Savage, Minnesota, United States
Innovative leader with vision and outstanding communication skills. Disciplined approach to improving processes. Proven record leading large-scale, mission-critical programs across a wide range of disciplines including: information technology, business development, marketing and process improvement. A passionate motivator and problem solver with a demonstrated ability to sell ideas and translate vision into action. Agile (Certified Scrum Master) and traditional waterfall development expertise • P&L Responsibility 20+ years • Project Management 20+ years (Policy, Business Development, Application Development/web development, infrastructure, Marketing) • Product Development • Exceptional communication skills and ability to build strong partnerships and high performing teams Specialties: Program and Project Leadership, Strategy Creation and Execution, Process Improvement, Competitive Analysis, Information Security, Compliance, Customer Experience Management, Marketing Campaign Creation/Execution Strength Finder Top 5 Learner Achiever Activator Input Arranger
Led end-to-end IT infrastructure integration for 7 major acquisitions, ensuring seamless operations and strengthening security posture. Directed infrastructure buildouts and enterprise migrations (email, SharePoint, telephony), while overseeing application validation and PIA/TPRA risk assessments. Managed concurrent global initiatives across time zones and cultures, driving alignment through clear, effective communication.
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Led global IT Modernization Program as Senior Project Leader, delivering complex solutions across Gore’s worldwide locations and business units. Advanced PMO maturity and best practices while building high-performing teams that excel in cross-cultural, multi-time-zone environments.
Program Manager directing mission-critical global initiatives. Established strong collaboration with German colleagues through a research-driven approach while leading risk quantification and pre-release validation for the North American Microsoft 365 rollout, including OS upgrades and server migrations.
Served as project lead for enterprise-wide rollout of a high-visibility complaint management platform, overseeing process redesign, training, compliance, QA, and reporting. Built a formal escalation and review model that improved clarity, consistency, and executive-level legal response to complex complaints.