More than twenty years progressive experience in information management, including ten years key leadership positions in Information Technology. Program Manager for the design, development, implementation and maintenance of a global enterprise system using SAP R/3 that routinely processes over $1 Million of online orders daily.
Master’s degree in Computer and Information Resource Management and teaching experience at the graduate level.
Routinely communicated with senior Business and Government officials, including presenting formal briefings.
Managed a global logistics organization operating simultaneously in five countries.
Retired Army Engineer Officer with more than 25 years military experience, including teaching Project Management. Active Secret clearance.
Site Leader and Simulations Analyst: Manage Battle Simulation Training Program contract. Subject matter expert in battlefield operating systems and functional areas. Use military education, training and experience to analyze unit training requirements. Design and supervise simulation exercises to accomplish stated objectives. Observe and analyze military training and operations to ensure conformity with US Army doctrine, policies and procedures. Prepare and deliver written reports and oral presentations.
Technology Manager: Responsible for business, HR, sales, logistics, playground design, technology and information management issues. Designed and developed an e-commerce system that generates over half the company’s income.
Development Manager: Responsible for everything related to Internet operations and software development for global manufacturing and distribution company. Most significant support was for Creative Memories, the company’s largest division.
Program Manager: Designed and developed interactive computer programs and e-commerce system. Taught graduate-level Information Technology courses. Evaluated business process, recommended technology solutions, implemented recommended solutions, maintained systems, and trained people how to efficiently and effectively use these systems to improve their jobs.
Business Manager: Responsible for all business, supervisory, and marketing functions of a cable TV company serving seven franchise areas. Monitored contract and activity of external contractors and installers. Spoke at public events to promote 'Cable in the Classroom' programs and other educational support activities.
8/1978 - 6/2004: UNITED STATES ARMY, Worldwide - Retired June 2004 with more than 25 years service.
8/1990 - 6/2004: Army Reserve Officer (Manager, Engineers & Logistics)
Highest Rank: Lieutenant Colonel. Information Technology, Personnel Management, Logistics (Joint and Combined Operations), Engineer, and Research and Development assignments in Missouri, Minnesota and Texas. Also served in Germany, Korea, Honduras, Guatemala, Belize and Panama.
8/1978 - 7/1990: Army Officer (Manager, Engineers & Logistics)
Highest Rank: Captain. Logistics, Information Systems, Test Management, and Research & Development assignments at locations in the United States and around the world, including Germany and Netherlands. Government Contracting Officer.
Education:
Webster University; St. Louis, MO, 1990; M.A. - Computer & Information Resource Management
University of Minnesota; Minneapolis, MN, 1984; B.A.S. - Applied Supervision (4.00 GPA)
Pillsbury College; Owatonna, MN, 1977; B.S. - Education, Mathematics (Dual Major)
Pillsbury College; Owatonna, MN, 1976; B.S. - Bible, Speech (Dual Major)
Skills Summary:
E-Business, Program Management, Project Management, Personnel Management, Strategic Planning, Problem Solving, Innovation, Business Analysis, Communication, Negotiation, Engineering Management, Implementation, Teaching, Change Management, Budget Development, Database Management, Business Management, Marketing, Logistics, Requirements Analysis, Software Test Design and Management, Agile - RUP, SAP, Oracle, SQL, Web Globalization, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity.