35 Morrow Street Unit 73R2, Taringa, QLD 4068

0 466 847 487

leesoncat@gmail.com

Catherine Leeson
EDUCATION
Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA

Expected Graduation: December 2016

Candidate for Bachelor of Science in Mathematics

GPA:

3.89/4.0

Honors:

Member of Honors Program, Deans List, Presidential Global Scholar

Courses:

Calculus 1-3, Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations,
Probability and Statistics, Group Theory, Discrete Geometry, Symplectic Geometry,
History of Mathematics, Discrete Math, Physics 1 & 2, Financial Calculus

University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD

February June 2016

WORK EXPERIENCE
Nortek (Global Diversified Manufacturer of Air Movement and Technology Products), Providence, RI, USA
Supply Chain Analyst

January June 2015

Supported Supply Chain Leadership focused on Corporate and Professional Services, Facilities, IT &
Telecom, Packaging, Finished Goods, and Electronics

Travel Compliance Management: Managed compliance for $20M in travel spend

Developed communications and presentations to support launch of new travel policy to

2,000+ travelers expected to realize over 10% in cost reduction
Created data extract and compliance monitoring tools for Global Leadership Team to drive
10% savings
Prepare analysis and presentations for Executive Leadership Team that identified over 10% in
savings through policy redesign and compliance management
Managed daily communication platform to address internal stakeholders issues and concerns

Sourcing Projects: Supported multiple sourcing streams to identify and realize over $3M in saving

Designed analytical tool set for Commercial Print sourcing used in supplier negotiations to
identify savings of over 40% of $4M in spend
Supported implementation of MRO supplier resulting in 14% savings of $7M in spend
Completed research to identify new potential Telecom Expense Management suppliers for a
sourcing event is expected to deliver 9% continuous improvement savings on $6M in spend

Spend Visibility Project: Leveraged Ariba tools to categorized 90% of $1.5B of spend

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Created automated process to manage ongoing spend that reduced the need of 1FTE
Led meetings with Category Directors to refine and identify sourcing opportunities that are
targeting to generate over $13M in savings

Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA

Tutor in the Mathematics Tutoring Center

Provided assistance to students with math coursework

Recommended tips and techniques to aid in understanding
Helped to develop stronger time management skills for both the tutee and myself

Mentor for First-Year Mathematics Majors

September 2014 December 2015

September December 2014

Guided 1st year students through an introduction to MATLAB

Evaluated skill level and suggested appropriate practice problems
Proposed class and career options

Flying Saucer Pie Company, Houston, TX, USA

July 2011 August 2013

Cashier

Demonstrated reliable customer service at the storefront

Calculated change and operated credit/debit card machine
Recorded issues with inventory, customers and technology

Bookkeeper

Introduced new and efficient accounting, financial, and operational systems

Entered financial data into the company accounting database to be verified and reconciled
Processes accounts receivable and accounts payable

Manager

Oversaw daily office operations for staff of 9 employees

Liaised with vendors to order and maintain inventory
Reviewed and responded to concerns and inquiries from customers and vendors

SKILLS
Advanced in Microsoft Excel (including VBA, pivot tables, PowerPivot), PowerPoint, Word
Proficient in Ariba, MATLAB

References
Stacie Kruschke, Category Manager Nortek, +1 (401) 524-3061, Stacie.Kruschke@nortek.com
Heather Walker, Owner Flying Saucer Pie Company, +1 (713) 591-1541, pielady84@gmail.com

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