M: (651) 485-1674 Hello, I'm John Abbott, but my friends call me "Bud." Growing up in St. Paul I spent long days during the summers rehearsing and traveling with the St. Croix Rivermen Drum & Bugle Corps. After graduating from college I served as an Officer in the United States Navy (8 yrs active duty, 16 yrs reserves). Through these experiences, I learned the importance of hard work and building effective relationships within a team to deliver exceptional results. These characteristics have served me well during my career in information technology (IT). I am a creative problem solver. My leadership philosophy is based on integrity, teamwork, trust and continuous improvement, both personal and professional. I create strong, long-lasting partnerships, collaborating with key stakeholders in all aspects of the business to provide technology solutions to solve business issues and leverage new opportunities. Today, the strategic application of technology can often make the difference between company growth or stagnation. I believe Clifton's StrengthsFinder to provide an excellent insight into how I contribute to an organization. My Top 5 Themes are Ideation, Adaptability, Strategic, Relator, and Positivity. Let me explain.Ideation: As the word implies, I am an "idea guy!" Whether strategic planning or solving a problem, I "think outside the box" to develop innovative solutions to business needs.Adaptability: I live in the moment and provide stability in the face of chaos. I embrace change, knowing it is the only constant in today's business world. I am always prepared to react to changes in technology and the business climate.Strategic: Faced with a challenge, I recognize recurring sequences in data, events, information,or people’s comments enabling me to quickly arrive at the most appropriate solution.Relator: I enjoy leading teams, often turning co-workers into friends. I learn what motivates them as individuals and leverage that knowledge to bring them from good to great.Positivity: I always maintain a positive attitude. Where others see the glass half full, I see it three quarters full. I am generous with praise, creating a time that want to be around me. Specialties: IT Leadership | Strategic Planning | Budgeting | Player Coach | Vendor Relations | Technology Selection | Innovation | Critical Thinking | Creative Problem Solving | Communication
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