Experience

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  Velocity, A Managed Services Company

  • Fort Mill, South Carolina, United States

  • Sourcing Analyst

    • Aug 2021 - Present
    • Fort Mill, South Carolina, United States

    AUGUST 2021 – PRESENTSOURCING MANAGER, VELOCITY, MSC (TRANSITION FROM WYNC)Manage the company’s supply portfolio ensuring transparency of spending. Generate and implement efficient sourcing and category management strategies. Analyze and calculate costs of procurement and suggest methods to decrease expenditure. Invent negotiation strategies and secure profitable deals. Optimize sourcing procedures to attain maximum efficiency. Cooperate with stakeholders to guarantee agreement on terms and processes. Research and anticipate shifts in the negotiating power of suppliers. Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking. Estimate risks and apply risk minimizing techniques. Discover and partner with trustworthy vendors and suppliers. Determine quantity and timing of deliveries. Drive the costing process with the product category team and liaison offices. Effective engagement and alignment with stakeholders to gain a comprehensive understanding of business requirements and to ensure that Procurement value delivery is understood and recognized as an important contributor to competitive advantage in the marketplace. Research and develop sourcing strategy options and work with Category/Commodity Managers on implementing the sourcing strategies approved by management. Participate on cross functional teams responsible for developing Request for Information (RFI's), Request for Proposals (RFP's), source plans, service contracts, supply agreements and CAPEX Authorization Process. Map processes, as required, and develop process cost analysis in conjunction with Category Managers. Create Purchase Orders using NetSuite and SharePoint.

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  Ramsey Stitching

  • Fort Mill, South Carolina, United States

  • Business Owner

    • Jul 2021 - Present
    • Fort Mill, South Carolina, United States

    Patch Creation, Apparel Embroidery; including hats, shirts, jackets, pants and vestsPatch Sewing, I personally sew patches on to all apparel; including leather and jean

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  Whatever You Need Consulting of NC, LLC

  • Sourcing Consultant

    • Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

    Drive the costing process with the product category team and liaison offices. Effective engagement and alignment with stakeholders to gain a comprehensive understanding of business requirements and to ensure that Procurement value delivery is understood and recognized as an important contributor to competitive advantage in the marketplace. Research and develop sourcing strategy options and work with Category/Commodity Managers on implementing the sourcing strategies approved by management. Participate on cross functional teams responsible for developing Request for Information (RFI's), Request for Proposals (RFP's), source plans, service contracts, supply agreements and CAPEX Authorization Process. Map processes, as required, and develop process cost analysis in conjunction with Category Managers. Create Purchase Orders using NetSuite and SharePoint.

  • Information Technology Project Manager

    • Aug 2017 - Jun 2021

    Outline agendas for meetings, conferences, trainings. Serve as a liaison with clients & vendors. Compile data for purchases monthly & record accurate information within a database. Arrange deliveries of all equipment for the projects. Manage communications with hotel general managers & onsite vendors. Coordinate schedules with vendors for previous & current year projects. Manage project coordination team. Manage changes to project schedules & communicate to hotel general managers & upper management. Work with the Operations team to manage & maintain communications between Corporate & the hotels for vendor visits. Perform a variety of advanced financial analyses to determine present & forecasted financial health of the projects, by using provided financial modeling to simulate financial scenarios. Preparation of project & financial documents, e.g., forecast, accruals, & invoice discrepancy reports. Collaborate with other program & project management on development & execution of funding strategies based on schedule. Examine financial documents to verify accuracy to the projects. Develop or recommend solutions for problems or situations. Prepare & fact-check invoices before sending them to the finance team for management approval. Obtain approval to satisfy vendor invoices, prepare & submit monthly accruals with correct coding. Prepare & gain approval for equipment orders. Maintain service agreements. Reconcile actual reports each month to confirm that all amounts paid or accrued were accurate & report all discrepancies to the IT finance team. Communicate with vendors about billing discrepancies & questions. Create & update a log sheet for quality control. Develop monthly financial plans & projections for the projects. Monitor the financial performance of the projects, compile & analyze financial reports & find discrepancies that require senior management’s attention. Forecast models for revenue changes & expenditure increases/decreases

