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Brunswick, Ga, Us

Memphis, Tn

Lead faculty in developing the strategic plan for the academic MIS Department within the Fogelman College of Business and Economics. Provide input on research projects and papers from a practitioners viewpoint. Serve as a guest lecturer for MIS graduate and undergraduate classes. Serve as a practitioner resource to faculty, students and staff.

- Served on 3 different occasions as chapter President, and have held other offices multiple times. - Organized and led on multiple occasions projects to sponsor the SIM Strategy Series for Executives, a local business conference for top area business executives. - Served as program chair for SIMposium, the national SIM conference, led the Memphis chapter in agreeing to host the national conference in Memphis, plus served on the Advisory Board and planning committees of multiple other… Show more - Served on 3 different occasions as chapter President, and have held other offices multiple times. - Organized and led on multiple occasions projects to sponsor the SIM Strategy Series for Executives, a local business conference for top area business executives. - Served as program chair for SIMposium, the national SIM conference, led the Memphis chapter in agreeing to host the national conference in Memphis, plus served on the Advisory Board and planning committees of multiple other SIMposiums in other cities.- Led the formation of and have remained active in the nationally-acclaimed SIM Memphis giveback program, Teen Tech Camp. Show less

Memphis, Tn

Buckman is a privately-owned specialty chemicals company serving the pulp and paper, water treatment, leather and other markets. Duties included strategy development and planning for IT, IT governance, systems development and support for Sales & Marketing, R&D, HR, and Legal, as well as custom development for all company groups.

Memphis, Tn

Buckman is a privately-owned specialty chemicals company serving the pulp and paper, water treatment, leather and other markets. Duties included a leadership role in an ERP selection project (selected SAP) plus serving on the ERP Steering Team and the Organizational Change Management Team. Duties also included strategic planning, IT governance, project and portfolio managment, financial and audit controls, production change management, and IT process improvement.

Memphis, Tn

CSG provides assessment, strategy and execution services to CIOs, CEOs, and CFOs using proprietary methods and unique knowledge capital. Assessment services are based on TPR™ - the IT performance rating system. Other services include strategy development, interim IT leadership, process analysis and improvement, project portfolio management, organizational design and development, architecture, innovation stimulation & management, ERP implementation planning, vendor and contract management… Show more CSG provides assessment, strategy and execution services to CIOs, CEOs, and CFOs using proprietary methods and unique knowledge capital. Assessment services are based on TPR™ - the IT performance rating system. Other services include strategy development, interim IT leadership, process analysis and improvement, project portfolio management, organizational design and development, architecture, innovation stimulation & management, ERP implementation planning, vendor and contract management, staff sourcing, and IT communications improvement. Founded consultancy with partner, Rick Pride, who is now the President & Principal Consultant. Show less

Responsible for IT strategy and business relationship management including project portfolio management, business analyst development, and planning and overseeing major project initiatives, including a major SAP implementation. ACH is a $1.5b manufacturer of consumer branded food products with brands including Mazola, Argo, Karo, Fleischman's, Spice Islands, Tones Brothers, Durkee, and others.

Memphis-based consultancy supplying I.T. strategic planning and CIO support services. The strategic planning service features a proprietary practitioner-focused methodology which produces actionable plans and ensures business-IT alignment.

Developed strategic planning methodology for I.T. Guided the development of business-driven IT strategic plans. Educated senior leadership on the potential impact of emerging technologies. Conducted technology pilots in high interest areas. Preserved over $100 million in revenue by enabling multiple legacy systems to exchange electronic data interchange (EDI) transactions with key customers. Enabled savings of over $150mm by implementing automated capability for marginal economic decision… Show more Developed strategic planning methodology for I.T. Guided the development of business-driven IT strategic plans. Educated senior leadership on the potential impact of emerging technologies. Conducted technology pilots in high interest areas. Preserved over $100 million in revenue by enabling multiple legacy systems to exchange electronic data interchange (EDI) transactions with key customers. Enabled savings of over $150mm by implementing automated capability for marginal economic decision making. Implemented and managed systems and infrastructure to support professional computing needs. Managed and supported office systems, local area networks, and end-user computing activities . Show less

Founded Information Center. Enabled ad-hoc end user access to all data. Managed systems development and advanced projects.

Designed small business computer systems; opened new sales territory for generic drug company; built and operated award-winning national independent sales network; delivered sales training & coaching; gave motivational talks to small and large sales gatherings

Covered electronics and eletrical equipment industries for the Trust Investments department. Developed QES, a unique computer system for evaluating trust asset quality, and QESVAL, a derivative system for predicting stock performance.

IT relationship manager for the Trust department. Guided system development and maintenance, including a major upgrade to the Personal Trust system based on deep analysis of processes and systems capabilities.

Master’S Degree, Master'S In Management (Mba); Bachelor Of Aerospace Engineering

Activities and Societies: Institute Self Study Committee, Graduate research assistant, Graduate teaching assistant, Tutor, Intramural.

H.S. Diploma, Math, Science, Literature, Band

Activities and Societies: Beta Club, Governor's Honors Program, Concert and Marching Bands (1st Chair & Solo Trumpet) Beta Club, First.