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• Managed major IT projects: eCommerce Modernization; deployment of MS Project Server 2010; ongoing enhancement and support of Import/Export Brokerage system; and Warehouse System Upgrade.
• Led project to implement new EDI infrastructure for Import/Export Brokerage and Logistics firm. Controlled million dollar budget, overseeing scope specification, conversion, testing, configuration, deployment and.
• Advanced formal Project Management disciplines; mentoring users and leveraging MS Project Server 2010.
• Managed software vendor’s programming team in the development of enhancements to Import / Export system.

• Managed development, deployment and support of Department of Homeland Securitys US border monitoring system. Oversaw all phases of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) for the program. Represented HAZMED on.
• Orchestrated development and national deployment of border monitoring system (hardware and application) to 250 US Border Patrol sites.
• Managed $1+ million/yr profit center - contract relationship, staffing and budget.
• Developed procedures for disaster recovery and routines to validate business continuity.
• 1st system to earn a full Authority to Operate from Immigration and Naturalization Services (INS).
• Designed a 24x7 customer support program utilizing a limited staff of just four members.

• Directed financial operations for electronic component manufacturer. Managed material requirement definition; planning, procurement & inventory control. Responsible for all aspects of IT; application / system.
• Project manager in needs analysis, specification and realization of Lean / Flow Manufacturing.
• Reduced demand for working capital from inventory: achieved 50% reduction.
• Conducted ongoing Risk Analysis and Contingency Planning initiatives.
• Managed Business Process Reengineering project and drafted policies for ISO 9000 compliance.

Managed the strategic and daily operations of $6 million high-tech Corporation. Developed the master schedule. Managed the procurement, manufacturing, quality assurance, distribution, and export control processes. Shared responsibility for development of corporate strategy, marketing and business plans.* Negotiated a critical component allocation agreement.

• Managed technical support, data center operations, security/systems control for $700 million subsidiary of LTV Corporation: the world's largest manufacturer of tactical wheeled vehicles. Oversaw the planning.
• Deployed a complete IT system and support network for a start-up Hummer manufacturing facility within a 6 month time frame.
• Reduced equipment expenses by 25% by negotiating improved lease contracts.
• Managed $4 million budget and staff of 20 employees.
• Implemented a Just-In-Time material scheduling system to reduce inventory and working capital by 25%.