CAROLINE TICKNOR
Augusta
Summary
Professional manager with significant expertise in overseeing complex projects and ensuring timely delivery. Skilled in strategic planning, budget management, and risk assessment. Strong focus on team collaboration, fostering results-driven environment, and adapting to changing needs. Known for reliability, leadership, and effective communication.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. New Product Development Project Manager
Club Car, LLC
07.2024 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams to ensure project deliverables met quality standards and timelines.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Managed budgets, resources, and schedules to align with organizational goals and stakeholder expectations.
- Facilitated regular project status meetings to communicate progress, risks, and adjustments effectively.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas for improvement and drive strategic decisions.
- Managed junior sourcing project managers, fostering professional development and knowledge sharing within the team.
Category Manager
Club Car, LLC
06.2023 - 07.2024
- Managed and executed category strategies for critical suppliers.
- Negotiated Manufacturing Supply Agreements for the aluminum and suspension categories.
- Developed cost models and actively reviews trends in the market.
- Supported NPD initiatives involving quoting and supplier selection activities.
- Identified areas for cost savings and manages resourcing activities.
Procurement Manager
Textron Specialized Vehicles
03.2022 - 06.2023
- Managed and developed a team of procurement specialists across the United States.
- Maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication to meet required demand schedules.
- Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price, and delivery.
- Authorized $134M worth of purchase orders per year through SAP and SAP Ariba.
- Negotiated difficult vendor situations to ensure prompt delivery to the production line.
Senior Contracts Specialist
Textron Specialized Vehicles
07.2020 - 02.2022
- Negotiated $65M worth of complex corporate procurement contracts by working closely with internal and external contacts.
- Identified cost-effective vendors and set up favorable contracts, saving $1.2M per year in mechanical and logistical expenses.
- Assessed areas of service concern and developed improvement plans to increase productivity.
- Generated weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports on sourcing and procurement operations.
- Assisted project management team with Mechanical supplier selection and bidding.
Procurement Specialist
Textron Specialized Vehicles
06.2018 - 06.2020
- Maintained ongoing communication with suppliers to promote workflow and respond to inquiries.
- Procured critical parts and assemblies to coordinate sourcing requirements.
- Oversaw $86M worth of inbound inventory yearly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain and Operations
University of Georgia
Athens, GA05.2018
Skills
- Project Deadline Management
- Vendor Negotiations
- Supplier Performance Management
- Effective Working Relationships
- Corrective Actions
- Strategic Goals
- Project planning and development
- Contract management
Certification
- Negotiating for Success, July 2022
- Textron Leadership Essentials, July 2021
- Leadership Augusta, Class of 2022
Timeline
Sr. New Product Development Project Manager
Club Car, LLC
07.2024 - Current
Category Manager
Club Car, LLC
06.2023 - 07.2024
Procurement Manager
Textron Specialized Vehicles
03.2022 - 06.2023
Senior Contracts Specialist
Textron Specialized Vehicles
07.2020 - 02.2022
Procurement Specialist
Textron Specialized Vehicles
06.2018 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain and Operations
University of Georgia