Maria Diaz-Elizalde
Madison,WI
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Exact Sciences in contracts coordination and legal support. Successfully spearheaded a $4 million cost-saving initiative while leading transformative S2P training. Expertise in Conga CLM and project management is complemented by exceptional cross-functional collaboration skills and a commitment to continuous process improvement. Career aspirations include leveraging these skills to drive further operational efficiencies and strategic initiatives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contracts and Procurement Associate - Legal Support (Short-Term Assignment)
Exact Sciences
09.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with contracting and legal teams to design a standardized support model for onboarding external law firms.
- Triage legal queries, spot issues, and support continuous enhancement for worldwide contracting workflows.
- Supported cross-functional initiatives aimed at advancing S2P and procurement functionalities.
- Enhanced contracting and procurement expertise with emphasis on streamlined processes.
Contracts Coordinator
Exact Sciences
07.2022 - Current
- Performed detailed reviews of contracts for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to company policies.
- Acted as main contact for contract-related inquiries, addressing concerns swiftly.
- Executed development of reporting tools, enhancing KPI tracking through data-driven methodologies.
- Spearheaded a cost-saving initiative that identified $4 million in savings by reallocating tasks from attorneys to contract analysts.
- Supported Enablement team in advancing CLMA enhancements.
- Delivered customized reporting solutions powered by Conga for efficiency insights.
Workforce Specialist
Exact Sciences
08.2019 - 07.2022
- Created and administered schedules to enhance staffing efficiency.
- Gathered workforce performance metrics and conducted in-depth analyses.
- Directed training sessions for implementation of workforce management systems.
- Ensured adherence to labor laws and company policies.
Template Operations Specialist
UW Health
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Designed and updated templates for patient records and scheduling to meet compliance standards.
- Streamlined scheduling workflows through joint efforts with analysts and clinic staff.
- Delivered resolution for technical errors in a timely manner.
Patient Scheduling Specialist
UW Health
06.2018 - 09.2018
- Streamlined patient scheduling workflows across multiple clinics.
- Created scheduling templates to optimize appointment management.
- Executed routine inspections ensuring compliance and precision.
Education
Associate Degree - Business Administration
University of The People
Some College (No Degree) -
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CASkills
- Brightflag
- Conga CLM
- Coupa CLM
- DocuSign
- Mondaycom
- ServiceNow
- Smartsheet
- Tableau
- Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
- Adobe Acrobat DC
- Project management
- Epic
Mentorship And Leadership
- Mentored a colleague in communication strategies and collaboration best practices, fostering a stronger team culture, and improving peer support
- I have been engaged in mentorship under Cat Tackett, Associate Manager, Procurement Global Business Services, since 2023 to gain industry insights and career advancement strategies
Stretch Assignment
Source2Pay (S2P) Initiative - Exact Sciences, Training Lead and Communications Lead, 2023, led S2P training sessions and developed written content for company-wide communications, collaborated with cross-functional teams to support S2P transformation and improve user experience, and supported post go-live projects, managing stakeholder communications and prioritizing tasks
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma - Yellow Belt (February 2024)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Contracts and Procurement Associate - Legal Support (Short-Term Assignment)
Exact Sciences
09.2024 - Current
Contracts Coordinator
Exact Sciences
07.2022 - Current
Workforce Specialist
Exact Sciences
08.2019 - 07.2022
Template Operations Specialist
UW Health
09.2018 - 08.2019
Patient Scheduling Specialist
UW Health
06.2018 - 09.2018
Associate Degree - Business Administration
University of The People
Some College (No Degree) -
Santa Monica College
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