In this role, I’ve had the distinct privilege of leading transformative IT initiatives that have reshaped the way Remington Hospitality operates. My core focus has been on driving operational efficiency and aligning technology with business strategy. This role has allowed me to leverage my passion for innovation and leadership in creating high-impact solutions for an organization that operates in over 150 locations globally.Key Achievements:• Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP Implementation: Led the full implementation across Remington HQ, Ashford HQ, and 160+ properties. This project, spanning multiple phases and upgrades from R11 to R13, resulted in operational efficiency gains of 15% and improved financial reporting accuracy by 20% (Finance and Accounting efficiencies covering GL, AP, AR, CM, FA and Expenses).• Leadership and Mentoring: I am a firm believer in hands-on leadership. I managed and mentored a talented project team, fostering a culture of high performance, continuous improvement, and accountability, resulting in an 85% employee engagement score within my department.• Vendor Relations and Negotiations: Successfully negotiated multi $M key vendor contracts, achieving a $2M annual savings while maintaining high-quality service levels. This experience has sharpened my ability to create win-win partnerships that drive both cost savings and performance.• Strategic Vision and Planning: Collaborated with the CEO, CIO and senior leadership to develop a vision and IT roadmap that aligned with Remington’s long-term business goals. This included implementing new technologies like Oracle Fusion Cloud PBCS, OAC, OIC, and ADW, further enhancing data analytics and operational capabilities. Deploying and managing a full portfolio of SaaS, PaaS and IaaS products. Leading Reporting and BI teams across the entire Global portfolio.

Prior to stepping into the VP role, I served as the IT Director of Projects and Transformation, where I oversaw numerous large-scale projects that laid the foundation for future growth. It was during this period that I honed my ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives while maintaining a focus on execution and delivery.Key Achievements:• Project Management Excellence: Directed the successful implementation of Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP, navigating the complexities of deploying a multi-hotel, multi-asset system. This project improved reporting timelines by 30% and reduced errors in financial forecasting by 25%.• Team Leadership: Built a high-performing team that was not only technically proficient but deeply engaged in the company’s mission. I led by example, being involved in both the strategic and tactical aspects of project management.• Resource Optimization: Designed a resource capacity planning system that allowed us to forecast staffing needs accurately, ensuring that we delivered projects on time and within budget, even during peak periods.

In this role, I’ve had the distinct privilege of leading transformative IT initiatives that have reshaped the way Remington Hospitality operates. My core focus has been on driving operational efficiency and aligning technology with business strategy. This role has allowed me to leverage my passion for innovation and leadership in creating high-impact solutions for an organization that operates in over 150 locations globally.Key Achievements:• Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP Implementation: Led the full implementation across Remington HQ, Ashford HQ, and 160+ properties. This project, spanning multiple phases and upgrades from R11 to R13, resulted in operational efficiency gains of 15% and improved financial reporting accuracy by 20% (Finance and Accounting efficiencies covering GL, AP, AR, CM, FA and Expenses).• Leadership and Mentoring: I am a firm believer in hands-on leadership. I managed and mentored a talented project team, fostering a culture of high performance, continuous improvement, and accountability, resulting in an 85% employee engagement score within my department.• Vendor Relations and Negotiations: Successfully negotiated multi $M key vendor contracts, achieving a $2M annual savings while maintaining high-quality service levels. This experience has sharpened my ability to create win-win partnerships that drive both cost savings and performance.• Strategic Vision and Planning: Collaborated with the CEO, CIO and senior leadership to develop a vision and IT roadmap that aligned with Remington’s long-term business goals. This included implementing new technologies like Oracle Fusion Cloud PBCS, OAC, OIC, and ADW, further enhancing data analytics and operational capabilities. Deploying and managing a full portfolio of SaaS, PaaS and IaaS products. Leading Reporting and BI teams across the entire Global portfolio.

Prior to stepping into the VP role, I served as the IT Director of Projects and Transformation, where I oversaw numerous large-scale projects that laid the foundation for future growth. It was during this period that I honed my ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives while maintaining a focus on execution and delivery.Key Achievements:• Project Management Excellence: Directed the successful implementation of Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP, navigating the complexities of deploying a multi-hotel, multi-asset system. This project improved reporting timelines by 30% and reduced errors in financial forecasting by 25%.• Team Leadership: Built a high-performing team that was not only technically proficient but deeply engaged in the company’s mission. I led by example, being involved in both the strategic and tactical aspects of project management.• Resource Optimization: Designed a resource capacity planning system that allowed us to forecast staffing needs accurately, ensuring that we delivered projects on time and within budget, even during peak periods.

At Kaufland, a subsidiary of one of the world’s largest retailers, I was entrusted with leading operations and logistics in a highly dynamic environment. My primary goal was to bring efficiency and innovation to the supply chain, and I approached this challenge with enthusiasm and a data-driven mindset.Key Achievements:• Supply Chain Overhaul: Led a complete overhaul of the consigned inventory process, introducing new accountability measures that saved the company over €10M annually. This process was adopted globally as a best practice.• Operational Efficiencies: Through the application of Lean and Kaizen methodologies, I optimized warehousing and transportation KPIs, resulting in a 10%+ improvement across all key metrics. This efficiency gain translated into significant cost savings while maintaining high service levels.• Strategic Leadership: Partnered closely with the CEO and Global Operations Board, providing insights and guidance that influenced company-wide decisions. I was recognized for my ability to align day-to-day operations with long-term strategic goals.

At Rexel, I was tasked with overseeing operations in the San Jose region, where I managed a team of over 200 professionals. This role was pivotal in my career as it provided me with deep insights into the intricacies of supply chain management and P&L responsibilities within a Fortune 500 company.Key Achievements:• Operational Turnaround: Turned around a struggling region by improving sales margins by 80% and increasing productivity per employee by 20%. This was achieved through targeted training programs, process improvements, and a renewed focus on customer satisfaction.• Leadership Development: Developed a high-performance culture within my team by focusing on leadership development and cross-functional collaboration. I was able to retain top talent and create a pipeline of future leaders for the organization.

WESCO was my first major leadership role, and it gave me the opportunity to lead operations at a regional level for one of the largest electrical supply distributors in the world. My focus was on operational excellence and profitability improvement.Key Achievements:• Profitability Improvement: Within my first year, I eliminated a three-year continuous loss of $1.6M in profitability deficit by implementing cost controls and improving operational processes.• Process Innovation: Spearheaded the implementation of new 3PL partnerships that reduced logistics costs by 20%. These innovations not only saved money but also improved delivery times and customer satisfaction.• Cross-functional Leadership: Worked closely with finance, procurement, and customer service teams to ensure alignment on key goals, resulting in a 12% increase in gross margins.