Cindy Algarin
Bronx, NY ***** • adc2r4@r.postjobfree.com • 914-***-****
Operations, Procurement, Data Analyst, Project & Intellectual Property Management
Renowned professional with more than 18+ years, procurement, project management, customer service and administrative operations skills
— Key Qualifications —
Highly skilled procurement specialist with a solid ability to manage operations seamlessly and harbors comprehensive experience and insight into copyright laws and legal contracts.
Adept at administering multi-projects concurrently, fostering strong communications with key stakeholders and exceeding project management outcomes, giving meticulous attention to detail, and reaching all targets.
Able to oversee and resolve complex situations, foster effective professional relationships, prioritize and make difficult high stakes decisions, and meet strict deadlines.
Maintains and expands in-depth product and production process knowledge, successfully works well with others, implements winning strategies, and continually exceeds all expectations.
Highlights of Expertise
Project Management
Vendor Management
Administrative Operations
Inventory Management
Procurement
Manufacturing
Customer Service
Sourcing, Planning, & Logistics
Professional Experience
D’nata InFlight Catering, White Plains, NY 2019-Present
Procurement Program Administrator/Data Analyst
CityRealty - New York, NY 2018-2019
Lead Manager
Lead manager and data analyst with experience in analyzing data to drive successful business solutions
Work with management team to create a prioritized list of needs.
Use statistical methods to analyze data and generate useful business reports.
Identify and recommend new ways to streamlining business processes
Use data to create models that depict trends.
Wyndham Worldwide, Wyndham Vacation Ownership – New York, NY 2016-2017
Administrative Operations Manager
Conceptualizes and implements winning budget management strategies for $25M annually, upholds all fiscal expectations, and conducts financial analysis and risk assessments. Determines budgets and required staffing, collaborates with executives on cost variances, and oversees all expenditures. Oversees recruiting, onboarding, specific training, accounting, and contracts.
Selected Contributions:
Achieved a 94% superior rating in FY17 for the international audit.
Managed wide variety of customer service and administrative tasks to resolve customer issues quickly and efficiently.
Successfully created clearly defined expectations and procedures for employee performance that encompassed: targets, training, adherence to policies, and recognition and awards.
Directed special project IT support, renovations, and relocation for a 30,000 sq. ft. facility.
Pearson International – White Plains, NY (2014-2016)
Intellectual Property Manager
Investigated and determined project P&L costs for sustainability, collaborated with other managers, researched financial data and potential expenditures, and evaluated requests related to rights and permissions. Managed local printings and sought out areas for cost efficacy and punctuality.
Selected Contributions:
Met stringent copyright permission requirements, oversaw the complete process of custom editions, and ensured rights for photos and texts, as well as upheld the entire life-cycle of obtaining privileges.
Harvested pertinent logistics related to domestic customization, procured project supplies, dealt with vendors needs, and established site licenses.
Abided by all copyright laws, author rights, legal contracts and company policies.
Supervisor: Procurement Operations & Custom Publishing, Intellectual Properties Coordinator, (2012-2014)
Directed operational aspects of projects, ensured punctuality, procured needed supplies, and maintained inventory. Maintained organized schedule, built positive connections with vendors, and managed budgets.
Selected Contributions:
Kept meticulous records of pertinent logistics, sought out best pricing and product quality, and upheld strong partnerships with global affiliates.
Warranted that all products adhered to optimal standards and followed all policies and laws.
Analyze vendor quotes and select products from suppliers based on price and quality.
Review purchasing agreements to find errors, detect commissions, identify price changes and eliminate duplication
Senior Procurement Sourcing & Planning Specialist (2007 – 2012)
Selected Contributions:
Analyzed spend and identified profit-boosting opportunities including one where Pearson saved $1.3 million in spend where I’d initiated negotiations with a new cover supplier.
Led multiple contract negotiations with preferred suppliers, collectively reducing annual expenses by $200,000.
Cut the average project cycle time in half by implementing step by step custom procurement cycle.
Additional Pearson International Roles:
Operation Specialist (2003 – 2007)
Manufacturing Coordinator & Media Buyer (1999 – 2003)
Educational & Credentials Background
MBA: Strategic Management • Strayer University
BBA: Contracts & Acquisitions • Strayer University
AAS: Business Administration / Office Systems Management • Berkley College, New York
Technology: Platforms-Google Chrome, Windows XP, Firefox, Safari • Programs-Microsoft Suite 2013, Google Applications, Adobe Acrobat X Pro
Business Systems-Business Objects™, AS/400, PIMS, SAP, HEPM, PRISM, BrioQuery, Concur™, Hyperion, PeopleSoft, Oracle, SuccessFactors, Sharepoint