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Detroit, Michigan, Us

• Lead a team of 50+ technology professionals in a $2.4B organization with 10K+ employees, overseeing the execution of enterprise-wide technology support• Manage the Organization’s technology portfolio, including the integration of business strategy, evaluation of new systems, negotiation of contracts with vendors, administration of cloud software, and implementation of policies and procedures • Direct or champion strategic initiatives such as email software migration, ITSM system design and delivery, onboarding and offboarding operations, content management in the cloud, computer imaging and deployment, printer management and more• Motivate a cohesive organization through effective leadership and coaching, scaling the office by 30% over 5 years, maintaining a 97% retention rate and an 85% engagement index • Spearhead digital transformation and change management efforts through cross-functional collaboration, converting 70K paper transactions to digital cloud workflows in 2022, saving 19K processing hours and $1.3M in operating costs

• Defined and executed the business strategy of a tech startup that used neuroscience research and cultural trends to predict music hits, make actionable recommendations in development, and unlock value for record labels that struggle to monetize the lower 90% of their catalogs• Raised $200K via angel investment, University of Michigan's Business Accelerator, and a crowdfunding campaign that raised $33K over 150 donors

Midland, Michigan, Us

• Led internal consulting projects across industries, engaging subject matter experts and making critical stage-gate development decisions• Analyzed revenue growth opportunities for a stagnant material technology in the Personal Care organization, penning a report that ultimately led to the conversion of a Louisiana plant’s $19M in annual production• Conducted market research and implemented a Conjoint Analysis study to build a commercial analysis for an Automotive material’s product extension, resulting in a negative recommendation and saving $500K in development

Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

• Implemented data analytics to support continuous improvement at an Automotive Tier One facility that processed steel in chemical batches before shipping to OEM customer sites• Partnered in UX development of a software program to display real-time production data and trends, increasing transparency and improving reaction times by 40%• Supervised Junior Engineers and influenced internal stakeholders to maintain production quality standards, follow best practices, and ensure operational excellence at a 98% compliance rate

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Marketing & Strategy

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Chemical Engineering