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Theresa Gehler

Bentonville,AR

Summary

Highly professional, goal orientated individual able to adapt and problem solve quickly and efficiently; excellent customer service skills with a strong emphasis on company strategies and goals.

Accomplished Director specializing in strategic planning and operational efficiency, with a strong track record of driving organizational growth. Expertise in team leadership and performance optimization has led to the development of innovative solutions that align with corporate objectives. Skilled in problem solving, decision making, and stakeholder communication, fostering professional relationships that enhance collaboration. Committed to leveraging extensive experience to achieve impactful results within dynamic environments.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Director Procurement Global Travel

Walmart
Bentonville, AR
06.2014 - Current
  • Responsible for a team that globally manages procurement activities, along with reporting, data, and analytics.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely, cost-effective project execution.
  • Cultivate relationships with stakeholders to secure support and funding for key initiatives.
  • Create and execute strategic plans, achieving organizational goals.
  • Collaborated in the development and launch of new products or services. Most recently, with the roll-out of Spotnana.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to set long-term objectives for the company.
  • Identify opportunities for improvement in operational performance metrics.

Global Sourcing Manager

Nokia
Fargo, ND
09.2003 - 05.2014
  • Managed data collection and worked as a direct liaison to senior management to ensure that the processes implemented are in line with company goals and strategies.
  • Supported strategic activities while understanding the transactional nature of a category, including sourcing and benchmarking.
  • Conducted spot and intermittent analyses to anticipate needed changes.
  • Lead with suppliers and third-party vendors, coordinating Requests for Information (RFIs), or Requests for Proposal (RFPs).
  • Write, interpret, and enforce the company travel policy, and compliance.
  • Analyze proposed contractual agreements, with the ability to make strategic recommendations.
  • Prepare supplier and internal scorecards that assess their performance.
  • Provide education and guidance to stakeholders regarding the value of adopting and complying with company policies, procedures, and processes.
  • Evaluate preferred suppliers, and analyze data through quarterly or biannual performance reviews in order to provide proactive recommendations to increase the efficiency of negotiated agreements.
  • Organize and facilitate both small and large meetings, and tradeshows, for employees and suppliers.
  • Audit and manage the global corporate credit card program.
  • Assist with department budget forecasts and business plans.
  • Member of the Incident Management Team responsible for monitoring the safety and security of employees.

Agent/Emergency Services Customer Service Manager

Rosenbluth International
Fargo, ND
06.1995 - 09.2003
  • Supported multiple high-level accounts with resolutions to customer service issues.
  • Communicated with various management levels to pinpoint areas for recurrent training.
  • Participated in agent reviews, providing constructive feedback.
  • Trained on the following global distribution systems: Sabre, Worldspan, Amadeus, Apollo, and Galileo.
  • Reservation agent cross-trained to assist multiple global accounts with both domestic and international travel.

Education

High School Diploma -

Wyndmere High School
Wyndmere, ND
05-1995

Skills

  • Strategic thinking and the ability to develop comprehensive business plans
  • Strong analytical skills, and data interpretation
  • Proven leadership and team management skills
  • Expertise in Contract Negotiation and vendor management
  • Innovative Thinking
  • Excellent verbal communication and stakeholder management
  • Solid Understanding of Financial Responsibility

Timeline

Director Procurement Global Travel

Walmart
06.2014 - Current

Global Sourcing Manager

Nokia
09.2003 - 05.2014

Agent/Emergency Services Customer Service Manager

Rosenbluth International
06.1995 - 09.2003

High School Diploma -

Wyndmere High School

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