my education.

Unique background for a sourcing professional in that I have spent years in learning in the human services field and in the business administration arena.
I believe these two areas are not independent of one another and that my ability to understand and connect with others helps me to better guide my business to their desired goals, and along the way strengthen the relationships with our suppliers and business partners.
My background allows me to build relationships amongst cross-functional teams as I hope to get the best out of all stakeholders internally and help them to meet their objectives in concert with my own.

MBA – Business Administration – Western Carolina University

Semester long consulting project for a local business to help them determine their next market strategies.
Supply chain and Lean/Six Sigma classes.

MA- Counseling- Western Carolina University

One year internship experience while also performing sourcing responsibilities concurrently.
Ran a grief group for a local hospital for the older population who have recently lost their loved ones.
Extensive listening skills and response evaluation training.
4.0 GPA

BA - Psychology – University of Tennessee- Knoxville

Certifications:

Power and Influence for Positive Impact – Harvard Business School Online, 2025

Project Management Certification – Western Carolina University, 2022

IBM Block Chain Essentials V2 – 2019

educational Journey.