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Experienced Strategic Leader with 15+ years of experience in high-stress environments along with a strong background within a variety of industries. Experienced in supervising cross-functional teams, managing purchasing/procurement operations, negotiating complex supplier/vendor contracts, and overseeing supply chain management. Equipped with a significant level of communication and interpersonal abilities in addition to a strong background in effectively fostering positive relationships with clients, vendors, and co-workers.

• Directed day-to-day administrative operations within a fast-paced environment with a focus on increasing productivity and efficiency
• Scheduled both new window installations and window servicing, completed new home owner appointments for 9 large home builders, and successfully diffused customer service issues
• Facilitated the purchasing of project materials such as windows, fireplaces, and kitchen materials in addition to creating unique standard operating procedures
• Supervised a team of team members which required providing individualized feedback and coaching in addition to creating invoices and processing job specific payroll
• Guided the completion of day-to-day logistics such as assigning iPads to Technicians, processing work orders, and handling in-house IT tasks

• Utilized superior time management abilities in order to successfully manage day-to-day project operations such as developing project schedules, creating metrics, and implementing workflows
• Monitored project lifecycle from pre-planning to post-project wrap-up, built positive rapport with both new and existing clients, and created comprehensive standard operating procedures
• Determined project material requirements and procured needed inventory, negotiated pricing with suppliers/vendors, and reviewing project specifications
• Played a lead role in the reviewing of proofs/samples prior to sending to clients, confirmed project final counts, and processed purchase order amendments
• Designed and implementing comprehensive strategies which were concentrated on streamlining current processes, decreasing overhead, and increasing revenue

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• Managed all purchasing logistics within the organization which included reviewing project procurement/contract plans, identifying key objectives, and minimizing overhead cost
• Identified potential project related risks, worked with both internal and external clients, and implemented strategic project initiatives
• Reviewed and selected suppliers based on a variety of factors, negotiated contracts, maintained a keen knowledge of federal regulations, and encouraged a lean operating environment
• Played an integral role in the full supply chain management process in addition to providing individualized coaching/mentoring to Buyers

• Sourced needed materials and equipment related to IT projects which included IT hardware, software, and services in addition to overseeing the procurement lifecycle process
• Created detailed request for proposals, reviewed project bids, negotiated pricing with vendors, and analyzed/corrected paperwork discrepancies
• Recognized as a subject matter expert on technology purchasing, served as first-line contact for suppliers, and ensured high quality levels were maintained at all times