Rhonda Gates

Strategic Sourcing Analyst at Glen Raven

Rhonda Gates has a diverse work history with experience in various industries. Rhonda started their career as a Banking Associate at Wells Fargo from May 2013 to November 2014, where they were responsible for customer relationship management and ensuring satisfactory ratings with internal audit.

In 2015, Rhonda joined OILES America Corporation as a Production Data Analyst. Rhonda oversaw production output, managed multiple projects, and monitored warehouse workers' performance.

Later that year, they moved to Delhaize America, where they held two roles. First, as a Reclaim Assistant from November 2015 to September 2016, they established efficient workflow processes and supported corporate initiatives. Then, as a Logistics Analyst from September 2016 to January 2018, they conducted historical validation of accounts payable opportunities, managed a database, and analyzed data for the department.

In 2018, Rhonda joined Ahold Delhaize as a Logistics Analyst and later became a Sourcing Support Analyst. In these roles, they managed a portfolio, provided analytical expertise for business opportunities, conducted market research, and created comparison references for negotiations.

In 2021, they joined Fastenal as an International Business Compliance Analyst, where they tracked and resolved complex problems related to customs documentation, improved processes, and collaborated with process owners and IT.

Most recently, in October 2021, Rhonda started working as a Strategic Sourcing Analyst at Glen Raven. Further information about their role is not provided.

Rhonda Gates completed their education with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Data Analytics from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke between 2017 and 2019. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Political Science and International Studies from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, a course that lasted from 2005 to 2012. In addition to their academic achievements, Rhonda has also acquired several certifications, including being a Smartsheet Product Certified User from Smartsheet (obtained in August 2021), completing Power BI Essential Training from LinkedIn (obtained in February 2021), earning a certification in Business Acumen for Project Managers from LinkedIn (obtained in December 2020), completing a course on Developing Your Emotional Intelligence from LinkedIn (obtained in December 2020), and obtaining a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (ICGB) certification from Retail Business Services (obtained in August 2019).

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  • Strategic Sourcing Analyst

    October, 2021 - present