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John B Augustin III
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5494 Kenridge Dr Cincinnati OH 45242
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Oct 1994 Jun 2002 8
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Chicago Consulting Senior Manager
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United States
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FirstGroup America VP, IT
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251+ > $25,000,000 Automotive
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Driving shared service function s IT strategy and service model in solution architect
capacity. Focused on automation and standardization of business processes and technology
platforms.
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John B. Augustin
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IT EXECUTIVE / OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
Lead teams to Transform Enterprise-Wide Business Operations
Experienced in Enterprise Technology, Expense Reduction, Revenue Enhancement, and Process
Improvement
Senior executive perspective on enterprise transformation and optimization with
progressive experience across diverse industries. Skilled leader of performance
improvement efforts focused on process, systems, and organizational change management.
Extensive experience with major process re-design initiatives focused on supply chain
optimization, manufacturing operations, global consolidations, shared services, and key
performance indicator design. Track record of successful delivery of cost effective
projects resulting in significant reduction in operating cost, measurable process
efficiency improvements, and streamlined and automated controls environments. Leading
executive on global ERP transformation projects. Persuasive and facilitative leader and
team builder. Key contributor to strategic business planning process.
Core Competencies
Supply Chain Vendor Management New Product Introduction Inventory Management
IT/IS
Organizational Change Management Risk Management Six Sigma Lean Processing
Program and Portfolio Management Project Management Book of Knowledge (PMBOK)
Business Strategy Assessment Center of Excellence P&L Responsibility
Hiring, Training, and Coaching Cross-Functional Team Development and Leadership
Oracle Applications Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Outsourcing
EXECUTIVE PROFILE
Vice President, IT 2008 to pres
FIRSTGROUP AMERICA, Cincinnati, OH
Drove shared service function s IT strategy and service model in solution architect
capacity. Focused on automation and standardization of business processes and technology
platforms. Achieved $100+M in synergy savings supportive of strategic acquisitions for
$5.5B North American subsidiary of the world s leading transport operator.
Led business case development, capital allocation and prioritization processes for a two
year $65M budget.
Directed a cross-functional transformation program that reduced the number of supported
application systems by 40%.
Built and managed a Program Management Office that annually executed 40+ significant
projects.
Migrated seven service desk locations into one centralized function.
Reduced ten data centers into three, while increasing levels of support and physical
protection.
Consolidated five distinct e-mail systems into one.
Created roadmap to address information security vulnerabilities and Payment Card Industry
compliance risks. Applied guiding principles to prioritize projects. Prepared business
case focused on enhancing perimeter security, segmenting systems, encrypting information,
and implementing new data handling policies. Presented to and accepted by CFO and
Information Security Council.
Established executive-level steering committees chaired by the CXO and senior leadership
members.
Principal Strategy Expert2007 to 2008CSC, Cincinnati, OH
Provided thought leadership around diagnosing capability gaps, conceptualizing potential
business model alternatives, and evaluating IT implications of proposed logistics supply
chain solutions.
Operated in solution architect capacity to dramatically improve and seamlessly transform
the operational business processes and culture of the US Air Force Logistics Supply Chain
command through an enterprise-wide logistics solution.
Introduced an organizational change management delivery methodology and tool set for ERP
programs.
Vice President2006 to 2007CENTRIC CONSULTING, Cincinnati, OH
Provided IT and management consulting services through a portfolio of client engagements
across multiple industries. Introduced a client delivery methodology and tool set. Grew
practice revenue by 67%.
Senior Manager2003 to 2006DELOITTE CONSULTING LLP, Chicago, IL
Worked with CXO members to set strategic direction, analyze business practices for
operational improvement, engineer cost effective processes, apply effective change
management, align benefits with the deployment strategy, and direct global business
transformation initiatives leveraging Oracle ERP solutions as the technology enabler.
Directed business transformation initiatives for multi-national organizations. Improved
and standardized global business processes. Implemented an Oracle Applications enabled
solution for Stryker Orthopaedics ($3B medical device manufacturer) that generated $62.1M
in shareholder value through improvements to operating margin and asset efficiency.
Applied process design excellence concepts and implemented an Oracle Applications enabled
solution across the entire business enterprise to drive out process and business
complexity, while reducing costs. Specific results include an 86% reduction in transaction
time to cut a purchase order for Societe Generale de Surveillance ($1.8B inspection,
verification, testing and certification company).
Senior Manager1994 to 2003ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP, Chicago, IL
Positions of increasing responsibility in Andersen s business consulting practice
(acquired by BearingPoint in 2002). Drove operational improvements resulting in reduced
business complexity and productivity enhancement. Conducted IT strategic planning.
Directed supply chain strategy and operations assessments.
Analyzed production processes and implemented an Oracle Applications enabled solution.
Reduced machine changeovers by 15% resulting in a $1.2M savings for Weber Marking Systems
($1B industrial labeling solutions manufacturer).
Identified drivers embedded in operating practices which were creating excessive
inventory requirements. Scheduled manufacturing lines and staged raw materials for Plano
Molding ($150M CPG manufacturer) to improve financial performance and yield an $8M
reduction in on-hand material.
Optimized manufacturing capabilities to reduce operational cost structure and implemented
an Oracle Applications enabled solution. Implementation of cellular manufacturing for
Packard BioScience ($1.6B instrument manufacturer) saved $14M.
Designed shared service centers for STERIS ($1.2B medical device manufacturer) to improve
financial and order management functions and implemented an Oracle Applications enabled
solution. Lowered fixed cost structure by $4.5M.
Analyzed Environmental, Health, and Safety function spends for International Paper ($22B
diversified paper products manufacturer). Consolidation of vendors saved $3.7M.
Other clients include: Alcoa Aerospace, Life Fitness, Lockheed Martin, McDonalds,
Northrop Grumman, Packard BioChip, Pella, Pharmacopeia, St. Ann s Hospital, Stepan, and
Underwriter Laboratories.
Senior Consultant1991 to 1994PETERSON CONSULTING LLP, Chicago, IL
Analyzed cost and schedule components of DOD programs for major defense contractors.
EDUCATION and CERTIFICATIONS
THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY
Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering
UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Magna cum laudeProject Management Professional (PMI Enhanced)
Enterprise Lean / Six Sigma Green Belt
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