Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
QUALIFICATIONS
Languages
Certification
Aramark Service Star, Hispanic Heritage Month, Outstanding Achievement and ToastMARKers awards
Work Availability
Work Preference
Timeline
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MERCEDES RODRIGUEZ

MERCEDES RODRIGUEZ

PHILADELPHIA,PA

Summary

With a unique blend of leadership qualities and a strong passion for learning and growth in a management environment, I offer valuable insights into improving operations. Possessing excellent communication and organizational skills, I am highly capable of contributing to the Director, Inclusive Sourcing role. As a decisive and adept problem-solver, my dedication lies in streamlining operations to enhance organizational efficiency. My independent decision-making skills and sound judgment consistently foster company success.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager, Supplier Diversity

Aramark + Avendra International
10.2021 - Current
  • Managed Avendra's Tier 2 supplier diversity process (i.e. outreach and training for suppliers as well as the full cycle reporting process) while looking to increase the number of suppliers reporting each year.
  • Manage Avendra's Tier 1.5 supplier diversity process (i.e. outreach, reporting, data entry)
  • Manage and deliver Tier 1 supplier diversity reporting, including identifying opportunities to key clients.
  • Facilitate client meetings, preparation of reports and manage ongoing communication.
  • Maintain supplier diversity certifications and self-certifications.
  • Work with Procurement, Category Leaders and Contract Owners to help drive client's supplier diversity goals and increase diverse spend.
  • Manage and deliver on client ad hoc request (i.e. reporting, certificate confirmation, etc.)
  • Work with Aramark Supplier Diversity Manager to streamline processes, partner on enterprise program integration efforts, external program activities, and partnership management.
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders across Avendra functions to develop and implement systems, policies, procedures, and practices to manage contracts and communication process related to suppliers identified as small and diverse owned.
  • Maintain awareness and macro-overview of legislations, certifying agencies, and economic impact trends aligned with small business and supplier diversity matters.
  • Create and deliver training for Supplier Diversity, leveraging both internal and external best practices.
  • Establish and monitor processes to track procurement supplier diversity inclusion efforts and outcomes.
  • Partner with Global Supply Chain and Procurement to set annual objectives in Supplier Diversity. Ensure proper processes and tools are in place to support the attainment of goals.
  • Provide guidance as subject matter expert in supplier diversity matters along with VP.
  • Manage suppliers third party data enrichment provider relationships, as well as assigned external partnerships that support supplier diversity analytics, sourcing commitments and engagement activities.
  • Represent the company in external events, conferences, and industry meetings upon request.

Sr. Analyst, Supplier Diversity and Procurement Support

Aramark – Avendra Group
03.2021 - 10.2021
  • Supplier Diversity: Managed Avendra’s Tier1,1.5 and Tier2 Supplier Diversity programs
  • Managed and delivered diversity spend reporting, including identifying opportunities to key clients
  • Facilitate client meetings, prepared reports and manage ongoing communication
  • Maintained supplier diversity certifications and self-classifications to ensure compliance
  • Work with Procurement, Category Leaders, and Initiative Owners to help drive client’s supplier diversity goals and increase diverse spend
  • Manage and deliver on client supplier diversity ad hoc request
  • Assist with management of Third-Party Supplier Diversity spend analytics Tier1 and Tier2 program
  • Assist with Management and refinement of the Supplier Diversity registration portal
  • As appropriate, build relationships with suppliers and customers
  • Work with Aramark Supplier Diversity Manager to streamline processes, partner on enterprise program integration efforts, external program activities, and partnership management where relevant

Sr. Analyst, Supplier Diversity and Contract Support

Avendra LLC
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Supplier Diversity: Managed Avendra’s Tier1,1.5 and Tier2 Supplier Diversity programs
  • Provided diversity spend reporting, including identifying opportunities to key clients
  • Maintained supplier diversity certifications and self-classifications to ensure compliance
  • Built relationships with suppliers and customers
  • ERM: Lead special eRM related projects
  • Ensured data integrity for contract records and supplier records
  • Supplier Terminations: Managed the supplier termination process for all supplier contracts (i.e
  • Avendra prepared, Aramark papered, and HPSI papered) ensuring appropriate signoffs and communication to stakeholders
  • Drafted internal communications regarding select supplier terminations
  • Worked to continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of department processes and assisted department management with special and or ongoing projects

Executive Assistant

Aramark – Global Supply Chain & Procurement
01.2014 - 01.2019
  • Support Executive Leaders and members of the Global Supply Chain & Procurement Team
  • Administered payroll for115 employees, managed administrative duties for the department
  • Maintained office supplies and incoming mail
  • Prepared and manage expenses for executive leaders
  • Manage ongoing department monthly, quarterly and annual meetings
  • Was a member and later Co-Captain of the Employee Engagement Committee which consisted of30 employees
  • A program which helped encourage and promote awareness and self-development
  • Helped support the Avendra Finance team, in particular the Director of Contract Administration, Planning & Support with ongoing projects such as the manufacturing plant projects where I interacted with suppliers seeking manufacturing information to include in Avendra systems
  • Worked on incoming projects as assigned and led initiating projects to benefit the department

