Julia Massey
Raleigh
Summary
Hardworking professional with strong background in vendor governance. Skilled at negotiation, project management, process optimization, and effectively collaborating cross-functionally. Proven track record of identifying cost savings opportunities and developing and executing strategies to maximize margins. Considered valuable asset to any team.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant - Strategic Vendor Governance
Verizon
04.2018 - Current
- Manage $70M vendor portfolio across multiple, complex Verizon Business accounts.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure vendor solutions meet customer requirements while minimizing costs.
- Negotiate renewals and govern contracts with third party vendors to deliver cost savings. Financial contribution of over $1.2M in 2023/2024.
- Own issue resolution with a focus on customer satisfaction and reducing vendor costs.
- Manage key internal and external stakeholder relationships.
- Identify non-billed revenue gaps to improve margin.
- Train peers on the Post Sales role and key job functions.
- Performed purchase order audit that resulted in over $4M free cash flow in 2024.
- Standardized the Post Sales job function and successfully implemented process improvements.
Pricing Analyst
Verizon
04.2016 - 05.2018
- Managed a portfolio of Security and Professional Services third party vendors in support of VES’s product, sales, and delivery business units.
- Reviewed and analyzed funding requests for $55M in third party vendor spend, focusing specifically on pricing, commercial terms, and contractual obligations.
- Played key role in order fulfillment, service delivery, and payment management; responsible for ensuring customers receive timely provisioning of services and vendors receive prompt, accurate payment.
- Effectively managed a SFDC team project to integrate SFDC for Verizon’s daily processes.
Client Service Associate
Morgan Stanley
08.2015 - 03.2016
- Successfully earned Series 7 license
- Supported financial advisors in managing more than $100M of client assets.
- Provided daily financial transactions for clients
- Created detailed financial performance reports for meetings with clients.
- Assisted in the retention of high-value clients through proactive communication and exceptional service delivery.
Investment Analyst Intern
Ameriprise Financial
10.2014 - 08.2015
- Supported a senior manager serving over 250 clients by providing investment research and guidance.
- Conducted financial modeling and sensitivity analysis for clients tailored to their specific retirement criteria.
- Prepared investment portfolio options presentations for customer meetings.
- Engaged in all facets of highly engaging client support, including regular communications, appointment scheduling, troubleshooting and issue resolution.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
University of Dayton
01-2024
Master of Business Analysis Certificate -
Villanova University
01-2019
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration – Finance Concentration
North Carolina State University
01-2015
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Team Leadership & Development
- Stakeholder Relationships
- Process Improvement
- MS Office
- SAP
Timeline
Consultant - Strategic Vendor Governance
Verizon
04.2018 - Current
Pricing Analyst
Verizon
04.2016 - 05.2018
Client Service Associate
Morgan Stanley
08.2015 - 03.2016
Investment Analyst Intern
Ameriprise Financial
10.2014 - 08.2015
Master of Business Administration -
University of Dayton
Master of Business Analysis Certificate -
Villanova University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration – Finance Concentration
North Carolina State University
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