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Minneapolis, Minnesota, Us

Responsible for setting and executing the overall data & analytics architecture for Jostens. Improving operational excellence and driving innovation through data analytics. Aligning enterprise data strategy to business priorities, and promoting an enterprise-wide data-driven culture. Lead, define and deploy advanced data architecture and analytics best practices. Build and lead the Business Intelligence and Enterprise Data Integration teams, focused on analytics governance, data management, and data integration.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, Us

Responsible for setting and executing the overall data & analytics architecture for Jostens. Driving innovation through data analytics, aligning enterprise data strategy to business priorities, and promoting an enterprise-wide data-driven culture. Lead, define and deploy advanced data architecture and analytics best practices. Build and lead the Business Intelligence and Enterprise Data Integration teams, focused on analytics governance, data management, and data integration.

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

- Responsible to develop and implement a cohesive information / data management and strategy across AWM for traditional and cloud solutions- Work closely with key stakeholders to identify develop and execute a roadmap for data acquisition and curation for the AWM data lake in compliance with all legal and compliance requirements- Work directly with senior business leaders to develop strategies and execute transformational change within the respective organization; many initiatives are cross functional and require leadership of cross-organizational resources to effect change.

Seeking opportunities to improve competitive advantage through data in Consumer Goods, Healthcare, and Financial Services.

Chanhassen, Mn, Us

-$2B revenue, 150 locations in U.S. Canada, and 1.5M customers STRATEGIC PLANNING | ORGANIZATION & CULTURAL TRANSFORMATION • Established data governance practices including a customer master data management algorithm, data quality/standardization practices, and data stewardship & process ownership.• Created artifacts for digital marketing/personalization. business capability inventory, and business maps.• Designed Enterprise Taxonomy including customer, product and content domains.• Facilitated readiness for California Consumer Privacy Act including vendor selection and data mapping, inventory, and classification.• Gained budgetary approval through creation of business cases and ROI research.• Grew and matured use of Alteryx from 4 to 40+ analysts including on-going training programs. ARCHITECTURE DESIGN | DATA MANAGEMENT | PROGRAM MANAGEMENT • Managed a portfolio of on-going initiatives related to marketing, technology, and data.• Created and managed vision and roadmaps for enterprise programs including Customer 360 • Partnered with Marketing and IT to create 1st data lake for consumer click-stream data • Led review and selection of a new Digital Asset Management system for internal creative agency• Enabled the enterprise to segment 1.5M customers by leading a team in creation of 1st customer-focused data warehouse to understand and segment customers• Led Marketing Automation RFP and vendor selection. • Developed Data Governance RFPs and vendor selection• Conducted SW contract reviews and prepared proposal statements of work.• Sourced technology solutions through vendor selection and negotiations. TEAM LEADERSHIP | TALENT DEVELOPMENT • Sourced, interview, hired technical staff• Performance management reviews, coaching, mentoring• Led a 14-member team of Developers and BI Professionals.• Established Analytics Community of 40+ analysts and data scientists from across the enterprise.

Chanhassen, Mn, Us

Led technology team in multi-year / multi-phase Workday Financials implementation including procurement, general ledger and bank reconciliation. Reported to SVP and Corporate Controller.• Automated daily Bank Reconciliation process.• Led creation of updated financial data warehouse and product-level financial packages.• Provided leadership, mentoring and coaching for a seven-member IT team.• Assisted in creating an updated chart of accounts that lead to improved financial• Negotiated a $300K reduction in software license and maintenance costs.• Improved business readiness, daily operations, and regulatory compliance by developing a responsibility matrix template.

Chanhassen, Mn, Us

Managed new procurement platform migration and implementation. Improved service level provided to customers by creating documentation standards for various technology solutions.• Implemented improved workforce schedule and optimization platform.• Provided administration and support for SageFAS fixed asset software platform and Cognos and Hyperion financial planning software platform. • Project managed physical data center migration of 70+ physical devices with less than 12 hours of downtime and zero data loss.• Led creation of documenting standard operating procedures and internal controls related to IT change management. Resulted in passing numerous SOX audits.

• Designed, implemented and supported the physical and logical IP/IPX network topology for a 16 subnet network• Maintain documentation of servers’ software and hardware changes• Maintained corporate network consisting of Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, SQL 7.0/2000 and Netware 5x servers• Assisted with planning and implementing VPN solution for remote customers• Managed disaster recovery process for ten corporate servers• Responsible for receiving, repairing and documenting repair logs for customer computers• Troubleshoot customers’ computer hardware and software configuration both in person and over the phone• Created, documented and delivered over 20 different customized technology-related classes• Deliver public and private Microsoft training to groups ranging from 2-150 on topics including Windows NT4.0, Windows 2000 and Active Directory• Trained other repair technicians on ways to more effectively document and troubleshoot hardware and software problems

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Business - Information Technology Management

Associate’S Degree, Business Management