Vice President/Systems & Technology
Architected systems and managed technology resources as primary IT leader. Ensured on-time, on-budget implementation and support – across multiple media units – for all content acquisition and delivery systems. Managed a multiple large, multi-tiered teams across multiple business units and a multi-million dollar annual operating budget. • Saved $4,386,000 annually by implementing major upgrades to our Financial ERP, HRIS, supply chain systems including business process and workflow enhancements.• Increased revenue 34% by developing Java/PHP and Oracle/SQL-based e-commerce sites. • Achieved $5 million additional revenue and cut operating expenses by $2 million after implementing major workflow changes and redesigning network communications.• Led implementation of Salesforce CRM cloud for customer and partner management• Architected and developed multiple web and mobile content products including Citizen Journalist, Digital Jukebox, Calendar, Editorial Data Desk and Voting applications.• Worked with engineers to design, purchase, and implement technology components for a nightly newscast (local news, sports, weather, etc.) for broadcast and web distribution. • Implemented Customer Self-Service web applications that increased ad revenue by $200,000.• Managed full Sarbanes-Oxley, PCI, and internal audit compliance program.• Created the automated XML workflow for the e-Edition of multiple products.
