Summary:

. Over ten years of professional experience.

. Developed and analyzed business processes to develop Vendor Management

Solutions that achieve business requirements for ISO 9000 Quality

Management - FieldGlass, Staff Enabler, Evolution and Staff Advisor.

. Vendor Management/ Consultant /Analyst/ Project Manager/ Contract

Reviewer/ to both internal and external stakeholders with ability to

interact and influence cross-functional teams across organization to

ensure project success, manage customer engagements/ business

processes.

Education:

. Bachelor of Science, Interdisciplinary Studies, Expected 08/2015

Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS

. Associate of Arts Degree, Fashion Merchandising, 2003

Bauder College, Atlanta, GA

Experience:

Guidant Group, Atlanta, GA

06/2012 - 03/2015

Vendor Management/ Project Management

. Developed and analyzed business processes via the Master Services

Agreement and Staffing Company Agreement to develop Vendor Management

Solutions that achieve business requirements for ISO 9000 Quality

Management.

. Acted as lead analyst for new implementations.

. Assisted Legal with negotiation of terms for non-standard contractual

language

. Created price letters/proposals and verify price loads.

. Served as a resource to Sales when direction is needed regarding

corporate policies and procedures for pricing and contracts.

. Created ad hoc sales reports and/or analysis.

. Conducted training and demonstration sessions for Account and Audit

Teams.

. Proactively identified cross functional concerns and communicate with

teams involved to remedy the concerns.

. Brought direction, consistency and organization across by creating an

approval matrix outlining required signature levels for pending /

negotiated agreements, including software licenses, professional

services, ordering documents, SOWs, and telephony for Department Heads

'IT Contract Signage.

. Collaborated in the continual improvement of delivery methodologies

and the development of training materials and curriculum.

. Worked closely with stakeholders: clients, vendors, and department

leaders to establish business objectives and strategy through market

research and analysis.

. Developed strategic, business and marketing plans under the direction

of the executives

. Planned, executed, implemented, and drove continuous improvement

activities through application of change management process and best

practices.

. Acted as vendor manger/consultant/project manager/"trusted expert

advisor" to both internal and external stakeholders with ability to

interact and influence cross-functional teams across organization to

ensure project success, manage customer engagements/ business

processes.

Convergent Media Systems, Alpharetta, GA

11/2010 - 03/2012

Project Consultant

. Worked collaboratively with Bank Managers, Project Manager, Engineers,

and Technicians to coordinate start to finish projects.

. Utilized Great Plains for tracking supply chain process, inventory

control, and business financials.

. Scheduled installation dates and sent out Scope of Work to

technicians.

. Tracked / monitored contract renewals for existing Customers and

contractual fees ensuring conformance with company policy.

. Developed / Implemented contracts process mapping procedures for sales

and operations for on-boarding of new / existing business.

. Facilitated business processes by exercising close communication with

operations, BOC and outside counsel.

. Performed comparative analysis of average fees against agreed

contractual rates to ensure compliance.

. Provided feedback to customer's Security Questionnaires regarding

client's Information Security, Human Resources, Business Continuity,

Regulatory Compliance and Finance.

. Determined when/if a site survey is necessary and coordinate with

technicians.

. Captured any additional supporting information provided by the branch

manager.

. Communicated trouble-shooting and/or guidance to installer based on

the Scope of Work or site contact's request during the installation

process.

. Confirmed high quality and safe installation with Branch Manager.

. Authorized receivers and completed sign off process.

. Closed out work orders in Great Plains and created invoices for

customer.

. Maintain accurate event tracking and record keeping from Day 1 to End

of Project.

The Home Depot-Corporate, Atlanta, GA

06/2007 - 08/2008

Project Consultant

. Produced Graphical Order Templates in order for store employees to

place orders and track merchandise.

. Assisted Customers internally / externally with contract negotiations

and administration of consulting agreements including extensions, new

business, invoicing, credit holds, receivable issues and

consolidations.

. Drafted, reviewed and negotiated standard and non-standard contracts,

i.e. Service Agreements, Time & Materials and Fixed Price Agreements

to assess requirements and contractual obligations for new/existing

clients.

. Validated contract packages for accuracy, compliance, and Consulting

Business Approvals.

. Processed contract order packages for order processing and project

funding.

. Created presentations (financial, quality, production, customer

service, operational efficiency, market share, etc.) to highlight

company progress.

. Trained vendors and stores by preparing, transcribing, composing,

typing, editing, and distributing agendas in order to create complete

and accurate pricing data.

. Performed data entry.

. Coordinated support services, including preparation of sensitive

and/or complex documents.

. Established and maintained files in accordance with predetermined

standards.

. Answered phones and routed calls to appropriate office personnel.

. Scheduled and maintained calendar of appointments, meetings and travel

itineraries.

. Researched and documented vendor invoices and payments related to

department budget.

. Prioritized work based on daily goals.

The Home Depot-Corporate, Atlanta, GA

05/2006 - 06/2007

Data Management Specialist

. Data Entry for all merchandising- related data (i.e., Purchase Orders,

SKU setups, maintenance, copy SKU, vendor setup, retail/cost updates

etc.).

. Assisted Global Product Merchants in special projects and initiatives.

. Reviewed all executed documents for changes/ amendments made by

merchants.

. Sent changes to proper personnel for review and approval.

. Responsible for updating all store logs.

. Ensured fully executed documents included required documents and met

company standards.

. Performed backup receptionist duties.

Gilmore Memorial Hospital, Amory, MS 03/2003

- 05/2005

Administrative Assistant

. Applied leadership and interpersonal skills to perform receptionist

and office related duties in an efficient manner; directed incoming

traffic including phone calls, clients and visitors.

. Maintained and organized front office area including conference rooms

and main lobby.

. Assisted with on and off-site file storage.

. Provided back-up support to relocation department as needed.

. Performed general office duties including but not limited to

distributing faxes and wire confirmations, data entry and general

reports.

. Responsible for processing daily reports.

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