Corona, California, United States
I am a Senior IT Program Executive with deep expertise leading enterprise transformation across grocery retail, supply chain, manufacturing, and technology environments. My career centers on modernizing operations end-to-end through the alignment of people, process, data, and systems - while building trust, governance, and strong cross-functional partnerships. I hold an Executive MBA from the University of East London, and I am PMP and CSM certified. Earlier in my career, I served in law enforcement and enterprise protection, which strengthened my situational awareness, crisis management, and ability to lead confidently under pressure. These experiences shaped my commitment to integrity, service, and building trust through action I’ve led large-scale, multi-year programs across Oracle ERP, SCM, Procurement, Manufacturing, MDM, WMS, FAW, OIC/OCI, DDR, HQ/MDM, and POS modernization, creating unified enterprise foundations for business growth. A cornerstone of my work includes delivering one of the industry’s most comprehensive Logile platform transformations, implementing unified forecasting, recipe management, production planning, shrink management, thermal intelligence, scale/grind management, and task execution across store operations, manufacturing, and supply chain. This work created a single operational pipeline that connects forecast → production → distribution → store execution. I specialize in building executive governance, PMO frameworks, and vendor ecosystem alignment - bringing Deloitte, Oracle, Logile, tSCG, NCR, Blue Yonder, Bizebra, and internal IT/business teams into a single, high-performing delivery model. My programs have improved operational efficiency, enhanced food safety and regulatory compliance, reduced shrink, and strengthened performance across Fresh, Prepared Foods, Deli, Bakery, Meat, Seafood, Produce, and warehouse operations. Beyond enterprise transformation, I am passionate about servant leadership. I mentor emerging project managers, develop organizational leaders, and serving as CEO/President the Project Management Institute (PMI) California Inland Empire Chapter, where I help shape enterprise strategy, executive leadership and professional development for a membership of over 700 professionals. I believe in leading with faith, integrity, humility, and accountability - and in building cultures where teams and people feel supported, empowered, and inspired to deliver their best.
• Portfolio Management: Oversee large-complex initiatives across multiple business lines, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. • Leadership: Motivate and guide project teams to meet goals and milestones. • Program Lifecycle Ownership: Manage numerous projects from initiation to deployment, ensuring successful delivery. • Reporting and Metrics: Track and report on program success criteria, metrics, and activities. • Problem-Solving: Work creatively and analytically to solve problems, demonstrating teamwork and innovation. • Best Practices: Establish and expand organizational practices, templates, policies, and tools. • Resource Management: Procure and manage resources to achieve program objectives within planned timeframes. • Performance Monitoring: Oversee staff performance and conduct performance reviews. • Communication: Provide status updates on milestones, deliverables, risks, and issues to leadership. • Scope and Change Management: Manage program scope and changes, ensuring alignment with client goals and industry best practices. • Quality Control: Ensure ongoing quality control and participate in issue resolution. • Stakeholder Engagement: Develop trusted relationships with stakeholders, sponsors, and team members. • Professional Development: Stay updated on emerging technologies, methods, and project and program management best practices. In summary, the role involves comprehensive management of large complex programs, leadership and motivation of teams, meticulous tracking and reporting, and continuous improvement of organizational practices. The focus is on successfully delivering projects while aligning with strategic goals and ensuring high-quality standards.
