+ 2001 - '04 • ConAgra Foods – Frozen Foods Division

Omaha, NE • 3/01 to 3/04
Associate Brand Manager, Healthy Choice

• Drove brand management initiatives for food products generating $100M in net sales.
• Led personnel in national SKU optimization encompassing development of distribution targets, product improvements and packaging upgrades, achieving obsolete inventory savings of $240M over target.
• Played a pivotal role in national launch of new line predicted to generate $54M in net sales.
• Diligently conducted ongoing business analysis to maximize category/competitive performance, product launch success, and sponsorship partner satisfaction.
• Earned recognition for outstanding performance and results within first 6 months in role.

Associate Brand Manager, Banquet

• Planned, orchestrated and continuously evaluated marketing functions, agency relations, and sales material design for food line producing $40M in annual sales revenues.
• Led development and seamless unveiling of national multi-dimensional $1M consumer promotion program inclusive of television, ASM, FSI, and packaging.
• Proactively supported and facilitated high-impact marketing efforts for division reaching $183M in annual net sales and directed teams in accomplishing 5 product improvements resulting in 5-15% velocity increases on those items and product savings of 19 cents per case.
• Exercised extensive critical thinking abilities to frequently track business performance including monthly IRI, pricing, and shipments vs. consumption.

+ 2004 - '05 • Del Monte Foods – Pet Products Division

Pittsburgh, PA • 3/04 to 3/05
Associate Brand Manager, Healthy Choice

• Planned, directed and continuously evaluated brand management activities for leading cat food line producing $165M in annual net sales.
• Innovatively created thirty-second Wal-Mart specific commercial to introduce $35M product launch.
• Managed agency relationship for $265M consumer promotion program designed to support TV advertising campaign by overseeing press releases, national appearances, and B-roll development.
• Combined excellent analytical and organizational skills to assess brand performance, product launch outcome, and promotional effectiveness; delivered findings to senior management.

+ 2005 - '06 • Self- Employed

Nashville, TN • 4/05 to 2/06
Marketing Consultant

• Critically analyzed key business metrics for Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) and recommended methods of increasing monthly sales to comply with vendor contact obligations.

• Compiled database and assessed current and potential GMAC member institutions to strategically formulate market expansion approaches.

+ 2006 - '07 • LP Building Products

Nashville, TN • 3/06 to 7/07
Associate Brand Manager, New Product Development

• Demonstrated exemplary multi-tasking expertise to evaluate brand and product effectiveness, recommend potential new products, coordinate new product pipeline, and facilitate strong vendor relationships.
• Championed process improvements to improve company website through regular content updates, interactive features, and enhanced layout, effectively increasing site traffic and appeal.
• Handpicked as NFL marketing promotional representative with accountability for stadium signage.

+ 2008 • U.S. Stamp & Sign

Nashville, TN• 1/08 to 9/08
Maketing Manager
• Spearheaded marketing efforts for 300 products generating $8M in sales at top office supply retailers and catalogs including OfficeMax, Office Depot, Staples Canada, United Stationers and Hobby Lobby.
• Conducted comprehensive business analysis to identify and provide recommendations for new products.
• Applied dynamic leadership talents to manage internal cross-functional team and external vendor relationships vital to ensuring and optimizing cohesive and collaborative efforts.

• Analyzed market research results to plan and orchestrate new product pipeline and marketing projects.

+ 2009 • IBIS Communications

Nashville, TN • 3/06 to 7/07
Client Services Specialist

• Managed creative development, media buys, and event management for clients such at Captain D’s, Regional Transportation Authority, NAMIC, and Pitney Bowes.

+ 2011 - '12 • Sun Trust Bank

Nashville, TN• 4/11 to 7/12
Assistant Vice President- Business Project Manager, 4/11 – 11/12

PROMOTED TO: Vice President-Business Project Manager 7/12- 11/12
• Compiled monthly scorecard, productivity, and KPI reporting for up to three departments.
• Managed departmental research and assembly of non-standardized reports and reporting analysis in response to both internal and external audit requests. Made recommendations to management based on findings.
• Assisted manager with design, implementation, & maintenance of physical database within functional area & for developing automated tools to assist with work processes.
• Recognized and Resolved work-flow problems maintaining compliance with Federal, Investor, Regulatory and best business practices standard operating guidelines.
• Worked independently with minimal daily supervision to accomplish required functions and tasks.

+ 2012 - '19 • Franklin American Mortgage Company

Franklin, TN • 11/12 to 8/18
Vendor Relationship Manager

(NOTE: In August of 2018, Franklin American Mortgage Group was acquired by Citizens Financial Group of Providence RI. I served with Citizens as Contract Specialist III from September of 2018 to April of 2019)

• Developed Third Party Vendor Management Plan and supporting documents, including Due Diligence, Annual Review, Site Visit, and Contract review checklist.
• Conducted comprehensive business analysis, vendor site visits, and due diligence examinations.
• Partnered with vendors to ensure that the responsibilities outlined in the contracts and statements of work are being met.
• Collaborated with and advised business units on special projects as needed.

• Oversaw vendor-provided training to ensure the final product was fully understood and leveraged.
• Served and advocated for all vendors in matters relating to invoicing, technology support and contract negotiations.
• Played an active role in the negotiations of contract terms and conditions.
• Interacted with stakeholders, IT, Compliance and other key support groups on the evaluation and implementation of all vendor-provided solutions.
• Handled escalated issues of urgent request by management for immediate resolution
• Pivotal member of the procurement team for Citizens Finacial, transitioning 300+ vendors into the acquisition systems.