Chris Costello

The Colony, TX 214-***-****

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Experienced Sourcing/Procurement professional with a demonstrated history of working in the hospitality/retail industries. Strong purchasing professional skilled in Strategic Planning, Sourcing, Negotiations, Operations Management, Vendor Relationships, Distribution and Project Management. Effective in finding efficient, creative solutions to meet task expectations. Highly proficient in verbal/written communication, with a commitment to be a productive and effective team member.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Strategic Planning Vendor Relationships Project Management Franchise Relationships Negotiations Contracts Leadership Manufacturing Distribution Operational Management

Communication

EXPERIENCES AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Irving, TX (formerly La Quinta, LLC) April 2002 – April 2020 Sourcing Manager – Senior Buyer

As a key decision driver, responsibilities included negotiating/contracting for critical products/services. Strong communication skills and ability to building relationships with over 30+ manufacturers and distributors. Planning and implementation of key company programs and inventory management of strategic products and crucial services. Communicating with all levels of the organization, worked in close partnership with internal departments and external partners daily in resolution of complex operational needs and challenges. Managed external/internal procurement and communications systems and order websites.

Negotiated/Contracted/Managed with manufacturers and distributors (international, national, local) to provide

$75M+ annually in operational products/services for 900 properties. Partners included but not limited to: o American Hotel Register, HD Supply, Guest Supply, Sunbeam, Hamilton Beach, Standard Textile, Welspun, FedEx, Oreck, Rubbermaid, Office Max, Superior Uniforms, Cintas, Precor, Hotel Signs, Xerox

Managed multiple essential company products/services not limited to: o Linen, Terry, Shower Curtains, Amenities (soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotion), vanity display items, guestroom appliances (hair dryer, clock radio, iron, coffee maker), housekeeping & maintenance tools/equipment, uniforms/name badges, interior signage, office supplies, express mail services

Conducted RFP’s on key operational items i.e.

o Amenities (upgrade to national brand - soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotion) $1.7M annual sales o Linen/Terry Upgrade $7.3M annual sales ($880,000 annual savings)

Implemented “rollouts” to 350 properties on Key Operational Items i.e. o Executed/Coordinated Terry/Linen program ($3.2M project cost) o Sourced/Negotiated/Coordinated Pillow Upgrade ($820K project cost, $80K in annual savings) o Negotiated/Managed FedEx company account ($120K annual savings)

Reviewed/Monitored on key items, manufactured outside the US, their production/inventory flow (i.e. textile items, lighting, electronics)

Monitored/Maintained key internal/vendor order websites used by 900 properties

Managed sourcing/purchasing inquiries (phone/email) from 900 properties

Worked with multiple internal departments Design, Construction, Operations, Training, Marketing, IT, Accounting) to implement product(s), programs/processes, design scheme products at properties

Conducted Quarterly/Annual evaluations of contracted vendors to monitor current business, gain overall product/industry knowledge and be proactive with solutions to possible issue scenarios Chris Costello Resume, Page 2

JCPenney Corporate, Plano, TX 1988 – 1998

Assistant Buyer

Responsibilities included identifying market trends, negotiating with manufacturers, development and implementation of seasonal assortments for retail stores and catalogs, monitoring inventory levels and liquidation of overstock.

Boys Sports Logo ($80 million annual sales) Nike, Champion, Starter, Russell, NFL, NBA o Project in which I assisted in developing the “Simply for Sports” shop concept for 1200 retail stores and developed “Sport” shop concepts for catalog.

o Collaborated with NFL and NBA to create national/regional/local promotions. o Created and distributed to retail stores a “How to” manual to assist in increasing athleisure wear.

Infant/Toddler Furniture ($80 million annual sales - 9% increase of sales over 12 months) Bassett, Childcraft, Cosco

o Developed and implemented “Baby Gift Registry” in 1200 retail stores. o Negotiated with overseas agents/factories in development and production of furniture items, implementing QC standards.

Infant/Toddler Sleepwear ($100 million annual sales – 12% increase over 12 months) Carters, Gerber, OshKosh, Private Label

o Developed and maintained year round programs in sleepwear/undergarments with national suppliers Gerber, Carters, OshKosh.

o Developed and implemented “Carter Sleepwear Boutiques” in 600 retail stores. o Implemented and maintained company’s auto replenishment program in 1200 retail stores. EDUCATION & TRAINING

Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX Business Management (20 Hours) 1980 - 1981 Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, TX Business Management (75 Hours) 1977 - 1979

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