Nicole Peterson
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Collaboration-focused versatile business leader with over twenty years of experience in defining and leading executive-level strategic programs, change management (through many sweeping organizational transformations), business enablement coupled with risk management, service and process definition and implementation (including those focused on technology), financial strategy and management, and legal deal and contract negotiation and advisory in large global corporations. Transforms strategic vision into actionable plans critical to realization of organizational goals. Balanced analytical mind and big picture thinker, with broad experience leading diverse teams and achieving alignment. Known for integrity and professionalism, approachable style and collaboration, and effectiveness at getting difficult jobs done well.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract Negotiator
Estee Lauder Companies
Minneapolis, MN
12.2023 - Current
- Lead legal contract negotiations including strategic outsourcing initiatives.
- Collaborate with disparate internal stakeholders to advise and align priorities and approach; facilitate timely on-going communication; resolve disputes. Known as a deal closer.
- Partner with legal colleagues to define and refine standards and guidance on complex matters.
- Identified and implemented tools and process for organizational efficiency gains.
- Partnered with procurement, security, privacy, and other stakeholder groups to create learning opportunities and shared investment in goals.
- Exceeds role expectations through consistently demonstrating organizational-level leadership.
Manager Technology Sourcing
Thomson Reuters
Minneapolis, MN
04.2022 - 12.2023
- Negotiated and contracted deals with major software suppliers to enable Reuters products and business.
- Partnered with Reuters tech, editorial, product, and business stakeholders to create deals and partnerships to reach business goals.
- Consulted with executive leaders to understand and influence strategy, and impact success through delivering meaningful opportunities.
- Leveraged and optimized sourcing processes to gain efficiencies and consistently beat targets.
Executive Director of Operations
Peace Church
Eau Claire, WI
02.2019 - 04.2021
- Led organizational transformation, enabling organization to better respond and adapt to industry and market changes.
- Hired, trained, evaluated and retained high-performing, effective and diverse team embodying organizational culture.
- Orchestrated short and long range strategic plans to direct financial progress of non-profit.
Director of Technology Strategy
Thomson Reuters
Minneapolis, MN
06.1997 - 10.2018
- Throughout tenure in Technology Partnerships, Vendor Management, and Central Technology, led people, functions, and negotiations and management of multimillion dollar contracts with major. tech suppliers including IBM, Oracle, Microsoft, and others.
- On behalf of Thomson Reuters Chief Information Officer, led multiple transformation initiatives across disparate business, tech, and operations functions.
- Led design, development, and operation of Bill of IT to allow executives financial transparency and strategic influence of technology investments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology And Computer Science
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD05.1997
Skills
- Enterprise strategic program definition and execution in legal and tech roles
- Vision advocacy and change management
- Liaison among disparate organizations; effective and efficient meetings
- Process and resource optimization
- Communication across boundaries, audiences, and media
- Persistent, calm, and collaborative problem solving
- Trusted and optimistic partnership
- CliftonStrengths Top 5: Positivity, Developer, Intellection, Empathy, Connectedness
Timeline
Contract Negotiator
Estee Lauder Companies
12.2023 - Current
Manager Technology Sourcing
Thomson Reuters
04.2022 - 12.2023
Executive Director of Operations
Peace Church
02.2019 - 04.2021
Director of Technology Strategy
Thomson Reuters
06.1997 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Science - Biology And Computer Science
South Dakota State University
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