Director of Operations and Marketing

• Oct 2021 - Present

Procurement Coordinator

• Apr 2020 - Oct 2021

-Partnered with cross-functional team to implement new programs, managing the logistics of communications and building strategic relationships. -Implemented new partner tracking method, simplifying data access by creating a centralized source of truth and facilitating continuous feedback and improvement with partners. -Lead quarterly business reviews with strategic suppliers to augment relationships and create mutually beneficial outcomes for both Gore and our partners. -Acted with urgency to create timely and accurate orders during the peak of COVID-19. -Optimize average order request conversions to less than 1 day for up to 100 requisitions daily, providing excellent customer service to meet deadlines. -Maintain flexibility on a daily basis, utilizing organization skills to prioritize tasks in a timely manner. Show less

Buyer II

• Mar 2019 - Apr 2020

-Manage a queue of up to 150 purchase requisitions at once, ensuring maximum efficiency and cost savings while exceeding an organizational goal of less than 3 DLTP requisitions aged greater than 30 days in my queue (excluding SUBCONS). -Demonstrate expertise of government regulations, such as FAR and DFARS, obtaining a goal of a 95% average I-Pass score on Compliance Packages. -Conduct extensive market research and negotiations to identify opportunities for cost reduction, resulting in the savings of over $300,000 on government purchases. -Act as a subject matter expert for “SUBCON” parts, adopting up to 76 purchase requisitions from my team in order to maximize efficiency, create better visibility of the supply chain, and work toward my goal of a 50% requisition reduction. -Implemented an organizational change to facilitate maximum productivity, employing problem solving skills to simplify the SUBCON purchasing system and put standardized procedures in place to streamline the process. -Collaborate closely with 5 teammates on the CPSR Long-Term Contract Remediation Project, utilizing strong communication skills and market research tactics to provide price remediation for 33 parts (and counting). -Maintain flexibility on a daily basis, utilizing organization skills to prioritize tasks in a timely manner. -Exhibit enthusiasm and leadership by volunteering to support stretch assignments. Show less

Disney College Program

• Jan 2018 - May 2018

-Created magical and unforgettable memories for Walt Disney World guests of all ages and origins -Received recognition on 8 occasions for providing excellent customer service on a team of over 100 peers -Analyzed inventory levels of hundreds of products in multiple stores in the Hollywood Studios park, utilizing efficiency tactics in order to maintain the optimal level of inventory on shelves as well as safety stock to ensure maximum sales -Utilized Disney’s exclusive product look-up system in order to locate and manage millions of products throughout hundreds of inventory locations in the 40 square miles that make up Walt Disney World -Suggested and implemented a more efficient queuing system for “Build Your Own Lightsaber,” which consisted of providing guests with interactive entertainment in the queue and facilitating quick decision making, resulting in half the wait time -Assisted in the learning process of new cast members by providing meaningful feedback, giving support, and empowering them to perform tasks and make decisions confidently on their own -Engaged up to 100 Hollywood Studios guests per day in order to assist and recommend attractions, restaurants, and stores in a fast-paced environment with a capacity of approximately 75,000 guests that spans over 135 acres -Completed the Organizational Leadership Collegiate Course and Disney Heritage Seminar, which resulted in new leadership skills and a deeper understanding of the Walt Disney Company’s rich heritage Show less