I believe every person needs a way to manage the stress that is a natural part of our lives. For me, it’s spending time in my wood shop. I may go in feeling weighed down by problems, but I always come out with a clear mind and a plan of action.Turning wood into beautiful items others value is personally satisfying. I get the same kind of feeling when I create processes and products for customers or secure great opportunities for my company. I was promoted to Principal Consultant soon after being hired by Oracle Corporation. Three months later, I was named Practice Manager. This demonstration of my manager’s confidence in my ability set me on a career trajectory that has continued.I was recruited as Consulting Manager for Madison Research in 2003, and asked to establish the Dayton, Ohio office. Within two years, I grew the Dayton consulting business from two to 15 consultants, delivering $1.5M in revenue. In 2006, the company was acquired by Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, and I was promoted to Regional Director for the Dayton Region. After spending nine years with Madison Research / Kratos, I joined MacAulay-Brown, Inc. as Director of Enterprise Business Solutions. In 2015, I was recruited as the Director of Professional Services, North America, for Ivanti (previously HEAT Software). I attribute my success to combining strategic leadership talent and hands-on management experience as well as following three simple rules:• Listen twice as much as you speak.• Hire candidates based on both their personality and their skills.• Own your actions and decisions. My key strengths include:• Project Management• Coaching & Mentoring• Creative Thinking• Problem Solving• Software Development Background• P&L Management• Building Strong Relationships• Creating High-Performing Teams• Oral & Written Communication• Resource Management• Forecasting• Data Analysis• Professional Services Operations• Self-Motivated• Strong Technology Background
Listed skills include Program Management, Security, Management, Business Intelligence, and 26 others.