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Houston, Texas, Us

Executive Operations Leader• Lead for GL/ERP development to support the Company's financial initiatives; CRM development to support the Company's new lead-gen initiatives; Company’s contract negotiation and review; corporate credit card expenses; comprehensive analysis and reporting; developing and producing weekly Sales and Executive dashboards; facilitating and leading monthly All-Hands company meetings; procurement and asset management; O365 employee on/offboarding and management; lease negotiation and management.• Specialist in restructuring teams and processes, developing and implementing comprehensive business strategies, aligning team functions with company goals, identifying inefficiencies and developing implementation strategies to improve overall efficiencies; identifying synergies in spend, personnel, teams and departments to reduce costs and staffing or the potential for consolidation; developing comprehensive reports to obtain insight and analysis of performance.Executing new business strategy to reorganize the Information Technology Team• Identifying inefficiencies within existing IT processes and implementing streamlined workflows; navigating the team through the reorganization process, providing clear communication and support to mitigate potential challenges; leading the Information Technology team to focus on fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement; conducting regular assessments and training sessions to ensure a smooth transition and alignment with the new structure.• Developing and implementing Disaster Recovery plan and ZeroTrust security infrastructure; key performance indicators (KPIs) to track and report on the success of the reorganized Information Technology team.• Led search and negotiation of Data Center contracts in two cities; managed buildout and relocation of existing Data Center to new Data Center location; executed and achieved ISO27001 security audit standards certification.

Houston, Texas, Us

Executed new business strategy to reorganize the Sales Operations Team• Identified inefficiencies in existing sales and fulfillment processes and implemented streamlined workflows, reducing process cycle times; implemented key performance indicators (KPIs) to track and report on the success of the reorganized Sales Operations team; conducted regular assessments and training sessions to ensure a smooth transition and alignment with the new structure.• Led the Sales Operations team with a focus on fostering a results-driven culture, accountability, and continuous improvement; navigated the team through the reorganization process, providing clear communication and support to mitigate any potential challenges; introduced new process protocols, enhancing the overall sales experience and improving customer retention.Executed new business strategy to consolidate Contracts and Corporate Credit Card expenses• Led the consolidation of Contracts and Corporate Credit Card expenses and implemented cost-saving initiatives which resulted in 1.5M savings.• Streamlined expense management processes, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced administrative overhead; implemented a centralized reporting system, providing real-time insights into expenses for informed decision-making.

Houston, Texas, Us

Executed new business strategy to reorganize the Customer Success Team• Developed and implemented a comprehensive business strategy to reorganize the Customer Success team, aligning functions with company goals and improving overall efficiency; achieved measurable improvements in customer retention rates and customer satisfaction scores following the implementation of the reorganization strategy.• Restructured team roles and responsibilities, resulting in an increase in team productivity and customer satisfaction; navigated the team through the reorganization process, providing clear communication and support to mitigate any potential challenges; identified inefficiencies in existing customer support processes and implemented streamlined workflows resulting in reduced response times; introduced new customer engagement protocols, enhancing the overall customer experience and feedback.• Conducted weekly interdepartmental meetings to foster collaboration and share insights for continuous improvement and training sessions for team members to ensure a smooth transition and alignment with the new structure.Executed new business acquisition integration• Conducted in-depth analyses of acquired operational processes and systems to identify areas for alignment and unification; cross-functional team work sessions to assess challenges, prioritize integration tasks, and establish clear timelines; produced and presented weekly reports to track integration performance.• Led the integration of systems, ensuring seamless integration between acquired and existing systems; cost-saving initiatives to optimize operational expenses post-acquisition; weekly meetings to keep employees informed about integration progress and changes.

Houston, Texas, Us

Executed a new Channel Partner business strategy and Partner Success Team• Founding executive member of the Company's new Channel Partner strategy, Partner Success Team.• Developed and implemented growth strategy with channel partners and developed work streams to drive the Company's revenue growth through increased partner adoption and consumption; comprehensive training programs for partners, resulting in increased partner satisfaction and product knowledge; key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of the Channel Partner program and Partner Success initiatives; assessments and reports on partner performance, providing insights for continuous improvement and strategic adjustments.• Led collaboration meetings with sales, marketing, and product teams to align Channel Partner activities with overall business objectives; conducted regular performance reviews and implemented professional development initiatives, resulting in a motivated and high-performing team.

