Experience

Business Relationship Management Institute

• United States
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CEO and Co-founder

  • Nov 2016 - Present

• Co-founder and Co-CEO

  • Jan 2013 - Nov 2016

  Portland, Oregon Area



Columbia Sportswear

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion

• Global Director Retail Applications

  • Apr 2013 - Feb 2014

  Portland, Oregon



Sidney Nebraska

• United States
• Executive Offices

• City Council

  • Nov 2012 - Feb 2013

  Sidney Nebraska Elected to City Council for Sidney, NE



Cabela's

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Business Relationship Manager

  • Jun 2010 - Jan 2013

  Sidney, NE Focused on elevating the business value of IT, converging business and IT, and implementing technology-enabled change. Instituted and managed a 32 person team of Business Relationship Managers and Business Analysts supporting all areas of the business and IT. Established governance mechanisms and structures to maintain continuous alignment. Developed partner level relationships with the CEO, all divisional presidents, and senior business leaders in finance, store operations, marketing… Show more Focused on elevating the business value of IT, converging business and IT, and implementing technology-enabled change. Instituted and managed a 32 person team of Business Relationship Managers and Business Analysts supporting all areas of the business and IT. Established governance mechanisms and structures to maintain continuous alignment. Developed partner level relationships with the CEO, all divisional presidents, and senior business leaders in finance, store operations, marketing, merchandising, supply chain, digital commerce, banking, and Canada operations. In partnership, built business and IT strategies to improve profitability, enhance customer service, support introduction of new products and services, increase operational efficiency, and resolve regulatory issues. Developed and implemented a value life-cycle management methodology, based on Intel’s Business Value Index. Including tools for IT portfolio project selection and prioritization. Active member of the following committees: Customer Experience, Digital Transformation, New Concept Store, Shrink Prevention, Omni Channel and World’s Foremost Bank IT Board. Show less



Aaron Barnes and Company, LLC

• Founder, Retail Industry Consultant Company

  • 2005 - Feb 2010

  Retail industry consultant providing business/IT strategic planning, project management, systems implementation support, IT staff management, and personnel development services. Customers include: Calico Corners, Bass Pro Shops, Regis, & Retail Process Engineering (RPE).



JDA Software

• United States
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director, Solution Strategist

  • Feb 1998 - Sep 2005

  DIRECTOR / SOLUTION STRATEGIST Actively participated in customer lifecycle from sales to implementation through post implementation to ensure business strategic plans were met as well as customer care and satisfaction. Worked with Account Managers to provide long-term relationships with customer executive team. Supported and mentored engagement and project implementation teams. Developed business activities such as building service estimate proposals and RFP completion. Responsible for… Show more DIRECTOR / SOLUTION STRATEGIST Actively participated in customer lifecycle from sales to implementation through post implementation to ensure business strategic plans were met as well as customer care and satisfaction. Worked with Account Managers to provide long-term relationships with customer executive team. Supported and mentored engagement and project implementation teams. Developed business activities such as building service estimate proposals and RFP completion. Responsible for developing JDA's consulting methodology and implementation toolset. Key responsibilities included: concept design, methodology development, global team training and coaching, and project implementation. PRODUCT DIRECTOR JDA Retail IDEAS, a business intelligence data warehouse. Responsible for worldwide consulting service development efforts. Ensured customer satisfaction, implementation, development standards and quality product enhancement. PROJECT MANAGER Implementation of JDA Merchandise Management Systems with the following customers: ABC Carpet, BMoss Clothing, Bass Pro Shops, Casual Corner, Deals Nothing Over A Dollar, Dollar Tree, Follet Higher Education Group, Gart Sports, Gottschalks, Jockey, Liberty House, Organized Living, Quality Stores, Regis Salons, The Sports Authority, Virgin Entertainment Twelve months abroad managing a host system implementation with Sears Clothing Group in the United Kingdom. Show less



Penn Danniels JACKS

• Project Manager

  • Jan 1987 - May 1998

  Quincy, IL Managed IT projects for mass-merchandise 17-store retail chain. Responsible for corporate merchandising systems and in-store systems. Replaced legacy IRIS Retail System with JDA. Implemented automated replenishment and merchandise planning systems. Designed and implemented a data warehouse solution.



Cherico Graphics

• Co-Founder/Operator/Developer

  • Jan 1990 - Oct 1992

  Quincy, IL Small business designing and selling software video games.