William Higgins IV

Information manager

Reims, Grand Est, France

About

Technical and administrative Project Manager with corporate management and strategic technical analysis experience. My strengths include strong tactical and analytical skills in mapping out enterprise-wide initiatives that succeed in global markets. Implementer and integrator of new technologies and processes in Information Systems. Able to addresses current business needs and discover future growth opportunities. International team management. Crowd funding projects. I would like to find full time employment with an international company that requires travel.

Experience

  • Director Project Management at Aamidon International Consulting
    Dec 2013 - Present · 12 yrs 8 mos

    Business development in emerging countries concentrating on media and technology. Focus on Cambodia, Vietnam and Japan. Implement new business support systems. Database and Software development (SDLC), Internet and system security. Technical consultant for NGO's and new business ventures. Project management. Manage new business development in Paris, France.

  • Information Technology Specialist at Looklet AB
    May 2017 - Jan 2020 · 2 yrs 9 mos

  • Project Manager at Home Box Office
    1997 - 2013 · 16 yrs

    ~Managed mobile software development life cycles (SDLC) keeping technology cutting edge and focused on new advances that could generate income. ~Implemented enterprise-wide encryption for 2500 mobile clients. ~Drafted encryption standards for mobile devices to control data integrity and limit loss/theft of confidential data. ~Negotiated cost and managed project with budget over $1,500,000. ~Technical Lead for live sporting events including HBO boxing and Wimbledon, insuring successful live broadcasts. Managed technical support staff on global sites. ~Android, I-phone and Blackberry development support. Including evaluations, Proof of concepts and the design of custom software solutions including asset management and disaster recovery. ~Designed custom processes and procedures for Business Continuity (BCP) and Crisis Command Team (CCT).Set up Mobile notification system to guarantee business’s ability to function successfully during disaster events limiting downtime. ~Conducted efficiency study of support staff, increasing productivity by 35% over 12 months, freeing up resources for other tasks and 20% cost savings. Initiated time management standards.

  • Advocate and Lobbyist - PRO BONO at Global Future
    Jun 2010 - Aug 2012 · 2 yrs 3 mos

    ~Advocate for parents who had their children removed from the U.S. without permission of the other parent(Parental Child Abduction). ~Meetings with U.S. State Dept.(Office Children Issues) Congressmen and Senators to educate and create understanding regarding the Govt. of Japan's family law system and lack of accession to the Hauge convention. ~Lobbied U.S. Govt to exert pressure on Japan to return abducted U.S. citizen children. ~Wrote and published articles and guidelines to help educate officials and other parents. ~Consulted on technical matters and designed website 2010 www.bachome.org.

  • Asst. IT Director at Dorling Kindersley
    May 1995 - Jul 1997 · 2 yrs 3 mos

    ~Responsible for all aspects of technology including development, technical direction, IT policy and procurement in a 150 user environment. ~Built and managed development of website and database of over 10,000 titles. ~Streamlined work process for procurement of hardware/software, controlling costs and redundancy. ~Introduced asset and document management systems to reduce duplication of effort.