Tim Brown
Parrish,AL
Summary
Vendor Manager and Coordinator with proven Governance, Procurement, Extensive Public Speaking, Outsourcing, Sourcing, Contract Negotiations, Process Improvement, Leadership, Event Management, and Diplomatic Engagement experience. Corporate steward interacting with internal and external stakeholders.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospitality Business Owner
TMB Management
Parrish, AL
02.2022 - Current
- Managed the renovation of multi-tenant properties to include: demolition of unusable structures, new roads, complete plumbing rework, construction of laundromat, and complete remodel of one housing unit.
- Implemented new tenant app for tracking tenant accounts, payment, messaging, updates, billing, and accounting.
- Implemented efficient processes for ordering inventory and tracking deliveries.
- Oversaw daily operations of small business including customer service and financial management.
VM/Ops Manager
GOOGLE
San Francisco, CA
06.2019 - 03.2024
- While Chief of Staff for Partner and Sales, managed $90 million of operational and software budget for all vendor and support contracting in Cloud Systems. Updated budget documents and shepherded over a 100 agreements to procure contracting consultants, travel expenses, subscription services, and supplies.
- Created a process to examine all software subscription service, saving over $2.5 Million.
- Identified and reconciled system inaccuracies for Vendors in across Cloud Systems, including wrong cost center mapping, incorrect manager hierarchy or inactive vendors. Managed 75 Vendors through roll off.
- Created a process, collaborating with Data, GCC-BI, GTS (GTS-BI, Integration Platform), PRM application team, Partner Advantage, Legal, and Finance to reconcile noncompliant contracting practices and establish budget responsibility, matching dollars to capacity needs and resources.
- Led the operational aspect of the Cloud Systems Pillars Vendor ramp down, monitoring progress on a weekly basis providing updates resulting in ~65% reduction, cutting the operating budget from an overspend of $5 million to $1.4 million
- Onboarded 35 Vendor Resources during COVID, onshore/offshore, requiring SVP approval.
- Created a VMO centralized strategy for Business Platforms and Cloud Operations (BP&CO). This allowed for strategic governance and tactical efficiency.
- Developed initiatives for process improvement and reviewed and assessed ongoing operations.
Project Manager
Break the Majority, NC Democratic Party
Raleigh, NC
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Performed analysis of stakeholders including candidates, NC Democrat officials, campaign managers, and 23 precinct officials.
- Developed project schedule managing 18 campaign personnel, and over 2,330 volunteers, effectively providing deliverables according to the project charter.
- Executed project communications and field operations with the volunteer base for a house and a senate candidate in Senate District 17, 200K constituency, and House District 37, 84K constituency (Current).
- Managed volunteers to make 20,000+ voter contacts, and 44 events – one hosting Governor Cooper.
- Closed out campaign with all three candidates winning their respective seats in the House and Senate.
Projects Officer
US Army
Fort Bragg, NC
06.2008 - 05.2018
- 22 months in Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) in Afghanistan, led cultural engagement/diplomacy with local and executive government officials, senior command in the Afghan National Police, Afghan National Army, both U.S. and coalition forces, in 6 Middle Countries of Central Command.
- Managed, start to finish, 6-9 large events at offsite locations, overseeing multifunctional teams, providing full programming for Soldiers, families, and leadership.
- Organized Vendors, individuals, and non profits to provide 30 tons of supplies to Soldiers by creating a support program for Soldiers in 4 Afghan Provinces, was able to provide this support during the notable Combat Outpost (COP) Keating Battle
- Managed a multifunctional team (made up of members from all Military Branches, multi-disciplinary vendors, and locals) to create a strategy for a 3-phased construction project in the Nangahar Province of Afghanistan during OEFX.
- Managed over 50 Vendor contracts for 1st Special Forces Command training, events, and software migration totaling over $1.5 Million.
- Managed 45+ projects/events over 10 years each with average budget constraints of $250K directing 27,000+ man-hours.)
Education
Master of Science - Counseling Psychology
Alabama A&M University
Master of Theological Studies -
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Skills
- Vendor Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Conflict resolution/Diplomacy
- Public Speaking
- Event coordination
- Negotiation
- Operations Management
- Contract Management
Accomplishments
- 2 Bronze Star Combat Medals (earned in Afghanistan) 3 Army Commendation Medals, Airborne Paratrooper Badge, and Air Assault Badge
Timeline
Hospitality Business Owner
TMB Management
02.2022 - Current
VM/Ops Manager
GOOGLE
06.2019 - 03.2024
Project Manager
Break the Majority, NC Democratic Party
08.2018 - 01.2019
Projects Officer
US Army
06.2008 - 05.2018
Master of Science - Counseling Psychology
Alabama A&M University
Master of Theological Studies -
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Alabama at Birmingham
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