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Results-focused C-Level Information Technology Executive experienced in Fortune 500 and mid-sized companies leading all aspects of IT including, e-commerce, packaged software integration, application development, infrastructure deployment, data center operations, vendor management, mergers and acquisitions, and IT organizational change.Recognized as a strategic thinker focused on the business and enabling technologies. Known for fact-based analysis and collaborative engagement that improves the business dialog and accelerates problem solving. Key career highlights include:•Reorganized IT to consolidate application development and established a Project Management Office providing project management, business analysis and quality assurance shared services.•Aligned IT with the business by driving a three-year, $25 million ROI sequenced plan to replace outdated systems with unified packaged software platforms.•Executed $3 million outsourcing project to immediately monetize $170 million in private label, credit card accounts receivables three months faster than expected.•Built award winning e-commerce website in under 12 months with industry leading customer conversion rates to grow revenue to $90 million and 25% net sales penetration.•Delivered streamlined ERP system to launch a new brand in four months with an integrated e-commerce website for $2.5 million.•Eliminated $75 million in annual expenses by successfully consolidating retail grocery’s IT systems and business operations with acquisition company in nine months for $8.6 million.•Contributed to CEO operating committee by developing tactics and strategies to grow the customer file, increase average order size, reduce G&A expenses, and explore M&A opportunities.•Performed IT organizational assessments to improve the performance and competency of IT function.Specialties: Organizational Change; Team Building; Project Management; Strategic IT and Business Planning; Risk Management.

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  Middlebury College

  Fine Arts