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Apex, North Carolina, Us

Results-oriented automotive sector consultant with expertise in PIM selection, implementation, SEO, and product data management. Skilled in evaluating and recommending tailored PIM systems, aligning business objectives, and optimizing data workflows. Proven ability to enhance online visibility through strategic SEO techniques, driving increased traffic and conversions. Strong proficiency in configuring PIM systems, defining data structures, and ensuring data integrity. Adept at collaborating with stakeholders, manufacturers, and suppliers to maintain comprehensive and accurate product information. Committed to delivering exceptional results and driving business growth in the automotive industry.

Apex, North Carolina, Us

Sitation is an integration partner for Salsify, Akeneo, and Riversand PIM systems. From conceptual design and solution architecture to complex data modeling and product data management, Sitation offers the services you need to make your PIM project successful.PIM and PXM Implementation & platform selectionStrategy ConsultingData & Content ServicesSEO & Ecommerce Software SolutionsManaged Services

Houston, Tx, Us

Create a robust online strategy to promote and generate new business sales in the after-market automotive parts and accessories category. Overall responsibility for executing the online marketing, sales, and education strategy through optimizing the website and digital marketing to increase traffic and conversion rates for the after-market automotive parts and accessories segment. Manage and dissect web analytics and continuously look for innovative ways to exceed targets. Key Responsibilities- Manage full cycle online consumer retail experience (to include: Cart, Supplier, Fulfillment, Close, Delivery and Returns) - Operational management of the order and fulfillment process - Develop and manage all aspects of web analytics related to E-Commerce and ensure accurate measurement of ROI - Build strong relationships with product partners to include the use of their image assets and related product data information - Initiate continuous optimization of the website and digital marketing channels to drive greater traffic, conversion and revenue - Work closely with other members of the management team to collaborate on an e-commerce strategy for the marketing, sales, and product goals - Ensure necessary content for all on-site campaigns are being developed and executed within set deadlines - Analyze engagement and customer data to enhance mobile and site merchandising strategy, defining best practices to deliver highest conversion rate and repeat visitors

Wilmington, De, Us

Responsible for:· Proactive ongoing research of strategic web options· Implementation of replacement stationery preview technology.· Strategic development projects· Evaluation of internal search providers· Ongoing software infrastructure upgrade / testing (Coldfusion, SQL Server, faceted search)· Vendor mgmt of external development companies (2)· External partner strategy integration· Respond to all internal CS reported web site bugs and requests via JIRA PM Tracking system· Implementation of version control functionality (GIT & SVN)· Implementation of bug tracking system (JIRA, Confluence, Greenhopper)· Maintenance / prioritization of outstanding bug and enhancement list· Hosting provider analysis and recommendation· Amazon AWS hosting migration· Portfolio management via project scorecard methodology· Effectively managed systems through several cost-cutting initiatives while continuing to keep system performance at a high level and improving reliability and performance on KPIs· Worked closely with corporate PCI initiatives to satisfied all facets of maintaining compliance and ensure sufficient security procedures and devices are in place with respect to the website and established privacy policies and agreements.

Johannesburg, Gauteng, Za

Maintain primary client relationships at all levels within the client organization and bear ultimate responsibility for client satisfaction, agency deliverables and overall business profitability. Serve as the leader to build, mentor and manage a diverse set of teams in Technology, Design, Project Management, and User Experience. Portfolio:  GMAC  Merrill Lynch  Sotheby’s International Realty  Rohm & Haas  Philadelphia Parking Authority Selected accomplishments: Financial Management of over six million dollars in revenue across several accounts.  Development of strategic plans towards achieving client objectives. Documentation of Best Practices and process for client delivery organization. Focus on client expectation management and profitability across dozens of projects.  Promoted from Program manager to Group Account Director after only two months with the organization.

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Lead requirements analysis and verification for web-based enhancements to existing legacy applications. Manage small team of developers to develop technology based solutions to complex freight operations systems. Implementation of new Project Management methodologies with key stakeholders. Liaise with various other departments at multiple levels to determine project needs. Selected accomplishments: Complete system design for freight operations system for tracking freight movement within the corporate facilities. Instrumental in defining strategic goals for the 2006 IT group plan. Introduction of Project Management Methodology to key strategic departments to facilitate communication with internal departments collaborating on key project initiatives. Design & Implementation of new web-based reporting system for daily performance reports based on Informix system generated metrics – replaced existing spreadsheet/MS Access based system based on manual data inputs.

Solution ManagerManage pre-sales service and support. Lead requirements analysis and verification, ensuring that requirement statements are complete, consistent, concise, comprehensible, feasible, unambiguous, and verifiable, and that they conform to standards. Project Management and Development throughout software development life cycle for custom, Web-based, applications based on existing CMS framework. Responsible for setting strategic goals and overall direction for the team, including overall P&L responsibility.Portfolio: www.jevic.com (internal) www.cbvacations.com wwww.purefishing.com Selected accomplishments:* .NET and WAP application for dispatching truck drivers and reporting delivery & pickup status.* Website Performance enhancements * Creation of Project Management Methodology and overall development process for the organization.* IBM WebSphere Business Interchange Express for Item synchronization certification.

Focused on technical consulting and build-out with internal infrastructure for mid-sized business mainly dealing with content management systems. Services include project management; e-business strategy; programming; e-commerce infrastructure; creative direction; and customized web-based applications.Selected accomplishments:*Delivered E-Learning application for GlaxoSmithKline sales force training on-time and on-budget. Developed using Docent LMS.*Technical and functional specifications documentation and complete wireframes for custom content management solution for Saul Ewing, LLP. Integration of existing client HR system to ease maintenance of employee data for intranet and internet applications.*Developed online invoicing and automatic credit card payment system for monthly hosting customers for large ISP in the Philadelphia area.*Setup internal Windows 2000 network, including active directory, for file sharing and website development.

Promoted rapidly throughout four-year career. Duties included managing project teams and client relationships; providing technical solutions and creative direction; strategic management; budgeting, and P&L responsibility.Selected accomplishments:*Helped establish a corporate presence in Europe, which involved sales, client management, consulting, recruiting, real estate acquisition, company integration, and management of 21-member team.*Effectively managed B2C Practice Division consisting of a 40-member group of consultants, project managers and technical staff and which generated $10 million in annual revenues; achieved highest average group utilization in the company (70 percent).*As Senior Project Manager, led a 12-member team that built a custom content management solution (online teen magazine) for the NFL on time and within budget; also provided training and site maintenance for a three month period following project completion.*Held full P & L responsibility for the strategic planning, development, direction, and leadership of USI Studios Division; led a 14-member team which generated $2 million in revenues annually; achieved highest revenue per FTE, staff utilization, and gross margin of any division in the company.*Project Manager for marthastewart.com project: led a 15-member team that built an effective e-commerce and content management system while working under an intense time pressure -- site was completed on time and within budget(10 weeks start to finish); also performed daily site maintenance and site content updates for a four-month period after project completion.*Product Owner for VB-based Major League Baseball scouting application in use by the Philadelphia Phillies and Seattle Mariners. Provided the ability for MLB Scouts to enter reports on laptops and review reports from other MLB or Team Scouts. Project originally conceived and developed for a group headed by Paul Allen.

Bs Marketing, Marketing, Economics

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