SUMMARY:

• Following 9 years of service in the United States Marine Corps, I began a career in the Logistics and Supply Chain market serving in both Operations and Systems management capacities for a 3rd Party Logistics provider in the retail food distribution vertical market.
• After leading a multi - site WMS, Labor, and voice solution rollout team for our Confidential 500 client, I joined a successful supply chain consulting firm where I focused on the design, development, implementation, and execution of supply chain systems for a number of clients in various industries.
• In 2007 I began working as an independent consultant, assisting clients, primarily in WMS upgrade and greenfield implementation projects.
• My experience ranges from startups to global organizations experiencing global or new market expansion, or seeking to gain efficiencies and cost savings through re-engineering of current business practices or systems upgrades. I specialize in current state gap analysis, leading practice competitive functional analysis, and optimization of corporate processes, technologies and logistics strategies. My extensive knowledge of supply chain execution systems, logistics operations, software development and database management gives me a unique advantage in providing expert analysis and designing cost effective, comprehensive solutions.
• Over the past two years, I have worked leading a team of operations managers, technical developers and warehouse employees to design, develop and implement a cloud-based, custom, integrated warehouse management system for a 3PL client across three facilities in two states.
• I am an experienced leader with a thirst for knowledge and a passion for succeeding where others could not.
• Diversified management consulting experience helping rapidly growing organizations in many industries to align their supply chain solutions with changing business needs. Work closely with engagement project managers, consultants, developers and analysts to ensure completion of deliverables to executive client stakeholders. Expertise in leading consulting and outsourcing engagement teams and developing leading practice based solutions with tier one Supply Chain Execution Systems including Confidential /RedPrairie WMS/WFM, Manhattan WMoS, HighJump Warehouse Advantage and Infor WM4000.
• Provide subject matter expertise and review of quantitative & qualitative operations and systems analysis, vendor selection, solutions architecture, configuration, training, testing, scope management and custom solutions. Innovative and resourceful with a focus on providing most efficient and productive solutions through systems and operational compromise

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:

• Over seventeen years working as a consultant focusing on solutions design, implementation, testing, training, support and management.
• Proficient in relational database management systems (Oracle, SQL Server, Informix, DB6)
• Energetic self-starter with ‘roll up the sleeves’ approach and can do attitude.
• Skilled solutions architect focused on process and data analysis and building solutions that deliver.
• Excellent team building, training and goal oriented results management.
• Expert in influencing/leading the work of individuals and groups in change initiatives.
• Experienced operations and systems manager at high volume 3PL facility.
• PMP Certified

SUPPLY CHAIN EXECUTION SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE:

• Warehouse Management v8.x
• DLx Warehouse Management v2007.x - v2012.x
• DLx Workforce Management v2007.x - v2012.x
• TimePayCtl
• MOCA, MOCA Trace, DDA, RDBMS
• HighJump Warehouse Advantage
• HighJump Advantage Architect
• Infor WM4000
• Confidential
• MARC-es Warehouse Management System
• Talkman

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Project Manager/Developer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Worked directly with 3PL client executive and operations management teams to design, develop, test, train, integrate and implement a custom cloud based WMS spanning three warehouses in two states and managing $140M in inventory for a Confidential 50 client.

Technical Lead

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Led requirements analysis, functional and technical design, development, testing and deployment efforts for multi-site solution.
• Assist with design, development and execution of training for all levels of systems support and operations personnel.
• Support integration to multiple host, warehouse control, manufacturing and manifesting systems.
• Lead go-live and post go-live support teams.
• Manage ‘SWAT’ teams in identifying, isolating, minimizing, prioritizing and correcting post go-live issues.

Functional/Technical Consultant

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Develop team knowledge and understanding of WMS solution.
• Lead configuration team through full configuration of WMS.
• Develop and deploy configuration rollouts to maintain consistent configuration across multiple testing and production environments.
• Advise operations and systems teams in industry best practice and develop systems and process solutions.
• Lead WMS testing efforts. Lead efforts with vendor to design, develop and execute automated data-driven testing for WMS solution.

Functional/Technical Consultant

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Coordinated requirements gathering and technical design of standard and custom interfaces with legacy host systems.
• Assisted in development of current and future state process flows and functionalsolutions.
• Developed comprehensive test scripts and worked closely with client in solution configuration.

Solutions Architect

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Led and coordinated the development of test scripts and use case scenarios.
• Managed, trained, and worked along with testing team through all phases of configuration, testing, implementation, and post-implementation support.
• Identified and designed solutions for functional and program gaps.
• Designed and implemented analytical tools resulting in increased productivity.
• Conducted on-going training and support during post go-live activities.

Project Manager

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Planned, organized, and conducted operations analysis.
• Developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and best practices for all areas of operations.
• Trained, coordinated and lead WMS Implementation Team through all phases of implementation.
• Designed and conducted all WMS training;
• Worked with Technical Project Manager to identify and define development opportunities.