Experience

SIS, LLC

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director, Delivery Operations

  • Apr 2023 - Present

• Senior Manager, Delivery Operations

  • Jun 2021 - Apr 2023

  Nashville, Tennessee, United States



C4 - Explosive Leadership Training

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services

• General Manager

  • Jul 2010 - Present

  Greater Nashville Area, TN General Manager for C4 - Explosive Leadership Training, a company specializing in the growth of emerging leaders who are technically skilled, however, may be missing the leadership and soft skills to fulfill leadership roles; in particular Project Managers and entrepreneurs. Provides energizing keynotes, training sessions, and project management solutions for immediate explosive results. C4 provides Leadership Lessons From the Frontlines: Combat to Corporate Speaker|Trainer at… Show more General Manager for C4 - Explosive Leadership Training, a company specializing in the growth of emerging leaders who are technically skilled, however, may be missing the leadership and soft skills to fulfill leadership roles; in particular Project Managers and entrepreneurs. Provides energizing keynotes, training sessions, and project management solutions for immediate explosive results. C4 provides Leadership Lessons From the Frontlines: Combat to Corporate Speaker|Trainer at Project Management Institute events and conferences, as well as award winning Toastmasters International Speaker. Examples of Keynote / Speech Topics: • The C4 Leader - Demolishing the Barriers to Extraordinary Results • Multitasking: The True Path to Career Effectiveness? • The Game of Change: Without Change Management It All Comes Tumbling Down • Morey's Laws of Leadership • Parachute Project Management: Jumping into Fire and Controlling Chaos • Scope Creep: The Project Killer • The Art of Effective Evaluations Show less



Alithya - The MSFT Practice

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Project Manager - Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O

  • May 2018 - Jun 2021

  Greater Nashville Area, TN Senior Project Manager for Microsoft Dynamics AX R12 and D365 Implementations, leading teams implementing large scale ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) projects at client sites across multiple departments/modules (Manufacturing, Finance, Project, Advanced Warehouse Management, Purchasing/Procurement, etc.) and locations (including international). Responsible for development and execution of project plan, coordination of project activities, management of risks, develop relationships with… Show more Senior Project Manager for Microsoft Dynamics AX R12 and D365 Implementations, leading teams implementing large scale ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) projects at client sites across multiple departments/modules (Manufacturing, Finance, Project, Advanced Warehouse Management, Purchasing/Procurement, etc.) and locations (including international). Responsible for development and execution of project plan, coordination of project activities, management of risks, develop relationships with clients, and final delivery of a solution crafted to meet the clients' requirements within the agreed-upon scope, schedule, and budget. • Led the turnaround of an AX2012 to D365 F&O migration of 4 Legal Entities, including 2 in the United Kingdom, to a successful D365 Go-Live after several previous false starts. • Stepped-in to lead several ongoing D365 F&O projects to successfully rework the scope, reporting, and issue register in order to win back client confidence and assure proper resolution of known issues. Show less



Premise Health

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Project Manager

  • Sep 2017 - May 2018

  Greater Nashville Area, TN Contract Senior PM working with Premise Health to implement the Epic EHR Solution for inpatient and ambulatory, clinical, departmental, access, revenue cycle and practice management functions. across all of the Premise Health clinics. Responsible for 18 individual sites across a variety of industries and locations.



Permobil

• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager

  • Oct 2016 - Jul 2017

  Greater Nashville Area, TN Assumed Project Management responsibilities for the vacant PM role related to a Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 project migrating from a Scala ERP, which was ongoing for more than 3.5 years with a budget of $9,000,000+. Working with the existing project team and a newly hired Functional Lead, led a Phase 1 Go-Live of the system within 6 months of arrival using a light version of Agile (Scrum) Project Management Methodology. Assisted Permobil with other areas of focus outside the Dynamics AX Project… Show more Assumed Project Management responsibilities for the vacant PM role related to a Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 project migrating from a Scala ERP, which was ongoing for more than 3.5 years with a budget of $9,000,000+. Working with the existing project team and a newly hired Functional Lead, led a Phase 1 Go-Live of the system within 6 months of arrival using a light version of Agile (Scrum) Project Management Methodology. Assisted Permobil with other areas of focus outside the Dynamics AX Project such as Application Management, telephone system updates, and FDA compliance. Show less



