Experience

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  Compassion International

  • United States
  • Non-profit Organizations
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Senior Sourcing Specialist

    • Mar 2021 - Present

    Sourcing subject matter expert, leading complex sourcing projects relating to international venues from pre-award through post-award. Collaboratively work with leaders and other staff to accomplish cradle-to-grave sourcing, contracting, and procurement objectives in support of major strategic initiatives. Develop and perform continuous improvement studies in vendor management, contract processing, negotiation strategy, and process standardization, creating tools, leading projects, and training individuals to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of strategic and enterprise sourcing practices through collaboration with internal partners. Building and nurturing international vendor relationships, coaching and overseeing the work of other specialists and related staff and provide expertise across levels and disciplines.

  • Sourcing and Contracts Specialist

    • Mar 2021 - Present

    Contracting and sourcing professional, experienced in supporting domestic and international office relocations. Supported offices in Central America, South America, Africa, and Asia. Worked closely with regional general counsels in performing preliminary review of leases and contracts.

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  Compassion International

  • United States
  • Non-profit Organizations
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Senior Strategic Sourcing Consultant

    • Jul 2008 - Jun 2016

    Directs and manages the process of acquiring technical contractors and the vendor/contractor relationships on behalf of Compassion IT. Directs and leads te RFx process for IT initiatives and, in collaboration with management,any resulting structuring of agreements/contracts, preliminary risk management review, etc. Facilitates 3rd party solutions fo Compassion's initiatives. Directs and manages IT an potentially Compassion International initiatives using external developmet and implementation vendors. Negotiates and monitors adherence to vendor contracts to ensure full benefits are realized and sustained. Provides accountability for the cost, schedule, and technica performance of IT initiatives or subsystems of major IT initatives. Works with all levels of managemen ad staff in Compassion worldwide.

  • IT Customer Consulting Manager

    • Dec 2005 - Jul 2008

    Internal IT consultant supporting country offices in developing countries, assisting them in identifying their technolgy needs and recommending solutions.

  • Sponsor Donor Relations Director

    • Aug 2000 - Dec 2005

    Responsible for developing and implementing strategic and tactical plans to meet service level objectives in a contact center and data processing environment. Implemented IVR, knowledge base, workforce management, and dialer technology. Implemented a formal training to standardize training and document training along with a cross-training program to foster employee development.

  • Sponsorship Information Manager

    • Sep 1999 - Aug 2000

    Managed mutliple teams responsible for processing information into corporate system for use by international partners.

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  David C. Cook

  • Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

  • Call Center Manager

    • Jan 1995 - Jun 1999
    • Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

    Leader of inbound call center and customer service teams.

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  Focus on the Family

  • Customer Service Representative

    • 1993 - 1994

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  U. S. Marine Corps

  • Various Locations

  • Aviation Logistician/Supply Chain Management

    • Apr 1970 - May 1993
    • Various Locations

    Regional and global leadership positions in support of logistics and supply chain for local and deployed aviation units on land and at sea.