Brian Schmidt Email & Phone Number

Boca Raton, Florida, United States

As the Sr. Director of Delivery Optimization and Innovation, my primary responsibility is to lead and shape the technical trajectory, innovative and IA initiatives within the organization. This involves not only providing guidance but also actively driving the integration of Optimization, Innovation and AI technologies into various aspects of PDC's operations and the broader GCO area. My role encompasses a multifaceted approach, combining strategic direction, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and overseeing the implementation of these solutions.

Boca Raton, Florida

Management of a team of Business Analysts using core business analysis capabilities to support internal and external customers to statically improve and streamline processes that help an organization meet its objectives and reach goalsManagement of a team of Competitive Intelligence Analysts for evaluation from competition and product performance, collecting data from multiple angles and increase customer retention while identifying growth opportunities. Management of Consultants helping clients solve issues, create value, maximize growth and improve the business performance of our clients. Using business skills to provide objective advice, expertise and specialized skills which the organization may be lacking or in need of confirmation. Primarily focus on the strategy, structure, management and operations of an organization, supporting a wide variety of services such as business strategy, management controls, information technology, e-business and operations within the Healthcare, Government, Insurance, Banking & Finance, and Strategic Corporate industries.

Management responsibilities include leading top consulting teams in Healthcare, Government, Insurance, Banking & Finance, and Strategic Corporate Sales. With sales and technical implementation of the LexisNexis Risk Management product line, identified high annual growth year over year, exceeding market expectations.

St. Cloud, Minnesota Area

• Supported the LEXISNEXIS sales force in all specialty sales by conducting in-depth customer review, work flow analysis, process design and presentations, while addressing unique customer requirements and driving revenue in excess of $6 million in billable sales within Strategic Banking and Finance. • Planned, coordinated and overseen activities related to integration and maintenance of distributed internet integration to support e-solutions and e-data. • Responsible for ensuring that the technical architecture is followed and the services necessary to meet the changing needs of our clients are implemented and maintained.

Managed and ran a consulting business, designing and implementing company networks, Point of Sales software, CRM software solutions, and Sales Force Automation and internet site development and technology.

Managed a team on critical Internet business opportunities, Equities Trading platform, Portfolio Management software and Contact Management software development with supporting training materials and application development for three hundred financial advisers.

Hudson, Wisconson

Managed the Recruiting Department and advertising campaign for DSI, restructured the recruiting department to increase efficiency and effectiveness within the organization and lowered cost per recruit by 15% while increasing recruiting hires by 22%.

St. Cloud, Minnesota Area

Recruited individuals and owner operators for employment/directed the advertising campaign. • Supervised, trained, and reviewed the performance of the compliance department. Trained and developed new recruiters.• Directed the advertising campaign, developed cost saving strategies for targeting the best applicants.• Created a computerized system for coding and tracking successful recruits. Developed new forms and procedures to aid recruiters in tracking applications throughout the compliance, certification, and training employment process.