Thomas Northington
*************@*****.*** *** West North Street, Apt 622
919-***-**** Raleigh, NC 27603
OBJECTIVE
Highly motivated relationship builder looking to bring my passion for new technology and building positive relationships to a sales role at a vibrant company. Interested in joining an organization where I can drive new business, accelerate revenue growth, and increase client satisfaction. EDUCATION
University of North Carolina, Bachelor of Science Charlotte, NC August 2013-May 2017 Double Major: Operations and Supply Chain Management / Management Information Systems Relevant Courses: Business System Analysis and Design, Enterprise Systems, Decision Modeling and Analysis EXPERIENCE
IBM, Consultant – Procurement Analytics Raleigh, NC October 2019-Present
• Partnering with IBM clients to deliver insights using spend analytics to exceed savings target quotas
• Presenting insights identified through leveraging cognitive data visualization and reporting technologies, statistical analysis, and automation
• Leading client delivery across a team of data scientists, supply chain analysts, and category experts to align with client goals and business objectives
• Supporting pre-sales and sales delivery using knowledge gained through steady state customer delivery IBM, Consultant – Strategic Sourcing Procurement Raleigh, NC June 2017-October 2019
• Identified savings opportunities and lead the sourcing and implementation of transformational procurement initiatives with clients across manufacturing, technology, and beverage industries
• Consistently exceeded client savings target quotas for the largest global beverage company by five times on average over two years; including $9.7M savings amount against a $1.6M target
• Grew IBM scope with the largest global beverage company from a single geography to a worldwide contract by pitching new services and identifying opportunities that aligned with client business objectives; resulting in two additional $500K contract extensions for a total of $1M
• Received IBM North America Award in June 2018 for excellence in client success and responsibility to others
IBM, Strategic Sourcing Analyst Raleigh, NC June 2016-August 2016
• Provided analytical and reporting support to the internal sourcing delivery team and external clientele throughout the entire RFP process
• Identified, researched, and taught new cognitive tools to the global team to improve data analysis processes; saving substantial amounts of time by decreasing client due diligence timelines IBM, Sourcing Consultant Associate Raleigh, NC June 2015-August 2015
• Created an IBM Analytics tool designed to fit the needs of external client stakeholders and provide savings through payment terms optimization
• Led demonstration of IBM Analytics tool to external client stakeholder which was sold for $50K SKILLS
• IBM Certified Practitioner in Cognitive Solutions, Blockchain Platform Essentials, and Agile
• Relationship building, client engagement skills, understanding of consulting methodologies
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite