings goal of $700K in 2020.• Successfully converted new business to lower cost subcontractors to address pricing increases. • Developed 3-year contract strategy to address expiring agreements and new market opportunities. • Manage subcontractor performance and conduct annual performance reviews.• Effectively resolve escalated customer service issues, subcontractor payment reconciliation and resolve payment disputes.• Ad hoc duties include pricing new National Account business opportunities and assistance with implementation challenges.

Managed the development, maintenance, negotiation, and compliance of contracts cycling through the Procurement department. Responsible for overall contract strategies, the development of specific standards and evaluation of processes for contracts. • Selected to manage, coach and develop a team of four contract specialists. • Successfully won and oversaw complex, high dollar contract negotiations for multiple $100M annual spend contracts within high profile category never previously under contract. • Collaborated with Legal, Business, and Risk to develop standards for contracts, including payment terms, Key Performance Indicators, Service Level Agreements, and general language.• Developed three year strategy to reducing procurement spend not under contract. • Partnered with Risk to facilitate and improve the certificate of insurance process and use world class approach to reduce timing for completion.

Responsible for budget, scope, and schedule oversight for construction projects for $10B provider of solid waste collection, transfer, disposal, recycling and energy services. Position encompasses scoping to punch list/commissioning tasks, and everything in between. •Managed construction contractor for the largest and smartest $38M recycling facility in North America and the project was completed on time. This was a challenging project due to permit and governing authority requirements and working with cross-function teams to achieve project goals. The facility processes $2M tons per day.•Recommending new construction contracting strategy based on project risk and capital outlay for small, medium, and large projects. Working with legal and risk department to align on strategy.•Oversee sub-trade bidding during guaranteed maximum price process. •Continuously seek cost savings opportunities and lead efforts to realize savings. On track to exceed savings goal of $300K in 2017 by 100%.•Manage overall supplier performance meeting quarterly to track improvements.•Involved in the development of company standards for a $10M hauling company of the future, including lockers, paint, flooring, and cabinetry. Created master service agreements for volume discounts and adherence to standards and provided unit pricing for standard finishes.•Developed process for small construction projects implemented nationwide. Improved visibility into all construction projects through capital and purchasing approval process. •Attending 2017 college class to enhance understanding and interpretation of construction drawings.•Responsible for requesting capital and managing development budgets for Market Planning and Development.

Apply analytical expertise and well-rounded business experience to cost model outsourced transportation models to negotiate with suppliers to deliver contract with proven savings. Saved on average $1.6M per year when contracts were expired, bid out, and renegotiated.•Developed forecasting/reporting tool that tracked spend not under contract. Lead process standardization for transportation compliance tracking. Tracked spend by region and area to ensure transportation deals were under contract.•Analyzed key indicators and created/presented quarterly performance review to Field Management.•Cost Modeling – Utilized sophisticated cost model to estimate and evaluate 3rd Party Hauling/Transfer Station loading contract opportunities. Also modified model for estimating potential savings of Leachate transportation at contract expiration.•Managed the RFP and integration process of small parcel package category when switching from UPS to FedEx in 2010. Saved $335K and ensured smooth transition across the nation.•Continually requested additional responsibility and categories to manage. •Worked with legal and risk departments to ensure contract compliance.

Wealth Management Company that assists small business owners and individuals with budgeting, investing decisions, insurance needs, and helps to meet their financial goals. Firm manages $50 million assets.• Prepared financial management functions including development of annual forecasts and budgets and recommended cost reductions.• Implemented Quicken for categorizing expenses and financial reporting. Served as liaison between President and Certified Public Accountant and prepared taxes. Coordinated general accounting functions, including accounts payables, account reconciliation, and cash management.• Successfully kept expenses constant while achieving high revenue growth.

Prepared financial reports, developed budgets, and performed variance analysis in accordance with business plan for Dial® franchise.• Graduated from WP Carey Executive MBA program at Arizona State University while working full-time.• Created and presented ad hoc financial modeling and trend analysis to senior management. • Developed and provided financial input and analysis to marketing and sales teams• Consistently met deadlines while demonstrating strong analytical and problem-solving skills to achieve corporate objectives.