Colette Lane
About Colette Lane
Colette Lane serves as the Vice President of Vendor Management at Performance Trust Capital Partners, bringing extensive experience in vendor management from previous roles at various organizations. She has a strong background in strategic analysis, negotiations, and process improvement, with a Bachelor of Science degree focused on Project Management from Capella University.
Current Role at Performance Trust Capital Partners
Colette Lane serves as the Vice President of Vendor Management at Performance Trust Capital Partners since 2021. In this role, she leads strategic analysis and planning efforts to align vendor management with the company's goals. Her focus is on driving profitability through effective vendor management practices. Lane has excelled in negotiations, securing favorable terms and conditions with vendors, which contributes to the firm's cost-saving initiatives.
Previous Experience in Vendor Management
Prior to her current position, Colette Lane held several roles in vendor management. She worked at ICONIQ Capital as Manager of Vendor Management from 2019 to 2021, where she managed vendor relationships and strategies. Before that, she was at SF Fire Credit Union as Manager of Vendor Management from 2018 to 2019. Her experience also includes a five-year tenure at The Children's Place as Vendor Manager from 2012 to 2017, where she developed vendor management strategies.
Background in Project Management
Colette Lane has a solid educational background in project management. She studied at Capella University, focusing on Business with an emphasis on Project Management, and earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree. This academic foundation supports her professional roles, particularly in managing vendor relationships and optimizing processes.
Early Career and Development
Colette Lane began her career as an Account Executive at Diversified Distribution Systems from 2008 to 2012. She then transitioned to Teleplan Wireless, where she served as Program Manager from 2000 to 2008. These early roles provided her with valuable experience in managing projects and vendor relationships, which she has built upon in her subsequent positions.
Skills and Expertise in Vendor Management
Colette Lane possesses advanced skills in Microsoft Office, particularly in Excel, where she utilizes Pivot Tables and Vlookup to enhance vendor management processes. She has implemented continuous process improvement initiatives that have led to significant cost reductions in vendor management. Additionally, she has developed synergistic relationships with cross-geographical executives and business teams to enhance overall vendor management strategies.