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Zionsville, In, Us

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FORVIS, LLP ranks among the nation’s top 10 professional services firms. FORVIS is driven by the commitment to use our forward vision to deliver unmatched client experiences. FORVIS was formed in 2022 through the combination of two firms with more than 150 years combined experience, both committed to providing high-quality personal service – BKD, LLP (BKD) established in Kansas City and Joplin, Missouri, in 1923, and Dixon Hughes Goodman, LLP (DHG), established in High Point, NC, in 1959. BKD and DHG each bring a distinct legacy of what it means to provide professional services that go above and beyond. By joining forces to become FORVIS, we are embarking on a bold path with forward vision.With more than 5,400 dedicated professionals who serve clients in all 50 states, as well as across the globe, FORVIS offers comprehensive assurance, tax, advisory, and wealth management services. Visit FORVIS.com for additional information.Our Technology Consulting practice helps clients gain a competitive business advantage with technology solutions. As an authorized reseller of leading financial, operational, and management software, we support companies with business transformations, digital transformations, business strategy, IT Strategy, solution selections, implementations, training and support. Microsoft: FORVIS is a member of Inner Circle and a Gold Partner specializing in support and implementations of Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain, Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement, Dynamics 365 for Sales, Business Central, Great Plains, Power Platform, Power BI, Power Apps, and Azure.Sage: FORVIS is a Platinum Sage partner specializing in support and implementations of the full suite of Sage and Sage Intacct products.Salesforce: FORVIS is a Salesforce partner specializing in support and implementations covering the full suite of Salesforce offers.NetSuite: FORVIS is a NetSuite partner focusing in support and implementations covering core NetSuite products.

Springfield, Missouri, Us

BKD, LLP, a top-tier U.S. CPA and advisory firm, helps people and businesses realize their goals. Our more than 2,650 dedicated professionals offer solutions to clients in all 50 states and internationally. We combine the insight and ideas of multiple disciplines to provide solutions. BKD strives to be the Trusted Advisor.BKD Technologies helps businesses gain a competitive business advantage with information technology solutions. As an authorized reseller of leading financial and management software, we support companies with business transformations, business strategy, software selection, implementation, training and support. Microsoft: BKD is a member of Microsoft’s Presidents Club, Microsoft Inner Circle and a Microsoft Gold Partner specializing in support and implementations of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations (AX), Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement (CRM), Microsoft Dynamics Business Central (NAV), Microsoft Dynamics GP, Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft 365, and Microsoft's Azure Cloud.Sage: BKD is a Gold Sage partner specializing in support and implementations of the full suite of Sage and Sage Intacct products.

Greenfield, In, Us

Privately held global, integrated supplier of Novelty merchandise to retail, wholesale, and mass market customers; including but not limited to direct store delivery, full distribution, catalog, and ecommerce markets.Positions held: Director of Information Technology, Director of Logistics and Technology, Director of Technology and Operations• Successful selection and implementation of new ERP/WMS, which has yielded increased visibility into operations and sales, while providing high quality tools to support global sales and purchasing operations.• Operational execution of Kipp Toys company acquisition. Kipp Toys is a 132 year-old toy company with sales via ecommerce and direct mail catalogs throughout the United States. Results of the merger have diversified the business base, provided new avenues for Novelty’s product, and produced solid profits.• Guided backend of business through a major selling and fulfillment approach migration from primarily direct store delivery (DSD) to a multi-channel selling and fulfillment model. Novelty changed from selling to primarily one market to servicing more than 8 unique market niches, including but not limited to: big box retailers (i.e. Wal-mart and Toys R Us), grocery chains, distributors, other wholesalers, and end consumers.• Operational planning and execution of reorganization related to major business challenge for Novelty’s entire supply chain, including, but not limited to: costs associated with the operations of Novelty’s fleet, warehouse, transportation, and technology.• Developed and implemented strategic IT plan to drive Novelty technology investments towards information availability and ultimately enable stronger decision making in an ever-evolving marketplace.

Indianapolis, In, Us

Global industrial automation company that designs and produces interactive computer controls, software, and computerized machine systems for the worldwide metal cutting industry. (NASDAQ:HURC).Positions held: Internet Technical Analyst, Senior Systems Analyst, Manager of Information Technology (IT), Director of IT, Executive Director of IT• Developed and tooled a leading edge, global Information Technology group that provides the technology backbone for organizational growth. Global increase in revenue from $75M to $225M+ in 4 years without significant overhead growth, resulting in increased profit margin and the strongest balance sheet in the history of our company• Implemented global Customer Relationship Management (CRM) across sales divisions on three continents, project has enabled sales staff around the globe to focus on the deals and gave corporate unprecedented access to our pipeline.• Coordinated multiple acquisitions from an operational standpoint, including but not limited to technology deployment, systems consolidation, and daily operational management. Results of the operational mergers have led to significant cost removal with minimal impact on customers.• Managing full foreign implementation of global web-based business system (ERP) which will yield increased visibility into operations and sales, while providing high quality tools to support manufacturing and sales operations across the globe. Project has enabled a fully-capable shared services model that will continue to drive down operational costs.• Designed and implemented a global network topology to support web-based business systems worldwide. Project has allowed consistent, supportable infrastructure at all Hurco locations at the lowest possible total cost of ownership.

Rome, Latium, It

Information technology services firm focused on application development, IT project implementations, and business intelligence solutions.• Project lead for design of warehouse database system for public phone division of AT&T.• Management and development of back-end tools for report creation, archival, and reporting.• Recognized for significant systems development cost savings by AT&T management.• Designed and implemented communications control for a shipping product.• Responsible for system selection and implementation of enterprise reporting system resulting in lower operational reporting costs, and higher visibility into AT&T public phone operations.

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Credit card servicing division focused on the AAA Credit Card portfolio and Mall VIP card.Positions held: Application Developer, Senior Applications Developer• Project leader for development of customer service tools roll out for Mall VIP product allowing reduction in customer service support staff through automation of common customer inquiries.• Designed and developed network aware applications utilizing Novell Network API and HLLAPI to interface with multiple disparate systems.• Managed diverse group of operations, management, and technology resources on multitude of projects across business unit areas, including but not limited to: credit management, customer service, marketing, and technology.

AE Staley Manufacturing, a division of Tate & Lyle International. Primarily focused systems and support relating to plant expansions and construction at both Lafayette locations and at corporate headquarters in Decatur, Illinois.• Designed and implemented construction financial tracking system for plant expansion projects.• Contributed as application developer to multitude of automation type projects across the organization, including: purchasing, sales, and manufacturing.

Mba, Supply Chain / Operations

Bs, Informatics / Computer Science