Search First Group is the executive search firm with a focus on helping companies find leaders across a broad range of industries. Since 1992 we have helped hundreds of our clients build leadership teams both domestic and international. Through a combination of search methodology, technology, and a global network of candidates we have delivered top Middle Managers and VP/C level Executives to our clients for over two decades. Industry experience:• Alternative Energy• Chemicals• Clean Energy• Clean Technology• Consulting• Consumer Products• Energy• Environmental Services• Financial Services• Healthcare• High-tech• Hotel / Hospitality• Life Science• Manufacturing• Medical Devices• Non-profit• Professional Services• Retail• Software

Over 6 years of full cycle recruiting experience specializing in all areas of IT, operations, sales, finance, engineering, and marketing positions. Place both throughout the US as well as internationally.Specialties: Industrial, consumer, IT, medical/pharma, and B2B industries from mid level to CEO/COO/CFO.

Oversight of global bank integration for the GlobeOne technology platform. Responsible for integration of Mobile Banking Platform with Member Banks Lead System Integration Design process with Member Banks Hire and train integration teams in local markets Lead all Member Bank communications and relationships during system integration phase Develop, monitor and manage integration project plans and related documentation Provide presales technical support

 Responsible for local IT Infrastructure and Support Staff of 6 individuals Re-design organization structure to introduce standard roles and responsibilities Develop and manage Strategic Plans for IT Lead data/telecom RFP and upgraded WAN to MPLS, deployed VoIP Deployed Enterprise wide hardware and software upgrades Overhaul of security and compliance program to bring into alignment with FFIEC Guidelines

 Oversight of 14 internal IT staff and Vendors servicing 28 locations in 2 states  Rolled out Cisco Unified Communicator and Call Center Oversee Enterprise wide Thin Client deployment and revision of Disaster Recovery Plan Lead IT Process Improvement engagement with a leading bank consulting firm Oversight of Technology FDICIA implementation and design of Technology Key Controls

Oversight and control of all aspects of client relationships for 6 of OSI's largest credit union clients, including a 9 billion dollar institution in Seattle and 8 billion dollar CUSO in Denver. The strengths that I brought to this role focused on client strategic involvement, in-depth understanding of the financial services business, and dispute resolution. I achieved good sales results in a recession economy and maintained reference-able accounts despite many challenges.

STARTUP – Launched the IT Department for this commercial bank that grew to $5 billion in assets over last 7 years. Opened 24 retail banking locations. Managed in house system support, development and operations staff of 40. Managed in house core processing system.Provided leadership for all aspects of IT including 24/7 Online Banking and Servicing Platform, Information Security, Strategic Planning, LAN/WAN infrastructure, Nortel BCM with Call Center,Application Development, Database Administration, Server/Desktop Administration, and HelpdeskDesigned entire server infrastructure and SAN to support the company’s in house OSI core servicing platform and Loan Origination SystemMigrated from a legacy Frame Relay WAN, to a more stable and efficient MPLS IP/VPN supporting 26 offices. Designed and oversaw the development of fully automated Loan Origination SystemLeadership and oversight of a staff of 40 developers, project managers, database administrators, network administrators, systems engineers, technicians and IT purchasing coordinators

Lead system and database design for a variety of mission critical applications including: Commercial Loan Origination System, Asset Grading System, REO Business Plan System, GEO Coding and Loan Pricing System.Oversight of several development resources.

Travel to Nissan locations across the U.S. to provide 3 to 4 week long training program as Nissan converted from Wang to IBM AS400 and PS2 Windows platform. Provided post conversion on site support to staff.