Anna Sorokina-Hailey

• Effectively implemented and managed Digital Insight (DI) procurement process for all hardware and software purchases for 5 national locations. • Reviewed, assessed and delivered savings and continuous process improvements in the sourcing of IT hardware/software. • Achieved at least 10% or better cost reduction after reviewing and renegotiating corporate technology contracts. • Managed $30mil IT Operations capital and expense budgets. • Negotiated and managed hardware and software contracts.

• Designed and implemented and managed Spark Network procurement process. Managed vendor relationships. • Established new equipment standards and managed ongoing equipment refresh. • Negotiated and managed hardware and software contracts. Managed corporate software licensing. • Worked with Finance staff on spending trends and provided reporting to auditors on the company’s fixed assets and process compliance. • Maintained corporate asset inventory.

• Led Information Technology purchasing effort. Established and maintained vendor relations to meet BCBG computer hardware and software needs. • Researched and sourced all IT equipment and software for the entire company, including retail stores. Managed equipment lease agreements. • Served as a liaison between Information Technology, other corporate departments and retail stores.

• Successfully managed company’s Production Department by scheduling and executing all of the client software conversions and new software production under tight deadlines. • Designed and implemented conversion/upgrades procedures for new and existing customers. Coordinated and supported the installation process directly with company 800+ clients. • Worked closely with the company’s President and the programming staff on testing and enhancing the software.

• Took a lead role in drafting ACLU position paper to defeat Pete Wilson’s (former California Governor) Juvenile “Justice” Initiative 2000. Worked closely with the Field Representative and Staff Attorney. • Wrote for and was published in the ACLU monthly publication. Participated in a number of on-site press conferences. • Position held while pursuing Bachelor Degree.