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Samantha Wentling

Samantha Wentling

Pittsburgh,PA

Summary

Dynamic Global Training Consultant with SAP Ariba expertise, skilled in developing impactful training programs and enhancing soft skills. Proven track record in project management and supplier relationship management, delivering efficient solutions that drive process improvement. Bilingual communicator adept at facilitating workshops and creating engaging training content.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Global Training Consultant / Deployment Lead

SAP Ariba
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2018 - Current
  • Develop and deliver new-hire training for the SAP Business Network
  • Create and edit training videos using audio and video editing software and AI
  • Facilitate discussion groups for the enhancement of learners' soft skills
  • Built and performed troubleshooting in SAP Ariba Sourcing, SLP, and Risk solutions per customers' business requirements
  • Lead virtual community team meetings as an SLP and Risk Subject Matter Expert

Sales Specialist / Business Process Excellence Team Specialist / Team Lead

Accenture LLC
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2012 - Current
  • Assisted with facilitation of interactive workshops for client senior leadership within the Communications, Media and Technology industries
  • Organization’s Subject Matter Expert for Ariba e-sourcing platform
  • Delivered multiple sourcing projects simultaneously for clients with varying requirements and tight timelines
  • Managed team of seven for Technology Practice by acting as career counselor, point of escalation, and final reviewer of RFXs
  • Coordinated a revamp of the new hire training and on-boarding plan for efficiency and relevance

Buyer

Berlin Packaging
Bridgeville, PA
07.2011 - 05.2012
  • Forecasted, issued, and monitored ~35 purchase orders simultaneously via Oracle platform
  • Managed inventory levels and invoices for third-party warehouses
  • Identified cost savings throughout the business unit

North American Inside Sales/Customer Service

Mine Safety Appliances
Cranberry Twp., PA
05.2007 - 06.2011
  • Fielded, acknowledged, and resolved distributor questions and concerns via phone and email in French and English
  • Ensured customers purchased appropriate product for potentially life-threatening environments
  • Coordinated customs invoices with warehouses for shipment of goods to Canada
  • Created new, internal knowledge database
  • Completed Fire Service Training Level I with live burn

Project Manager

Ariba (FreeMarkets Inc.)
Pittsburgh, PA
09.2003 - 05.2007
  • Managed and trained suppliers through strategic sourcing process for multiple projects simultaneously
  • Acted as commercial decision maker for online, competitive bidding events
  • Organized regional supply management teams in China, India and Latin America to increase customer satisfaction survey scores
  • Trained new global members of the Supplier Operations Team whilst developing best practices for their specific region
  • Helped develop and standardize sourcing processes for world’s fifth largest bank

Division of Trade Support Services Intern

International Trade Centre
Geneva, Switzerland
01.2001 - 05.2001
  • Devised training modules to be used by developing nations to enhance their business capabilities
  • Coordinated with colleagues for weekly progress updates to meet tight deadlines within the Division of Trade Support Services
  • Used business French to interact with management and other interns from around the world

Education

Bachelor of Arts - French And International Business

Kent State University
Kent, OH
12-2022

Skills

  • Employee training
  • Video editing (Camtasia and Synthesia)
  • SAP Ariba solutions
  • Workshop facilitation
  • Project management
  • Team leadership
  • Process improvement
  • Soft skills training
  • Proofreading
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Training development
  • Risk assessment
  • Bilingual communication (French)
  • Bidding support
  • Purchase order creation
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Lean Council member

Affiliations

  • Tang Soo Do karate
  • Antique and flea market shopping

Timeline

Global Training Consultant / Deployment Lead

SAP Ariba
08.2018 - Current

Sales Specialist / Business Process Excellence Team Specialist / Team Lead

Accenture LLC
05.2012 - Current

Buyer

Berlin Packaging
07.2011 - 05.2012

North American Inside Sales/Customer Service

Mine Safety Appliances
05.2007 - 06.2011

Project Manager

Ariba (FreeMarkets Inc.)
09.2003 - 05.2007

Division of Trade Support Services Intern

International Trade Centre
01.2001 - 05.2001

Bachelor of Arts - French And International Business

Kent State University

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