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Seattle Area

Microsoft IT creates initiatives that build business value and support customers & business partners. IT Portfolio Management aligns decisions to Microsoft strategy and business partner objectives, as the productivity and platform company for the mobile-first and cloud-first world. $3B/yr. budget. Streamlined decision-making processes and led initiatives to maximize business value outcomes. • Led effort to prioritize projects that deliver highest business value outcomes by… Show more Microsoft IT creates initiatives that build business value and support customers & business partners. IT Portfolio Management aligns decisions to Microsoft strategy and business partner objectives, as the productivity and platform company for the mobile-first and cloud-first world. $3B/yr. budget. Streamlined decision-making processes and led initiatives to maximize business value outcomes. • Led effort to prioritize projects that deliver highest business value outcomes by implementing process to align portfolios to business strategy.• Rationalized spend on maintenance vs new capabilities, leveraging Gartner industry benchmarks, to support Leadership Team goal of increasing business value outcomes by 25%.• Reduced planning effort 75% and meeting time 67% by implementing operational improvements.• Designed and conducted training for 300+ cross-functional managers to ensure stakeholder support. • Collaborated with industry partners (Intel & Agilent) to benchmark strategy and operational best-practices. Evangelized best practices with Microsoft customers in Executive Briefing Center sessions. Show less

Greater Chicago Area

Motorola provides technologies, products, and services for a broad range of mobile experiences. Annual revenues up to $43B. Motorola Networks grew to $7B/yr. and was acquired by Nokia Siemens Networks, April 2011. Home & Networks businesses merged to become a leader in next-generation broadband solutions to accelerate delivery of personal media mobility experiences. $8B/yr. revenue.Shaped investment decisions and collaboratively drove strategic initiatives to increase revenue and… Show more Motorola provides technologies, products, and services for a broad range of mobile experiences. Annual revenues up to $43B. Motorola Networks grew to $7B/yr. and was acquired by Nokia Siemens Networks, April 2011. Home & Networks businesses merged to become a leader in next-generation broadband solutions to accelerate delivery of personal media mobility experiences. $8B/yr. revenue.Shaped investment decisions and collaboratively drove strategic initiatives to increase revenue and reduce cost. Reported to Vice President, Strategy and led staff of two.• Delivered Portfolio Strategy to senior leaders with performance management improvements to drive 10%+ ROI growth across six business units, to align with industry investment benchmarks, competitive intelligence, and Corporate Strategy.• Drove Engineering organizational best practice transformations through financial / resource modeling and scenario planning.• Successfully advocated innovation programs to senior executives to initiate business plan development.• Collaborated with Services team to structure $93M savings from call center consolidation. Show less

Greater Chicago Area

Networks and Enterprise businesses merged to become a category leader in next-generation mobile solutions to enable seamless mobility for public carriers and their customers, governments, and enterprises. $8B/yr. revenue.Partnered with top-tier strategy consulting firm (PwC/PRTM) and collaborated with Product, Finance, Service, Business Development, and Regional Teams to transform business model to improve financial results: streamlined identification of high priority solutions… Show more Networks and Enterprise businesses merged to become a category leader in next-generation mobile solutions to enable seamless mobility for public carriers and their customers, governments, and enterprises. $8B/yr. revenue.Partnered with top-tier strategy consulting firm (PwC/PRTM) and collaborated with Product, Finance, Service, Business Development, and Regional Teams to transform business model to improve financial results: streamlined identification of high priority solutions aligned with roadmaps and accelerated time-to-market. Reported to Vice President, Portfolio Management in Finance organization and led staff of two.• Reduced costs 20% through rigorous business plan execution, market strategy, and implementation plans.• Accelerated time-to-market 20% through aggressive milestones and coaching of business leaders.• Trained 300+ cross-functional, middle-managers on near-term operational improvements. Show less

Greater Chicago Area

Networks Business enabled seamless mobility across multiple access technologies to address existing and emerging market opportunities. $7B/yr. revenue.Multiple roles. Chief of Staff function to streamline & maximize impact of global marketing team, institute Strategic Account Manager program for key accounts, and drive business performance improvements. Recruited and led Strategic Portfolio Manager and Marketing Manager. Reported to Vice President, Marketing and Portfolio… Show more Networks Business enabled seamless mobility across multiple access technologies to address existing and emerging market opportunities. $7B/yr. revenue.Multiple roles. Chief of Staff function to streamline & maximize impact of global marketing team, institute Strategic Account Manager program for key accounts, and drive business performance improvements. Recruited and led Strategic Portfolio Manager and Marketing Manager. Reported to Vice President, Marketing and Portfolio Management (current Motorola CMO).• Set multi-business R&D targets by assessing market trends & working directly with industry analysts.• Optimized R&D spend by ensuring 80+% of three year revenue forecast tied to planned customer spend.• Developed scorecards to establish goals, monitor performance, and influence decision making. Instituted Presentation Skills Training to increase effectiveness of Marketing Team and Senior Leaders.• Received Outstanding Achievement Awards in Europe and Asia for driving new marketing initiatives. Show less

Greater Chicago Area

Grew revenue 15% and reduced investment decision time 80%, as Portfolio Management leader across six businesses.

Greater Chicago Area

Program managed development initiatives and delivered marketing support for $7B/yr. business.

Ohio

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Computer Engineering

Master Of Business Administration (Mba)