Director of Strategic Planning & Training (2005-Present)Information Systems Manager (2000-2005)Report directly to CEO of Harbor Properties, a highly-respected Pacific Northwest real estate development and management firm. Play an integral role in company-wide change management initiatives, stepping into interim manager roles for numerous departments, in addition to driving key strategic initiatives such as realigning business unit functionality, transitioning units to 3rd party ownership, and helping position the company for successful long-term sale.In current role, have taken on complex management tasks including coordinating the launch of newly developed multi-family mixed-use projects, facilitating due diligence for property sales and resulting transitions, and leading the strategic planning and implementation efforts relating to business re-alignment and corporate mission planning. In prior role, held responsibility for managing all facets of the corporate IT department, focused on serving 100+ employees expanding to 9 remote sites, providing an efficient network of production systems, software, training, and helpdesk support for all of the company's various business units and locations.Highlighted Achievements:• Served as point person for over 100 cross-departmental special projects; charged with the planning, process engineering, training, and ultimate accountability for project success.• Led the outsourcing of several property management functions; reduced costs significantly by shifting these areas from in-house control to a 3rd party management model.• Managed the launch of multiple newly-developed multi-family projects, meeting targeted lease-up goals despite the massive slow down caused by the 2008-2009 economy.• Led 2-year implementation of JD Edwards (Enterprise One software) on time and under budget, successfully consolidating real estate development, commercial and residential property management, and ski resort operation.

Hired by this ERP consulting firm to facilitate database implementations, hardware installations, and network set-up activities for a diverse client base. Developed and implemented software training programs. Became the company's “go-to-person” for challenging accounts.Highlighted Achievements:• Designed Lotus Notes networks for 4 companies, across multiple locations.• Developed/launched a series of highly effective technology training programs, resulting in faster implementation times and smoother transitions at client work sites.• Retained as full-time consultant at Harbor Properties for 1 year; operated as Interim IT Manager, leading a technical team through special projects that included a major Domino (Lotus Notes) implementation for 100+ employees across 9 remote sites, the design of a series of customized departmental databases, and the identification/resolution of numerous IT issues at both the HQ and remote sites.

Managed day-to-day business operations for this multi-state dry goods transport, distribution, and warehouse company. Played key role in scaling the organization for growth, designing new systems, processes, and procedures to support KMD's growth from $600,000 to $15 million. Highlighted Achievements:• Hired, supervised, and trained over 100 employees (e.g. drivers, warehouseman, dispatchers, accountants, office personnel, maintenance staff) in Washington and California. Gracefully handled performance management and termination situations, when necessary.• Served as primary account manager and "point person" for major West Coast accounts including Kmart Corp, Midas International, Fisher Mills, AJ Fritz Company.• Selected, implemented, and administered dozens of internal business applications (e.g. fuel, pricing, GPS, maintenance, operations, warehousing, DOT reporting, accounting/finance) on a network platform comprised of PC, IBM System 34, and IBM OS 400 machines.• Co-developed, mapped and beta-tested an innovative new software platform that combined Less Than Trailer shipping capabilities with a Qualcom GPS interface.Education & Additional Information