Kira Hodson
@kirahodson
I drive sourcing strategy and market analysis that delivers cost savings and actionable business recommendations.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
At Dassault Systèmes, I conduct market, supplier, and spend analysis to shape procurement strategy, identify growth opportunities, and deliver data-driven recommendations. I’ve led pricing and contract negotiations contributing to $2M in category cost savings and improved vendor performance.
My experience spans business development, sales operations, technical sales, and stakeholder management, supported by a BSBA in Global Business and Big Data & Business Analytics. I translate customer, financial, and usage data into strategic plans, business cases, and executive-ready narratives.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Conduct market, supplier, and spend analysis to identify trends and growth opportunities. Lead pricing and contract negotiations, contributing to $2M in cost savings.
Rotated across Business Development, Sales Operations, and Technical Sales. Analyzed customer data to support value engagement and executive-level recommendations.
Undergraduate Representative
Suffolk University Information Systems Department
Mar 2021 - May 2022 (1 year 2 months)
Assessed student and faculty needs through feedback and analysis to inform departmental initiatives. Partnered with leadership to plan programs aligned with strategic academic goals.
Seasonal Bank Teller
Northeast Credit Union
Jun 2021 - Aug 2021 (2 months)
Processed daily member transactions including deposits, withdrawals, money transfers, and loan payments. Issued cashier's checks and money orders.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Suffolk University
BSBA, Global Business and Big Data & Business Analytics
Grade: Cum Laude
Activities and societies: Honors Program
Pursued a BSBA in Global Business and Big Data & Business Analytics, graduating Cum Laude and participating in the Honors Program.
Yonsei University
Attended Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea.
Dassault Systèmes
NETVIBES DSED Dashboard, Data Analytics
Completed the NETVIBES DSED Dashboard certification.
Dassault Systèmes
NETVIBES Map Analysis Dashboard, Data Analytics
Completed the NETVIBES Map Analysis Dashboard certification.
DataCamp
Intermediate SQL, Data Science
Completed the Intermediate SQL certification.
iAct
Excel Associate, Data Analysis
Completed the Excel Associate certification.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
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