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Methode Electronics is a leading developer of custom-engineered and application-specific products and solutions utilizing the latest technologies. From biometric identification utilizing the unique characteristics of human skin structure; to magnetic signature sensing of mechanical and electrical properties; to the revolutionary solid-state touch sensitive switches used in today's appliances and automobiles, Methode's extensive toolbox of technical solutions help our customers differentiate their products. Our regional design and customer support centers, coupled with manufacturing campuses in the Americas, Europe, and Asia allow Methode to bring a total business solution to customers worldwide. We leverage the talents of our 2,800 employees to serve a diversified group of customers in four market areas: User Interfaces, Sensor and Switches, Power and Data. Methode helps customers win in their end markets by providing an unmatched combination of customer focus, differentiated technology, problem solving and world -class manufacturing.

Elmhurst, Illinois, Us

Southfield, Mi, Us

Manufacturer of metal form products used in automotive, appliance and agricultural applications.Reporting to the VP of Finance/CFO, promoted to manage IT and ERP implementation for all global operations. Oversee all IT functions including data center management, vendor relationships, technical support, application development, financial monitoring and disaster recovery planning. Manage operating budget and direct activities of 3+ staff and contractors.Challenged to improve productivity and reduce costs through improved uses of technology. Authored plan to improve telecommunications, consolidate/upgrade servers and establish consistent hardware/software standards to eliminate unstable, highly mixed operating environment. Installed redundant servers and increased line capacity with MPLS network. Launched massive effort overseeing teams of implementers to review and retrain staff on MRP functions of ERP software. Implemented change control and process documentation for all aspects of the business including new software and telephony upgrades. Initiated Knowledge Repository and Project Office Intranet to store all documentation (including TS16949, HR forms, and purchase order system) in centralized location. Designed reports utilizing Cognos for data analysis.Notable Accomplishments:Documented entire IT function, including ERP software.Reduced line downtime from 10% to <2%.Implemented ERP with barcode scanning throughout manufacturing facilitiesSlashed manual processes by 50% with resultant reductions in overhead costs.Completed migration of all servers from Windows 2000 to Windows 2003 Implemented FIFO inventory controlNegotiated global telecommunications contract, resulting in 50% cost savings.

Southfield, Mi, Us

Manufacturer of metal form products used in automotive, appliance and agricultural applications.Reporting to the Information Technology Manager, recruited to manage and implement Microsoft Network for global operations. Oversee all IT functions including data center management, vendor relationships, technical support, disaster recovery planning. Manage direct activities of 1 staff member and contractors. Challenged to improve productivity and reduce costs through improved uses of technology. Authored plan to migrate from Novell network to Windows based network including Exchange Server, consolidate/upgrade servers and establish consistent hardware/software standards to eliminate unstable, highly mixed operating environment. Installed redundant servers and increased line capacity with T1 network including backup lines for redundancy. Notable Accomplishments:Consolidated and stabilized servers improving hardware uptime from 70% to 99%.Reduced line downtime from 40% to <12%.Completed migration of all servers from Novell to Windows 2000. Implemented Exchange Server for all email capabilities.Designed web pages for business units.

Engineering consulting firm for automotive and aerospace markets.Reporting to the IT Manager, recruited to perform technical support for all offices, migrate from Unix network to Microsoft Windows environment. Implemented CRM package for tracking customer relationships and trained sales force. Built custom reports in Crystal Reports for data analysis.· Migrated all user services to Microsoft Windows NT network.· Developed Help Desk database for tracking issue resolutions.· Implemented centralized system for corporate Quality Assurance group to monitor call center activity decreasing call rejection rate by 5%.

Troy, Mi, Us

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Information Technology Management

Bachelors Degree, Business Administration; On Management And Finance

Associates Degree, Computer Information Systems

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Diploma, Ap English