Key Executive reporting to the CFO responsible for Enterprise Software, IT Strategy and Execution, Cyber-security, Governance and Pre/Post Acquisition planning. Enterprise Software - Conceptualized, won sponsorship and implemented touch-screen application. Developed custom solution using rapid application development (RAD). Improved operations, reduced traffic and logistical complexities and minimized human error by replacing paper-based logistics system, enabling all key stakeholders to view order cycle. - Automated legacy paper-based AP and AR processes with OCR imaging system that accelerated workflows, avoided late vendor payments and minimized human error. See the case study below. - Enhanced management decision effectiveness, improved competitiveness and increased customer quoting accuracy by implementing BI platform. IT Strategy and Execution - Improved productivity, reduced licensing costs by influencing decision and leading transition to Office 365 - Optimized network efficiency and reduced costs by implementing Software Defined Networking (SDN), compressing and aggregating multiple networks and prioritizing traffic by volume, purpose and time of day. See the case study below. - Continued to Build on the IT Model leveraging our small core internal staff with intimate knowledge of the company's culture and process. Partnered with strategically chosen tech firms to supplement our staff. Standardized choices for servers, networking, security and daily computing. - Teamed with management in building new HQ including a new phone system and a seamless transition for staff to their new space. - Introduced a Cyber Security Program that covered web content filtering, Intrusion detection/prevention, penetration testing, two factor authentication and employee awareness- Lead post-acquisition technology migrations; ensure morale, productivity and professionalism of resources during periods of ambiguity and uncertainty.

Hired to establish a modern IT Function supporting double digit growth in revenue, headcount and locations. Promoted to Vice President of Information Technology in 2010. - Established IT business model and architecture; selected vendor partners and built relationships - Evaluated, selected and introduced new technologies enhancing competitiveness and enabling growth - Developed all standards, processes, policies and disciplines - Created culture of customer service excellence, accountability and responsibility - Controlled costs by replacing legacy platforms with virtualized servers, enhancing data performance - Upgraded and stabilized Dynamics GP, improving ERP performance and functionality - Implemented Citrix technology, streamlined support and reduced associated costs - Instrumental in the capability to ship orders from our new Nashville plant on day one.

Designed and implemented Dynamics GP ERP solutions for mid-sized companies in diverse industries, including Blue Man Group, American Stock Exchange, American Institute of Foreign Studies, Atlanta Falcons, Roadtown Wholesale (BVI) and YMCA of Charlotte. Led cross-functional teams developing solutions and performing business process engineering for clients. Established charts of accounts, managed data conversions and advised clients on general financial and reporting approaches. Led multiple simultaneous projects using diverse strategies and technologies. Awarded - President’s Circle Trip 2006. - Built repeat client business by learning each client’s unique issues and developing ERP solutions to resolve them, meet all business requirements, effect rapid change and optimize business performance - Improved customer satisfaction by streamlining client business processes and recommending improvements, while being 95% billable continually. - Enabled clients to consolidate various legacy data feeds to common ERP platform, standardize reporting and maximize potential of unique existing enterprise data. - Developed trust and loyalty by enhancing client decision effectiveness concerning solution strategy by analyzing unique requirements and developing detailed design specifications and creative approaches

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