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Franklin, Tennessee, Us

Provisions Group provides our clients with IT consulting and staffing under one roof with a nationwide reach making the firm a remarkably powerful problem-solving machine and a mold-breaking cloud-first innovator in today’s IT industry. Our “ConciergeIT” program is the perfect blend of technology consulting services and staff augmentation; it provides a simple, all-access pass via a subscription model for flexible, scalable, on-demand consulting and support services. We’ll design a customized ConciergeIT plan that works best for you to activate any of our services at any scale, any time!Take advantage of almost 20 years of experience in the IT industry and our truly unique offering of services around advanced workloads (App Dev, Data Analytics, BizApps, Marketing, CRM, Salesforce, InfoSec, Infrastructure, Cloud solutions) along with our specialized, targeted IT recruiting. As a technology solution provider, we help companies like yours win with people and technology!As the Chief Strategy Officer, I lead developing, aligning, and achieving corporate strategic plans for our firm as well as oversight of Go-To-Market and growth initiatives; including managing key partnerships, mergers and acquisitions (M&A). We have a revenue growth rate of over 225% with $37M+ in annual revenue and I've help navigate the firm thru three strategic acquisitions and post-merger integrations. If you are familiar with Traction and EOS, you would also recognize me as the “Integrator”.If you want to talk about solving operational and technology challenges, building momentum, or achieving impressive results in your organization, send me a message. It’s simple and easy to get the conversation started.

Nashville, Tn, Us

FUEL is a community of experienced advisors and investors who support the holistic growth of high-capacity entrepreneurs and CEO's to operate their businesses effectively for the benefit of the greater good. The intentional engagement process increases chances of success and mitigates risk thru coaching focused on development of five pillars (community, leadership, legacy, relationship, culture) as well as spiritual discipleship and mentoring in the safety of a peer community and support system of like-minded advisors with the competency and experience required to make the most prudent long-term decisions and impact. I'm involved with the FUEL team of strategic advisors committed to the ongoing health and strength of the leaders and companies it serves.

Portland, Oregon, Us

Portland Internetworks does anything related to IT support, and they do it especially for businesses. They offer everything from network architecture, managed services, colocation, and wireless access to phone systems, hardware/software sales, and telecom agent services, which means you have one 24/7 team to cover pretty much every tech-related need. It's efficient for you, and they get to do what they love to do.I served as the COO for this technology solution provider overseeing the day-to-day operations of the company with approximately 40 employees and $12M in revenues. I restructured and directed the service delivery, presales engineering, procurement, and account management teams and their performance, including implementing the ITIL framework, policies, and processes to increase operational excellence. I also advised clients regarding their need to build strategic IT plans that compliment their business plans.

Nashville, Tennessee, Us

Weighting Comforts was a small business based in Nashville, Tennessee that made weighted blankets to provide comfort for people suffering from sleeplessness and anxiety.As a social enterprise, Weighting Comforts partnered with Sew for Hope, a non profit organization that teaches refugees to sew. When you purchased a Weighting Comforts blanket you’re helped provide the dignity of employment to documented refugees and immigrants.I served as the COO for Weighting Comforts where I analyzed and oversaw the business performance, go-to-market strategies, SG&A and COGS cost reductions, and daily operations as well as helping to recruit potential investors. In my role, I managed the leadership team and their respective duties by integrating the major business functions of marketing, sales, accounting, HR, product development, fulfillment, and operations. I implemented policies and processes to improve operations, HR, and accounting challenges as well as performed contract and vendor negotiations and handling of technology systems, insurance, and risk management functions. Additionally, I facilitated an eCommerce platform review, marketing ad spend analysis, new product development, and competitive product assessment.Major systems utilized and supported were Shopify, Glew, ShipStation, QuickBooks, Slack, and G-Suite.

Fort Wayne, In, Us

Symplexity is an MSP, MSSP, and technology solution provider.I served as the CAO and COO overseeing the administrative and operations of the company with approximately 55 employees and $12M in revenues, including management of the pre-sales engineering, vendor deal registration, contracts, and proposal development processes.I also led the CIO and CISO consultants and overall practice to support technology alignment with client’s business objectives and plans. I operated as an outsourced vCIO advisor for clients by conducting comprehensive technology and business assessments to develop strategic IT plans and budgets while mitigating critical vulnerabilities and risk exposures.Additionally, I managed OEM relationships with Datto Autotask, SolarWinds MSP, Microsoft (over 8 competencies), Cisco (Master Security), Meraki, Fortinet (FortiSIEM), Portnox, Rapid7, HPE, VMware, Veeam, Barracuda, HP, Trend Micro, KnowBe4, and Citrix.

As a partner and the senior officer, I built and managed this new venture from concept to being awarded Utah Valley Entrepreneurial Forums #11 in the "Top 25 Under Five" award as well as the “Top One-Year-Old Company”. I provided leadership, strategic and tactical direction, and P&L accountability of this $2M+ technology start-up company. I structured the financial models, corporate business plan, strategic initiatives, sales and marketing plan, and budgets, including the development of customized products, promotions, and product launches. I increased in the average billable utilization of consulting staff from 52% in 2001 to 78% in 2002 and achieved a 43% growth rate by expanding product offerings and increased channels of distribution.

Beginning in early 2001, as a partner and VP of Technical Services, I enjoyed the responsibility for sales, implementation services, operations, and P&L accountability for $3.5M+ division. I was responsible for development and marketing of new products, services, and strategic relationships as well as performing systems consulting services for clients (hardware, software, and infrastructure). I also managed projects from conception to completion: needs assessment, consultative sales, project design, proposal preparation, contract negotiation, procurement of equipment, project scheduling, while systematically communicating status of projects with clients.During the year of 1999, I was asked to relocate to Irvine, CA to be a Regional Manager of a new office with sales, implementation services, training center, operations, and P&L accountability for $4.5M+ territory, including management of project managers, technical engineers, sales representatives, and consulting staff.During my initial year with Alpine Systems, I was the Tech and Account Sales Manager where I supervised Account Management Team covering the Western USA and Canada to achieve account and technical sales increase of 200% growth while consistently exceeding profit budgets.