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Responsible for overall information technology strategy and technology operations, ensuring that all technology resources align with business goals. This role involves managing IT infrastructure, leading digital transformation initiatives, and optimizing technology investments to enhance operational efficiency and drive innovation.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Developed and executed an all-encompassing business-centric technology strategy maturing technology from limited, domestic-only, delivery to highly effective, global, capabilities. Built a team and approach which provided the foundation for accelerated growth and cost containment enabling multiple global acquisitions and competitive-differentiating data-driven decision making positively impacting EBITDA.> Facilitated and integrated multiple acquisitions growing Tosca from a domestic-only to a global organization. Decommissioned 4 outdated, on-premises data centers, saving over 2+M in annually.> Replaced legacy ERP and custom solutions with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations & cloud-based solutions enabling streamlining of financial and business operations while capturing real-time, actionable, data, and reducing costs by over $500k annually.> Established offshore, agile, development capabilities that reduced development costs 40-50% while maintaining an attrition rate <3%. > Refocused development efforts on Mobile and Web based applications that increased delivery capabilities and customer satisfaction while reducing costs over $1M.> Introduced tools and strategies that transform raw data into powerful, actionable insights providing a competitive edge.> Implemented industry-leading scanning and tracking solutions for location, temperature, humidity, and shock providing unique, differentiating, capabilities.> Implemented scalable, flexible, and secure infrastructure and cyber solutions with best-in-class tools and simplifying from under 3% to over 99% public cloud within 3 years.> Introduced suite of Microsoft M365 end-user communication and collaboration tools enabling users to work anywhere, on any device, anytime.> Implemented tools & processes for Human Resources (SuccessFactors), Sales (SFDC), Legal, Marketing, and Contract management driving ease of use, team member & customer support as well revenue and profit visibility.

Technology Domain Experience Summary:➢ Enterprise Applications: Microsoft Dynamics Finance & Operations, NetSuite, Peoplesoft, SAP, SuccessFactors, WorkDay, Salesforce.com (SFDC), Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Sage X3, ServiceNow, Managed Engines, Tableau, PowerBI, Microsoft End-Point Protection, Microsoft Purview, Azure Security, Azure AI, Microsoft Power Apps, Point-of Sale (POS) / Payment Processing, etc.➢ Communication & Collaboration: Microsoft O365, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Suite, Sharepoint, etc.➢ Infrastructure & Security: Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud, Cisco Meraki, Ubiquiti,Aruba, Microsoft IAM / Entra, Okta, etc.➢ Other: Agile DevOps, RFID, IoT, Datawarehouse, Responsive & Mobile Development, ITIL, etc.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Human Resources (HR), Legal, Procurement & Contracting, and Sales & Marketing technology.- Implemented new, agile, development methodology for prioritizing and completing development around WorkDay, payroll, and custom compensation management solutions.- Implemented new risk management processes leveraging RSA along with workflow technology to manage future risks.- Implemented and managed contract management workflow and storage solutions.

Windsor, Berkshire, Gb

Built Global Hotel Solutions technology and product team that deliver highly functional and differentiating hospitality solutions, including property management systems, restaurant & bar, sales & catering, secure credit card payment, & other on-property tools.• Identified, piloted, and implemented multi-site hospitality and customer relationship and experience management solutions to increase revenue and enhance guest experiences globally.• Led standardization of Sales & Marketing technology and workflows driving down total cost of ownership globally and increasing IHG’s actionable hotel analytics. • Drove event planning direct book and group price optimization strategies. Served on Amadeus Hospitality (formerly NewMarket) Customer Advisory Board to influence future product roadmap. • Assumed control of technology integration and architecture activities related to IHG’s acquisition of Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants property management and payments. Provided leadership that reduced integration timelines and costs by 20%.• Introduced and leveraged Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) development and Kanban support roles & practices.• Identified and selected next generation on-property digital transformation solutions to reduce owner and corporate expenses approximately 20%-45% while simultaneously increasing stability, functionality, and customer experience engagement.• Within three months, turned around payments program improving owner and guest security by tokenizing and eliminating credit card information internally. Designed & implemented solution enhancing security and lowering owner processing costs by average of .5%-2%, significantly increasing hotel level profits. • Completed 90-day turnaround for overdue and challenged mobile initiative. Lowered costs while improving guest satisfaction, revenue per available room (RevPar), revenue generated index (RGI), and average daily rates (ADR) by 2%-5% or more per hotel.

