Danielle Cross
Sourcing Manager @Hilton
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WORK HISTORY
Sourcing Manager @Hilton
McLean, VA, US
Developed and implemented the SOP for sourcing offline events in APAC, ensuring timely rollout and adoption- Led Category Manager training and drove adoption of sourcing best practices- Designed and launched a bi-annual health check program to resolve regional contract and sourcing issues- Created category-specific sourcing templates, a SWOT-based category master list, and a sourcing FAQ to streamline operations- Built and proposed a new auction process in Smart Spend, including a standardized template- Improved training materials on SharePoint, authored a DocuSign SOP, and enhanced sourcing/contracting resources- Introduced Pre-Sourcing Event Meetings to boost preparedness and stakeholder value- Increased Sourcing Synopsis submissions by 50%- Launched Quarterly Office Hours for new hires and team refreshers, improving onboarding effectiveness- Produced a Smart Spend New Release Newsletter, delivering 100% accurate updates within deadlines.Facilitated multiple RFP processes, assisting Category Managers with supplier management and documentation- Initiated Monthly Procurement Orientation Meetings for new hires to connect with Procurement Operations and resources- Maintained and enhanced the Smart Spend Opportunities Tracker to identify trends and support sourcing strategy- Updated and expanded Smart Spend Questionnaire job aids to improve usability and consistency- Developed standardized RFP templates for Category Managers and FF & E, ensuring efficiency and compliance- Provided Energy Services support, contributing to category-specific initiatives.
EDUCATION
American InterContinental University
MBA, Concentration in Marketing
Full Sail University
Master's Degree, Public Relations/Image Management
Virginia State University
Bachelor of Science, Business Management
SKILLS
ABOUT DANIELLE CROSS
I am a versatile professional who can excel in procurement, project management and social media management. I’m passionate about driving business success through effective strategies & collaboration by using my background in Procurement, Marketing and Project Management. Driven, results-oriented, and dedicated procurement and project management professional with 9 years of experience in delivering strategic sourcing, vendor management, and successful project execution. Skilled in optimizing procurement processes, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.Proven track record in developing and implementing effective procurement strategies to drive cost savings, improve supplier relationships, and enhance overall operational efficiency. Proficient in conducting market research, analyzing supplier capabilities, and identifying strategic sourcing opportunities to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and on-time delivery.Proficient in utilizing project management tools and methodologies, such as Agile or Waterfall, to drive project efficiency and mitigate potential obstacles.Demonstrated success in overseeing complex projects from initiation to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.Amongst all of these skills, I also have a passion for helping business with their brand awareness via social media. I am experienced in managing social media advertising campaigns & analyzing key metrics to drive ROI. Proficient in content creation, scheduling & monitoring social media campaigns, leveraging analytics to optimize performance.
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