Linda Swift, Chief Information Officer Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

Woodridge, Il, Us

C-Level Executive, CIO and CISO for Orbus Visual Communications. Orbus is the largest wholesale manufacturer, supplier, distributor and printer of visual communications--signs, displays and exhibits in North America. Achievement Highlights:IT leader focused on the stabilization and build-out of Information Technology solutions.- Stabilized and upgraded critical legacy systems to sustain operations until the new ERP and replacement Cloud systems launched. - Launched and led the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central ERP, Insight Works WMS and Shop Floor Cloud systems.- Replaced and upgraded Core Technical Infrastructure—Desktop, Servers, UPS Devices and Network Switches.- Upgraded Telephony capacity and implemented redundancy and failover. - Fortified Cybersecurity efforts and implemented stronger internal security practices.

Itasca, Il, Us

C-Level Executive, CIO and CISO for a national association leader that delivers Workplace Safety, First Aid, and Safe Driving Training solutions for Transportation | Manufacturing | Distribution | Government | Utilities industries and the general public. Achievement Highlights:- At the onset of COVID-19, quickly pivoted to enable continuity of business operations and protect the wellbeing of the employee base through the engineering and implementation of secure Remote Worker solutions. - Positioned the organization to grow revenue, streamline internal operations and deliver better customer and constituent experiences through the implementation of Cloud systems: Sage Intacct Cloud ERP | Salesforce Sales Cloud CRM | Salesforce Marketing Cloud and Salesforce Commerce Cloud. - Insulated the company network and data from cyber and insider security threats by building a Cybersecurity program from the ground up. These threats have the potential to compromise data, destroy reputation, disrupt business operations and incur financial penalties.- Reduced expenses--while also introducing high Internet availability, speed and resiliency--through the migration of on-premise infrastructures to Cloud I-WAN and Voice-in-the-Cloud Infrastructure-as-a-Service | IaaS | solutions.- Transformed worker productivity and the "shape of work" through the introduction of Cisco Jabber | Zoom | Office 365 and Mobile Device Management | MDM capabilities.

Downers Grove, Il, Us

Executive team member and CIO for Elkay Manufacturing Co., Inc., an international manufacturer of wood kitchen cabinets, stainless steel sinks and water coolers with plant and warehouse operations in the U.S., China and Mexico.Achievement Highlights:- Reduced operational costs and increased revenue potential through the consolidation of multiple ERP systems to the PeopleSoft Manufacturing ERP system.- Created transparency and accountability across the organization and fostered tighter alignment to strategy through the introduction of a balanced scorecard framework and performance dashboards.- Crafted the acquisition of the Oracle E-Business Suite Manufacturing ERP system to replace the PeopleSoft Manufacturing ERP System.

Watford, Hertfordshire, Gb

CIO for Wickes Furniture Co., Inc., a national consumer goods retailer and distributor with retail outlets, warehouse operations, home delivery and transportation services in major U.S. metropolitan areas. Achievement Highlights:- Devised a multi-year roadmap that positioned the organization to stabilize SAP, sunset markets that were not producing and expand into emerging markets.- Enabled expansion into two new markets with high revenue potential--Las Vegas and Portland--through the stabilization of the SAP Retail system and the build-out of store and warehouse operations.- Partnered with the CFO to lead the asset valuation, liquidation, sell-through and shutdown of business, store and warehouse operations in 2008 when gas prices spiked and the sale of furniture and mattresses came to a standstill.

Itasca, Il, Us

CTO - Chief Technology Leader for Enesco Group, Inc., a national showroom retailer and distributor of gifts, collectibles and home decor accessories. Best known for the "Precious Moments" and "Disney" collectibles brands. Achievement Highlights:- Increased revenue by 30% and achieved SOX Compliance through migration from a custom AS400 JD Edwards system to ORACLE PeopleSoft ERP Financials and Red Pepper Warehouse Management systems.- Improved credibility with retail customers, reduced inventory levels and raised inventory accuracy through the implementation of Warehouse wireless RF solutions.- Lowered transportation and labor costs through the introduction of EDI technology that enabled direct-from-China distribution to big box retailers.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Achievement Highlights:- Restaurant Network Pilot Leader - Piloted and tested Broadband Internet and Restaurant LAN components critical to McDonald's "Store of the Future" initiative. Evaluated potential costs to deploy the network, assessed franchisee buy-in and tested configuration options for Kitchen, Front Counter, Back Office, Drive-Through, Play Place, POS, Security and Customer Wi-Fi network segments.- Windows 95/NT Deployment Coordinator - Led a $12M cross-functional team effort to refresh and standardize the 6,000-person U.S. Office desktop and server environments and introduce a new Email system. Recognized with the President's Award, Star Award and Team Award for leadership of a strategic cost and process improvement initiative and overall achievement.- Led the development of a mobile application that enabled McDonald's real estate agents to partner with "Big Oil"--Chevron, Amoco, Shell--to drive the country, evaluate and rank new and existing real estate locations for potential co-branding.- Partnered with the Accounting team to implement and support a custom Accounts Receivable system that managed cash from the U.S. business operation from corporate and franchisee stores.