Cherry Taing
Los Angeles
Summary
I have been working in global Commercial Real Estate for over 6 years. I carry experience in Mergers & Acquisitions, Project & Development, and Sourcing & Procurement. I am adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. I am skilled at identifying problems and providing solutions. Being self-motivated, I am a valuable asset and I have experience working with a Team to deliver large-scale projects that is within time, budget and quality constraints. I have worked with high profile Clients and Executives of all levels as I have excellent interpersonal skills and am a proactive individual with good knowledge of customer service. I take on challenging new tasks harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem solving. I am driven to deliver high quality service and consistent results.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Strategic Sourcing Specialist (Promoted)
JLL
Remote
08.2021 - Current
- Manage databases, perform market/spend analytics and model potential outcomes in order to develop professional solutions and recommendations, which drives cost savings and supply-base efficiencies
- Represent Sourcing to ensure contracts and procurement standards are maintained throughout the portfolio
- Participate in the development of Sourcing strategy, contract negotiation and contract execution process to drive efficiency through continuous process improvement and creative saving initiatives
- Support the Mergers & Acquisitions Team with contract transfers adopted through M&A activity – Helped integrate 21 portfolios, with a total of 103 sites and sum of 1,714,402 Square Footage
- Be proactive and seek continuous process improvement, becoming a valuable asset to the firm and Team
- Develop, implement and maintain a supplier diversity program in accordance with Client and company requirements, giving opportunities to local and diverse suppliers
- Analyze supplier proposals, financial reports and other data to determine the reasonability of price and capabilities
- Provide management, detailed instruction and continuous follow-up to support the Operations Team in standardized Request For Proposal (RFP), contract processes and Sourcing initiatives, which ensures a seamless process between all parties involved
- Closely participate in and with the Client, JLL Sourcing and Facility Management Teams to drive both immediate and sustained benefits
- Keep Certificate of Insurance (COI) and contract compliance of 100+ suppliers at scores above 98%
- Review and consolidate various local suppliers to JLL Preferred Suppliers by performing RFPs, which results in savings to meet annual goals given by the Client
- Various Fire & Life Safety suppliers were consolidated to one JLL Preferred Supplier, which helped achieve $60K in annual savings
- Helped facilitate the Janitorial scope reduction for all sites, which resulted in $133K annual savings
- Cover the Global Sourcing Director’s responsibilities for 8 months, while a replacement was in progress – Contribution to account was sufficient that it was not necessary to fill the role immediately, which resulted in effective savings
Contracts Administrator
JLL
Remote
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Administered and maintained contract and supplier files to ensure compliance – Administration of supplier files, Certificates of Insurance (COI), amendments, letters and other contractual documents
- Ensured required due diligence for supplier onboarding to ensure a smooth process
- Responsible for coordination and contract negotiation with suppliers and Operations Team, which resulted in great relationship building
- Performed comparisons between incumbents and JLL Preferred Suppliers for cost-reduction purposes
- Conducted supplier performance review meetings and managed supplier scorecards, contract compliance and service obligations to ensure suppliers provided service per the outlined scope
- Established relationships with Corporate Legal and Risk Management Teams to ensure all contractual Terms & Conditions comply
Associate Project Manager
JLL
New York, New York
01.2018 - 07.2020
Business Manager
Clark Construction Group
Los Angeles, California
05.2017 - 01.2018
Project Coordinator
Fulcrum
Irvine, California
Jul 2016 - May 2017
Executive Assistant to the President
Grupo SMS
Irvine, California
10.2014 - 07.2016
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of California, Irvine
09.2008 - 09.2013
Affiliations
- Culinary Arts
- Nature
- Photography
- Sports
- Travels
Accomplishments
- 'The Little Engine That Could' Award
Certification
- OSHA 30-Hour Certification
- Prevailing Wage Certificate
- Project Management Certificate
Languages
English
Native
Cambodian
Fluent
Spanish
Beginner
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Strategic Sourcing Specialist (Promoted)
JLL
08.2021 - Current
Contracts Administrator
JLL
07.2020 - 08.2021
Associate Project Manager
JLL
01.2018 - 07.2020
Business Manager
Clark Construction Group
05.2017 - 01.2018
Project Coordinator
Fulcrum
Jul 2016 - May 2017
Executive Assistant to the President
Grupo SMS
10.2014 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of California, Irvine
09.2008 - 09.2013
Work availability
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