Toastmasters International

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Public Speaker, Coach

  • Oct 2008 - Sep 2016

  Houston, Texas Area Developed leaders and speakers at various clubs in the Houston Area, through coaching, goal setting, leadership development, and training. Founding Member of the Houston Galleria Project Management Toastmasters and Speak-Up! 900 clubs. Mentored Rig Solution Speakers for National Oilwell Varco. President of the inNOVators Toastmasters Club. Appointed Area M-34 Governor for District 56. Regular Speech Contest Winner. Planned and executed the "Leadership Evolution." Accomplishments: •… Show more Developed leaders and speakers at various clubs in the Houston Area, through coaching, goal setting, leadership development, and training. Founding Member of the Houston Galleria Project Management Toastmasters and Speak-Up! 900 clubs. Mentored Rig Solution Speakers for National Oilwell Varco. President of the inNOVators Toastmasters Club. Appointed Area M-34 Governor for District 56. Regular Speech Contest Winner. Planned and executed the "Leadership Evolution." Accomplishments: • Only Area out of 34 within District 56 to achieve 4 for 4 President's Distinguished Clubs in the 2011 Toastmasters Year • InNOVators reached Distinguished Club for the first time in its history. • 2 Club members reached Competent Communicator (a first for the club) Speech Contest Standing: • 2013 Division N Tall Tales Contest Champion • 2013 Division N International Speech Contest Runner Up • 2013 Area M-32 Table Topics Champion • 2012 District 56 Evaluations Contest Champion • 2010 Area Q-54 International Speech Contest Champion Show less



Rand Group

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Manager - Microsoft Dynamics AX Projects

  • Nov 2015 - Mar 2016

  Houston, Texas Area Senior Manager for a Dynamics AX 2012 Implementation, already begun prior to arrival. With a budget of $4,000,000+, and a staff of 8 people for the largest project in Rand Group history. Initiated coaching and development of staff, as well as the development of reporting tools. Led project in a combination of Waterfall and Agile (Kanban) Project Management Methodologies. Earned Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 Trade and Logistics within first 90 days. Assigned responsibility for an additional client… Show more Senior Manager for a Dynamics AX 2012 Implementation, already begun prior to arrival. With a budget of $4,000,000+, and a staff of 8 people for the largest project in Rand Group history. Initiated coaching and development of staff, as well as the development of reporting tools. Led project in a combination of Waterfall and Agile (Kanban) Project Management Methodologies. Earned Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 Trade and Logistics within first 90 days. Assigned responsibility for an additional client relationship recovery. Show less



Archer - the well company

• Norway
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Area Manager - North America (NA), Drilling Facilities Engineering (DFE)

  • May 2014 - Jul 2015

  Houston, Texas Area Area Manager for the Drilling Facilities Engineering Team in North America. Assumed management and P&L ($50,000,000+) responsibilities of the North American team, consisting of 3 independent projects with multiple clients, as well as input to projects in Latin and South America. Team designed drilling facilities for green field projects, as well as upgrades/updates for brownfield projects, as well as other Oil and Gas opportunities. Responsibilities included leadership and development of the… Show more Area Manager for the Drilling Facilities Engineering Team in North America. Assumed management and P&L ($50,000,000+) responsibilities of the North American team, consisting of 3 independent projects with multiple clients, as well as input to projects in Latin and South America. Team designed drilling facilities for green field projects, as well as upgrades/updates for brownfield projects, as well as other Oil and Gas opportunities. Responsibilities included leadership and development of the engineering team, business development of the area, and strategic planning for the DFE North America future. DFE North America closed as part of Archer engineering reorganization due to rapid reduction of oil prices in late 2014/early 2015.

• Senior Project Manager

  • May 2014 - Jan 2015

  Houston, Texas Area Senior Project Manager for White Rose Extension Project, specifically the design of the drilling package on the concrete gravity structure, valued at $40,000,000+. The White Rose Extension Project (WREP) is a greenfield project located approximately 350 kilometers off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador. The entire structure would have been installed in the western portion of the White Rose field and tied back to the SeaRose FPSO. The project was shelved in December 2014 due to the rapid… Show more Senior Project Manager for White Rose Extension Project, specifically the design of the drilling package on the concrete gravity structure, valued at $40,000,000+. The White Rose Extension Project (WREP) is a greenfield project located approximately 350 kilometers off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador. The entire structure would have been installed in the western portion of the White Rose field and tied back to the SeaRose FPSO. The project was shelved in December 2014 due to the rapid drop in oil price. Accomplishments: • Improved the revenue and margin of the project by negotiating with clients to accept billing for personnel previously identified as overhead on the project, as well as adding critical roles/personnel to the project team. • Identified errors in different reporting structures through root cause analysis, which were causing significant issues with tracking and reporting; as well as developed and began implementation of plans to correct the issues. • Reorganized the team and leadership structure in the United States and the United Kingdom in order to improve team dynamics. • Improved Client Relationships as the project progress improved, in order to ensure a continued presence for Archer on the overall project. • Developed and implemented a Kanban style board for mechanical engineering tasks to add clarity and visibility to a struggling area of the project plan.



