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Milwaukee, WI, US

Milwaukee, WI, US

Created enterprise Forms Rationalization Capability to speed up conversion of legacy paper business processes into omnichannel digital experiences. Effort inventoried 15 repositories containing 2,700 servicing forms across all products and classified them into 32 service interactions. Delivered three Enterprise Information Objects which map required data.

Milwaukee, WI, US

Lead the Service Desktop Program implementation to modernize the Servicing Interactions we conduct with Clients, Field and Home Office reps. Established 16 week Product Increment (PI) during which our teams delivered on six tracks of planning and design work in preparation for entering into execution phase of program. Created program estimates.

Milwaukee, WI, US

Led technical and strategic programs that redefined and modernized the capabilities of Print Mail and Document Imaging Services facilities. Eliminated legacy roll printing and implemented color sheetfed equipment that lowered operating costs by nearly 10% and eliminated risks posed by aging equipment. Introduced high volume scanning to replace fleet of.

Milwaukee, WI, US

Author and owner of strategies, technology assessments, high level designs and business integration guidance provided to executive leadership. Translated the intent of enterprise strategies into the design of systems used to deliver content to NM clients.A storyteller at heart, I'm invigorated when I find that perfect blend of data, visuals and analogy.

Milwaukee, WI, US

Created strategies, technology assessments, high level designs and business integration guidance. Authored and promoted strategy that expanded NM’s use of modern content platform. Translated the intent of enterprise strategies into the design of systems that are used to deliver content to NM clients.Enterprise efforts include creation of Customer.

Milwaukee, WI, US

Managed Technology Adoption and Support pilot project testing new alternatives for delivering tech support services to NM field offices.

Bloomington, MN, US

Architected digital production strategy for conventional multi-site publication printing firm. Introduced the concept of a zero-touch automation production process enabled by connecting MIS systems to production equipment through COTS software and bespoke development. Rallied vendors, educated employees and laid out timeline for new service offerings and.

Eden Prairie, MN, US

• Responsible for all technology used in three Lifetouch production facilities, including all yearbook manufacturing technology, Telco, business, security and facility systems
• Managed budget in excess of $2.5 million annually
• Responsible for development/deployment of departmental vision, strategy, and objectives
• Establish/control budgets and manage staff across three locations
• Coordinate technology operations with other divisions including customer website operations team and product management groups
• Responsible for Datacenters and data integrity/security, software development, shop floor technology, end user systems, telco and WAN/LAN network infrastructure in 3 facilities

Complete oversight of all technology in use at two manufacturing facilities responsibilities included re-engineering processes for end-to-end integration with business and production infrastructures, making workflows more automated and database driven. Collaborated with diverse functional areas and other corporate divisions to identify improvement.

Reported to divisional Vice President, primary duties included the creation of a digital print production system, augmenting existing manufacturing systems, enforcing reproduction standards and providing technical assistance to other company divisions. Principal contributor to internal whitepaper that was used as a 5 year planning framework for the rapid.

New position created to establish digital prepress infrastructure in Loves Park Illinois facility. Developed electronic versions of previously conventional workflows. Specified/purchased initial digital production system ­ over $1 Million in hardware and software. Established production standards, preventative maintenance programs, and technology support.

Lead conversion of the prepress department of this $27 Million dollar commercial printer from a conventional into a digital workflow. Restructured the facility, production processes and staff responsibilities to optimize manufacturing of custom sheetfed printing jobs

Founding employee of boutique Prepress and Design firm that served Chicago area ad agencies. Acted in numerous capacities needed to satisfy the demands of fast growing company.

Cultivated music culture on behalf of patrons and sated the seemingly unquenchable thirst of college students attending the University of Wisconsin- Whitewater