Worked with a large municipal utility company
in developing a strategy outline for a multi-step process incorporating
decision analytics, portfolio management techniques, and benefit
evaluation procedures to give the company a common framework for
evaluating project proposals throughout the organization.
Managed the outsourced product development effort
for a software company specializing in systems for the retail grocery
and drugstore industries including hiring the outsource firm, developing
system specifications, and managing the development project. Also
developed the company's business and marketing strategy including
product definition, positioning, pricing, and packaging, and developed
all new collateral material both print and electronic.
Created software development procedures and
project management methods, established business and pricing models,
designed and implemented accounting and financial performance systems,
assisted with marketing materials and strategy. Grew revenue from
$25,000 per year to $750,000 per year.
Developed a new, customer focused e-business
web site, new operational procedures, and online marketing plans.
Selected outsourced development partner and managed project implementation
with the developer. The new site doubled the daily rate of online
orders.
Produced a systems strategic plan and architecture,
systems evaluation, and budgets. Managed design and implementation
of the new system, which reduced new project setup time by thirty
percent.
Created business plans, project definition,
functional specifications, project timelines, and site measurement
processes for a B2B Exchange targeted at wealthy individuals and
wealth managers.
Provided general management consulting for a
non-profit corporation that creates schools, healthcare and economic
development services to third world countries. Revamped office operations,
restructured IT systems, hired an entirely new staff, and helped
to restructure Board committees and Board operations. Improved operational
turnaround times by more than 100%.
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