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Seattle, WA, US

Co-Founder of marketing intelligence company helping brands measure store execution.Observa is the fast and inexpensive way to measure store execution, collect competitive information in the field, and check on your employee’s or partner’s work at store level. Observa utilizes on-demand workers to capture Observations quickly and inexpensively at retail..

Tumwater, WA, US

Raven’s Brew’s proprietary blends are Unique in the coffee world, as well as quite Distinct one from the other.We design these coffees for different occasions, different times of day, even different levels of caffeine content. They are Designed, above all, to pander to the personality of the palate. There is simply, and properly, no accounting for taste.

Seattle, Washington, US

Rad Power Bikes is an eBike (electric bicycle) manufacturer offering direct to consumer pricing on the best eBikes and accessories. Because we sell direct to you, the consumer, you will not see the large retail markup that would be present if you were buying from a third party, ensuring you are always getting the best deal on your electric bike! Shop.

Bellevue, WA, US

• Reported directly to CEO & COO. Recruited to drive key strategic initiatives and innovation within the organization.Team Accomplishments Included:
• Insourced development and support surrounding $8 million software acquisition.
• Directed architectural efforts to design next phase of fully integrated donation management platform for use internally by employees and externally by Savers’ nonprofit partners.
• Drove development of solution and support model for software as a service (SaaS) offering to nonprofits.
• Established first phase enterprise project/program management office, establishing and then expanding steering committee representation and executive visibility over project efforts.
• Championed efforts to mature project/portfolio management, IT service management, and software/systems development lifecycle methodology.

Seattle, WA, US

• Reported directly to CEO. Promoted to drive corporate strategy, brand growth and sales, acting in CMO capacity and managing sales in both US and rest-of-world.Team Accomplishments Included:
• Introduced innovative model for the industry moving the company from a Supply-Driven to Market-Driven organization with goal of increasing brand penetration.
• Directed US Retail Sales Division across four regional offices.
• Created International Sales division focused on following large retail customers into high-growth markets like Brazil, Mexico, and China.
• Drove increase in Aqua Star branded US sales by 14% for the 52 weeks ending Dec 25, 2011 and 20% for the 52 weeks ending June 10, 2012, in a category experiencing 1% growth.
• Increased Inventory Turnover by 33% over the most recent year.

Seattle, WA, US

• Reported directly to CFO. Recruited to develop and drive technology strategy to facilitate growth and ensure scalability for expanding global operations.Team Accomplishments Included:
• Introduced standardized technology architecture model reducing complexity and supporting scalability across global employee base.
• Stabilized remote office access to information by implementing global MPLS wide area network (WAN).
• Developed integrated network and communications platform based on Cisco technology for data and voice communication, including Unified Communications solution integrating Cisco and Microsoft desktop applications.
• Built out technology infrastructure in four new office locations, and expanded two others. Extended technology solutions and support to entire company across ten offices in six countries.
• Decreased operational expenses by 60% through technology rationalization model.

New York, NY, US

• Consistently promoted to roles requiring new business model development for expanding and maturing technology division. Reported directly to SVPs, with additional accountability to departmental SVPs across technology.
• Collaborated with senior team to develop functional organization model for newly created department focused on the Six Sigma quality model, and delivered functional model for Technology Planning group.
• Developed multi-generational project plan for technology strategy function, aligning technology goals with business goals.
• Developed business model and customer relationship function for enterprise architecture and data services department, including technology planning, and governance mechanism across 3500+ IT professionals.
• Delivered customer alignment framework and supporting processes, incorporating lead architects as technical account focals; value proposition, catalog of services, work prioritization, demand management, and issue.
• Delivered Lab Consolidation Project responsible for integrating systems and condensing over 15 physical sites into existing Enterprise Data Centers, resulting in $5MM in annual savings.

• Reported directly to CFO. Performed MIS function for nationwide organization with 24 regional office locations, covering network based on Windows NT, Sun Solaris, and Novell Netware.Team Accomplishments Included:
• Managed transition to outsourcing model for information systems department replacing a twelve-member department reducing costs and delivering stronger service levels.
• Delivered $1.3M Great Plains ERP implementation project with functionality supporting field service management, inventory, purchasing, and financial planning and reporting.
• Implemented nationwide Palm-based, wireless solution for field service workforce allowing real-time remote management and update of technician queues.
• Consolidated disperse WAN under single provider and implemented thin-client computing using Citrix.
• Managed implementation of EDI with Fortune 500 partner.

Chicago, IL, US

• Acted as primary contact for customer accounts. Developed long-term strategies for computer networks and systems.
• Managed financial aspects of company including contracts, inventory, and AP/AR. Produced financial reports including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow.
• Developed and managed vendor relationships.
• Directed technical resources in project fulfillment, as well as administrative resources.

• Founding member of Artificial Intelligence software start-up.
• Designed and produced business plan, including pro-forma financials.
• Developed proposals and letters of agreement for investors and customers.
• Delivered marketing and communication strategy.

Masters, Business Administration

Bachelor Of Arts In Business Administration (Baba), Finance, Albers School Of Business