Summary

Category Manager with a B.A. in Business Administration and a minor in Communications; this is accompanied by 5+ years of professional experience. Adept problem-solver leveraging data and communications to provide the most efficient solutions. Effective team leader and consensus builder who can promote best practices among cross-functional teams. Eager to leverage professional expertise to drive optimal business results.

Experience

Donaldson Company

Global Category Manager – Procurement Feb 2023- Present

Leveraged 60 3rd party suppliers to expand our product portfolio and offering
Negotiated stocking, rebate, and master supply agreements
Held suppliers accountable for on-time delivery performance and stocking levels
Achieved $1.2M in cost savings through re-sourcing activities and product modification
Managing priorities and projects from 3 business units in 4 international regions
Drive strategic initiatives from inception to completion, leveraging cross-functional teams and resources

Product Support Specialist, Minneapolis, MN – Feb 2021 – Present

Served as an SME to our internal sales team and externally for corporate training events for multiple industrial filter product lines
Executed virtual training for 40 sales personnel and management on product management SOPs and best practices
Provided managers with data analysis and implemented feedback to key stakeholders resulting in improved efficiencies in the product lifecycle
Expanded product portfolio daily through PLM software and process
Frequently collaborated with the inventory team to evaluate our planning parameters and ensure our downstream partners were prepared to best serve our customers
Leveraged 20 3rd party suppliers to expand our product portfolio and offering

Republic Airways

Supply Chain Operations Analyst, Indianapolis, IN – May 2019 – May 2020

Managed 700+ repair orders from inception to completion with detailed communication
Executed projects resulting in 1.2 million in cost avoidance
Performed detailed financial modeling and cost-benefit analysis with large data sets
Conducted Quarterly Business Reviews with management and key suppliers

Compass Airlines

Warranty/Repair Administrator, Minneapolis, MN, October 2018 – May 2019

Developed supply chain strategies through new vendor acquisition
Learned the aviation industry and standards quickly
Curated logistics for high-value parts across the United States

Leelanau Outdoor Center

Experiential Learning Educator, Maple City, MI – Summers 2014 & 2018

Facilitated team-building activities, character development, and leadership initiation
Conducted outdoor safety instruction in an engaging and interactive way to large groups

Seasonal Chores Landscaping

Landscaping laborer, Minneapolis, MN – Winters 2017 & 2018

Executed a snow plowing route of 70 large residential properties spanning 12 hr. shifts
Worked with heavy machinery to ensure quality work and customer satisfaction

BetterWealth, LLC

Financial Advising Services Intern, San Jose, CA – Summer 2016

Built and maintained client databases for updated financial plans; on-boarded new clients
Analyzed client financial information to position strategies for meeting financial objectives

Edina Country Club

Assistant Restaurant Manager, Edina, MN – Summers 2015 & 2017

Scheduled hours and managed duties for 40 staff; ran daily team meetings
Monitored budgets and payroll records; daily accounting for customer transactions