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Laura Loconte

Elmhurst,Illinois

Summary

Senior Project Coordinator | Strategic Sourcing | Operations & Program Management Strategic, results-driven professional with 10+ years of experience in sourcing operations, supplier/vendor relations, and cross-functional project coordination. Proven success in driving operational excellence, managing global programs, and delivering measurable cost savings. Skilled in stakeholder engagement, contract compliance, and DEI supplier development. Adept with data-driven tools, reporting dashboards, and project communication.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr. Project Coordinator – Digital Delivery

HCSC-Blue Cross Blue Shield
01.2021 - Current
  • Spearhead digital transformation initiatives and talent acquisition for IT and delivery teams.
  • Drive DEI project needs in collaboration with external consultants and stakeholders helping to showcase 30 new suppliers.
  • Facilitate cross-team communication and prepare reporting for leadership steering meetings.
  • Established strong relationships with clients by maintaining open lines of communication throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Defined onboarding process for new project members, communicating regularly with other departments to coordinate schedules.

Sr. Project Coordinator – Government Programs

AAR Corp
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Directed sourcing and government programs for UAE-based clients, improving efficiency and retention.
  • Managed supplier relations and ensured contract alignment across functions.
  • Created executive-level reporting and analytics for sourcing performance, while maintaining 2 million dollars worth of material.

Sr. Sales Analyst, Inventory Programs

AAR Corp
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Generated $6M in gross profit by optimizing inventory programs and renegotiating contracts.
  • Analyzed supplier trends and enhanced reporting tools for sourcing leadership.

Sourcing & Sales Representative – Commercial

AAR Corp
01.2015 - 01.2018
  • Delivered $20M in B2B sales revenue through negotiations and streamlined operations.
  • Closed high-value deals and improved sales margins by 25%-35% within six months.
  • Strategically sourced whole aircraft and materials by leveraging cold calling, industry events, and vendor site visits to identify new opportunities and reduce procurement costs.

Inside Sales Representative – North America

AAR Corp
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Maintained major airline client accounts and generated $35M in sales.
  • Surpassed quarterly goals by consistently hitting 105%-110% of quotas.

Education

B.S. - Applied Psychology

University of Illinois At Chicago (UIC)
Chicago, IL

Skills

  • Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • Contracting & Compliance
  • Market & Supplier Analysis
  • DEI Supplier Development
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Risk Assessment & Mitigation
  • Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
  • Adobe Suite, Outlook, Teams, Zoom, Canva

Certification

  • Project Management Certification
  • Predictive Analytics & Storytelling Certification
  • Change management Certification

Timeline

Sr. Project Coordinator – Digital Delivery

HCSC-Blue Cross Blue Shield
01.2021 - Current

Sr. Project Coordinator – Government Programs

AAR Corp
01.2020 - 01.2021

Sr. Sales Analyst, Inventory Programs

AAR Corp
01.2018 - 01.2020

Sourcing & Sales Representative – Commercial

AAR Corp
01.2015 - 01.2018

Inside Sales Representative – North America

AAR Corp
01.2013 - 01.2015

B.S. - Applied Psychology

University of Illinois At Chicago (UIC)

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