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  North Highland

  • Charlotte Metro

  • Information Technology Project Manager

    • Aug 2015 - Jul 2017
    • Charlotte Metro

    Perform a variety of advanced financial analyses to determine present & forecasted financial health of the projects. Use financial modeling to simulate financial scenarios, present potential scenarios & outcomes to management team. Preparation of project financial documents. Collaborate with other program & project management on development & execution of funding strategies. Examine financial & legal documents to verify accuracy & adherence to Vendor Management regulations. Develop or recommend solutions for problems or situations. Prepare & fact-check invoices before sending them for management for approval. Maintain & update financial management reports. Obtain approval to satisfy vendor invoices, prepare & submit monthly accruals. Request & process SOWs (Statements of Work) from vendors for new resource associates. Prepare & gain approval for POs (Purchase Orders). Reconcile actual reports each month to confirm that all amounts paid or accrued were accurate. Coordinate with project teams to ensure they have the materials or resources they need. Process incoming mail concerning invoicing. Communicate with vendors about billing discrepancies & questions. Conduct weekly & monthly financial assessments & generate reports to be submitted to program & project management team. Establish budgets in accordance with the requirements of the projects. Ensure budget & forecast goals stay on track financially. Develop monthly financial plans & projections for the projects. Conduct analysis of financial risks & benefits on business initiatives. Monitor the financial performance of the projects. Compile & analyze financial reports & find discrepancies that require senior management’s attention. Prepare financial reports (TCOs (Total Cost of Ownership) with reliable conclusions that management can use to release more funding or appropriately move funds for more effective operational strategies. Forecast models for revenue changes & expenditure increases/decreases

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  Royer-Greaves School for Blind

  • Paoli, Pennsylvania, United States

  • Project Manager

    • Jan 2013 - Feb 2015
    • Paoli, Pennsylvania, United States

    Streamlined office operations for marked productivity gains, creating standardized documents, highly accessible filing system, and detailed database storing client/vendor information. Established and maintained official school website. Assisted Executive Director in meeting deadlines, scheduling meetings, and resolving pressing issues. Aided Assistant Executive Director in teacher/staff development by conducting in-service trainings. Initiated and developed IEP for school age students and ISP for adult residents. Conducted IEP/ISP meetings with Executive Director, Assistant Executive Director, State and Local Agencies, Teachers and Parents. Contributed heavily to projects, preparing for audits, negotiating and finalizing new student/adult agreements, and overseeing the Adult Training Facility staff to ensure ISP and adult development completion. Increased efficiency through producing office standard documents for invoices, agreements, company letterhead, and business cards. Recognized for diversity of training, successfully managing vendor accounts, student enrollment, AR/AP, invoicing, implementing human resources development, and creating targeted reports. Offered dedicated service to clients, vendors, students, teachers and staff and continually identified new opportunities for growth of the school. Maximized productivity of the Adult Training Facility team through paperwork development, standardized filing systems, ensuring resource availability, and providing status reports to Executive and Assistant Executive Director.

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  Aerotek

  • King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, United States

  • Information Technology Project Coordinator

    • Jan 2010 - Dec 2013
    • King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, United States

    Project Coordinator (Human Resources Department)Managed communications regarding orientation, training and development of new employees. Assisted with training procedures and processes, ensuring understanding of operations. Addressed employee queries and offered recommendations. Supported Human Resources Manager in maintaining schedule, proofreading documentation, and executing special projects. Bolstered efficiency through organizing records and maintaining extensive employee databases. Handled invoicing and billing transactions. Generated executive employee compensation (stocks and shares) and reported non-payouts. Praised for multi-tasking abilities and timely issue resolution.Project Coordinator (Legal Department)Researched rental properties. Proofread agreements/contracts for mergers and acquisitions. Served as a liaison with vendors for invoicing and billing. Submitted invoices through Oracle for payment. Prepared Affirmative Action Reports for submission. Supported five attorneys within the company.