Windsor, Berkshire, Gb

Galvanized business product strategy and technology teams to turnaround largest global business and technology transformation in company history for core hotel global guest reservation system. • Spearheaded turnaround of next-generation property management system architecture and selection. Worked with business managers to lead the selection process that significantly reduces owner costs and increases capabilities. • Designed and delivered first forays into capturing and leveraging “Big Data” analytics. Enabled company to measure and act on all technology activity, to reduce technology tracking costs, and to market research costs by average of 25% across organization. • Matured underlying global information technology capabilities by implementing service-oriented architecture (SOA), which delivered substantially enhanced stability increases up to 5% while improving speed to market development timeline and cost reductions by approximately 10%-30% per initiative. • Raised struggling employee engagement scores to over 90% from 53% within 12 months of assuming role.

Windsor, Berkshire, Gb

Responsible for program management financial oversight, strategic planning, and turn-around efforts.• Evaluated Salesforce, Oracle Siebel, SugarCRM, and Microsoft Dynamics to support global customer relationship management activities. Identified areas of improvement and developed cost reduction strategies. • Recommended and implemented Salesforce.com sales customer relationship management (CRM) solution which consolidated over a dozen separate sales systems and reduced sales management costs by over 15% while significantly enhancing capabilities. • Charged with transforming Priority Club Rewards technology foundation and functionality program that was 2.5 years late and 30%+ over-budget. Within 12 months, developed new strategy, built capable team, and delivered successful solution. Reduced average loyalty development efforts average of 40%-70% in time and costs. • Spearheaded strategic vision for future analytics capabilities by building low-cost prototypes that demonstrated how data-based decisions can positively impact guest satisfaction leading to higher RevPar, ADR, and RGI. • Ensured successful delivery of previously struggling effort to outsource core guest reservation transaction mainframe that handled over 80M transactions per day. Outsource arrangement saves millions in hard dollar savings annually while increasing stability of core systems through contractually guaranteed up-time commitments. • Implemented new oversight and program management processes for $30M in project and maintenance spending, which resulted in over $2.5M savings annually.

Windsor, Berkshire, Gb

Implemented measurable, data-based international call center analytics solution leveraging Marketing, Sales, Finance, and Technology resources. • Provided detailed insights throughout international customer reservation operations and other distribution revenue marketing channels. This effort enabled company to restructure call center resources, saving $4M-$10M annually.

• Led major supermarket chain to develop short- and long-term IT strategic plans.• Devised innovative solutions for local companies struggling with IT services.

Chantilly, Va, Us

Led development and management of Retail, Hospitality, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain services consulting practice. Raised sales from zero to $1.5M in first 12 months for this practice.• Created and supervised implementation of new customer relationship marketing solutions for Ladies Professional Golf Association. Reduced costs by 30% and provided new revenue enhancing capabilities. • Revitalized and implemented customer relationship, web, and mobile marketing and operational strategies for rapidly growing clothing manufacturer/retailer. Grew on-line revenue by over 45%. • Transformed sales and marketing reporting and business intelligence for Fortune 100 retailer generating critical marketing data required for day-to-day decisions in minutes rather than hours. • Initiated and delivered executive level sales and marketing business intelligence analytics and governance solution for major supermarket chain that reduced costs by approximately 10% annually. • Drove point of sale (POS) strategy for Subway restaurants and their Independent Purchasing Cooperative. Provided enhanced revenue generating capabilities and ensured Payment Security Card Data Security Standard (PCI) compliance.

• Delivered merger and acquisition guidance to private firm.• Implemented IT strategic guidance to small local firms.

