Project manager and consultant for various client projects: - PM for software spend management project for multi-national, 85,000 employe organization resulting in $4.67 Million annual savings - Assessment of cost reduction and process improvement opportunities for multi-state hospital group - PM for spend management engagement including analysis of requirements and strategy/scenario development for end-user computing refresh for multi-national, 20,000 employe organization - PM for IT license assignment/acquisition resulting from $1.3 billion corporate divestiture. Also selected to lead subsequent software acquisition and negotiation project for acquiring company.

I guide teams to thrive. Client companies rely on me to manage all aspects of projects to get things done right, on time and on budget. I motivate teams to take projects seriously and to use professional methods and quality metrics. You can also rely on my friendly, easygoing style and sense of humor to build teamwork and help people enjoy the journey to success.

Senior Leader, responsible for Server Engineering, WAN and LAN, Desktop Engineering, Telecommunication and Service Desk. MHP is a division of Catholic Health Partners operating ten hospitals and Mercy College in northwestern Ohio.

Project manager and consultant for various client projects focused primarily on infrastructure readiness and system implementation for ERP and HR (Oracle and PeopleSoft) system clients. Significant results: • PM for multi-line benefits services company annual enrollment projects including business recovery for two clients where ADP was “on probation” (MetLife and Unocal) • Engagement manager for vendor software evaluation, pilot testing and selection• Technical infrastructure manager for two major clients, a bank HR/payroll implementation and a web hosting business • HR/Payroll System (CSS HRizon) upgrade project manager • Conducted several technology readiness assessments for clients preparing to implement ERP, financial, human resources and payroll systems • Led three engagements to implement change management and version control software for clients managing PeopleSoft releases and customizations • Strategic business assessment and applications selection for municipal light rail transit system • Authored company-wide process documentation for technical readiness assessment, Y2K testing, change control/version control software implementation and web application stress testing

Consolidated IS into a single, customer-focused group, aligned with company needs and priorities. Reported to President/CEO. Operated 73 stores with annual sales of $660 million. Mainframe, UNIX and PC/LAN platforms; forty people; budget $5.2 Million.

Manager, Corporate Staff & International IS (Toledo, OH) 1/87-2/93 Responsible for planning, development and implementation of information systems and for providing end-user computing support services for Headquarters Staff departments. • Managed major financial systems changes resulting from company restructure • Implemented new, International Financial Consolidation System (Hyperion) to report planned, forecast and actual financial results to Senior Management • Managed design and implementation of Electronic Funds Transfer system for Accounts Receivable, and subsequently, Accounts Payable departments • Created and developed End-User Computing group resulting in significantly improved customer service and IS staff morale • Accomplished accelerated delivery of litigation support system and subsequent process improvements to help mitigate litigation costs Manager, Technical Center Information Services {Columbus, OH) 5/85-1/87 Managed IS professionals and end-user experts in development of business systems and delivery of information and services to meet corporate research and development objectives. • Documented strategic planning process and reorganized department for greater productivity and excellent customer service. • Applied 4GL, prototyping and end-user computing to enhance staff productivity and extend results and business value • Achieved 25% budget reduction to $1,125,000. • Introduced internal professional consulting role within Information Services team through education programs and development of business and interpersonal skills • Established inter-division relationships to take advantage of hardware/software standards, recruiting and staff development