Contingent Workforce Program Manager at NRG Energy, Inc. (2015-01 – Present)
- Designed and implemented NRG's internally managed MSP program and built the operating, technology, supplier, and governance infrastructure supporting growth from approximately $25M in annual contingent labor spend to $150M+ over 16 years; current program scope includes roughly 11,000 contractors and ~65 suppliers.
- Delivered approximately $5.5M in contingent labor savings in Q2 2026 through supplier and rate strategy, including standardized markups, tenure-based discounts, negotiation, and broader cost-optimization initiatives.
- Implemented Beeline and SAP Fieldglass VMS platforms and currently lead ongoing Fieldglass configuration, governance, testing, workflow optimization, AI implementation, supplier enablement, and integration support to accommodate evolving enterprise requirements and improve program efficiency.
- Technical Business Lead for the RFP, selection, and implementation of SAP Fieldglass, replacing the existing Beeline VMS. Developed technical and business requirements, led UAT with vendors and key stakeholders, prepared implementation data and load files, and developed supplier and internal-user training materials to support deployment and adoption.
- Lead contingent workforce workstreams for more than 10 acquisitions, mergers, divestitures, and business integrations, translating workforce and supplier discovery, master-data, access, location, cost-center, onboarding, and system dependencies into executable enterprise transition plans.
- Key/core member of enterprise S/4HANA ERP migration and cutover, representing contingent workforce requirements across VMS, SAP, SuccessFactors, integrations, testing, financial processes, and operational readiness.
- Provided leadership oversight for the transition of approximately 175 resources / ~$20M in incremental spend from SOW into the managed contingent workforce program, connecting executive strategy with manager adoption, VMS execution, Finance cross-charging, reporting, and governance; conversion expands managed program spend to approximately $170M for EOY 2026.
- Built supplier governance and performance practices across ~65 vendors, including onboarding, contracts, scorecards, rules of engagement, performance remediation, strategic training, and executive communications to improve accountability, service, compliance, and partnership quality.
- Designed and deployed three RPA automations in 2017 with process-improvement and technology partners to remediate middleware integration errors and reconcile high-volume invoice transmissions; continue to identify and implement Fieldglass configuration and technology improvements that increase efficiency and support new enterprise requirements.
- Strengthen enterprise risk and business continuity by coordinating across IT, Cybersecurity, HR/Talent, Finance, Procurement, SAP, and suppliers on system integrations, access, data/privacy, audit, payroll, and worker-lifecycle issues; recently managed enterprise response to a Fieldglass degradation with potential impact to ~1,000 contractors / ~$2.8M in weekly labor spend.
- Increase organizational capacity by eliminating obsolete work, enabling Finance and manager self-service, transferring system knowledge to adjacent teams, and developing repeatable training and operating tools that reduce dependency on individual subject-matter experts.
- Lead and develop direct-report teams of personnel while coaching emerging leaders, assigning meaningful ownership, and building capability to independently manage complex workforce initiatives.
Contingent Workforce Supervisor at NRG Energy, Inc. (2013-12 – 2015-01)
Promoted to Supervisor with responsibility for a three-person team and continued expansion of NRG's internally managed contingent workforce program. Concurrently selected for a 12-month special assignment supporting Reliant Energy's Builder Multifamily organization, expanding leadership responsibility to up to 14 personnel across two teams.
- Managed a three-person contingent workforce team while simultaneously supervising up to 11 personnel within Reliant Energy's Builder Multifamily enrollment operations during a 12-month special assignment.
- Led market analytics and pricing activities and developed executive reporting and communications on key program metrics.
- Supported contingent workforce program growth to approximately $50M in annual spend and geographic expansion beyond Houston to Dallas, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and California.
- Served as workstream lead for contingent workforce integration activities supporting 2–5 acquisitions.
- Identified, vetted, and onboarded new staffing suppliers to support program growth and geographic expansion.
Vendor Relations Specialist at NRG Energy, Inc. (2012-03 – 2013-12)
Promoted to Vendor Relations Specialist to manage NRG's newly implemented internally managed contingent workforce program using Beeline VMS, representing approximately $25M in annual spend and 500–650 contractors.
- Managed contingent labor across customer service, professional, finance & accounting, sales & marketing, and technology-adjacent categories.
- Created and implemented program processes, reporting, and end-user documentation to support the newly established program.
- Tracked and managed executive approvals supporting contingent workforce activities and program governance.
Sr. Administrative Assistant at NRG Energy, Inc. (2010-08 – 2012-03)
Selected to support the Beeline VMS/MSP implementation project team and internal project management office, establishing the foundation for subsequent advancement into contingent workforce program leadership.
- Gathered contractor and supplier data required for Beeline implementation and worked with vendors and the project team to conduct UAT and validate production data following go live.
- Managed staffing supplier invoice processing in Maximo, validating cost center/work order and GL account coding and working directly with suppliers to resolve invoice issues.
- Tracked contract labor associated with U.S. Department of Energy grant work orders and prepared monthly contractor labor accrual data.
- Supported the VP of Texas Retail Operations, six Directors, and a broader organization of approximately 1,100 employees.
- Coordinated onboarding, organizational changes, and offboarding for employees and contractors.
- Partnered with IT and Facilities on large-scale office relocations and ongoing personnel moves.
- Planned, coordinated, and executed large-scale corporate events.
Operations & Logistics Coordinator at LoneStar On-Site Care LLC (2008-12 – 2010-07)
- Coordinated scheduling, client account setup, patient records, and service logistics for mobile healthcare providers across Houston and Dallas, including on-site services for more than 250 patients, 60+ nursing facilities and 6-8 physicians.
Work Center Supervisor, Structural Engineering & Fire Science at United States Navy (2002-03 – 2008-03)
- Led direct teams of 8–11, structural engineering, repair, preventative-maintenance, fire-science, and training activities across multiple duty stations, including USS O'Brien DD-975 and USS Boxer LHD-4; supervised and developed junior sailors and managed executive reporting requirements.
