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 well as support, all development and testing task assignments and support Agile work process and problem - resolution support through Go-Live.

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 all technical infrastructure resources including external infrastructure teams and liasing with Siemons / Falcon teams. Leading all software application builds for WMS, WCS, Supply-Chain, Inventory, and Returns applications for all retro-fit needs with Vargo external team's and COFE applications, as well as, LEI ( Conveyor Teams and Hardware ), PLC and Engineering coordination, and review w/ MHE teams to execute implementation in an overall implementation strategy. 2) Build out of Greenfield warehouse in Longview, TX. and support of all related build out from Infrastructure and Technical Software / Hardware implementation from the ground up from a technical perspective3) Upgrade and Migration of Supply Chain Infor / GT Nexus platform for Inbound Visibility requirements to to higher functioning XML platform and strategy in support of the transportation team and development of new strategy and new functionality to support all transportation inbound processes.

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 strategy to in excess of 16,000 stores and growing to support this new product venture for year 2020 and beyond.

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, Network Demand Fulfillment/Warehousing, Network Transportation and Supplier Management departments. Heavy department engagement specific to Supply Chain related work detail, including ( leading ) 3PL expansion initiative to outsource warehousing footprint to Lancaster, TX through 3PL relationship with NFI Co. Work with all related departments to build new Manhattan platform and integration and operations team to buildout inventory, set up operations with new warehouse, be liaison to NFI project operations and IT teams, and lead project as a whole. Develop IT roadmap for all existing IT platforms and supporting software applications to execute all required implementations through SDLC’s process and PMO methodology and Kirkland’s supporting processes.

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 added services for Network Financial Supply-Chain, Network Demand Fulfillment/Warehousing , Network Transportation and Supplier Management departments. Heavy department engagement to development all related work detail, business analytics and scoping requirements to implement new business and 2018 / 2019 governance projects, BOPIS initiatives, POS projects, and Mobile App Development for new Glympse relationship. Develop IT roadmap for all existing IT platforms and supporting software applications to execute all required implementations through SDLC’s process and PMO methodology and WSI supporting processes.

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 Brands, Hewlett-Packard, and Patagonia. Tasked with creating project objectives, including building project requirements and managing triple constraint for projects that provided value added services for Network Financial Supply-Chain, Network Demand Fulfillment, Network Transportation and Supply Management. Collaborated with clients, development teams, and internal colleagues to meet specified project requirements. Managed various long-/short-term projects and functioned as primary liaison between business requests, project roadmap, and project development.• 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.

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. My client base includes: Famous Footwear, Genesco, H.E.B, Target, O’Reilly Auto, et al. for managing operations, financials, and technological business requirements from 10 million to 60 million financially budgeted 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, Infrastructure and Software Engineering for “Greenfield developments, E-Comm / DTC Expansions, WCS Upgrades, and Continuous Improvement Initiatives.• 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 timelines, management of SDLC process, ETC’s, Work Breakdown Structure ( WBS versed with Agile and/or Waterfall project methodologies ) in all software and controls facets of both WMS and WCS engagements both internally and externally for warehousing and distribution applications and operational work efforts.• 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 for my team and roll-up summary details to executive stakeholders within Fortna.• 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.

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 phases, Waterfall and Agile Project Methodologies.Heavy Integration and Technical Leadership with Data Dictionary development, Integration Mapping Schema, Development and Coding details specific to warehousing and transportation variations that are typically client specific to custom work development and oversight to integration team work-stream ownership for Red-Prairie, Manhattan, and Synapse WMS system applications. Assignment and completion of (10) projects specific to integration, systems conversion, e-commerce, e-fullfillment, financial systems data migration / upgrades of ( Tier 1 -3 ) business clients of freight under management of ( 2 million – 100 million in spend )of existing business to new platform of MercuryGate systems. Cross functional team assignments to lead and manage teams of 10-50 work-stream owners. Manage Budget and Assets for Warehousing deployment and equipment. Work with all functional departments including Infrastructure and Design for Systems connectivity to B2B tunneling, hardward to systems access through Citrix infrastructure, colloborate with all Security Departments for warehousing access approvals, insurance and risk mitigation. My client base includes: CVS Pharmacy, Red Bull, Nissan Motors, Stich-Fix, et al.Lead technology support on (new) business ventures and lead project implementation for the North American Transportation Division in support of all related transportation value-added services including: Solutions Design, Engineering, Development/Architecture, and Analytics process to define scope detail and finalize value prop to new business clientel.

• 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 multi-year contracts.• 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 Export Packaging and Container Services that feed all International Volumes to Foreign CAT plants.• 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 Network Strategy.

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 through local, regional and national sales initiatives to sustain location’s P&L expenses and start up of location to support the business infrastructureProvided Consultant services to start-up LTL operations through implementation of all contracted suppliers through rate negotiation, established blanket pricing agreements, and increased revenue from 0 to 1 million in sales the first year of operation.

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 operational SOP’s, Financial and Tactical SOP’s. and train end-users on system functionality.Manage current freight spend of 750 Million in Gross Revenue for TL and LTL financials.Manage Corporate and Local Procurement relationships with all TL, LTL, and Ground Expedite SuppliersCoordinate all pricing and contracts with Exel Legal Team for all contract administration and transportation metrics for all new clients and existing customers.Responsible for providing value added support across multiple divisions including Contract Logistics and Exel's Warehousing divisions

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 SOP’s, Financial and Tactical SOP’s, data upload and cleaning, and train end-users on system functionality.Managed P&L for 150 Million in Gross Revenue for all Cendian Chemical and Plastics Clients.Managed Corporate and Local Procurement relationships with all TL, LTL, Ground Expedite, Intermodal and Inland Drayage SuppliersCross Functional Duties Include: Marine Transportation Management for Eastman’s Inland Drayage business. Maintained Contract Administration for Bulk Truck SuppliersSupported Tactical Operation Team of (20) Load Planning personnel / Interface with Client Operations & Customer Service Staff

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 / Sales personnel geared for critical success of business / sales retention for over 500 partners and customers within both Flatbed and Van Divisions. Negotiated contracts, rate agreements, and pricing for all existing and prospective business. Coordinated and managed all sales efforts and marketing initiatives with local partnerships.

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, Small Package, rail, and bulk truck product lines for both international and domestic transportation movements.Well versed in multiple vertical markets including, retail, telecommunications, food and beverage, health care, and automotive sectors.