Open to sharing the knowledge and experience I have gained in the IT/Apparel/Manufacturing industry with other like minded individuals.

Spearhead tactical planning and technical operations across multiple remote locations worldwide. Targeted objectives for leading manufacturers and retailers. Consult with customers; direct and inspire in-house technical team in delivering optimal computer, network, and communication system functionality, availability, and security solutions to support multiple users. Plan and administer annual IT budget.

Hired to manage integration of Rebecca Minkoff and Oved Apparel Inc. warehouse management systems.• Recommended and installed WMS system changes to handle high order volume using RF technologyo Implemented FEDEX/ShipManager interface with back end system WMS (RAMP) systemo Significantly expanded warehouse capabilities to handle B2C orders with 24-hour turnaround time• Managed off shore developers to create API calls for B2C customer orders using Magento/Shopify• Worked with Rebecca Minkoff’s 3rd party vendors (Shopify, Magento, RLM, Borderfree) to establish proper procedures to book, track and confirm domestic and international customer orderso Monitored FTP transactions for 940, 945 and 832 documentso Processed 1,200 orders/day, 4-5K in peak season – reconciled all orders and confirmed shipments• Managed import of 80,000+ Oved Apparel SKUs reconciling 1.2 million units of inventoryo Worked with cleients associates on EDI compliancy for major retailers such as Lord & Taylor, Dillards, Stage, Amazon, Kohl’s and Target which included UCC128 label formats and 945/856 documentso Implemented UPS/WorldShip intgergration with back end RAMP/WMS systemo Trained end users in California on allocations, multiple divisions, understanding of bulk, prepack, replenishment and pick and pack functionality

Strategic Planning • Global Direction & Collaboration • Project Management and ImplementationProvided IT guidance and delivered pragmatic solutions as the company grew from 30 to 80 employees in the US and Canada, added 120 employees in 4 Asian countries, and increased annual sales from $20MM to $60MM. Accelerated team productivity and reduced costs by proactively identifying, evaluating, upgrading, and integrating state-of-the-art technologies. Managed the company infrastructure with an effective and conservative approach, with no data losses, down time or viruses in 20+ years. This included comprehensive software, hardware and data backup recovery plans, plus a secure network environment with regularly updated anti-viral and malware packages, email scans and firewalls.• Implemented an ERP/CRM system with modules for production, finance, imports, distribution & customer service, improved inventory accuracy from 91% to 99.9%• Shortened product life cycle process (design, sample, pre- & final production) from 18 to 9 months• Managed the design and implementation of B2B and B2C web sites with existing vendor • Kept pace with technology advancements by converting from Novell to NT; introducing Lotus cc:Mail and managing the conversion to MS Outlook and Exchange, then Office 365 • Developed requirements for and instituted a state-of-the-art EDI software package and process with 40+ trading partners reducing customer charge backs by 95%• Addressed IT needs for 4 new start up divisions, grew customer base and new sales by +18% o Developed 4 new web sites• Implemented important technologies using key vendors such as: Xperia, RAI, IBM, ServIT, BMS, Verizon, T-Mobile, Universal Business Systems, DataWatch, BCD Technology, Extol, IDEA/DataSynch, GS1, Taylor Ashford, Groupe BDM, Network Solutions, GXS, Inovis, Modern Concepts and Canon• Organized, supervised & implemented a major office, warehouse & IT infrastructure move to new building in New Jersey

Implemented Lawson Financials and RBMS Warehouse Management System. Managed all software and process flows for finance and distribution centers.