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  SolomonEdwards

  • Wayne, Pennsylvania, United States

  • Information Technology Project Coordinator

    • Jan 2008 - Dec 2010
    • Wayne, Pennsylvania, United States

    Project Coordinator (Human Resources Department)Key AccomplishmentsEstablished a new project for creating processes and procedures for implementation of E-Verify and Red CarpetInitiated an efficient program to help reinforced human resources policies through employee developmentExpedited succession planning through People Soft/People Group SoftwareAdministered, employee benefits, orientation, job description upgrade/downgrade, and employee status memosPrepared monthly, quarterly and annual reporting, such as Headcount, Turnover, Promotion/Demotion, Tax, New Hire, Termination and Affirmative ActionRefined processes and procedures through implementation of E-Verify and Red Carpet. Reinforced human resources policies through employee development. Collaborated with recruiting and IT departments to ensure career postings. Expedited succession planning through People Soft/People Group Software. Administered, employee benefits, orientation, job description upgrade/downgrade, and employee status memos. Prepared monthly, quarterly and annual reporting, such as Headcount, Turnover, Promotion/Demotion, Tax, New Hire, Termination and Affirmative Action

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  Capmark Finance

  • Horsham, Pennsylvania, United States

  • Information Technology Project Coordinator

    • Jan 2007 - Dec 2008
    • Horsham, Pennsylvania, United States

    Project Coordinator (Finance Department)Key AccomplishmentsDesigned electronic filing and archiving systemsExecuted financial agreements, cost analysis and departmental spending reportsPursued agreements, contracts, expense reports, and invoices for proper reconciliationSuccessfully researched product cost, and constituted cost-efficient contracts for products and services from vendors Praised for attaining $200,000 in savingsDesigned electronic filing and archiving systems. Outlined agendas for meetings, conferences, trainings. Served as a liaison with clients and vendors. Provided support to entire finance department. Collected and transmitted expenses for travel, business meetings and trainings. Executed financial agreements, cost analysis and departmental spending reports. Arranged deliveries of office supplies and goods. Archived aging files and correspondences. Pursued agreements, contracts, expense reports, and invoices for proper reconciliation. Successfully researched product cost and constituted cost-efficient contracts for products and services from vendors.

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  Wilmington Finance

  • Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania, United States

  • Information Technology Project Coordinator

    • Aug 2004 - Dec 2006
    • Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania, United States

    Project Coordinator (Risk Department)Key AccomplishmentsGenerated risk reporting for insurance projectComposed communications to clientsResearched analytical data. Collected Liability insurance forms for brokerages. Generated weekly reporting for missing insurance proof. Composed correspondences to be sent to brokers who were incompliant. Organized files for convenient accessProject Coordinator (Human Resources Department)Key AccomplishmentsImplemented an automatic program for offer letter creation for new hiresUtilized project experience to standardized filing structure for superior referenceIssued daily offer letters for new hires. Appointed candidates drug testing facilities. Submitted background checks. Standardized filing structure for superior reference. Praised for improving organizational structure

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  Maxim Automotive (Quintex Cellular)

  • King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, United States

  • Multiple Position

    • Dec 1999 - Jun 2004
    • King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, United States

    Commissions Payroll & Compensation AnalystKey AccomplishmentsCreated a comprehensive program that would implement automatic payment of compensation to over 100 sub-contractorsInstituted an automatic compensation withdraw program for charge-back of compensation from sub-contractorsCompiled data for purchases monthly and recorded accurate information within a database. Analyzed monthly cellular carrier payment disbursement reports, verified amounts, deducted cancellations and equipment cost, and compensated sub-contractorProject CoordinatorKey AccomplishmentsAssisted with training of new employees with policies, processes and proceduresArranged travel domestic and foreign and composed itineraries Collected and transmitted expenses for travel, business meetings and trainingsProcured office supplies and connected with vendors for management of office equipment and suppliesOffice ManagerKey AccomplishmentsManaged monthly meeting to ensure staff were performing assigned taskAssisted sales team with attaining higher transactions through training and positive reinforcement Sales ManagerKey Accomplishments – Top Sales Manager, 3 yearsDirected sales teamExecuted numerous transactionsCompiled mandatory reports and prepared inventory monthlyReconciled bank statements and cash flowAchieved a higher standard of excellence through positive reinforcement and trainingPrepared shipments and received productFostered customer and public relationsPraised for excellency in sales and training