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Director of Procurement Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools is where dedicated professionals are helping more than 74,000 students prepare for the future. Within 74 elementary schools, 35 middle schools and 15 high schools, plus other special schools, students and teachers are making great achievements every day. MNPS offers exciting educational opportunities and stimulating learning environments. The focus is on students as individuals, each with unique needs and capabilities. MNPS constantly pursues new initiatives to help all students reach higher goals.

A Career Professional in Procurement, Contracting and Business Ethics. Areas of experience include: • Providing efficient & responsive procurement services • Demanding supplier performance while holding ourselves accountable for relationships • Conducting ethical business practices • Promoting the inclusion of DBE firms in government contracting • Encouraging workforce development when public funds are expensed Career History • 2017-Present in Metropolitan School District as Director, Procurement Department • 2004-2017 in Local Government as CPO (Responsible for $600M in Spend - Direct & Indirect) • 1990-2004 in Corporate Private Sector (Contracted MRO, FF&E, & Construction) • 1984-1990 in Publishing Field (Managed Supply Chain for Raw Goods & Manufacturing) • 1978-1984 in Creative Arts Field (Procured artwork, design, & printing)