Brian Opyd
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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German Limited working proficiency
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Spanish Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Werner Schmutz
I had the privilege of working with Brian on the ALSTOM global CRM operations where he was Domain Manager. He always kept the customer focus, balancing requirements and available resources to provide an optimal solution, never failing to deliver and always focusing on and adding value. Facing a highly complex multicultural environment his ability to get on with people, pleasant nature and professional management skills was key to delivering highly effective services and solutions. Working with Brian is a very pleasant experience, knowing that the job will get done.
Christoph Wille
Brian is an objective oriented manager with excellent communication skills. He has the capability to to manage mixed teams successfully accross all dimensions even in complex environments.
Werner Schmutz
I had the privilege of working with Brian on the ALSTOM global CRM operations where he was Domain Manager. He always kept the customer focus, balancing requirements and available resources to provide an optimal solution, never failing to deliver and always focusing on and adding value. Facing a highly complex multicultural environment his ability to get on with people, pleasant nature and professional management skills was key to delivering highly effective services and solutions. Working with Brian is a very pleasant experience, knowing that the job will get done.
Christoph Wille
Brian is an objective oriented manager with excellent communication skills. He has the capability to to manage mixed teams successfully accross all dimensions even in complex environments.
Werner Schmutz
I had the privilege of working with Brian on the ALSTOM global CRM operations where he was Domain Manager. He always kept the customer focus, balancing requirements and available resources to provide an optimal solution, never failing to deliver and always focusing on and adding value. Facing a highly complex multicultural environment his ability to get on with people, pleasant nature and professional management skills was key to delivering highly effective services and solutions. Working with Brian is a very pleasant experience, knowing that the job will get done.
Christoph Wille
Brian is an objective oriented manager with excellent communication skills. He has the capability to to manage mixed teams successfully accross all dimensions even in complex environments.
Werner Schmutz
I had the privilege of working with Brian on the ALSTOM global CRM operations where he was Domain Manager. He always kept the customer focus, balancing requirements and available resources to provide an optimal solution, never failing to deliver and always focusing on and adding value. Facing a highly complex multicultural environment his ability to get on with people, pleasant nature and professional management skills was key to delivering highly effective services and solutions. Working with Brian is a very pleasant experience, knowing that the job will get done.
Christoph Wille
Brian is an objective oriented manager with excellent communication skills. He has the capability to to manage mixed teams successfully accross all dimensions even in complex environments.
Credentials
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ITIL Intermediate Qualification: Service Strategy
APMG-InternationalMar, 2014- Oct, 2024 -
Management Of Change
APMG-InternationalAug, 2010- Oct, 2024 -
ITIL V3
APMG-InternationalApr, 2008- Oct, 2024 -
Google Ads Display Certification
GoogleMar, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Google Ads Search Certification
GoogleJan, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Hubspot Agency Partner Certification
HubSpotFeb, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
Hubspot Marketing Software Certification
HubSpotJan, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
Inbound Marketing Certified
HubSpotNov, 2015- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Cross Border Content Inc.
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Technology Officer
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Feb 2020 - Present
Founded in 2016, Cross Border Content combines creativity with tech-agility to position companies for growth in a locally global world. By powering brands with the intelligence they need to be human, the creativity they need to be craved, and the analytics they need to be certain, Cross Border Content sparks both discovery and desire. Founded in 2016, Cross Border Content combines creativity with tech-agility to position companies for growth in a locally global world. By powering brands with the intelligence they need to be human, the creativity they need to be craved, and the analytics they need to be certain, Cross Border Content sparks both discovery and desire.
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Longtail Inc.
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United States
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Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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1 - 100 Employee
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General Manager
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Jan 2018 - Feb 2020
Working with natural and organic brands to provide 3PL solutions to generate sales through Amazon Seller Central, Amazon Seller Central and other eCommerce platforms and marketplaces. Responsibilities included: -P&L oversight -Client onboarding oversight to effective ensure system integration (ERP, Amazon VC, Middleware) -Budget planning and staffing -Client and account management -Business Process support and requirements gathering Working with natural and organic brands to provide 3PL solutions to generate sales through Amazon Seller Central, Amazon Seller Central and other eCommerce platforms and marketplaces. Responsibilities included: -P&L oversight -Client onboarding oversight to effective ensure system integration (ERP, Amazon VC, Middleware) -Budget planning and staffing -Client and account management -Business Process support and requirements gathering
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Fielday Marketing
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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General Manager
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Mar 2015 - Jan 2018
Fielday is a boutique digital marketing agency, located in the heart of Chicago. We are experts in employing Inbound and Content Marketing methodologies as a means of maximizing lead generation. As part of the management team, I was focused on ensuring our clients were meeting their marketing and business goals. I regularly monitored lead generation KPI goals, landing page conversion goals, and customer conversion goals. Based on our analytical data I then work with clients to adjust their marketing strategies to respond and continuously improve our marketing campaigns. Standard services under my responsibility include blogging, paid media (AdWords), landing page optimization, and SEO. Show less
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Chief Innovation Officer
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Oct 2014 - Mar 2015
CTL is a logisitics, fulfillment as well as transporation company. We work with some of the marketing partners of the largest U.S. retailers. Responsibilities included innovation and development of a Project Management Office. CTL is a logisitics, fulfillment as well as transporation company. We work with some of the marketing partners of the largest U.S. retailers. Responsibilities included innovation and development of a Project Management Office.
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Alstom Power
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Electric Power Generation
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700 & Above Employee
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Engineering Applications Delivery Center Manager
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Apr 2012 - Jul 2014
Responsible for global delivery of software solutions and operational support of Alstom's engineering applications portfolio.Services focus on PLM solutions, finite element analysis as well as 2D and 3D modeling tools.
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ASC Power Europe Manager
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Mar 2011 - Apr 2012
Manager of local IT delivery centers in Europe.The European organization was built of local teams in 9 countries responsible for a wide range of business processes and technology platforms.The group was responsible for applications in several areas including engineering and PLM, financial and ERP, and business productivity tools.Lead organizational transformation activities to increase global collaboration, develop and coach new talent, and change the organizations geographic footprint to match the businesses needs. Show less
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ASC Power Western Europe Manager
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Feb 2009 - Mar 2011
Management of the Power Sector local IT application service centers responsible for providing local and regional IT application development to meet business needs.Direct reports in United Kingdom, France, Spain, Italy, Germany, and Sweden with a total staff of over 50 employees.Achieved 1 year 10% cost reduction targets through change initiative to introduce tighter budget control and improved financial transparency.
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CRM Domain Manager
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May 2006 - Jun 2010
Manager of an international team responsible for the production support and solution development of ALSTOM's global Siebel CRM implementation. The system was used in over 60 countries worldwide.
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Application Architect
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Dec 2001 - Apr 2006
Planned, managed, designed and implemented IT projects. Technologies included: ASP.NET, SQL Server 2000, Oracle 9i, J.D. Edwards, Siebel CRMRoles & Responsibilities: Project Management, Business Analysis, Development, System Administration.
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Science Museum of Virginia
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Exhibit Maintenance Volunteer
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2003 - 2005
Mechancial and technical maintenace of museum exhibits. Mechancial and technical maintenace of museum exhibits.
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Abbott Smith Associates
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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1 - 100 Employee
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IT Support & Development
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2000 - 2001
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