Allison LaMontagne Tinn, MBA

Strategically source and procure PVF materials on a global scale for Up and Mid-Stream accounts through careful price analyses, logistics planning, conformance to contractual requirements, and quality verification. Manage the full life-cycle of projects from quotations to order capture and entry, project execution, and close-out. Identify and trouble-shoot inadequate or outdated processes, creating and implementing more effective and efficient procedures to streamline projects. Work in tandem with a dynamic team of peers to successfully execute projects while relying on a strong network of vendors, branch and field counterparts, Alliance Managers, Operations, Directors, Business Development, Supply Chain, Accounting, warehouse personnel, and customers to assess customer needs, present solutions, and close sales. Mastery of SAP and other ERPs.

Excelled in a project management role responsible for strategic sourcing, material procurement, and project execution for all top accounts. Nurtured existing relationships between key accounts and MRC Global while also developing new contacts to help grow business. Lead member of the Phillips 66 Capital Projects team. Effectively managed account through listening to the Voice of the customer and continually providing value-added services in daily client interaction, OTD, cost savings, pricing requisitions, purchase order processing, and ultimately, increased profit. Hand selected for a corporate-led “Fast-track” Pilot Program. A group comprised of rising talent, for the purpose of growth within the organization, through the development of business acumen using hands-on experience as a tool to better understand MRC Global ‘s financial and business processes.

Nearly 1 year in a support capacity handling DuPont, P66, Cabinda Gulf Oil, and Chevron (largest global account). Gained valuable knowledge of international trade requirements such as documentation, tariff codes, and Incoterms and how these control internal processes. Part of a select team which, through processes established for DuPont Altamira, created a streamlined framework ideal for executing large projects with minimal error. Continually applied to new projects this process has shown to ensure minimal loss of material, minimal shipment errors, timely deliveries, and promotes increased customer satisfaction. Built relationships and strong rapport with counterparts at EPCs and End Users based on excellent sales service. Expedited internally and externally daily in order to ensure maximization and accuracy of OTD of a plethora of highly complex and time sensitive major projects.

Hand picked to be the first Special Events Coordinator and Day Manager of the Mucky Duck. Assisted with menu development, staff training, and streamlined ticket purchasing and employee meeting practices. Performed operational and administrative duties such as payroll through QuickBooks. Developed and marketed events and fundraisers and facilitated bilingual communications between patrons and staff. Responsible for over a quarter-million dollars in sales per year; winning multiple internal sales competitions while serving as the restaurant's representative to the public.

Generated, distributed, and pursued leads of properties for sale throughout the coastal regions of Spain and surrounding islands. Assisted clients in making informed investment decisions while mastering intercultural communication. Performed administrative duties, such as daily office upkeep, scheduling, and constant data entry.

Completed domestic and international market research, located statistics, and assisted with market intelligence. Contributed to website maintenance and the design of flyers, brochures, and trade show signs, as well as, edited and wrote articles for the monthly ITA Houston Newsletter. Assisted with presentations for trade shows in association with the other organizations such as the Greater Houston Partnership and various Chambers of Commerce. Ultimately, oversaw the majority of administrative duties due to the advanced pace in which the skills necessary for the primary roles were mastered.