Kate Collins
Philadelphia
Summary
Versatile senior director highly experienced in and areas. Hands-on leadership and management background with a solid track record of success in process optimization and operational restructuring. Seeking a professional position with a growing operation.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Director Commercial Business Development
Sunoco
Philadelphia
09.2022 - Current
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency across multiple facilities.
- Developed and implemented training programs for management and staff development.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize supply chain processes.
- Analyzed financial performance metrics and identified areas for improvement.
- Recruited top talent from various sources in order to meet staffing requirements.
- Analyzed data to inform decision-making and strategic direction.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
- Analyzed business performance data and forecasted business results for upper management.
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing creative solutions to challenging problems.
- Assessed current organizational systems and infrastructure, recommending changes as needed.
Supply Director
Sunoco
Philadelphia
02.2020 - 09.2022
- Managed supply chain operations and vendor relationships for fuel distribution.
- Coordinated inventory levels and ensured timely replenishment of materials.
- Analyzed market trends to optimize procurement strategies and reduce costs.
Products Trader
Sunoco
Philadelphia
08.2012 - 02.2020
- Executed trades efficiently while adhering to compliance and regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with operations team to optimize fuel inventory management.
Optimization Analyst and Crude Oil Scheduler
Sunoco
Philadelphia
05.2008 - 05.2010
- Analyzed market trends to support strategic decision-making processes.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop operational strategies.
- Conducted data analysis using Excel to identify process improvements.
Refinery Engineer
Sunoco
Philadelphia
03.2005 - 05.2008
Education
MBA -
Villanova University
Villanova, PA 08.2010 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA 08.2000 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA 08.2000 - 01.2005
Skills
- Financial analysis
- Data-driven decision making
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Collaborative leadership
- Negotiation
- Analytical thinking
Affiliations
- TCWSL Soccer League
- Youth soccer volunteer
- Running
- Travel
Timeline
Senior Director Commercial Business Development
Sunoco
09.2022 - Current
Supply Director
Sunoco
02.2020 - 09.2022
Products Trader
Sunoco
08.2012 - 02.2020
MBA -
Villanova University
08.2010 - 08.2012
Optimization Analyst and Crude Oil Scheduler
Sunoco
05.2008 - 05.2010
Refinery Engineer
Sunoco
03.2005 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Lehigh University
08.2000 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
Lehigh University
08.2000 - 01.2005