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Tonya (Shipp) Ackermann

Critic · DISC type C
Director Subcontract Vendor Management at Black Box
📍 Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, United States

Tonya Ackermann is a visionary people leader specializing in strategic sourcing, vendor management, and process optimization across diverse industries like healthcare, finance, and manufacturing. Holding a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, she has a robust background in data analytics and contract negotiations to drive cost savings and transform vendor landscapes.

Outside of her professional role, Tonya is a proud and supportive spouse. She actively follows and promotes the work of her husband, Carl Ackermann, particularly his publications and insights within the data industry, showcasing a strong interest in his professional endeavors.

She has publicly shared her husbands articles on data governance, which were featured in CDO Magazine.

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Experience
22 Years
Current Role
Director Subcontract Vendor Management
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, United States
Personality Overview

How Tonya shows up

ROI Driven
Negotiator
Objective Thinker

They like to take decisions independently and do not seek others' support often. Unless the value is proven by data, they are unlikely to value fancy features. They prefer to analyze logically and value objective facts over emotions.

Priorities

Topics Tonya cares about

Vendor Management
Her career focus involves transforming vendor landscapes through strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and achieving cost savings, as seen in her current and past roles.
Process Optimization
She holds a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification and her experience emphasizes business process improvement to drive results and efficiency.
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Career

Work history

10-2023
Director Subcontract Vendor Management
Black Box
6-2021 - 6-2023
Vice President, Client Strategy
Guidant Global
6-2015 - 6-2021
Senior Director Program Management
Pontoon Solutions
3-2012 - 6-2015
Program Director
Pontoon Solutions
10-2010 - 3-2012
Client Relationship Manager, Government
SHPS
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Media appearances

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Education
1986 - 1990
BA
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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