Experience

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  Maurices

  Jan 2000 - Nov 2000

  Merchandiser

  *Managed allocation of store inventory across 750 stores in 44 states.*Fit model.

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  G&k services

  Nov 2000 - Nov 2003

  Benefits specialist, benefit program management

  *Performed benefit cost analysis and managed metrics for vendor management service level agreements. *Led annual open enrollment for US and Canada. Implemented PeopleSoft HRIS module. *Defined HR business requirements, testing strategy and led test execution. *Managed post implementation support activities.

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  Mn supreme court

  Nov 2003 - Apr 2005

  Human resource specialist, merger of county to state benefits program

  *Managed Supreme Court Justices, District Court Judges and County employee’s benefit plans (Medical, Dental, Life, ADD, STD, LTD, Deferred Comp, 403B). *Successfully led county-to-state benefits merger for state of MN judicial branch employees.

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  Consulting at 3m

  Apr 2005 - Aug 2006

  Sr. business analyst, global implementation of enterprise resource planning, hris

  *Led team responsible for creating a custom contingent workforce module in PeopleSoft ERP tool to support client’s global business requirements. *Implemented custom module and business process across 70+ countries capturing 35,000 contingent workers. *Simultaneously defined business requirements and managed test strategy for recruiting management system..

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  Consulting at ameriprise financial

  Aug 2006 - Jul 2007

  Project manager, it/corporate spin-off

  *Managed multiple projects within an $865M program established to separate all IT systems between two Fortune 500 companies in the 6th largest corporate spin-off in US history. *Led diverse team consisting of more than 20 on/off shore resources. *Team members included analysts, technical leads, architects and testing resources. *Simultaneously managed two projects (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol and Managed File Transfer) through the entire project lifecycle.

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  Consulting at 3m

  Jul 2007 - Jan 2010

  Project manager, us implementation of contingent workforce program and vms

  *Partnered with leadership to define business process, program policies and job title classification structure to establish contingent workforce program. *Conducted process documentation, requirements analysis, solution design, testing and implementation of VMS. *Led quality assurance planning and test plan execution.*Defined user role security to ensure appropriate data visibility, edit capability, privacy and compliance to international regulations. *Facilitated change management and adoption of contingent workforce program.*Led implementation of vendor management system across 98 US locations capturing 15,000 contingent workers, 2000 suppliers and $150M in spend. Show less

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  3m

  Jul 2010 - Sept 2015

  *Oversaw a global contingent workforce program with 35,000 workers and $220M in spend.*Implemented cost-saving strategies and established VMS, MSP & Strategic Consulting partner program governance model to optimize program performance.*Implemented cost savings strategies including dedicated payroll provider, overtime & supplier volume discounts, MSP & VMS SLAs, infrastructure savings, invoice consolidation and program fee elimination.*Defined supplier management strategy, SOPs, performance and rationalization.*Accountable for global program operations model and service delivery.*Provided consultation and guidance to business leaders on human capital planning/contingent workforce procurement needs.*Managed global deployment strategy, plans and projects.*Drove establishment of standard operating procedures, reporting strategy, analytics and program metrics.*Deployed VMS to 20 countries across North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia capturing 20,000 contingent workers. Show less *Devised strategy and tools establishing implementation approach, country assessments, job title classifications, supplier inventory and action plans for global implementation of VMS and MSP.*Responsible for development, implementation and maintenance of program and project management tools, practices, and processes. *Facilitated global change management activities with regional and country HR and Sourcing leaders to align countries with global business processes and systems. *Identified need for and implemented global policies, best practices and solutions to ensure acquisition and management of contingent workers in an efficient, cost effective, high quality, legal and compliant manner. *Realized efficiencies and controls of global business process, implementation approach and proven industry best practices. *Attended quarterly business reviews for VMS and MSP to ensure SLAs were being met. *Determined how to implement demand planning, workforce mix optimization and strategic sourcing strategies globally. *Managed RFP process of vendor management solution *Managed integration and invoice design requirements. *Led data conversion, migration and cutover activities to include sun-setting of legacy system. Show less

