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Remote

Providing Technical leadership and Program/Project Management IT support to build out Retail / Ecomm Retro-fit Project and support the implementation in Greenfield, IN warehousing and fulfillment transition. I will support WMS, WCS, and upgrade and new functionality and work with all infrastructure related hardware and software upgrade applications, as.

Nashville, Tennessee - Remote

Senior Technical Program Manager for GAP, Inc. (3) Key initiatives in supporting GAP, Inc:1) Technical Lead for all software implementation requirements for retro-fit project for building e-comm based platform in Fishkill, NY. Duties included managing all related infrastructure support, including buildout of servers, AP's, Low Voltage Cabling, leading with.

Goodlettsville, TN.

Leading high-profile project of Store Planning and Operations, Digital IT Development and Testing, Merchandising, and Marketing Teams to build a Digital IT application that supports the Dollar General customer network to Buy Products On-Line and Pick them Up In the Dollar General traditional, Plus, and Market Stores ( BOPIS ). We will be rolling out this.

Brentwood, TN.

Leading and managing all software IT platforms and supporting applications for High Jump, Manhattan, RMS, Descartes, et al. in an effort to streamline IT business processes and project initiatives that support the Kirklands operations / business. Currently managing all IT projects that provided value added services for Network Financial Supply-Chain.

Greater Memphis Area

Leading and managing all software IT platforms and supporting applications specific to the FINAL MILE operations product for PKMS, Sterling, Manhattan, TIBCO, Descartes, Glympse, et al. in an effort to streamline IT business processes and project initiatives that support the WSI operations / business. Currently managing all IT projects that provided value.

Columbia, TN.

New York, NY.

• Specialized in International supply-chain/distribution through cloud-based collaboration platform and provided data-driven solutions to clients. Led complex International implementation projects, including Decker’s.
• Implemented International Network Inventory Management upgrade Decker’s inbound off-shore suppliers and vendors for retail clients, including: Teva, Hoka, Ahnu, UGG, et al.
• Implemented International Procure to Payment Financial Management service to Patagonia, Inc. to all inbound / outbound offshore suppliers and off-shore vendors
• Facilitated, prioritized, and fostered communications for internal/external clients.
• Prepared, published, distributed, and maintained detailed project schedules via work breakdown structure for Agile and Waterfall project methodologies.
• Served as liaison to executive project stakeholders while setting and managing project expectations with project teams and other stakeholders.

Brentwood, TN

• Project Manager specializing in the Warehousing/Distribution work space, and providing data driven, custom Supply Chain and Material Handling solutions to my company’s clients and lead complex implementation projects..
• Responsibilities include, creating clear and attainable project objectives; building the project requirements: and managing the triple constraint for projects in the areas of Design, Mechanical, Electrical, Controls.
• Primary project related duties include mentoring and leading industrial automation teams of design, MHE, electrical, software, infrastructure, and controls engineers by managing financial budgets, forecasting project.
• Preparing, publishing, distributing and maintaining detailed project schedules and Weekly Status Reports in SharePoint / Microsoft Project On-Line and utilizing various time tracking tools and reporting requirements.
• Liaising with executive project stakeholders on an ongoing basis internally / externally ( client facing ).
• Setting and continually managing project expectations with project teams and other stakeholders.

Brentwood, Tennessee

Project lead on OHL - client warehousing, matetrial handling, transportation, and international implementations for complex TMS / WMS integrations within Contract Logistics division. Project management engagement structure in PMO office utilizing PMBOK project strategy, SDLC technology implementation life cycle, systems analysis, unit and volume testing.

• Led Strategic and Tactical Operations and Sales for 65 Agent Offices for Sunteck from 186 million in gross sales to 275 million in gross sales for Top 10 3PL/Brokerage firm at 19% margin.
• Led Strategic Technology Integration effort to build TMS application of MercuryGate freight management system to drive operations for growth in the brokerage marketplace.
• Led Implementation Team for Development of all existing and new business clientel including project management initiatives through TMS applications
• Conduct RFQ / RFI Sourcing Events for Truckload, LTL, and Intermodal Modes of Transportation with prospective and existing business operations and facilitate all Carrier Partnerships and execution of agreements with.
• Heavy Contract Negotiation with multi-modes of transportation including Truckload, LTL, Intermodal, Expedite, Small Package, Import and Export Container, Drayage, and Expedite
• Heavy Financial P&L responsibility reporting to all C-level Executives and surpassed all current financial and profitable goals for 2010 in downturn economy.

• Project Lead for Cross Functional Operations and Procurement Teams to develop a managed network infrastructure
• Managed Revenues of 2.1 Billion in transportation for TL, LTL, Expedite, Small Package, Import and Export Ocean Containers, Reverse Logistics, Heavy Haul and Inland Drayage Modes.
• Led Team of (8) Deloitte Consulting personnel along with Internal Caterpillar Procurement, IT, and Analysis Teams
• Sourcing Accomplishments include 5.4 million dollars in savings on the LTL Sourcing Initiative and by reducing the Carrier Partnerships from 60 Carriers to 3 National Providers and 3.4 million in cost reduction for the.
• Collaborated with All Plant Manufacturing Personnel including Plant Managers, Supply Chain Leads, Facility Dock Planning and Scheduling Teams, and Six Sigma Master Black Belts to coordinate and implement Managed.

Dandridge, TN.

Initiated Start Up for a 3rd Party Logistics office, the 5th Branch Location for Access America TransportHired Operations team to manage location and began start up of carrier network, for all local, regional and national suppliers for TL, LTL, Flatbed, Small Package, Expedite, and Intermodal providersLocation Start-up for revenue producing customers.

Lead Implementation / Integration Team for TMS / WMS software for GC3/Oracle and MercuryGate applications for TL / LTL Collaborated with Vice-President of Operations, Vice President of Finance, and Director of IT collaboration teams to successfully implement TMS application for strategic and tactical operationsLed Training teams to successfully implement.

Lead Implementation / Integration Team for TMS / WMS software for GC3 application for TL / LTL / Intermodal / Expedite and Small Package Product lines.Collaborated with Executive Committee and IT collaboration teams to successfully implement TMS application for strategic and tactical operations.Led Training teams to successfully implement operational.

Morristown, TN.

Managed in excess of 27 million + in operating revenueMaintained Operations, Maintenance, and Safety for 21st Flatbed and Bowevil Express Van divisions for 170+ drivers and 30+ operations, maintenance, and customer service staff.Coordinated Sales efforts with heavy client interface with customer base and lead team of 30 Customer Service / Operations /.

Managed P & L 18 million in operating revenue for 3 major automotive plants for the Freight Management Division for a profit 1.2 million in net revenue.Managed Global Supply Chain Operations for the Alpharetta, GA. location of 10 planners and analysts.Facilitated all Procurement activities, carrier development, metrics, for TL,LTL, Intermodal, Expedite.

Master'S Degree, Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management

Currently Enrolled

Bachelor Of Science, Communication