Houston, Texas, Us

Executed new business strategy to reorganize the Company’s Operations• Developed and implemented comprehensive operational strategies, contributing to a steady and sustained growth trajectory for the organization; robust contingency plans, resulting in minimal disruptions during unforeseen events; effective communication channels with key stakeholders, including Executive team and the Board.• Spearheaded initiatives to optimize workflows, resulting in increased operational efficiency; navigated the organization through periods of change by providing steady leadership, maintaining team morale, and ensuring minimal disruption to daily operations during transitions; identified and mitigated operational risks, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and internal policies.• Lead for Company’s contract negotiation and review; reporting operational performance and provided strategic insights to the Executive team and the Board; produce weekly Sales and Executive dashboards and moderate Executive team discussions with the Board; chaired weekly cross-functional check-in among functional leaders to drive resolutions for emerging issues.

Houston, Texas, Us

Executed Company carve-out strategy• Led search and negotiation of office lease and data center contracts in three cities; managed buildout and relocation to new facilities and data centers; supervised website migration of carved-out business and coordinated assignment of major vendor contracts.• Developed and implemented the Company's emergency response plan; Company's internal and external communication capabilities, including its customer support phone system; weekly Sales and Executive dashboards.• Established the Company's first CRM for the sales team and readouts to the Board.• Chaired weekly cross-functional check-in among functional leaders and drove resolutions for emerging issues; initial budget planning, review, and execution for all departments; Company’s contract negotiation and review; moderated Executive team discussions with the Board.

Washington, Dc, Us

• Supervised all evidence management operations of all global locations producing in excess of $250M annually.• Successful in championing the development, design, implementation and training of a global team; recruited, trained, mentored and led several highly skilled and technical forensic and evidence managers; provided technical, analytical and personnel support to aid forensic team’s needs in staffing, database consulting and analysis, forensic image analysis and reporting, and strategic planning of support and abilities; authored and maintained SOPs, policies, workflows, training, tracking, QC, goals, reviews, supporting documentation, vision and mission for evidence management department.• Managed the successful implementation and integration of evidence management models into multiple environments, inclusive of schedules, training, SOPs, budgets and inventories for global department.• Achieved and maintained ISO 27001 certification audit standards of all secure lab and evidence controls, processes, procedures and documentation worldwide.• Responsible for the oversight, development and implementation of technical and application support for migration, transition and integration of all EQD data, processes and workflows into Consilio environment and workflows.• Constructively negotiated vendor contracts to achieve the best worldwide agreements possible while maintaining attention to global restrictions, regulatory compliance and budget constraints.• Provided leadership, motivation, personal and career development in Company’s Mentor Program enabling mentees to achieve their life goals.

Houston, Texas, Us

• Supervised all eDiscovery lab operations and evidence management producing in excess of $35M annually; trusted advisor who developed company objectives, initiatives and provided influential insights to board members; managed all departmental P&L, budgets, inventory, schedules, goals, reviews, and training; developed, implemented and maintained departmental SOPs, training, and QC manuals to remain compliant and consistent with the innovative industry and security policies, standards and procedures• Instrumental in the successful creation and development of new teams and departments by creating and presenting comprehensive business plans inclusive of schedules, training, SOPs, QC and any supporting manuals; recruited, trained, and mentored several highly skilled and technical eDiscovery engineers and promoted many to higher positions.• Developed and presented a business case for a dedicated evidence management team and presented a complete business model with staffing, scheduling, budget, cost and revenue potential. Upon board approval, implemented team resulting in additional revenue in excess of $250K annually.• Developed solutions through the creation and modification of custom applications using MS Excel, Access, VBA macros, VBA scripts and SQL scripts to support custom requests and reports; implemented billing and security solutions through the modification and development of customized MS Access billing database application and chain of custody database.• Supervised QA and testing of application build releases, regression testing, identification and reporting of bugs and issues, identification and presentation of business needs, and qualification of all change requests.• Negotiated vendor contracts to achieve the best agreements possible while generating an excess of budget revenue for reallocation to other financially stressed areas and creating more EBITDA profitability.

Houston, Texas, Us

• Supervised and performed all paper discovery operations producing in excess of $15M annually. Managed and motivated a team of over sixty employees providing 24/7 coverage to meet client needs and demands; negotiated vendor contracts to achieve the best agreements possible while remaining within budget.• Trained, managed and performed all paper discovery; consistently exceeded expectations of efficiency and demanding deadline compliance through project challenges in a demanding environment while maintaining the highest level of integrity and quality control.• Determined, implemented and managed all operational P&L, budgets, inventory, schedules, goals, reviews, and training; continuously developed, implemented and maintained departmental SOPs, training, and QC manuals to remain compliant and consistent with the fluctuating industry and security policies, standards and procedures.• Developed and performed daily complex and custom reporting requirements and solutions using MS Excel, Access and PowerPoint to identify, monitor, track and report efficiencies upon immediate demand.

Houston, Tx, Us

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