Millie Rutland
About Millie Rutland
Millie Rutland is a Corporate Services Supply Manager at Protective Life, with over 10 years of experience in project management and client experience roles, primarily at BBVA in Birmingham, Alabama. She specializes in vendor evaluation, risk assessment, and improving client satisfaction.
Current Role at Protective Life
Millie Rutland serves as the Corporate Services Supply Manager at Protective Life, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she supports vendor evaluation, due diligence, risk assessment, and onboarding processes. Rutland also acts as the Workfront Project Management Software administrator, promoting the adoption of best practice methodologies throughout the organization. Her responsibilities focus on aligning supply management strategies with the company’s operational goals.
Previous Experience at BBVA
Millie Rutland has extensive experience at BBVA in the USA, where she held various roles from 2007 to 2021. She began as a Procurement Analyst from 2007 to 2011, followed by positions as Sr. Sourcing Manager from 2011 to 2013, Project Manager from 2013 to 2015, and Client Experience Specialist from 2015 to 2017. Most recently, she served as VP, Client Experience Manager from 2017 to 2021. Throughout her tenure, she directed customer experience management programs and developed strategies to enhance client satisfaction and retention.
Education and Academic Background
Millie Rutland earned her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree from the University of Mississippi, completing her studies from 2002 to 2006. This educational foundation has supported her career in corporate services and supply management, equipping her with the necessary skills to lead projects and initiatives effectively.
Professional Skills and Expertise
With over 10 years of experience, Millie Rutland has developed expertise in project leadership and strategic alignment. She has a proven track record in fostering an improvement-oriented culture within organizations. Her skills include vendor evaluation, risk assessment, and client experience management, which contribute to her effectiveness in her current role and previous positions.
Early Career at Southern Progress Corporation
Before her tenure at BBVA, Millie Rutland worked at Southern Progress Corporation as a Purchasing/Inventory Coordinator from 2006 to 2007. In this role, she gained valuable experience in procurement and inventory management, laying the groundwork for her future positions in supply management and client experience.