Application for the Position of Director of Supplier Diversity

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I am writing to place my application for the position of Director of Supplier Diversity as advertised via the local dailies on November 11, 2015. I trust that I am better positioned for this vacancy for several reasons. First, the opportunity to develop and implement a Supplier Diversity Program for your company is a good opportunity for my professional growth. Secondly, the opportunity to interact with suppliers and procurement teams is a chance that I cannot miss. More importantly, this position provides me with an opening where I can display my professional competencies and interact with the business people at large.

I have held several and varied positions throughout my entire professional life. In this regard, I have been acquainted with experience on different roles and responsibilities, which makes me a suitable individual to occupy this position. Specifically, my success tenure at the Becker Hilton medical Institute as the Operating Partner gave me experience on how to design policies and prepare financial reports. Additionally, my role as a testing administrator in Pacific Gas And Electric Company gave offered me a chance to interact with large group of persons. Currently, I occupy the position of an Analyst, Supplier Diversity at the National Grid Plc. This position has helped me experience the real work of Supplier Diversity. In this position, I have been able to design, publish and manage fact sheets for the company. This wealth of experience will prove valuable to your company.

Attached find copies of my resume as well as other testimonials. However, listed below are some of my key competencies that I would like to emphasize on;

I am proven innovator with the ability to provide solutions even where none seems to exist. My analytical skills and competencies make me a great problem solver.

I pride myself with great organizational skills, management, teamwork, and professionalism, which are always my top priorities.

I am envied for the passion and dedication that I offer in every position of authority that I occupy.It is my strong believe and trust that my experience at different companies and especially my tenure at The National Grid Plc is a valuable asset to your organization. A Director of Supplier Diversity should be innovative, and a great manager who should focus on the core mission of the organization and make it great. I welcome the opportunity to be interviewed on any issue at your convenience.

Sincerely

Resume

1. Bio Data

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2. Objective

To work in an advanced organization that integrates varied spectrums of diversity and work. This provides competency, expertise in professional field, consistency and as social spheres, enabling technical growth, collective excellence and personal fulfillment with concepts and attitude for new ideas to enhance the growth of the organization

3. Professional Experience

A. National Grid plc (2012 to date) Analyst, Supplier Diversity

Job Role

Assists in the development and implementation of corporate strategies to achieve minority and/or woman owned business enterprise, procurement goals in accordance with state and federal laws.

Conducts and analyzes market research to strategize new concepts and policies to increase utilization, develops and delivers annual supplier diversity training to US Procurement, assists in the development of corporate supplier diversity policies and procedures, networking and trade show collaboration with various certifying national councils, federal agencies, state councils, and chambers throughout MA, NY, and RI.

Accomplishments

Presented over 90 diverse suppliers to the procurement team in FY2014.

Responsible for over $2M of awards made to diverse suppliers in FY2014.

Provided diverse supplier sourcing support to over 20 procurement team members.

Designed, published and managed the first Supplier Diversity Fact Sheet for external distribution.

Lead for re-designing the mandatory Supplier Diversity Procurement Training program in 2013.

Revised and reconfigured Supplier Diversitys Tier-2 policy.

Designed, published and managed procurements first quarterly Supplier Diversity Newsletter, which provides procurement based information and articles focused on global stakeholder engagement, recent awards made to diverse businesses, and employee community involvement. Current distribution: 16,600 US employees.

B. Pacific Gas and Electric Company (February 2012 June 2012) Testing Administrator

Job Role

Administration of pre-employment testing, internal candidate testing and secondary testing for groups of up to 300 persons. Territory range: Eureka, CA to Bakersfield

C. The Becker Hilton Medical Institute, LLC (June 2007- April 2010) Operating Partner

Job Role

Human Resources: policy design and administration, employee recruitment and retention, training and development, patient relationship building, monthly training on basic product usage and administration

Sales and Marketing: project manager for all networking, trade shows, charities and fellowship conferences, graphic design, branding and communications, website development

Accounting and Finance: Responsible for the company's financial reports: monthly expenses, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, operating expenses

D. Havana Club Enterprises, LLC (February 2008- January 2009 ) Administrative Assistant

Job Role

Member reservations and initial tours, menu organization, event preparation, preparing and editing company marketing collateral, assisting managers during corporate luncheons, dinners, and meetings

4. Technical Proficiency:

Microsoft Office 2010: Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, SAP, ACT, virtual communication, social media

5. Educational Background

Florida State University, Tallahassee, (FL - 2003-2007) Major: Psychology, Minor: Biology

Bachelors Degree of Science

6. Key Skills

Strategic Planning Marketing and Graphic Design

Process ImprovementDatabase design and management

Business Development and Mentorship Leadership

Event Planning and Organization Research and Analysis

Training and Development Excellent Communication Skills

Brand Awareness and Promotion Community Involvement

Relationship building Procurement knowledge

7. Referees