Information Technology Management

Laurence W. Ferrini

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Profile

I am an information systems executive with 20+ years of experience applying

Information Technology strategies to real estate, manufacturing, logistics,

forecasting, inventory management, finance, accounting, and marketing. I

am a visionary, innovative, results-oriented individual, with proven

ability creating and implementing strategic plans that enhance my

employers' competitive edge and promote growth opportunities.

Accomplishments include:

. Strategic Planning

. ERP/MRP Implementation

. Staff Development

. Systems Design, Development, Implementation, Support

. International Experience

. System Conversions

. Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance

. Hardware Selection, Integration

. Software Selection/Implementation

. Vendor Relationship Management

. Strategic Partnering

EDUCATION

Baldwin-Wallace College - Berea, OH - MBA, June 1995

Myers University - Cleveland, OH - BA Business Management (CIS), June 1993

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2007 - Present

Greater Cleveland Partnership- Cleveland, Ohio - A non-profit advocacy

firm that supports economic in Northeast Ohio

Senior Director Shared Services (reporting to the Executive Director

of COSE and President of the CVB)

Responsible for the vision and leadership of all aspects of

Information Technology and Information Systems for the Greater

Cleveland Partnership (GCP), Council of Smaller Enterprises (COSE) and

the Cleveland Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB):

. Implemented, and chaired, a Shared Services Steering Committee

. Integrated the voice and data networks for the Cleveland Convention

and Visitors Bureau (CVB) with Greater Cleveland Partnership/COSE

networks

. Directed an IT/IS staff, and outsourced external staff, that supports

seventeen active web pages providing interactive services to the staff

and the membership

. Directed the design and construction of technical infrastructure

(data, voice and audio visual) during the renovation of the Higbee

Building

. Directed the relocation of the network infrastructure for the Terminal

Tower to the newly renovated Higbee Building

. Implemented the software, and infrastructure to support a new Third

Party Administration function for Workers Compensation support for the

COSE membership

. Implemented a variety of systems, including a document management

system, hosted membership management systems and a hosted document

management system, Onbase

. Reduced local and long-distance tele-communications costs by 68.9%

2005 - 2007

U-Store-It - Middleburg Heights, Ohio - A publicly held self-storage

firm (REIT) which owned, managed and supported 400+ self-storage

facilities

Vice President of Information Technology (reporting to the

President/CFO)

Responsible for the vision and leadership of all aspects of

Information Technology and Information Systems for the corporation:

. Led the rebuilding of the technical infrastructure so as to

stabilize and optimize the network allowing for accurate and

timely financial and management reporting

. Successfully implemented appropriate SOX policies and procedures

. Developed and implemented IT Strategic and Tactical plans,

focused on aligning IT strategy with corporate goals and

initiatives

. Full budget responsibility, 2006 budget $9.4 million

. Directed a department of sixteen professionals through four

direct reports

. Increased the IT department's responsiveness and sense of

urgency to the internal clients' needs

. Improved the financial reporting environment through an improved

software environment

. Developed the necessary organization and staffing to support the

company growth of 112% over 2 years

. Developed Network Administration to support the growing

technical infrastructure

. Designed and implemented a Conversion/Acquisition department to

speed and improve the integration of new stores into USI

. Successfully converted a PC-based legacy application to first-

tier ASP application, the conversion was completed on-time and

within budget, yielding an annual savings of $1.25 million

. Replaced data-entry processes with automated interfaces and

system created management reporting.

. Implemented an outsourcing support program that saved $272,000

annually while improving service levels

2002 - 2004

Davel Communications Inc. - Cleveland, Ohio - A publicly held

independent payphone service provider which owns, manages and supports

more than 70,000 payphones in 48 states and the District of Columbia

Director of Management Information Systems (reporting to the

President and CEO)

Responsible for the vision and leadership of all aspects of

Information Technology and Information Systems for the corporation:

. Full responsibility and accountability for a state-of-the art

data/communications center

. As a key member of the management team, developed, maintained,

and enhanced the IT strategic plans

. Directed the integration of a new business unit into Davel

information systems

. Implemented new systems and procedures that facilitate the use of

outsourced field service technicians

. Implemented policies and procedures that improve data polling

accuracy and efficiency

. Reduced telecommunications expenses by 12%

1996-2001

The L.D. Kichler Company - Independence, Ohio - A privately held multi-

national home lighting manufacturer with multiple facilities (US,

Mexico, Far East)

Director of Information Technology (reporting to the Vice President of

Administration)

Responsible for all aspects of Information Technology, employing a

variety of development technologies with direct/indirect reports plus

contract programmers and technicians as necessary:

. Led the rebuilding of the IT infrastructure into an industrial-

strength technical landscape

. Developed and implemented IT Strategic and Tactical plans,

focused on aligning IT strategy with corporate goals and

initiatives

. Implemented a corporate-wide Disaster Recovery/Business

Resumption Plan

. Implemented a first-tier ERP system, PeopleSoft, multi-million-

dollar budget, yielding a 3.5-year payback

. Developed client department positions for the successful

implementation of information systems/technology projects

. Created and implemented new positions to develop an effective IT

staff

1980-1996

The Sherwin-Williams Co. (Automotive Finishing Corp.) - Cleveland,

Ohio - A manufacturer and distributor of Automotive OEM and

Aftermarket Paints

Manager of Development 1980-1996 (reporting to the MIS Director)

Managed a staff of 12+ programmer/analysts in the development of

Server-based applications and projects:

. Implemented an automated system providing for a full range of

branch store (POS) operations

. Implemented an automated system providing full function, state-

of-the-art distribution center operation, including radio-

frequency technology

. Initiated management involvement in the process for setting

systems development priorities

. Reduced the cost of systems development through the use of

client/server technology

. Introduced prototyping as a method to develop systems (RAD/JAD)

. Received an "Innovator Award" for developing a system that

shortened time to affect a price increase from 35 days to 5 days

. Developed an International EDI process for seamless

communication with trading partners in Europe and South America

. Negotiated contracts covering hardware/software purchases and

contract programming services

OTHER EXPERIENCE:

2002 - Present (Part-time)

Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University - Cleveland,

Ohio

A privately-held, fully accredited educational institution that

offers Masters degree programs.

Instructor of Strategic Management of Technology and Innovation

(TM583)

. Strategic Management of Technology and Innovation addresses

the need for managers to understand and manage the technology

necessary for competitive advantage in an increasingly

sophisticated business environment.

Instructor of Managerial Applications of Information Technology

(IS535)

. Managerial Applications of Information Technology introduces

students to the structure, applications, and management

issues involved with corporate information systems.

Other experience:

TRW Valve Division, Project Leader

Brush-Wellman, Systems Analyst

Tenna Corp., Programmer

Veteran U. S. Navy

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