InterMoor

• United States
• Oil and Gas
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Project Manager

  • Jan 2012 - Apr 2014

  Houston, Texas Area Project Manager for InterMoor, Inc., a leading mooring, foundations and subsea services provider delivering innovative solutions for rig moves, mooring services, and offshore installation projects. Projects include the fabrication of several multimillion dollar piles and other subsea items for installation in the Gulf of Mexico and off the coast of Israel, as well as various engineering consulting projects Accomplishments: • Planned and managed InterMoor's first ABS certified project… Show more Project Manager for InterMoor, Inc., a leading mooring, foundations and subsea services provider delivering innovative solutions for rig moves, mooring services, and offshore installation projects. Projects include the fabrication of several multimillion dollar piles and other subsea items for installation in the Gulf of Mexico and off the coast of Israel, as well as various engineering consulting projects Accomplishments: • Planned and managed InterMoor's first ABS certified project with international suppliers, cross - discipline project team, and value of $10,000,000+. Project included many firsts beyond ABS certification, including new fabrication equipment, and personnel. • Developed a tool to create project S-Curves in order to improve project tracking • Developed and Implemented, in coordination with the HSE Director, a new HSE Notification System for customers Show less



National Oilwell Varco

• China
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager

  • Sep 2011 - Dec 2011

  Houston, Texas Area Project Manager at National Oilwell Varco, a manufacturing firm specializing in equipment for the oil and gas industry. Managed the construction and delivery of multiple rig packages at multiple facilities located internationally. Accountable for developing and maintaining the production schedule for projects, managing scope of the projects and stakeholders expectations, coordinating efforts between engineers and manufacturing facilities located throughout the world in order to meet and exceed… Show more Project Manager at National Oilwell Varco, a manufacturing firm specializing in equipment for the oil and gas industry. Managed the construction and delivery of multiple rig packages at multiple facilities located internationally. Accountable for developing and maintaining the production schedule for projects, managing scope of the projects and stakeholders expectations, coordinating efforts between engineers and manufacturing facilities located throughout the world in order to meet and exceed contractual delivery requirements.

• Business Analyst - Projects

  • Apr 2009 - Sep 2011

  Houston, TX Business Analyst for the on-site implementation team of the Project Modules of the NOV Oracle ERP system. Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the completion of Projects by NOV. Chosen over fellow Project Management peers due to situational adaptability and familiarity with information technology. No prior Oracle experience before joining this team. Conducted the successful analysis, development, implementation, training and initial support of the Project Module at 4 facilities across the North… Show more Business Analyst for the on-site implementation team of the Project Modules of the NOV Oracle ERP system. Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the completion of Projects by NOV. Chosen over fellow Project Management peers due to situational adaptability and familiarity with information technology. No prior Oracle experience before joining this team. Conducted the successful analysis, development, implementation, training and initial support of the Project Module at 4 facilities across the North American Continent with 4 different pre-existing ERP systems. Worked as Project Expediter during implementation cycles to ensure proper completion of tasks, approvals and final on-time delivery at Go-Live for each facility location. Accomplishments: • After a delay of a large scale Oracle ERP implementation, brought in to clean up and restore the conversion of $6.4 billion of project and revenue information from the legacy system(s) to the new Oracle ERP system, and bring the implementation back in-line for the new schedule. • Developed and executed the Project Documentation Plan across 3 facilities; to include final Go-Live Validation documentation required for system activation and the completion of audit requirements. • Successfully developed and executed a 3 part education series on the industry NOV operates in and the place NOV holds in it.

• Project Manager

  • Mar 2007 - Apr 2009

  Project Manager Managed the development and delivery of 15 land rig packages totaling $115,000,000+, and 1 semi-submersible drilling package worth $70,000,000+. Aided in the management of 2 additional semi-submersible drilling packages based out of Europe valued at a total of $200,000,000, including direct contact with the customer and interactions with the engineering teams and manufacturing facilities. Developed and maintained the production schedule for projects, managed scope of the… Show more Project Manager Managed the development and delivery of 15 land rig packages totaling $115,000,000+, and 1 semi-submersible drilling package worth $70,000,000+. Aided in the management of 2 additional semi-submersible drilling packages based out of Europe valued at a total of $200,000,000, including direct contact with the customer and interactions with the engineering teams and manufacturing facilities. Developed and maintained the production schedule for projects, managed scope of the projects as well as stakeholders expectations, coordinated efforts between engineers and manufacturing facilities located throughout the world in order to meet and exceed contractual delivery requirements. Accomplishments: • Initiated and developed a tool used throughout National Oilwell Varco (NOV, a fortune 200 Oil and Gas manufacturing company) to calculate and update international tax values for internal Purchase Orders based on guidelines provided by the company. This tool saves NOV $10,000,000+ a year. • Commended by customer as the best sub-supplier Project Manager on a (total package) $500,000,000+ Project. • Negotiated the addition of a separate pipe-handling package to the scope of a project, adding $7,000,000+ of equipment to the project’s scope and budget.