  • Global Program Manager, Contingent Workforce

    Apr 2013 - Sept 2015

  • Project Manager, Global Implementation of VMS & MSP

    Mar 2011 - Apr 2013

  • Project Manager, US Implementation of MSP

    Jul 2010 - Mar 2011
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  Ecolab

  Sept 2015 - Dec 2015

  Workday contingent worker module project manager

  *Managed the implementation of Workday’s Contingent Worker and Benefits module*Defined integration architecture of modules to external vendors. *Accountable for ensuring business client and implementation project teams worked toward a common goal and needs were successfully met by bridging requirements, communications and proposing solutions that met both side’s needs. *Led test efforts for global payroll interface integration of 165 countries.

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  Mill view group

  Jan 2016 - Nov 2017

  *Directed cross-functional projects for HR, Payroll, Finance, and Recruiting departments, partnering with executives to prioritize strategic initiatives.*Managed implementations of ADP Workforce Now and Concur expense management solutions, achieving streamlined operations.*Developed KPIs and dashboards to monitor success, delivered training to ensure alignment across stakeholders.*Key projects included provider staffing process overhauls and system optimizations for ADP Workforce Now, Jobscience, AMiON, and Vistar. Show less *Partnered with Stakeholders to prepare for global implementation of Beeline VMS solution. *Met with Program Management team to define program strategy and scope, identify stakeholders, business requirements and future-state processes. *Facilitated Beeline VMS Kick Off session between client and vendor ensuring client’s needs would be met and supported by vendor’s solution. *Led client to define job title structure classification, sourcing and invoice processes and integrations. *Provided insight and considerations into implementation approach, strategy, timeline and change management adoption plan. *Developed test plan and scripts. Provided ongoing contingent workforce consultation as needed. Show less

  • Project Management Consultant

    Dec 2015 - Nov 2017

  • VMS Implementation Consultant

    Jan 2016 - Dec 2016
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  Brightfield

  Dec 2017 - Mar 2021

  *Built and maintained strong client relationships, ensuring strategic goals were consistently met.*Led onboarding processes and developed service plans that aligned member needs with Brightfield’s capabilities.*Identified opportunities for process improvement, provided actionable insights, and ensured high levels of client satisfaction.*Fostered trust and engagement to ensure service delivery exceeded expectations. *Provided consultation to clients on contingent workforce program design, vendor selection, and RFP management.*Conducted current-state analyses, developed future-state roadmaps, and created business case/value propositions to identify potential ROI.*Designed governance frameworks, optimized processes, and implemented customized solutions for measurable workforce improvements.

  • Account Director

    Apr 2019 - Mar 2021

  • Senior Associate

    Dec 2017 - Mar 2019
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  Beeline

  Mar 2021 - now

  Director, solution design

  *Delivered tailored VMS solutions by aligning client needs with Beeline’s technology and service offerings.*Represented Beeline solutions expertise with sales and internal teams to ensure seamless solution design, strategic presentations, and account transitions.*Managed RFP responses and led value-driven consulting initiatives to optimize client outcomes.*Contributed to product evolution by participating in industry workshops and conferences.*Accountable/responsible for business case tools and processes.*Stayed abreast of developments in all Beeline departments especially within product and professional services.*Transitioned clients from sales to implementation by defining and optimizing transition processes.*Proactively sought out opportunities to define and improve internal go-to-market sales processes and established sales/product compatibility pipeline.*Built relationships with prospects and clients leading to new revenue and upsells.Key Achievements*“Toughest Deal of the Year” Award (2023): a 5-year, $4.765M TCV deal with $953K ARR for a major media conglomerate (2023)*SIA Beeline Webinar Presenter (2021 & 2022) Show less