Strategic leader and accomplished supply chain professional with a strong portfolio of success developing and executing supply chain strategies in multiple industries including energy, industrial distribution, education and hospitality. Strong negotiator, talented and driven to impact the bottom-line while ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and values. Highly effective leader and motivator that supports the development of cohesive teams and achievement of strategic goals.

COMPANY	POSITION HELD	DATES WORKED
(Confidential)	(Confidential)	12/2005 - Present
Capella Education Company	(Confidential)	6/2004 - 12/2005
Xcel Energy	(Confidential)	4/1986 - 6/2004

SCHOOL	MAJOR	YEAR	DEGREE
Bethel University	Business	1994	Bachelor Degree

Highlights:

Led four organizations through mergers and acquisitions in energy sector and industrial distribution. Provided clear path to achieving M&A objectives while increasing productivity and morale. Negotiated large complex contracts for multiple power generation facilities resulting in slashing purchase price by $2.3MM.

Companies I like:

mid-size companies with aggressive growth plans. Must be well funded.

Business Development
Strategic Planning
Organizational Process Design
Reporting
Balance Sheet Responsibility
Microsoft Office
Bookkeeping
Presentation Skills
Business Writing Skills
Organizational Process Design and Development
Sales Force Automation
Sales Interpretation
P&L responsibilities
Presentation
Ecommerce Strategy and digital marketing channels optimization - SEO, SEM, email, affiliates - for high-profile accounts.
Technology Solutions
Sales Support
Software Implementation
Requirements Analysis & Specification
Leadership

• Operations
• Strategic Sourcing
• Procurement
• Purchasing
• negotiations

Developed category management strategies for purchasing direct materials resulting in slashing total acquisition costs by 12%. Transformed purchasing department from a transactional to tactical/strategic organization.