Ed Shiksnis, PMP
Vice President Operations at Aspira- Claim this Profile
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Wesley Adams
I was fortunate enough to have Ed as my manager at Khoros (2022-2023). He joined our Ops team during an extremely busy time and immediately jumped in and adapted to the the challenges of the role. His leadership, strategic thinking and level head allowed him to build trust with our team in a very short amount of time. Ed continued to build on that trust and maintain that standard of leadership throughout his time at Khoros. He is very skilled at balancing short term results with long term value at both the individual contributor and team level. He is also great at developing a clear vision for how to move forward effectively in situations where there is a high level of ambiguity. I hope I get the chance to work with Ed again and I know he will continue to bring great value to the teams and leaders that get to work with him in the future.
Traci Walker, PMP
I had the pleasure of working with Ed at Khoros 2022-2023 as his direct report. He came into the company and hit the ground running. He quickly and efficiently resolved large-scale problems that were in need of being addressed. His effectiveness was recognized and the scope of his role expanded substantially, taking on more challenges and successfully driving change in those areas. As a manager, I found him incredibly supportive, set realistic goals, while still pushing us to be our most effective selves at work. Ed was instrumental in providing opportunities for growth in my career. I highly recommend Ed and would welcome the opportunity to work with him again.
Wesley Adams
I was fortunate enough to have Ed as my manager at Khoros (2022-2023). He joined our Ops team during an extremely busy time and immediately jumped in and adapted to the the challenges of the role. His leadership, strategic thinking and level head allowed him to build trust with our team in a very short amount of time. Ed continued to build on that trust and maintain that standard of leadership throughout his time at Khoros. He is very skilled at balancing short term results with long term value at both the individual contributor and team level. He is also great at developing a clear vision for how to move forward effectively in situations where there is a high level of ambiguity. I hope I get the chance to work with Ed again and I know he will continue to bring great value to the teams and leaders that get to work with him in the future.
Traci Walker, PMP
I had the pleasure of working with Ed at Khoros 2022-2023 as his direct report. He came into the company and hit the ground running. He quickly and efficiently resolved large-scale problems that were in need of being addressed. His effectiveness was recognized and the scope of his role expanded substantially, taking on more challenges and successfully driving change in those areas. As a manager, I found him incredibly supportive, set realistic goals, while still pushing us to be our most effective selves at work. Ed was instrumental in providing opportunities for growth in my career. I highly recommend Ed and would welcome the opportunity to work with him again.
Wesley Adams
I was fortunate enough to have Ed as my manager at Khoros (2022-2023). He joined our Ops team during an extremely busy time and immediately jumped in and adapted to the the challenges of the role. His leadership, strategic thinking and level head allowed him to build trust with our team in a very short amount of time. Ed continued to build on that trust and maintain that standard of leadership throughout his time at Khoros. He is very skilled at balancing short term results with long term value at both the individual contributor and team level. He is also great at developing a clear vision for how to move forward effectively in situations where there is a high level of ambiguity. I hope I get the chance to work with Ed again and I know he will continue to bring great value to the teams and leaders that get to work with him in the future.
Traci Walker, PMP
I had the pleasure of working with Ed at Khoros 2022-2023 as his direct report. He came into the company and hit the ground running. He quickly and efficiently resolved large-scale problems that were in need of being addressed. His effectiveness was recognized and the scope of his role expanded substantially, taking on more challenges and successfully driving change in those areas. As a manager, I found him incredibly supportive, set realistic goals, while still pushing us to be our most effective selves at work. Ed was instrumental in providing opportunities for growth in my career. I highly recommend Ed and would welcome the opportunity to work with him again.
Wesley Adams
I was fortunate enough to have Ed as my manager at Khoros (2022-2023). He joined our Ops team during an extremely busy time and immediately jumped in and adapted to the the challenges of the role. His leadership, strategic thinking and level head allowed him to build trust with our team in a very short amount of time. Ed continued to build on that trust and maintain that standard of leadership throughout his time at Khoros. He is very skilled at balancing short term results with long term value at both the individual contributor and team level. He is also great at developing a clear vision for how to move forward effectively in situations where there is a high level of ambiguity. I hope I get the chance to work with Ed again and I know he will continue to bring great value to the teams and leaders that get to work with him in the future.
Traci Walker, PMP
I had the pleasure of working with Ed at Khoros 2022-2023 as his direct report. He came into the company and hit the ground running. He quickly and efficiently resolved large-scale problems that were in need of being addressed. His effectiveness was recognized and the scope of his role expanded substantially, taking on more challenges and successfully driving change in those areas. As a manager, I found him incredibly supportive, set realistic goals, while still pushing us to be our most effective selves at work. Ed was instrumental in providing opportunities for growth in my career. I highly recommend Ed and would welcome the opportunity to work with him again.
Credentials
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What to Do in the First 90 Days of Your New Job
LinkedInJun, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
Six Sigma Global InstituteDec, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Project Management Professional (PMP)®
Project Management InstituteOct, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Salesforce Trailblazer Profile
Salesforce
Experience
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Aspira
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United States
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Software Development
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200 - 300 Employee
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Vice President Operations
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Aug 2023 - Present
Originally founded as ReserveAmerica®, Aspira® was born with the goal of simplifying access to North America’s great outdoors. After more than 30 years of developing technologies and services that do just that, Aspira is now fueled by nearly 1,000 employees dedicated to serving our clients and their customers. Our comprehensive suite of reservation and licensing technology and service solutions support state, provincial, and local government park and conservation agencies, as well as private campground owners, conveniently connecting them with outdoor adventure seekers from around the world. In 2021, our technologies were used to book and purchase outdoor recreation experiences more than 40 million times – and we’re proud of that fact. Show less
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Khoros
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United States
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of Operations - Professional Services, Strategic Services & Technical Support
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May 2022 - Aug 2023
From messaging, chat, social media, reviews, and SMS, to owned and channel-based digital communities, we help brands harness the power of human connection across every digital interaction to stay all-ways connected. From messaging, chat, social media, reviews, and SMS, to owned and channel-based digital communities, we help brands harness the power of human connection across every digital interaction to stay all-ways connected.
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Forerunner Technologies, Inc.
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United States
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Telecommunications
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director Of Operations
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Sep 2014 - May 2022
Provider of Unified Communications, Contact Center solutions, software, support, remote maintenance, hardware and managed care services within the telecommunications industry. Directly mentored by the COO and co-founder. Provider of Unified Communications, Contact Center solutions, software, support, remote maintenance, hardware and managed care services within the telecommunications industry. Directly mentored by the COO and co-founder.
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Consumers Kitchens & Baths
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United States
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Purchasing Director
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Jul 2005 - Sep 2014
Provider of various categories of home furnishings within the consumer goods industry. Reported directly to the VP/COO. Provider of various categories of home furnishings within the consumer goods industry. Reported directly to the VP/COO.
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Education
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Dowling College
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services -
State University of New York at Stony Brook
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities