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Greater New Orleans Area

• Collaborating with CEO, CFO, and Director of Capital Markets to develop revenue recognition model and performance evaluation metrics.
• Set objectives and strategies for the IT department
• Select and implement suitable technology to streamline all internal operations and help optimize their strategic benefits
• Design and customize technological systems and platforms to improve customer experience
• Plan the implementation of new systems and provide guidance to IT professionals and other staff within the organization
• Approve purchases of technological equipment and software and establish partnerships with IT providers

• Develop IT Strategy by learning about the client’s business and advising the client on the technologies that can best support their business objectives.
• Perform risk analysis by helping clients pinpoint risks associated with technology options.
• Analyze all factors to determine that the technology options under consideration are fully aligned with strategic, compliance and operational objectives.
• Conduct technology research and selection by strategically choosing from the multiple technologies that can be implemented for a particular project, guiding clients to select the best option for their business problem.
• Perform technology cost analysis in determining the true value of a technology investment (capital expenses, operating expenses, etc.) and outline the return on investment and the total cost of ownership.
• Provide formal planning and budgeting for client.

Provides project management and functional development efforts for all IT projects both in-house and for client base. Assists ownership business process refinement, strategic planning, and goal setting. Develops structured methodology for delivery of suite of the firm’s services. Collaborates on research and development initiatives aimed at expanding.

Greater New Orleans Area

Conduct all aspects of contract management for major clients to ensure third party vendors meet spending figures, service level agreements, and inventory levels. Serve as primary contact for Shell Global Contract management and renewal, involving 732 active sites in Canada, Latin America, and Europe. Work with 200+ third party vendors on more than 12K.

New Orleans, LA

Oversaw all aspects of day-to-day operations for major government institution during period of significant budgetary reductions. Conducted systems/software analysis and support, concept development, budgeting, staff training, and strategic and operational planning. Developed new Key Performance Indicators system to improve efficiency and reduce personnel.

Built startup consulting firm from the ground up, winning contracts with state governments and private clients primarily in the dental sales industry. Outsourced various payroll, marketing, and insurance adjudication services to reduce costs. Outlined business and profit models to ensure successful long-term outlook and operations. Conducted outreach and.

Metairie, LA

Created new sales accounts for Outsourcing Division, overseeing skilled sales staff and expanding total revenues. Managed all information technology requirements for entire corporation, including conversions, new systems, upgrades, security, and IT maintenance. Coached 20 IT employees during development of product suite that became major part of company’s.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Business Administration, Management And Operations

Activities and Societies: Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society

Bachelor'S Degree, Quantitative Business Analysis