My passion is working hard to delight my customers, my leadership, my associates, and my peers. How do I know I succeeded? Two simple words…THANK YOUThese very simple words bring me immense joy and lights a fire in my belly that makes me want to work harder so they can succeed.I have fashioned a career built around what I learned when I was quite young……helping others is incredibly rewarding and unashamedly addicting…technology both fascinates and excites me…the combination of these gives me a driving purpose for how I want to live my lifeI pride myself in taking every opportunity to learn and grow. As a "Martian", I have worked with every business unit…learning how Chocolate brings happiness to billions of people, how Pets enrich our lives, how Food brings families together, how Gum improves dental health, and how Coffee and Tea can foster deep collaboration with our co-workers. At the same time, I have had the distinct pleasure in delivering change to every business function…R&D, Manufacturing, Finance, Human Resources, Procurement, Supply Chain, Marketing, and where I call home today in Sales.Continually learning the intricate and complex tapestry of the business has developed me in to a visionary IT project management professional, with a career reflecting strong leadership qualifications (both individually and as a line manager) while continually growing my “hands on” experience. I have consistently proven my ability to listen, understand, and the translate corporate objectives and goals into IT strategy and solutions to create business growth.Thanks to my breadth and depth of experience, along with my reputation of helping others to succeed, I am oftentimes sought after by both senior level management and my peers to support new technology innovation change programs. I believe I have excellent communication and negotiation skills and have a track record as a team builder and motivator who empowers my associates, peers, and customers.