Jamar Freeze Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

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Freeze Strategic Initiatives (FSI), a visionary business and technology management firm dedicated to reshaping the future of innovation. At the heart of our mission is a commitment to investing in and nurturing minority startups that are poised to redefine their industries.Our Philosophy:In a world where diversity drives innovation, FSI stands as a catalyst for change. We believe that empowering minority entrepreneurs not only fosters a more inclusive economy but also unveils untapped potential, leading to groundbreaking solutions and transformative technologies.Our Mission:To LAUNCH enterprises. To GROW companies. To BUILD tomorrow.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

- Driving Innovation: Led STIIIZY’s Technical Program Management Office (TPMO), revolutionizing technology operations and enablement to support rapid growth and scalability.- Digital Transformation: Spearheaded transformative initiatives across ERP, CRM, FinanceTECH, and MarketingTECH, enhancing operational efficiency and driving technological innovation.- Tools for Success: Strategically implemented Asana, JIRA, and Confluence, streamlining project execution and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.- Technology Development: Delivered end-to-end development of critical technology platforms, achieving key milestones in STIIIZY’s digital transformation journey.- Strategic Leadership: Served as Chief of Staff to the CTO, aligning technology strategy with business objectives and positioning STIIIZY as an industry leader in innovation.- Scaling for Growth: Championed a forward-thinking approach, addressing future challenges with cutting-edge solutions and scaling TPMO operations to execute the ambitious STIIIZYTECH Roadmap.

Orange County, Ca, Us

- Strategic Leadership: Directed the Technical Program Management Office for Engineering, Product, and Design (TPMO-EPD), driving innovation and operational excellence in CannabisTech.- Building a High-Performing Team: Cultivated a growth-oriented culture by attracting top talent, refining organizational structures, and fostering professional development to empower success.- Scaling for Growth: Successfully scaled the TPMO-EPD organization to support rapidly evolving product categories, demonstrating agility in a dynamic and fast-paced industry.- Vision and Goals: Defined the vision, objectives, and key results for TPMO-EPD, aligning ambitious goals with Weedmaps’ overarching strategy to drive meaningful impact.- Collaborative Partnerships: Partnered with engineering and product leaders to refine long-term strategies, prioritize the initiative roadmap, and deliver innovative solutions that meet market demands.- Efficient Project Delivery: Oversaw end-to-end project plans, ensuring seamless execution, transparency, and strategic alignment across teams.- Commitment to Excellence: Demonstrated relentless focus on innovation, strategic growth, and operational excellence, solidifying Weedmaps' leadership in the burgeoning CannabisTech industry.

San Jose, Ca, Us

- Transitioned from Global Finance Product PMO Lead to spearhead the integration of the newly developed risk management and compliance framework into the Payments product development lifecycle.- Conducted risk assessments, developed mitigation plans, and delivered compliance training to improve understanding of regulatory requirements and enhance operational controls.- Championed comprehensive risk assessments and control frameworks, ensuring Common Platform products & features exceeded industry security and compliance standards.- Established a legacy of partnership, collaboration, enhanced security, compliance, and innovation as Business Risk and Control Lead.- Partnered with first and second lines of defense to address compliance gaps and improve financial risk frameworks across global finance products.

San Jose, Ca, Us

- Managed PayPal's Global Finance Products PMO, drove annual savings through process enhancement and technical debt minimization.- Ensured successful delivery of strategic finance products, integrating advanced encryption technologies while maintaining compliance and risk standards.- Excelled in unifying cross-functional teams, leadership, and stakeholders, facilitating seamless strategy and execution throughout program and development lifecycles.- Partnered with Product and Engineering to enabled secure and compliant global financial products by navigating complex regulatory landscapes and implementing robust encryption solutions.- Championed process improvements and technical debt reduction initiatives, maximizing efficiency and delivering substantial annual cost savings.- Fostered collaborative partnerships across diverse teams, aligning stakeholders and driving strategic alignment in product development.- Contributed to PayPal's continued growth and leadership in secure global financial services through innovative product delivery and compliance excellence.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Leveraged expertise in IT & Finance management to provide project management, budgeting, and planning for Technology Portfolio of projects. Projects were managed in Primavera and Project budgets were managed in Clarity PPM tools. Developed roadmaps, project plans, forecasts, analyzed financials, and mitigated risks of PMO projects.