US Army

• United States
• Law Enforcement
• 1 - 100 Employee

• G3 Special Projects Officer (Captain), 4th Infantry Division

  • Aug 2006 - Mar 2007

  Fort Hood, Texas Lead officer of the welcome home event for the 4th Infantry Division titled “Heroes Tribute,” which included planning, setup of facilities, and execution of the event. Position included liaison officer duties with the civilian partnership organizations at Fort Hood for coordination of efforts. Estimated attendance at the event: 65,000 people. The event included a main stage with performers, carnival, sponsors, and various military assets. Accomplishments: • Successfully planned and… Show more Lead officer of the welcome home event for the 4th Infantry Division titled “Heroes Tribute,” which included planning, setup of facilities, and execution of the event. Position included liaison officer duties with the civilian partnership organizations at Fort Hood for coordination of efforts. Estimated attendance at the event: 65,000 people. The event included a main stage with performers, carnival, sponsors, and various military assets. Accomplishments: • Successfully planned and executed the event with less than a 6-month window, to include a parajump opening ceremonies, the unexpected arrival of the University of Texas football team, and the management of big names acts like Trick Pony. • Developed Standard Operating Procedures Manual for events that are open to the public, which is still in use for events located at Fort Hood.

• Network Operations Manager (Captain), 4th Infantry Division

  • Jul 2004 - Jul 2006

  Fort Hood, Texas/Baghdad, Iraq Coordinated the transition from the previous analog based communications system to a newly fielded IP and Satellite based communication system for the first division roll out in the United States Army. Includes the deployment and maintenance of up to $132,000,000 of communications equipment which sustained a vital communications network for 25,000 personnel during combat operations in Iraq. Reported directly to the Commanding General and command staff in the division’s operations center… Show more Coordinated the transition from the previous analog based communications system to a newly fielded IP and Satellite based communication system for the first division roll out in the United States Army. Includes the deployment and maintenance of up to $132,000,000 of communications equipment which sustained a vital communications network for 25,000 personnel during combat operations in Iraq. Reported directly to the Commanding General and command staff in the division’s operations center. Accomplishments • Developed a new Procedure for Security Encryption Changeover, reducing Changeover time from 8+ hours to less than 2 hours. • Developed and implemented the Standard Operating Procedures for the 4th Infantry Division’s Signal Companies and Platoons. Written in response to the newly distributed Joint Network Node Communications Equipment. The procedures served as the baseline for the 10th Mountain and the 101st Airborne Divisions’ procedures.

• Armor Platoon Leader (1st Lieutenant), 4th Infantry Division

  • May 2003 - Jul 2004

  Baqubah, Iraq Led a 16 man platoon with 4 tanks valued at over $28,000,000 during combat operations located in Baqubah, Iraq for 11+ months during the opening actions of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Missions included combat operations, as well as escorting of food and supplies to hospitals, schools, and towns. Accomplishments • Selected as the last 4th Infantry Division officer to depart from Iraq to Kuwait, responsible for safety and welfare of 46 personnel and 22 vehicles during redeployment… Show more Led a 16 man platoon with 4 tanks valued at over $28,000,000 during combat operations located in Baqubah, Iraq for 11+ months during the opening actions of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Missions included combat operations, as well as escorting of food and supplies to hospitals, schools, and towns. Accomplishments • Selected as the last 4th Infantry Division officer to depart from Iraq to Kuwait, responsible for safety and welfare of 46 personnel and 22 vehicles during redeployment operations. This responsibility is typically assigned to a higher ranking officer. • Chosen over peers as the 1st officer in the Brigade to receive a new command during combat operations.

• Battalion Operations Planner (2nd Lieutenant), 4th Infantry Division

  • May 2002 - May 2003

  Fort Hood, Texas/Baqubah, Iraq Developed the movement plans of a Tank Battalion into Iraq, under the guidance of the Operations Officer, to include initial border crossings and daily patrols. Wrote and distributed Operations Orders and supporting material for the effective utilization of Battalion assets in support of the various missions assigned to the unit. Accomplishments: • Organized and administered nighttime offloading and inventory procedures for ships at the port of Camp Wolverine, Kuwait; containing 2… Show more Developed the movement plans of a Tank Battalion into Iraq, under the guidance of the Operations Officer, to include initial border crossings and daily patrols. Wrote and distributed Operations Orders and supporting material for the effective utilization of Battalion assets in support of the various missions assigned to the unit. Accomplishments: • Organized and administered nighttime offloading and inventory procedures for ships at the port of Camp Wolverine, Kuwait; containing 2 Brigades equipment including vehicles, and hardware totaling well over $300,000,000. • Assisted in the development of the Battalion’s Tactical Operations Center (TOC), to include the command center communications network, which increased communication and data transfer speeds within the TOC.