Management Project

SCOTT L. FINKHOUSE

**** ********* **. ** ( Ada, Michigan 49301

616-***-**** / 616-***-**** ( ***********@*******.***

EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT: DIRECTOR

Information Technology Operations, Resource Optimization, Business Strategy

Multifaceted IT executive with distinguished management experience leading

technologies, resources, information systems deployment, and development

divisions for high-growth organizations. Repeated success guiding sizeable,

cross-functional teams in the launch of leading-edge solutions driving

record-setting optimizations. Strong communicator; technology strategist,

experienced in requirements gathering and needs assessment, business

processes documentation, and technical project management. Championed

critical tool and application development, analyzing user requirements, and

resource allocation.

. Subject Matter Expert (SME) on SDLC, project management, strategic

planning, enterprise systems planning and deployment, and

networking/systems architecture development.

. Record of excellence in multiple industries including, Manufacturing,

Material Handling Systems, Automotive, Finance, and Software

Development/IT Consulting.

Enterprise Systems Planning & Integration ( Change Management ( Strategic

Planning

Network Design & Implementation ( Web Based Software Development ( Business

Process Mapping

Cost Reduction Mapping ( Budget Development & Management

Business Requirements/Process Reviews ( Risk Mitigation & Management ( RFP

/ RFQ / RFIs

Technology Deployment & Management ( IT Project Management ( Business

Analysis

System Administration ( Proposal/Contracts Development ( Disaster Recovery

Procedures

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HUMPHREY COMPANIES, Grandville, Michigan ( 2001-Present

Director of Technology

Chief leadership and executive management of 6 divisions with operations of

$100M+, overseeing infrastructure management, networking systems, data

management, video conferencing, and strategic IT planning. Manage resource,

tool, and application procurement and deployment. Seamlessly negotiate and

secure vendor contracts for all IBM AS400 system applications. Hold budget

management authority. Structure and develop IT policies and procedures.

Closely collaborate with CEO and executives to propel company visibility,

performance, and efficiency. Host and plan quarterly business meetings to

outline and develop corporate vision and strategy. Author and develop

purchasing policy for managers, and a company-wide electronic use policy.

Foster and manage team to develop dashboard for executives for reporting on

financial, supply chain management and sales. Assess and install Network OS

patches. Serve as strategic team member on due diligence and M&A

initiatives. Orchestrate WAN/LAN system infrastructure, including

Cisco/Linksys switches, servers, T1 communications and Active Directory.

Finalize design flow documentation and procedures.

Revenue Generation:

. Triggered revenue growth from $25M to $100M by revitalizing IT

infrastructure.

. Conceptualized, planned, and launched 14 programs to increase efficiency

and boost operations.

. Slashed budget for outside services by 25% and lowered expenses by 20%.

. Streamlined and centralized IT department from decentralized, realizing

tremendous growth.

Process Reengineering:

. Championed the successful deployment of Video Conferencing and Cisco VOIP

for 6 divisions.

. Developed and launched Intranet and Internet sites that bolstered

efficiency.

. Spearheaded a cross-functional team in the launch of a bar-code

collection system.

. Propelled the rollout of centralized ERP software that integrated

manufacturing/sales operations.

. Outlined and developed prioritization protocol and help desk system

policies for end-user tracking.

. Served as Team Lead to introduce and benchmark RF scanning operations in

warehouses.

SCOTT L. FINKHOUSE ( Page 2 ( ***********@*******.***

RAPISTAN SYSTEMS (SIEMENS), Grand Rapids, Michigan ( 2000-2001

Concept & Estimating Engineer

Oversaw all aspects of technical proposal development, project management,

network infrastructure, process re-engineering, and budget management.

Supervised and managed team of 12 in conveyor visualization initiatives.

Benchmarked system estimating functions, customer project installations,

proposal development processes. Worked as Design/Project Engineer on

various customer specification projects. Excelled in project conception,

planning, coordination, deployment, and testing. Developed process flow and

specifications for Ethernet wiring projects and scheduled IT professionals

across North America for numerous wiring or computer hardware setups at

customer sites. Evaluated and tested new software.

Key Accomplishments:

. Converted 28 clients from Token Ring networks to Ethernet generating $20K

in savings per site.

. Directed a 6 member team on the 1st phase of testing new visualization

software.

. Conceived and established procedures on wiring distribution centers,

realizing $15K+ in savings.

. Established and implemented short and long-range organizational goals,

objectives, and policies.

NELSON METAL, Grandville, Michigan ( 1998-2000

Network Manager

Propelled and elevated enterprise networks, system development initiatives,

program development, and project management. Liaised with ISPs to

renegotiate and secure service contracts. Developed project tracking

software and Tool and Die maintenance tracking applications. Implemented

corporate Internet usage policy. Implemented Novell Directory services and

security corporate wide.

Key Accomplishments:

. Restructured enterprise network instituting Ethernet and integrating

Novell servers.

. Innovated and streamlined payroll software, HR systems, and NT servers.

. Dramatically lowered labor costs by designing and implementing programs

on site.

. Upgraded enterprise OS from Novell 3.X to 4.11 and implemented new

servers and OS.

. Offered specialist knowledge to enhance build process, coordinate and

allocate resources.

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Career Note: Additional experience as Technology Manager for West Michigan

Community Bank (1996-1998), successfully championed and deployed the 1st

online banking system for company.

. Structured an IT technology group to engage/evaluate emerging IT tools

and business operations.

. Established and implemented communication protocol for all branches

company-wide.

Early experience: Worked as Director for Foundation Data Systems.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

BS, Management

AS, Computer Information Systems

Ferris State University, Big Rapids, Michigan

(CNA) - Certified Novell Administrator

(MCSA) - Microsoft Certified Administrator

Novell Advanced Administrator

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