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Lena Slusarek

Lena Slusarek

Green Bay,WI

Summary

Dynamic and results-oriented IT Professional with over 25 years of industry experience. Adept at project management, business development, and strategic sourcing. Proven expertise in supply chain optimization, logistics coordination, and inventory management. Committed to driving operational efficiencies and supporting organizational growth.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager II

Impact Networking
09.2022 - Current
  • Established effective communication among team members across the country for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion on 30+ managed IT service projects.
  • Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.
  • Mentored junior team members in project management best practices to enhance their skills and contribute to better overall performance.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams and resolved conflicts, maintaining a positive work environment throughout the project lifecycle.

VP of Procurement

ACP CreativIT, LLC
09.2015 - 08.2022
  • Leverage my leadership skills to maximize productivity of purchasing and warehouse team while training staff on best practices and processes - their success is my success.
  • With 160mill annual spend, increased company profitability by negotiating rebate programs with vendor partners that go to the bottom line while building partner relationships.
  • Maximized vendor programs during post-sales process resulting in addition 1-5pts of gross profit on sizeable sales orders.
  • Spearheaded cross-functional initiatives across IT, AV and Managed Service departments to achieve business goals including new Intranet, M365 Governance and ERP implementation to Oracle NetSuite while improving efficiencies.

Director of Purchasing

Camera Corner Connecting Point (an ACP Company)
06.2014 - 09.2015

Sourced with over 75 IT & AV vendors, built relationships and negotiated prices to maximize profitability.

  • Managed internal computer refresh project for our employees while leveraging vendor programs to minimize expenses on internal purchases of IT assets.
  • Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics and scheduling factors.

Purchasing Agent

Camera Corner Connecting Point (an ACP Company)
11.2002 - 06.2014
  • Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
  • Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
  • Determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality and reliability and negotiated favorable contracts.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration

University of Hawaii Maui College, Kahului, HI

Skills

  • Team Building & Leadership
  • Strategic Vendor Sourcing
  • Change & Growth Management
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Process Improvement
  • Supply Chain
  • Multitasking
  • Inventory Management
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Microsoft 365 Governance
  • ERP Implementation
  • Vendor Sourcing
  • Work flow planning
  • Contract Management
  • Project Management
  • PMI CAPM - in progress
  • SmartSheet Certified

Certification

  • CAPM - Certified Associated in Project Managment, In Progress
  • SmartSheet Certified

Timeline

Project Manager II - Impact Networking
09.2022 - Current
VP of Procurement - ACP CreativIT, LLC
09.2015 - 08.2022
Director of Purchasing - Camera Corner Connecting Point (an ACP Company)
06.2014 - 09.2015
Purchasing Agent - Camera Corner Connecting Point (an ACP Company)
11.2002 - 06.2014
University of Hawaii Maui College - Some College (No Degree), Business Administration
Lena Slusarek