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I principally guided the launch of this professional services firm, specializing in designing and delivering technology and process-based solutions. My scope encompasses evaluating client’s current state, strategic IT objectives, and recommending custom business intelligence and knowledge management solutions. I conduct full-scale project management for clients including AIG, Citibank, Dun & Bradstreet, Educational Testing Service, Fashion Institute of Technology, Mountaineer Gas, AOL, and HSBC.◆ Strategic Execution Director, Dun & Bradstreet: Instituted PMO and compliance framework for project management and governance over D&B solutions, and led development of global compliance monitoring solution for key retail and financial industry clients.◆ Program Manager, ETS: Drove sweeping change management for this, the #1 global educational testing service, by directing full-scale turnaround to implement business process outsourcing for HR, payroll, and travel and expense reporting.◆ Guided series of ETS implementations: PeopleSoft 8.9 FRM, CRM, Supply Chain and HRM, as well as new global website featuring customer relationship management solutions.◆ Global Systems Director, Furmanite: Strategically directed global rollout of SL7 Dynamics ERP solution across 12 countries.◆ Global SAP Project Manager, AIG: Assumed control over distressed $22M SAP implementation for this Fortune 50 firm. Stabilized project and optimized business processes to reduce latency in financial reporting, strengthen controls, and achieve SOX compliance.◆ Led turnaround at Mountaineer Gas to implement customer information system, billing, CRM, finance, and 3rd party payment tools. Selected platforms to launch new call center and convert legacy data.◆ Program Director, Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT): Established IT governance structure over portfolio management and application development. Also managed IT’s strategic alignment with college as a whole.

Emeryville, Ca, Us

Here, I strategically directed the corporate compliance and risk management group, which encompassed cyber security testing, fraud investigations, government policy, IT auditing, forensic accounting, M&A due diligence, and predictive analytics. I instrumentally contributed to organizational growth, by leveraging my expansive global network at C-level in global corporations to drive new client acquisition initiatives. Additionally, I delivered expert testimony regarding technical specifications of ERP software on behalf of plaintiffs in class action wage and hour dispute with a Fortune 500 retailer, in a case challenging the objectivity of an RFP evaluation.

At this time, I was chairing technology initiatives for Time, Inc. and Time Warner Corporate, promoting business transformation and change management impacting the CRM, A/R, billing, G/L, and HR. Additionally, I directed the Internet Services group providing Time titles to AOL. I also managed the Emerging Technologies, Digital Asset Management, and Intranet Group.◆ Orchestrated $50M+ in capital projects in 2 years, holding senior accountability for project planning resource management, solution development, and deployment of custom systems, ERP tools, consolidate reporting tools, and SEC reporting.◆ Championed initiative to automate 250 magazine titles globally with new CRM solution, which required harmonizing cross-functional leaders and building consensus regarding retiring legacy systems.

Worldwide, Oo

I provided key leadership over the firm’s 1st digital asset management and publishing practice, articulating vision and activating charter. My role centered on identifying partners with leadership stance in the digital asset management, digital rights management, and content management realms.◆ Crystallized $10M+ revenue growth through strategic partnerships with Fortune 500s in retail, health care, and media. Clients included BBC, Target, Thompson, and Walters Kluwers.◆ Delivered presentations at conferences and leadership events on topics including digital asset management, media services, and content management.

Amsterdam, Nl

This consultancy recruited me to strategically direct the media and publishing practice. I drove $10M in new business in 2 years, though expert market segmentation, strategic partnerships, and thought leadership tactics. We consistently captured high profile engagements when we launched the National Information Communication Center for the entire newspaper industry, to promote standardization in ad order entry and billing.

I advanced through a series of increasingly responsible roles, to establish the Times’ 1st process reengineering function. I spearheaded the $103M PeopleSoft implementation, leading solution design, rollout, and change management. We captured 18% ROI in 5 years following that launch. Previously, I held titles in IS audit and corporate controllership.

Mba, Computer Science

Mba, Accounting

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Management Sciences And Quantitative Methods

Aa, Computer Science