Executive Assistant, Finance

Aramark – Global Food Hospitality & Facility Services
01.2011 - 01.2014
  • Supported Planning and Operations Finance Team consisting of20 individuals, mainly supporting SVP, Planning and Operations Finance,2 Vice President and1 Associate Vice President
  • Support the Global Field Financials Team (GFF)20 employees
  • Managed multiple calendars, worked with event planners to schedule group meetings/workshops, and assisted with WebEx and video conferences
  • Created the Aramark Calendar of events which outlined global, financial meetings and special events for the company
  • Processed payroll-maintained vacation/pto calendars manually for the department
  • Processed invoices and Transfer journal vouchers
  • Prepared expense reports and booked travel via Concur, Prepared travel related documents and itineraries, maintained filing systems, distributed office mail and maintained office supplies
  • Created presentations, worked on confidential assignments, and other duties as required or assigned

Marketing Associate

Aramark – Higher Education – Marketing
01.2003 - 01.2005
  • Supported Vice President, Marketing and staff of24 team members
  • Managed annual budget of $7M and reconsolidated monthly projections
  • Scheduled monthly staff meetings, conference calls & facilitated WebEx sessions
  • Distributed incoming and outgoing mail; ordered and maintain office supplies; Assisted in on-boarding new employees and terminations
  • Prepared expense reports; reconciled credit card statements and processed payments
  • Maintained daily calendars, arranged business travel, reviewed and monitored executive emails, provided telephone coverage and maintained filing and binding system for the department
  • Updated HR related files via People Center in Aramark.net; Processed Payroll, kept manual track of vacation/pto calendars for the department; processed invoices and tjv’s via Managers Toolkit application

Administrative Associate / Sales Assistant

Aramark – Healthcare Support Svcs. – Operations Standards
01.1999 - 01.2003
  • Held numerous positions within different departments within Healthcare (i.e
  • Sales & Marketing, Facilities Services and Operations Standards
  • Administered the Accounts Payable and TJV system, processed payroll for various profit centers utilizing Time Plus
  • Audited and processed expense reports as well as prepared emergency check requisitions for quick payments to vendors
  • Worked on numerous projects involving policies and procedures for Aramark Healthcare Support Services
  • Planned and assisted with multiple training classes, assisted with preparing proposals for the Directors of Business Development
  • Visited numerous field accounts and assisted with audits during the double team operations review
  • Coordinate schedules, meeting travel arrangements and hotel accommodations
  • Delegated incoming calls, maintained various filing systems, and performed other duties as required or assigned

Education

Computer Learning Centers, Inc.
Philadelphia, PA
01.1998

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Olney High School
Philadelphia, PA
01.1996

Skills

  • Project management
  • Team leadership
  • Strategic planning
  • Budget management
  • Decision making
  • Time management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Process improvement
  • Relationship building
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Revenue growth
  • Customer service

QUALIFICATIONS

Excellent customer service skills, highly organized, detailed oriented, strong team player, work independently, able to prioritize multiple tasks while working in an autonomous environment

Languages

Spanish (ability to speak, read & write)
English (ability to speak, read & write)

Certification

  • Supplier Diversity Black Belt Certified supplier io 2024 November

Aramark Service Star, Hispanic Heritage Month, Outstanding Achievement and ToastMARKers awards

Over the years, awards such as Aramark Service Star, Outstanding Achievement, Remarkably Driven Recognition, Spirit of Hospitality spotlight, ToastMARKers of the year and Hispanic Heritage Month awards honor me and speak to my abilities to consistently demonstrate exceptional commitment in ways that drive business growth and retention and the embodiment of We Dream We Do & Delivering Experiences that Enrich and Nourish Lives across the organization each and every day. These awards, recognitions and spotlights have been acquired throughout my 25 year career at Aramark.

Work Availability

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Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-SiteHybrid

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPaid time offWork from home optionHealthcare benefitsPersonal development programsTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leave401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing

Timeline

Manager, Supplier Diversity

Aramark + Avendra International
10.2021 - Current

Sr. Analyst, Supplier Diversity and Procurement Support

Aramark – Avendra Group
03.2021 - 10.2021

Sr. Analyst, Supplier Diversity and Contract Support

Avendra LLC
01.2019 - 01.2021

Executive Assistant

Aramark – Global Supply Chain & Procurement
01.2014 - 01.2019

Executive Assistant, Finance

Aramark – Global Food Hospitality & Facility Services
01.2011 - 01.2014

Marketing Associate

Aramark – Higher Education – Marketing
01.2003 - 01.2005

Administrative Associate / Sales Assistant

Aramark – Healthcare Support Svcs. – Operations Standards
01.1999 - 01.2003

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Olney High School

Computer Learning Centers, Inc.

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