Dallas, Georgia, Us

Led turnaround of venture funded firm from brink of bankruptcy to profitability and growth. Managed and oversaw all technology, account sales and development, and operations design and management. • Identified, closed, or re-focused unprofitable operations using fact-based business intelligence analytics, bringing company to profitability within 120 days. • Re-branded image to in-store retail marketing agency with differentiator of being able to clearly track and value returns on marketing investments, resulting in over $10M in new sales within 18 months.• Built new team to sell and oversee design and delivery of national retail marketing campaigns from point of purchase displays to complete store renovations. Resulted in developing RetailOne as noted leading market expert. • Accelerated profitability through effective technology, supply chain, sales, and operationally focused initiatives that reduced overall transportation and handling costs by over 20%. • Designed and engineered creation of first global in-store retail marketing application enabling comprehensive, real-time, insights into global activities eliminating need for significant manual labor; reducing low-value add labor costs by $500K annually.

• Established and managed cost reduction, process, and technology transformation efforts for leading in-store design and retail marketing campaign agency, yielding over $2M in savings.• Built and administered customer relationship marketing, corporate intranet, and business analytics solutions for mid-tier quick-service restaurant chain. Resulted in increased employee satisfaction scores and lowered manual process costs by ~15%. • Transformed sales and operational business processes for a mid-sized construction company to more effectively manage leads, proposals, and ongoing operations reducing annual costs by approximately $150K per annum.

Miami, Florida, Us

Built CIO Solutions team and delivery practice providing over $20M in interim CIO leadership solutions annually. • Formalized definition of Program Management Office service offerings and built teams that implemented approximately $15M in program offices for multiple Fortune 1000 clients such as Waste Management and 3Com.• Devised organizational structure and governance processes for Nielsen’s international information management function. The new team increased delivery capabilities by approximately 10% while reducing overhead costs 5%. • Delivered strategic, organizational, process, e-Commerce, and IT improvements for major medical products manufacturer and distributor, Henry Schein. Reduced sales and marketing costs by over 25%. • Established business continuity strategy for THQ, one of world’s largest video game manufacturers. This reduced risk of revenue impacting events by 50% and increased sales capacity by over 10%.• Charted and oversaw spin-off of El Pollo Loco, a major Southern California quick service restaurant chain, from its parent company, Advantica Restaurant Group, Inc. Turned around struggling efforts resulting from independence from all previous parent corporate systems and solutions within 6 months. • Implemented new financial reporting and analysis system for Verizon as part of its creation from merger of Bell Atlantic and GTE. Reduced monthly financial data consolidation time by 66% and decreased support costs by 33% annually.

Worldwide, Oo

Delivered information technology systems and operations consulting services across diverse industries primarily in the middle market.• Led IT outsourcing initiative for an electric utility. • Performed strategic systems assessment for a leading manufacturer of pre-printed checks in order to outline key strategic IT decisions that had to be determined. • Recommended strategic IT decisions for a leading international training organization that resulted in $1-2M savings within three months.• Facilitated a major Orlando resort’s executive team in identifying and tracking key performance indicators.• Led project team charged with identifying systems requirements and selecting the optimal ERP system for a greige cloth manufacturer resulting in the successful implementation.• Evaluated and recommended business requirements for the leading provider of national home builder’s sales, construction, and warranty software. Implemented beta solution.

Identified, prioritized, developed, and implemented strategic information system initiatives.• Worked with international Merchandising buyers and other stakeholders to develop streamlined communication and planning processes and systems.• Managed design and implementation of an international videoconferencing system to facilitate improved company communication• Led design and implementation of an international e-mail system which reduced many decision-making timeframes by over 100%, yielded significant cost savings, enhanced teamwork, and improved communication channels with vendors.• Managed design and implementation of a national e-mail system resulting in significantly improved intra-company communication.• Managed selection and implementation for a remote access solution project including feasibility analysis, requirements definition, selection, and product prototyping which allowed employees to work from home.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

• Delivered technology solutions across entire University system. Defined business processes and implemented technical solutions.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Decision Information Analysis

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Economics, Philosophy