New York, Ny, Us

Lead the Technology Project Management Office, partnered with the CTO to orchestrate a major enterprise technology overhaul across the US, EMEA, and APAC regions, incorporating pivotal systems like the EventBrite Registration Platform, CRM & ERP solutions, ZenDesk, SilverPop, plus extensive Web Development & 3rd Party Integration Solutions. Managed multifaceted teams and operations, held full P&L responsibility and served as the key liaison for IT strategic partnerships and vendor relations.Achievements:- Strategic Leadership: In collaboration with Tough Mudder's CTO, crafted tech strategies that aligned with our mission, led the creation of our first internal tech team, and established a centralized PMO, significantly enhancing operational efficiency.- Cost-Saving Innovations: Implemented a "Smart Architecture" for enterprise systems, cutting costs significantly. Introduced Agile and DevOps, boosting productivity and streamlining our development, release, and maintenance processes.- Data Centralization: Spearheaded the ODS/Data Warehouse Centralization Program, merging 10+ systems into a unified hub, enhancing data accessibility and integration, showcasing expert orchestration of large-scale projects.- Event Registration Overhaul: Directed the critical revamp of the Tough Mudder/EventBrite platform, enhancing registration for over 1 million customers, completing the project under budget and on schedule, demonstrating exceptional project delivery skills.

Manhattan Beach, California, Us

As a Senior Consultant at Etonien, I partnered with our client's senior leadership and cross-functional teams to manage financial planning, reporting, and operational processes, driving insights and strategies to achieve business objectives. My role spanned across IT portfolio management, corporate finance, and operational efficiency, emphasizing data-driven decision-making and process optimization.Key Responsibilities and Achievements:• IT Portfolio Management: Provided financial management support for Exelon’s IT PMO for Regulatory and Capital Projects, managing annual budgets, monthly forecasts, and financial reporting. Collaborated with Corporate Finance to oversee a multi-year outlook, identify trends, and implement enhancements to planning and forecasting processes.• Financial Operations Leadership: Supported SAP’s Global Digital Marketing objectives through strategic planning, variance analysis, and business metrics reporting. Managed monthly forecasts, accruals, and operational reporting for resource planning and project accounting, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.• Strategic Financial Reporting: Coordinated five-year business plans, annual operating budgets, and forecasts for US Shared Services and Business Services. Developed methodologies for flash reporting, performance measurement, and cost control, enhancing transparency and decision-making for senior leadership.• ERP and Financial Strategy: Designed financial models and analyses to optimize corporate systems and IT operations. Implemented reporting standards and streamlined financial forecasting processes, driving efficiency and accuracy in operational expense models and asset assessments.• Executive Communication: Prepared executive-level briefings, presenting financial performance, variance analysis, and actionable insights to senior leadership across multiple organizations.

New York , Ny, Us

Developed budgets, conducted quarterly forecasts and variance analyses, established financial benchmarks, and generated cost-savings / cost-flow assessments. Produced monthly financial packages, including metrics, actual / budget / forecast figures, and expenses; delivered monthly financial and operational review presentations to senior management teams.Selected accomplishments:• Restructured Regional Group Offices’ budget and reporting process and established aggressive cost-saving measures to generate significant annual savings in operating expenses for the division.• Effectively managed 4 regional home office corporate cafeterias; developed budgets, directed finances, tracked P&L, and reported quarterly financials; realized $100K+ in annual savings, boosting customer revenues while reducing the overall subsidy.

New York , Ny, Us

Provided support to Facilities Finance Manager on quarterly forecasts and monthly variance analyses. Partnered with Audit monthly to review supporting documentation for Facilities and IT to ensure the business groups were SOX compliant. Performed cross platform (MRI – AP/GL; Peoplesoft –AP; Clarity) month-end reconciliations & closing procedures. Entered vendor invoices into AP system for payments. Assisted Facilities Project Managers on project reporting, status updates, payment to vendors and various related projects.