Functional Skills
Vendor Management
Risk Management
Procurement
Financial Management
Strategic Sourcing
Operations Management
Finance Transformation
Requirement Analysis
Change Management / Org Design
Compliance and risk
Cost Reduction
Operational Efficiency
Process Design / Re-engineering
Supplier Relationship Management
Software Skills
Quickbooks
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Word
Certifications
CPACertified Public Accountant
Sector Experience
Business Services
Financial Services
Healthcare
Life Sciences & Pharma
Social & Public Sector
Case Study
Case Studies
Boosted Efficiency & Compliance Through Contract Management Transformation
Social & Public Sector
Procurement
Compliance and risk
Process Improvements
Established a Health Plan's Vendor Management Office in 6 Months
Healthcare
Vendor Management
Process Improvements
Change Management / Org Design
Modernized Procurement Operations for International Nonprofit
Social & Public Sector
Procurement
Software Implementation
Training and Coaching
Saved $100,000+ and Reduced Third-Party Risk for College
Social & Public Sector
Cost Reduction
Strategic Sourcing
Risk Management
Notable Clients
FHLBank SF
Legal & General Group
Old Dominion Freight Line
US Humane Society
Virgin Galactic
Experience
Vendor Centric
Management Consulting
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
1/2011 - Present
• Design and implement comprehensive vendor management programs to align procurement, contract management and third-party risk – over 15 programs to date.
• Collaborate with executive teams to tailor vendor management strategies, proactively influencing vendor behavior and aligning practices with organizational priorities.
• Develop governing policies, procedures, and technology systems to maintain consistent standards and ensure efficient workflow.
• Create training programs and lead change management initiatives to drive adoption of new practices.
• Align vendor programs with industry-specific regulatory requirements, remediating audit and regulatory findings, when applicable.
• Lead and mentor a team of vendor management specialists, building expertise and achieving successful outcomes for clients.
• Deliver thought leadership on all aspects of vendor management through webinars, publications, blogs, and roundtables.
• Collaborate with executive teams to tailor vendor management strategies, proactively influencing vendor behavior and aligning practices with organizational priorities.
• Develop governing policies, procedures, and technology systems to maintain consistent standards and ensure efficient workflow.
• Create training programs and lead change management initiatives to drive adoption of new practices.
• Align vendor programs with industry-specific regulatory requirements, remediating audit and regulatory findings, when applicable.
• Lead and mentor a team of vendor management specialists, building expertise and achieving successful outcomes for clients.
• Deliver thought leadership on all aspects of vendor management through webinars, publications, blogs, and roundtables.
Rising Point
Management Consulting
Managing Director
1/2003 - 1/2011
• Led consulting engagements focused on procurement, strategic sourcing, process reengineering, and financial management for a diverse portfolio of clients.
• Drove over $2M in cost savings through strategic sourcing initiatives and contract renegotiations, delivering measurable financial impact for clients.
• Reengineered procurement and operational processes, reducing cycle times and transitioning clients from paper-based systems to modern technology and electronic workflows, significantly enhancing efficiency.
• Drove over $2M in cost savings through strategic sourcing initiatives and contract renegotiations, delivering measurable financial impact for clients.
• Reengineered procurement and operational processes, reducing cycle times and transitioning clients from paper-based systems to modern technology and electronic workflows, significantly enhancing efficiency.
BDO/Lang Group
Management Consulting
Partner
1/1997 - 1/2002
• Led the Mid-Atlantic consulting practice, with a focus on process reengineering and technology transformation, delivering strategic solutions to enhance client operations.
• Directed a team of consultants, overseeing project execution and driving performance improvements across client engagements.
• Spearheaded technology transformation initiatives, helping clients modernize operations and improve efficiency through innovative solutions.
• Directed a team of consultants, overseeing project execution and driving performance improvements across client engagements.
• Spearheaded technology transformation initiatives, helping clients modernize operations and improve efficiency through innovative solutions.
AuditWatch
Management Consulting
Vice President
5/1994 - 12/1996
Executive VP responsible for new business development and service delivery of management consulting services to CPA firms across the U.S. Helped AuditWatch grow by more than 600% in less than two years, and successfully managed over 20 engagements.. Industry focus was CPA firms.