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Amsterdam, NL

Managing Director and Country Leader for Arcwide in North America.Arcwide is the largest IFS dedicated Systems Integrator globally. Established in 2022 as joint venture between IFS and BearingPoint, this unique partnership brought together the world-class consultancy of BearingPoint and the next generation cloud-based technology and innovation of.

Edina, Minnesota, US

Enterprise Consulting, Inc. is a management consulting firm specializing in enterprise software. We leverage our expertise across many different platforms including Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Business Intelligence (BI) and Web Based solutions to help our customers realize maximum value from their enterprise.

Served as VP Programs from July 2008 - June 2010. Served as President-Elect from July 2010 - June 2011. Served as President July 2011 - June 2012. Remained on the board as Past-President through 2013.

• Directed key projects for clients, including: Web-based customer self-service system using WebSphere; ERP software selection; JD Edwards upgrade and support; PeopleSoft upgrade and support; IFS implementations.
• Developed and strengthened relationships with key clients, including: Cargill, Orbitz, Best Buy, Valspar, Western National, IFS and Betaseed.
• Led planning, launch and development of company’s 1st branch office in Minnesota.
• Directed all aspects of operations, including: IT project planning, technical staffing and account services.
• Held complete accountability for fiscal success of client projects and PSC branch P&L.
• As member of executive board, developed corporate strategies and goals and established policies.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US

• Minnesota Branch Office 1996-1999:
• Directed key projects for clients, including: JD Edwards Financials implementation and upgrade; JD Edwards Manufacturing enhancements and support; county tax assessment system implementation; business Continuance.
• Built and cultivated relationships with key clients, including: 3M, Cargill, GreenTree Servicing, HB Fuller, Imation, United HealthCare, Regis Corporation, Affiliated Computer Systems and Miracle Ear.
• Launched Minnesota branch office operations (startup), leading it to maturity with 50 full-time employees and $5 million in revenue within 2.5-year period.
• Managed daily technical and business operations; held complete accountability for P&L.
• Served on NRC executive team, expanding organization from single office with 50 employees to 9 offices nationwide with 600 full-time employees.Milwaukee Branch Office 1993-1995:

• Recruited by Ernst & Young for key management role during major IT transition period at MTI, in which staff and major systems were replaced over 3-year period.
• Led implementation of TRIPS (Travel Reservation and Inventory Planning System), enterprise-wide wholesale vacation packaging system designed and developed by Ernst & Young for MTI.
• Promoted to Director position with increased responsibility after highly successful implementation of TRIPS.
• Formed Business Application Development and Support Team, including: staff selection, development of department processes and procedures, and implementation and enhancement of technologies.
• Assessed business needs and initiated improvements to TRIPS, including establishment of real-time links to major airline, hotel and car rental agencies, which gave MTI strategic advantages over competition.

• Held responsibility for AS/400 technical support; maintained high performance of VALUE fleet leasing system, enterprise-level application used across corporation.

• Developed, tested and implemented applications within corporate financial systems.

Washington, DC, US

Computer Operator, U.S.S. Vulcan – Norfolk, VA and Boston, MAComputer Operator and Programmer, Naval Data Automation Facility, IL

Bachelors, Computer Information Systems

Associates Of Applied Science, Computer Programming