• Designed, created, and implemented a complete Project Plan Structure to be utilized by the entire Project Management Team • Created project plans, scope documents, schedules, forecasts, operating procedures, training standards, key performance indicators, implementation, sustainability and provided timely communication on the impact of changes, decisions, and risks • Collaborated with senior executives identifying key areas for growth, risk mitigation, resolution, milestones, and measure success throughout the life of the project • Executed regular project progress reports to stakeholders, management, executives, and ownership
• Administered consistent safety and shrink prevention practices across 40+ different store locations • Led and improved the development service delivery of 3+ District Asset Protection Managers, roles and responsibilities matrix • Managed 16+ Undercover Shoplifting Agents and program, to target high shrink stores, and budgeted, measured, strengthened restitution collections and, reported on the results • Evaluated and reported the reduced activity on theft cases, Purchases to Sales variances, and Store Inventory Shrink Results • Designed, created, and implemented a complete Project Plan Structure for development, scalability, adoption, and sustainment
The CEO/President volunteer is responsible for the overall oversight of the chapter and the board, shall direct the activities of the other board members in accordance with the chapter bylaws, and shall ensure the chapter's compliance with applicable laws and regulations. • Direct the chapter’s strategic goals • Strive to achieve the chapter vision, mission, and objectives as detailed by the chapter board and PMI and the chapter strategic plan • Direct the activities of other officers toward chapter goals and objectives • Assure that the chapter board works together as a team • Represent the chapter at public events • Ensure strategic alliance, planning, and annual reporting • Ultimately accountable for all board operations and chapter activities • Act as a liaison between the chapter and PMI • Ensure that the charter renewal is updated and in compliance as specified by PMI • Preside over the board of directors meetings and the annual general membership meeting • Ensure that all chapter business is being done legally and ethically • Assume responsibility for the overall functioning of the chapter • Legally represent the organization (this role can be co-dependent with the finance officer) • Ensure statutory and regulatory compliance in consultation with the vice president of finance • With the board, ensure prudent disbursement of chapter funds • Drive implementation of revisions and amendments of PMI policies and guidelines to chapter processes • Manage periodic policy audits • Promote leadership development opportunities for board development • Develop and implement a succession and transition plan
As President-elect and Board member of the PMI California Inland Empire Chapter, I will work closely with the current President to develop and implement the chapter's strategic objectives. By actively participating in board meetings and decision-making processes, I will gain valuable insights into the responsibilities and obligations of the Presidential role. Additionally, I have focused on learning key skills and building relationships within the organization to ensure a smooth transition into the Presidential position.
This volunteer role is a blend of strategic thinking, leadership skills, networking partnerships, and a deep understanding of advanced program management principles that will advance the program management profession and continuously be an effective servant leader at PMI and contributor to the future Oracle program roadmap initiatives at my current organization. - Strategic Planning: develop and implement operational strategies aligned with PMI's mission and goals, ensuring efficient resource utilization and organizational growth. - Process Optimization: identify opportunities for streamlining processes and enhancing operational efficiency within the context of project management standards. Implement best practices to improve overall effectiveness. Team Leadership: I led and managed operational teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment. I also guided to ensure alignment with PMI's strategic objectives. - Member Engagement: collaborate with teams to enhance member engagement strategies, ensuring that PMI members receive value through various programs, mentorship, certifications, and resources. - Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of constant Improvement within PMI's operations, encouraging innovation and adaptability to meet the evolving needs of the project management community.
• Oversaw 30+ store locations in the South Orange County area and managed multiple Districts, Distribution Centers, Stores and conducted in-depth investigations simultaneously • Led 3+ District Cash Specialists to ensure all Cash Best Practices are adhered to, and investigated cash thefts, losses, and data errors • Conducted thorough internal, external, vendor thefts, corporate policy violation investigations, and internal shrink/cash audits • Assisted in criminal investigations, gathering evidence and presenting criminal findings to the respective law enforcement agencies • Represented the company in providing accurate testimony at unemployment, labor union, civil and criminal hearings • Successfully trained multiple District and Organized Retail Theft Investigators • Co-Author and Lead Loss Prevention Presenter of Store Manager Retail Leadership Development and Supervisor training programs • Mentored, implemented, and developed the Loss Prevention Champion program • Initiated employee training to ensure Security and Safety Best Practices are followed • Directed other Retail Shrink and Non-Perishable Shrink projects • Acted as District Diversity Board Member and Division Employee of the Quarter Committee Board Member