Experience

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  Canopy

  • Detroit, Michigan, United States

  • Senior Procurement Specialist

    • Aug 2023 - Present
    • Detroit, Michigan, United States

    Review and optimize purchasing processesCross functional discussion and cooperation to ensure successful and useful process changesManage communications and negotiations with suppliersEvaluate and negotiate contracts with vendorsAct as an interface between suppliers and other relevant departmentsManage purchase order process

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  ebbo

  • United States
  • Software Development
  • 200 - 300 Employee

  • Senior Manager, Procurement

    • Jan 2022 - Sep 2023

    (previously PrizeLogic)Procurement department creation and growth from no team to a six-person teamCross functional process development to improve work flowPerform program specific financial analysis and apply updates based on findingsTest the limits of what can be bought and fulfilled in a prizing scenario – same day delivery, trips, events, things, custom print and cash – while also working on indirect procurement piecesWork to develop my team with both near and long-term goals Continuous training of other workplace teams to help them understand and work with our department more efficiently

  • Procurement Manager

    • Jan 2018 - Jan 2022

    Implementation of a supplier onboarding and management processProcess updates to support a growing teamTrain and support my teamNegotiate contracts with suppliersSeek out brand approvals on behalf of our clientsQuoting and project management on large scale, new concept programsManage multiple asks and programs simultaneously

  • Procurement Specialist

    • Sep 2015 - Jan 2018

    Supplier/vendor location based on wide ranging asksNegotiate shipping rates down to increase profitability and competitive edge in pricingQuote all incoming programsManage all procurement for all programs Inventory tracking Initial process creation for tracking, communication, quoting, and management of programs requiring procurement

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  JCPenney

  • Novi, Michigan

  • Merchandise Associate

    • Aug 2014 - Sep 2023
    • Novi, Michigan

    Manage and hang all store graphics including brand updates, events, and holidayExecute floor sets per plan-o-gram and/or based on available product

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  DSW

  • Canton, Michigan

  • Assistant Merchandise Manager

    • Dec 2012 - Sep 2015
    • Canton, Michigan

    Increase sell through on accessories by 5% at both locationsLead a team of 15-20 with focus on training and coaching in customer care and store excellenceProvide training and district wide support for visual interpretation and presentation

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  The Limited

  • Novi, Michigan

  • Floor Set Associate

    • Aug 2012 - May 2013
    • Novi, Michigan

    Perform floor sets per company provided plans including setting uppers, mannequins, and floor changes

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  The Body Shop

  • Novi, Michigan

  • Assistant Manager

    • May 2007 - Dec 2012
    • Novi, Michigan

    Lead visual merchandising of the storeTrain new assistant managers and sales associates on store procedures and visual excellenceEncourage and demonstrate exceptional customer careSales Associate - 2007-2009Assistant Manager - 2009-2012

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  The Christman Company

  • Livonia, Michigan

  • Project Specialist

    • May 2006 - Dec 2012
    • Livonia, Michigan

    Website development including content development and build managementMarket and client research on behalf of regional VP and company wide initiativesPartner internally on special projects as available requiring research and creative inputGeneral office managementTravel to various jobsites to assist with jobsite management