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Glastonbury, Ct, Us

New Haven, Ct, Us

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Created advanced analytics for Digital Technology’s PPM team by automating crosschecks to spot errors and by standardizing charts to indicate the effectiveness of corporate IT initiatives. Developed prioritization tools to translate corporate values into high-ROI initiatives. Provided concierge services to Data & Analytics, Cybersecurity, and Infrastructure teams, optimizing their delivery strategic capabilities and global business objectives with limited resources and budgets

Charlotte, North Carolina, Us

Integrated Coupa Source-To-Pay financials with core ERP (SAP) for large biopharmaceutical client in 13 months, streamlining $2.4B annual spend across 32 countries for 17,000 vendors. Nominated for Guiding Star Award for developing “unprecedented cross-functional collaboration between Finance, Compliance, IT, Strategic Sourcing, and other stakeholders, along with thoughtful process design to enhance user experience, reduce transaction cycle times, and mitigate key risks.”

Honolulu, Hawaii, Us

Revamped project intake process to ensure resourcing at launch, comprehensive review at discovery, and hierarchy for prioritization among competing interests. Improved core project management practices by setting clear standards for project initiation, work breakdown structures, project schedules, deliverables, and executive presentations. Created internal brand (“PMO Go!”) reinforcing our mission to make change happen. Guided strategic projects spanning marketing, infrastructure, and information security, including identity & access management, data center relocation, middleware, and network segmentation.

Honolulu, Hawaii, Us

Managed $1B induction program of A321neo aircraft, overseeing 5 project managers and 32 projects, directly leading all certification activities, financial tracking, vendor oversight, and launch events. Won PMO awards including Project of the Year for exemplary project management, Comedian Award for teambuilding humor, and Einstein Award for deep and useful knowledge.

Honolulu, Hawaii, Us

Completed $12M initiative to lease, fix, reconfigure, and induct two Boeing 717s, on time and budget. Initiated $3B initiative to induct a fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners with 23 workstreams and 7 project managers. Led $11M construction, IT, and vendor installation of 30’ tall full-motion simulator. Organized $1.8M logistics effort to relocate 800 employees without impacting critical operations.

Honolulu, Hawaii, Us

Guided $3.3M EDI quality process improvement for electronic B2B data transactions, closing 15 of 19 projects through increased focus on business value and change management. Planned 1-year, 10,000-hour, $250k project for digital transformation and B2B integration, migrating mainframe processing into .NET, SQL, SSIS, SSRS, C#, and PlanetPress solutions.

Denver, Colorado, Us

Led transformational $4.6M program to in-source printing by constructing a room and installing IBM T300 web press (one of only 50 worldwide) plus finishing equipment to print, fold, and deliver 87 miles of charts per day with 100% quality and international next-day delivery. Used methodologies in construction management (waterfall), software development (Agile/SDLC), and process optimization (Kanban). Implemented Oracle Enterprise Project Portfolio Management (EPPM) Primavera for divisions in Germany, Poland, Sweden, and Taiwan to enable earned value reporting. Completed Oracle ERP integration 2 months early with 23% fewer resources, receiving Star Performer award for multi-million-dollar return on investment.

Englewood, Co, Us

Managed 23 PCI and SOX compliance projects, including universal two-factor authentication, preventing potential fines of $15M and earning 2011 CIO Certificate of Recognition. Completed a stalled 4-year infrastructure management project to perform CIS-based security hardening for 749 Windows NT servers, 1081 Cisco devices, and 883 Unix servers. Decommissioned 830-seat call center, salvaging $1.5M in equipment; implemented DeskAlerts for 15,000 users across 23 sites; monitored every PCI/SOX application through new Tripwire application; completed a 5-year project to implement two-factor VPN authorization; and transitioned Middleware JDBC users to application-specific Oracle accounts. Led PMO tiger teams for project prioritization, lessons learned, and project closure.

Centennial, Co, Us

Implemented Crystal Reports Server for ISO 9001:2008 certification, supporting essential compliance efforts for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), American Society of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ASHI), Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), and TGA GMP Certificate of Manufacturing Facility. Evaluated, purchased, and implemented Numera’s IT help desk software, integrating all corporate systems and databases to provide enterprise-level inventory and trouble ticketing. Led IT effort to relocate testing laboratories for infectious disease, histocompatibility, and microbiology, maintaining 100% data integrity and getting all systems online in just 12 hours. Implemented ColdFusion corporate intranet for ISO 9001 & FDA compliance, integrating diverse systems in Human Resources, Payroll, IT Help Desk, and testing.

As founder of a research consulting firm, implemented a successful business model animated by free media strategies. Completed 117 projects comprising thousands of documentary pages for realtors, homeowners, universities, and local businesses. Received top 3 award from National Trust for Historic Preservation for uncovering America’s "hidden history.” Lead one of Denver’s most contentious historic preservation efforts, coordinating homeowners, City Council, activists, neighborhood associations, and the media to achieve the desired end.

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Initially as a project manager, oversaw team of 3-7 analysts to develop software scripting solutions for rural telecom providers, automating customer service systems. Also served as primary sales engineer for client presentations, offering technical knowledge and Powerpoint expertise. Promoted to program manager in 2000, overseeing 12 project managers and analysts to service 35 companies, and achieved highest profit rate for 2 years running. Promoted to international program manager in 2003, stationed in Europe to spearhead revenue assurance teams optimizing technical solutions alongside Big 3 accounting consultants.

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Supervised 20 clerks for a company-wide billing database correction and conversion. Trained team on MS Access, transforming clerks into database designers. Produced more than 35 databases, incorporating tracking mechanisms, security, complex queries, and macros. Promoted to senior supervisor in charge of database production, training, and quality control.

Columbus, Ohio, Us

Received full academic funding plus stipend as a teaching assistant and researcher focusing on chaos theory and the connection between religion and science in nineteenth-century America. Taught US History survey sections and earned 3.78 grade point average.

Chicago, Il, Us

Masters student in United States history, focused on statistical databases and social scientific studies.

Durango, Colorado, Us

Taught history and English, as well as some math and philosophy courses. Also organized the library, coached three sports, and later was selected to join the school's Board of Trustees as its youngest trustee ever.

Bachelor Of Arts, History

Graduate Studies, U.S. History (Religion & Science)

Graduate Studies, U.S. History (Religion & Science)