Work Experience

Matrix Human Services (Non-Profit Sector)

Information Technology Manager, Detroit, MI                                                               2015 – Present

Accountable for advancing the mission and strategic information technology goals of Matrix Human Services. Hands on manager/director directly   responsible for the management and support of all information technology services. In this role I direct our Manage Service Provider in execution and support for infrastructure services, networking, telecommunications, website, and cloud based applications.

Green Enterprise (Global – IT Leadership Consulting – Technology & Staffing Sectors)
Vice President, Detroit, MI                                                                                               2011 – 2015

Green Enterprises (Technology) - provides information technology leadership and consulting services to companies internationally. Providing Chief Information Officer (CIO) services on an interim basis to prepare an organization for transition to a permanent CIO, while supporting internal initiatives and accelerating project implementation. Areas of responsibility and services provided: strategic planning, management consulting, knowledge management, and application development.

Green Enterprises (Staffing) - provides comprehensive staffing solutions internationally with a focus on southeastern Michigan. In addition, we provide human resources assistance in all areas including but not limited to leadership coaching, employee development, and succession planning. Areas of responsibility: day-to-day operations, business development, marketing, technology applications and cloud services.  

Partial List of Client Engagements

Netlink Software Group ($80 million IT & Business Process Outsourcing – Technology Sector)

EVP Information Technology Operations, Solutions, & Growth Madison Heights, MI                 2009 – 2010

C-level account executive leveraging extensive experience leading operations for Technology, Business Development and Solution Development within a diverse range of industries. Respected advisor providing guidance in cost reduction, process improvement, growth strategies, and globalization. Provided direct improvement of financial and operational performance through targeted best practices that reduce support costs and standardized business processes. Interface with senior executives providing technical direction and clarity of the benefits of leveraging technology to improve business performance. Revamped marketing strategy by enhancing new customer development process and retention through internal training, directed marketing and customer loyalty programs.   

Cincinnati Milacron (International $1.billion industrial machinery – Manufacturing Sector)

Chief Information Officer (CIO), Cincinnati, OH                                                                         2008 - 2009

Held multifaceted responsibility within senior management, responsible for leading overall strategic, and operation direction of information systems and processes. A key member of the leadership team, responsible for contributing to the overall business strategy and establishing group-wide goals and objectives while aligning the business and technology landscape. Chairman of the International IT Council, responsible for oversight of global information systems, data management and IT staffing with the objective of providing robust and cost effective IT systems and support. Line of responsibility included managing a staff of 100+ personnel, managing three diverse business operations. Direct oversight of directors, developers, and administrators that managed four global data centers, networking, e-Commerce, e-Learning, ERP, Hyperion, Email, security, telecommunications, mobile communications, two global call centers, while adhering to SOXs compliance.       

Cincinnati Milacron (International $1.billion industrial machinery – Manufacturing Sector)

Global Director of Information Technologies, Madison Heights, MI                                            2004 - 2008
 

Provided strategic IT leadership while serving as a member of Executive Board. Managed four direct reports with a 55-member team. Served as the chairman of the Global IT Council. Designed and implemented global IT strategy. Transformed fragmented group into a dynamic, customer-focused central services organization – established a culture of accountability. Provided global leadership and direction in the management and operation of all information services. Reduced annual IT operating costs by 15%. Increase e-Commerce revenue by 50%. Provided guidance and counsel to the Executive Board in the review, definition and prioritization of objectives for existing and/or proposed information systems as well as the design of improved systems. Launched comprehensive change management methodology enabling repetitive roll-out strategy for J D Edwards World A7.3 to Enterprise One 8.11 migration across multi-site locations. Completed two complex migrations within a one year period.

LDMI Telecommunications ($120 million telecommunications/technology – Technology Sector)

Program Manager Strategic Accounts, Southfield, MI                                                              2001 – 2004  

Program Manager for an E-Business Service Provider (ESP). Drove program and project management for acquisitions, telecommunications, connectivity, applications, security, managed hosting, networking, and web development services. Account manager to Fortune 500 clients in the automotive, chemical, retail, and marketing sectors. Set up the metrics and guidelines for the program management office. Provided mentoring in project management methodologies for three project managers.

Newcor Inc. ($300 million tier one OEM - Automotive Sector)

Director of Management Information Systems, Bloomfield Hills, MI                                                     2000

Provided overall direction and management of enterprise information system for Tier 1 automotive supplier. Established policies, standards, practices, and security measures to ensure effective and consistent information processing operations. Monitored the progress of major projects and facilitated issue resolution for any developing problems. Responsible for networking, telecom, staff and application development. Implemented JBA Enterprise Resource Planning (3 locations in 6 months)