Jonathan Engle
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Experienced Leader of Change
Supply Chain Operations / Information Lifecycle Management / Corporate
Policy Governance / Content and Records Management
Demonstrated ability to create lasting solutions to complex problems while
reducing costs and improving efficiencies. A solid communicator who can
inspire change in a complex, matrixed environment. Known for setting
strategic direction and motivating people to achieve their potential.
Professional Experience
Starbucks Corporation, Seattle, WA 1995 - Feb. 2009
$9.5B international specialty retailer
Director, Corporate Records and Document Management (2006 - 2009)
Created a corporate records program and strategy that improved legal
compliance and overall information management practices
. Created and launched training and awareness campaign targeted at all
corporate users, resulting in improved records management compliance,
reduced IT storage expense, and improved efficiency in locating critical
business information
. Created and launched the Starbucks Policy Office and supporting Policy
Governance Council chartered with the review and approval of all corporate
policies of broad impact. Established the underlying processes to create,
review, and approve corporate policy.
. Rolled out Microsoft SharePoint to the enterprise as document management
tool. Assisted various functional areas and departments with the clean up
of legacy information before migration to SharePoint.
Director, IT Effectiveness (2003 - 2006)
Led IT program improving overall effectiveness and technology service
delivery
. Led team in creating an IT Business Systems Architecture to enhance IT
communications with business units and to increase understanding of
information technology complexity
. Created catalog of IT services with identified costs
. Identified organizational model most appropriate for improved service
delivery and to sustain legacy systems
. Created a governance model for technology decision-making to improve
overall business satisfaction with IT services and to align capabilities
with business expectations
Director, Supply Chain Systems (2000 - 2002)
Led the application implementation and support team in Global Supply Chain
Operations. Streamlined interfaces between 'best of breed' applications and
improved overall deployment efficiency
. Implemented systems and processes to launch and support the Starbucks
Coffee Trading Company in Lausanne, Switzerland
. Created and led the Global Systems Integration Council, a cross-
functional group of business and IT professionals, improving communications
between functions and overcoming 'silo' approach to application deployment
. Drove program to improve inventory and item source of record
. Led program to convert third party logistics provider for company's UK
retail business, including all new cost- and general accounting processes
Director of Operations (1998 - 2000)
Oversaw the operations of the Specialty Sales business unit, including 5000
non-retail sales locations and product outlets for Starbucks, responsible
for the systems administration team, customer care call center, equipment
maintenance service center, outsourced maintenance contracts, as well as
the sales forecasting and product planning group for this growing business
unit.
. Reorganized the inside sales call center to curb accelerating staff
expansion, managing 20% growth in business without additional staffing.
. Improved customer service by improving order accuracy, reducing stock-
outs and warehouse mis-picks.
. Improved timely delivery through training in transportation mode
alternatives.
. Received "Spirit of Starbucks" award from the field sales team for
improving customer satisfaction
Plant Manager (1995 - 1998)
Started-up Starbucks first non-Northwest operations facility, responsible
for the hiring of management team and hourly plant workers and establishing
operational processes and procedures. Oversight of the installation of
manufacturing equipment and materials handling systems.
. Supported local retail store growth from 216 to 740 sites, representing
39% growth rate for the company.
. 200% annual production increases for first three fiscal years
Education
BA, German Language, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA
University Graduate Fellow, German Literature, The Ohio State University,
Columbus, OH
Memberships
Member of ARMA (American Records Management Association)
Member of AIIM (Association of Information Imaging Management)
Community Involvement
Board member, Empty Space Theater, Seattle, WA, 2000-2002
Volunteer, Northwest Chapter of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of
America, 1999-2004
Volunteer, Teens In Public Service, 2007-2009