IT Professional with strong background in Project Management and IT Department Management, primarily in the manufacturing and distribution sector. Ability to recruit and assemble a team to implement complex technical projects, with emphasis on planning, organizing, motivating and delivering results. • Strong business systems background in manufacturing and maintenance • Effective customer, management and end-user communication skills• A successful track record establishing and managing Information Systems departments and major system implementation projects• Excellent knowledge of project management techniques, tools and methodologies• Demonstrated ability to attract, motivate and retain superior people• English speaking with ability to function effectively in FrenchSpecialties: Recently managed a 25 person business unit selling and installing Epicor’s Vantage ERP manufacturing software. Previously managed the technology aspects of a highly successful SAP R/3 project that replaced most mainframe legacy systems supporting over 3000 users. Also managed the technology group during a successful implementation of SAP R/2.