As a key member of the Executive Team, responsible for providing leadership in developing and executing operational strategy in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction of the 1-800-Law-Firm family of companies. This includes but is not limited to finance, public relations and marketing, business development, human resources, office operations, technology and professional support & development.

Responsible for building the technological framework and leading the technology team in the development of the industries first On Demand Daily Fantasy Sports platform. Plays an important role in aligning the leadership team, continuing to drive innovation and enhance operational efficiency by incorporating technical knowledge and experience into leading the company’s efforts towards the overall technological development and strategy.

Regardless of your objective, successful consulting engagements begin with an understanding of the business objectives you want to achieve. My consulting, research, and advisory services are based on a six-step approach that enables us to determine what is best for your organization. Unlock the potential of your business with assistance in these critical areas:• Elevate organizational performance through skillful P&L Management, Financial Reporting, Budget Planning/Preparation Expense Reductions, and Cost Control.• Focus on adhering to organizational missions and philosophy while positively impacting bottom line and daily performance.• Identify, analyze and resolve diverse operational issues, continuously maintaining top performance while offering superior programs/services.

Key member of the business unit leadership team focused on aligning performance with strategic plan and business development. Enhanced internal and external business processes resulting in product-oriented revenue growth and gross margin improvement. • Developed S&OP process that provided vital information to the supply chain department for scheduling production labor and raw materials. • Spearheaded prioritization of a $75mm portfolio of projects including new products (managed launch of 10 new retail products from development to 1st production), line extensions and cost savings (implemented a plan to reduce material costs by over 40% on top-selling product).• Developed strategic plans, including product development, launch strategy, and P&L for multiple product categories which allowed company to assess entering new product category in retail marketplace.• Utilized analysis of current and past trends in key performance indicators to provide valuable guidance for decision makers such as reporting that resulted in product categories that would generate $25mm in new revenue and pricing that allowed retail customers to maximize margins while allowing company to meet margin thresholds.• Collaborated across business units to lead valuable projects such as leading a cross-functional team to create commercialization work flow specific to deli and produce categories, which led to development of tool kit to manage private label opportunities.• Team lead for procurement integration, enhancing internal and external business processes resulting in product-oriented revenue growth. • Took the lead in the supply chain department focused on aligning performance with strategic plan and business development.

Led multiple business units with P&L responsibility as well as facilitated continuous improvement projects that including defining and communicating scope, objectives, and direction to team members/management to ensure implementation of company strategies and procedures.• Led four distinct business units with P&L responsibility as well as facilitated continuous improvement projects that including defining and communicating scope, objectives, and direction to team members/management to ensure implementation of company strategies and procedures.• Established process to enter and manage production-level details which produced key KPIs and BI solution.• Reduced costs by $1 million through thoughtful analysis of current systems including changes that provided for hourly monitoring of labor schedules that linked production to scheduling.• Increased EBIT by over 30% during two-year period by implementing Zero Based Budget process which improved raw material and finished goods flow as well as visual manufacturing controls throughout facility.Implemented business intelligence, workflow, document management and incident management systems and all surrounding processes including automating order entry which allowed departments to see pending orders in real time and reduced costs associated with damage.• Developed MRP system, based on open source software, that allowed scheduling of products which resulted in reducing labor by 30% and waste by 50% while improving efficiency by 20% and gross margin by 5%.• Key contributor as a member of the due diligence team that led to the sale of the company to the Campbell Soup Company..

Guided forward-thinking IT operations toward continued success through highly informed consultation focused on lean initiatives, project management, supply chain enhancement, new technology implementation, and standardization.• Assessed clients needs, identified and documented requirements critical to achieving business objectives for several food manufacturers. Focus was on improving operational efficiency in production and office environments. • Identified opportunity to automate RFQ process for purchasing department, resulted in reassigning two employees and reducing ordering time from 14 days to 7 days.• Developed, maintained, and managed Stage Gate process for technical projects, resulting in implementation of multiple projects while providing consistent data on cost savings and on time completion of each.• Designed and implemented technology solutions for diverse client base such as development of corporate intranet for HR department that allowed employers greater access to their own information and the creation of a master database that centralized access to customer and market data.

Guided overall technology vision, product development and delivery of customer solutions. Lead all aspects of architecture, software and product development, including all make vs. buy analysis, investment rationalization, and delivery schedule for fixed wireless network.• Designed physical network & implementation methodologies, negotiated vendor contracts, and built team to support demanding customer base and highly aggressive business goals which included building fixed wireless network that provided phone and internet service to over 1500 square miles.• Implemented comprehensive IT/applications/infrastructure vision and strategy as well as managed full P&L for business unit in fastest growing fixed wireless provider in Michigan prior to sale of company• Developed processes for estimating, staffing, training, implementation, and post-implementation support. • Built automated system that allowed sales staff to quote implementation projects from customers site which cut several days from sales process.

Guided forward-thinking IT operations toward continued success through highly informed consultation focused on lean initiatives, project management, supply chain enhancement, new technology implementation, and standardization.

As a Business Technology Consultant I specialized in the following engagements:• IT Infrastructure Consulting - Assessed customer needs and developed plans for a comprehensive range of services from network design and integration to security services.• Application Performance and Software Consulting- Assessed the current state of customer applications and software in a way that helped customers recognize what they have, where it's running, how to improve performance, and where they need to address any licensing shortfalls or overlap.• IT Due Diligence - Evaluated the strength and fitness of the informational technology environment of a potential acquisition or partner.As a Professional Services Manager my responsibilities and accomplishments included:• Interacted with C-level executives across multiple industries to determine organizational needs and responded to RFQs• Oversaw and ensured performance of 30 direct reports including staff hiring, scheduling and performance evaluations.• Developed new strategies and documentation for professional services team leading to shorter and more efficient implementation cycle ─ generating addition revenue of over $2mm.

Managed the design, configuration, and implementation for several network based systems. Dealt with most difficult or complex systems and generated new design ideas. Interfaced with business departments to ensure all initiatives support business strategies and goals. Primary liason with vendors, consultants and internal IT leadership team. Responsible for staffing, performance management and compensation decision making. Ensured proper training and staffing on an on-going and project basis.