GOAL -- Secure position in IT in Central Florida.PROFILE A resourceful, strategic thinking manager with an excellent record of reducing IT spend by millions of dollars through the use of new technologies for a mid-sized manufacturer in a highly competitive market. Recognized for aligning IT spend and resources with the goals of the business. Academic credentials include an MBA. SAMPLING OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Re-negotiated telecommunications contract and consolidated technologies introducing savings of $1.5+ million.• Implemented strategy to consolidate business systems applications across 13 markets eliminating $3+ million of redundant IT infrastructure.• Introduced new processes and system for financial approvals to ensure IT spend is consistent with business priority and appropriately tracked.CORE COMPETENCIES -- Strategic IT planning and outsourcing; contract negotiation; leverage of new technologies; service provider benchmarking; consolidation of IT systems, infrastructure and operations; IT governance; and IT security.Specialties: CORE COMPETENCIES -- Strategic IT planning and outsourcing; contract negotiation; leverage of new technologies; service provider benchmarking; consolidation of IT systems, infrastructure and operations; IT governance; and IT security.