Result-oriented, detail-focused Technology Executive with over 16 years of executive level IT management experience and over 26 years of experience in technology, starting as a Programmer and culminating in position as Chief Information Officer. Proficient at establishing trusting business relationships, working effectively with individuals and groups and in acting as liaison between a company, its internal staff, external vendors, and clientele. Skilled at hands-on project management, problem-solving and in the development and implementation of new methods and procedures. Earned reputation for" being the orchestra leader who brings everyone together". Extensive experience in strategic planning with senior executives, efficient operation of the corporate and production data centers across multiple locations domestically and international. Trained in people coaching, crisis management, and leading and motivating the in-house and offshore operations teams. Strong cross-functional IT background. Career Highlights

• Turn-Around Success: Restructured failing Danskin technology department to stimulate efficiency. Lead significant eComm development effort achieving aggressive revenue growth from $200K to $2.4 million in less than 24 months.
• Cost Cutting: Restructured existing and introduced new vendor relationships to further reduce CapEx and OpEx expenses by over $240K annually. Implemented significant operational and technology changes while improving efficiencies and driving down cost with a drop in OpEx near 10% within 12 months.
• Digital Transformation: Featured in the January 2018 Gigabit Magazine as Rubie's Costume digital transformation leader. Digital transformation was achieved through partnership with key technology leaders in the industry, modernization of internal systems and development of key online presence. Key achievements in the areas of PCI and Security, SOP, Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity, System Implementation, Cloud Deployment.
• Team Building\Coaching: Built and coached one of the most dynamic and cohesive Hermes technology teams of 15 in under 6 weeks. Introduced multi-lingual technology support to Canadian, North and South American subsidiaries including Russian, English, Spanish, Chinese and French Canadian.
• Merger & Acquisition: Performed acquired company, industry, market and technology research and due diligence. Prepared and executed a Technology integration plan, onboarding the acquired company on parent company ERP system.
• Certifications: Certified Motivational speaker, Time Management, Project Management.
• Turn-Around Success: Restructured failing Danskin technology department to stimulate efficiency. Lead significant eComm development effort achieving aggressive revenue growth from $200K to $2.4 million in less than 24 months.
• Cost Cutting: Restructured existing and introduced new vendor relationships to further reduce CapEx and OpEx expenses by over $240K annually. Implemented significant operational and technology changes while improving efficiencies and driving down cost with a drop in OpEx near 10% within 12 months.
• Digital Transformation: Featured in the January 2018 Gigabit Magazine as Rubie's Costume digital transformation leader. Digital transformation was achieved through partnership with key technology leaders in the industry, modernization of internal systems and development of key online presence. Key achievements in the areas of PCI and Security, SOP, Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity, System Implementation, Cloud Deployment.
• Team Building\Coaching: Built and coached one of the most dynamic and cohesive Hermes technology teams of 15 in under 6 weeks. Introduced multi-lingual technology support to Canadian, North and South American subsidiaries including Russian, English, Spanish, Chinese and French Canadian.
• Merger & Acquisition: Performed acquired company, industry, market and technology research and due diligence. Prepared and executed a Technology integration plan, onboarding the acquired company on parent company ERP system.
• Certifications: Certified Motivational speaker, Time Management, Project Management.