A family owned and operated full service, design forward firm - architecture, construction, interiors, landscaping and retail furniture showroom

 Manage and develop the QAD support staff for the following regions: US/Mexico/Canada/Korea/China. Supporting day to day requirements, upgrades, consolidations, and implementations. Manage and develop the in-house IT teams located at each of the facilities in the Americas: Canada/US/Mexico/Brazil. These teams support the local infrastructure working to provide 100% up-time for all systems.

Sr. Project Manager May 2001- October 2009 Planned developed and implemented over 50 projects, the following creating the greatest value propositions for the businesso 2009-Managed a logistics project that resulted in an 6MM savings annually. A manufacturing site consolidation and a relocation of the customer returns facility were key drivers in this project.o 2007-Managed a logistics project that resulted in an 1MM savings annually. Logistics project to relocate distribution for retail customers from Winchester Va. to Edmond OK providing operational synergies and reduced fixed costs.o 2006-Managed a QAD systems implementation in Edmond OK to support the acquisition of UPC providing consolidated financial reporting and built the foundation for additional synergistic savings.

 Manage an $86,000,000 annual operation. Responsibilities include a staff of 4 managers overseeing all shipping, receiving and inventory functions.  Developed a shipping plan to improve customer service by 50% Improved inventory accuracy by 50%, through improved processes and foundation building Implemented an RF barcode system, overseeing testing, training, systems development Developed a management team with bench strength, through strategic personnel decisions Created a stable work force, reducing temporary staffing by 40%