Cynthia Bruce

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ABOUT CYNTHIA BRUCE

A senior leader who is proud to lead a team that generates annual revenues in excess of eight figures. My leadership is based on creating a culture of innovation and cohesion among my teams, inspiring them to achieve outstanding performance. I always strive to operate at a level consistent with our organization\'s tolerance and appetite for risk, while remaining aligned with our values and objectives. My expertise covers all aspects of the commercial acquisition process. From the careful selection of products, technologies and software, to supplier management, interactions with our business leaders, customer presentations and external communications such as press releases, I ensure that every step is carried out with care and professionalism. My goal is to support, operationalize and direct the entire lifecycle of each project, assessing its impact and viability to deliver thoughtful solutions that enhance the customer experience. With over 20 years\' experience in managing large multi-disciplinary projects and tenders, I excel in complex problem-solving, adaptability and resourcefulness, strategic thinking, focused determination, clarity and simplicity, collaborative leadership, authentic integrity and proposal management specific skills like bid review, response strategy, deadline management, pricing and costing, contract negotiation, delivery team handovers, contract management. I supervise my direct and indirect teams, ensuring that everyone understands their roles and responsibilities, and ensure that targets are met through accurate reporting and key performance indicators. In addition to my commercial skills, I have developed a solid network of professional relationships and cultivated fruitful partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, suppliers, peers and key industry decision-makers. This ability to make connections is essential to achieving our goals and meeting deadlines in all areas of our organization. My attention to detail and organizational skills ensure that we deliver quality products, on time and on budget. I am particularly adept at translating customer requirements into technical solutions, enabling my teams to better understand customer needs and provide them with tailored, robust solutions. Specialties: contracts, negotiations, presentations, team growth, bids, people management, automation, cost analysis, risk management, relationships, communications, strategy and leadership.