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Debbie Farole

Supplier Diversity Manager at Spectrum Mechanical, Inc.
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Seasoned marketing and management professional with 21+ years of experience in various industries.
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Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, US
Skills
  • Trade Shows
  • Sales
  • Event Management
  • Marketing
  • Management
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Debbie Farole is a seasoned marketing and management professional with 21+ years of experience in various industries, including trade shows, sales, event management, and marketing strategy. She has held leadership positions in companies such as Wyland Worldwide, Spectrum Mechanical, Inc., and Odetics, Inc., where she has developed and implemented successful business development and operations strategies. Farole has a strong background in managing teams, sourcing products, negotiating agreements, and maintaining positive relationships with partners and clients. She has also demonstrated expertise in marketing, advertising, public relations, and social media marketing. Currently, Farole serves as the Supplier Diversity Manager at Spectrum Mechanical, Inc., where she is responsible for sourcing and registering with Fortune 500 companies, Federal, State, and Regional Agencies, and prequalifying with school districts that buy from diverse suppliers.

Experience

  • Spectrum Mechanical, Inc.
    • Supplier Diversity Manager
      • Mar 2015 - Present

      Spectrum Mechanical, Inc. Irvine, CA 03/10/2015-PresentSupplier Diversity Manager∗ Source and register with Fortune 500 companies, Federal, State, and Regional Agencies, and prequalify with school districts that buy from diverse suppliers∗ Attend national and regional conferences to network, market and participate in match-maker meetings resulting in bid opportunities∗ Responsible for collecting and submitting required data for WBE, WBENC, and WOSB certifications∗ Utilize Quick Books for system installs, customer P.O.s, vendor P.O.s and customer invoicing. ∗ Report workers comp and OSHA data to PICs auditing Accomplishments:Registered with over 250 companies and agencies within six months that purchase from diverse suppliers resulting in $30M+ in potential business. Prequalified with three school districts with ongoing bid opportunities. Drafted the company’s first capability statement used for invited match-maker meetings. Maintain relationships with contacts through networking events for future business purposes.Spectrum Mechanical, Inc. received certification as a woman owned company from WBENC and WOSB under my direction, management, and tenacity. Other certifications received through my initiation include certification as a small business with the State of California, Los Angeles Unified School District, and The Metropolitan Water District.

    • Supplier Diversity and Business Development Manager
      • Mar 2015 - Present

  • Wyland Worldwide
    • Director of Licensing/Wholesale Gift Sales
      • Mar 1993 - Sep 2014

      Sourcing licensees and products that fit the brand message and imageProduct developmentNegotiationDraft agreementsManage licensees and maintain positive interaction with partnersHelp facilitate marketing materialsOnline promotionsSocial media for promotional purposesGift product sales for wholesalePrice pointsEvent planning Attend various trade shows for licensing opportunities, meet with existing and potential licensees and partners

  • Wyland Worldwide, LLC
    • Director of Operations
      • Jul 2002 - Jun 2009

      Manage all operations of the company including: customer service, shipping, fine art inventory, vendor sourcing, pricing, cost analysis, overseeing a team of 25+, gift product inventory, and various other tasks where logistics were involved.

    • Accounting, Cost Accounting, Special Projects
      • Mar 1993 - Jul 2002

  • Odetics, Inc.
    • Anaheim, California
    • Accounting Manager/Accounts Receivable/Credit Manager
      • Jul 1977 - Jan 1992
      • Anaheim, California

Education

  • 2012 - 2016
    University of Phoenix
    Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Environmental Science; Communication
  • Norco High School

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