Project Manager Sales

Chris Horner

Email: *********@********.***

Address: *** ***** ***

City: Arlington

State: NE

Zip: 68002

Country: USA

Phone: 402-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: $95,000

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Job History / Details:

Chris Horner

715 North 6th Street

Arlington, NE 68002

Phone: 402-***-****

Email: *********@********.***

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ConAgra Foods, Omaha, NE 2004 - Present

Manager / Project Manager - IT (Nov 2008 - Present)

Duties and responsibilities

* Managed multiple enterprise projects

* Proficient in both agile and traditional waterfall methodologies

* Aligned IT strategic focus with Business Strategic Plans

* Vendor and Agency Management

* Contract negotiations and Master Service Agreement approvals

* Strengthen and maintain good customer relationships

* Managed a $2-$3 million dollar budget

* Oversight of all technology change control executed by team

* Managed a team of technology professionals (5FTE, 2 interns)

Technologies used:

* Oracle Fusion technology

* PeopleSoft 9.1

* SAP

* SharePoint Portal Technology

* Oracle and SQL databases

* Interactive / Digital Technology (example: web services, DMZ infrastructure)

* Web-casting technology

* Java and .Net code based web applications

* IRI and Nielsen web technologies

Accomplishments include:

* Successfully introduced a process to create a named user collection process for smaller brands, enabling newsletter deliveries

* Managed projects that provided key enterprise wide solutions

* Developed tracking ability for social media campaigns enabling -learn, measure, change- mantra for Marketing within social media digital campaigns

* Successfully implemented a change process for managing interactive updates minimizing impacts to other teams

* Implemented a complex platform site requiring consumption of multiple individual web services, requiring extensive collaboration efforts with multiple teams (readyseteat.com)

* Greatly improved partnership with ConAgra Food`s interactive agency of record

* Participated in an SAP advisory committee assisting SAP`s technology evolution into the Marketing space (CPAC)

* Participated in yearly customer strategic / team building event

* Assisted in negotiating a Master Service Agreement with Oracle in leveraging their SaaS environment

* Participated in core team evaluating Syndicated Data Provider RFP for ConAgra Foods

* Developed a strong relationship with Marketing Insights group, evolving into having IT assist with Syndicated Data Provider vendor management

* Launched a large and complex web application supporting the business process supporting In-Store Display units

* Participated in the cross functional core team that launched ConAgra Foods` Social Media strategy

* Assisted in organizational change management within Marketing with and new financial system and process launch

* Successfully repaired two perceived low value employees to become successful value adding team members

* Facilitating quarterly and end of year corporate web casts

Lead Systems Analyst (Feb 2007 - Nov 2008)

Duties and responsibilities

* Manage major projects for team

* Coordination and assignment of work to interactive team

* Backup to Manager of team

* Assisted in managing budget spends with vendors

* Assisted with developing content retention policy for ConAgra Foods

* Vendor Management

* Assisted in calibration activities of team members

* Partnered with team leadership in driving out tactical plans for the fiscal year, aligning with business priorities

Technologies used:

* Portal Technology

* SAP

* Interactive / Digital Technology (example: web services, DMZ infrastructure)

* Java and .Net code based web applications

* Content Management systems

* Oracle and SQL databases

Accomplishments include:

* Project Manager for launching enterprise portal upgrade

* Project Manager for launching the SAP portal

* Project Manager for launching major cross functional interactive site

* Project Manager for major redesign of ConAgraFoods.com

* Assisted with enterprise change management activities with portal project launches

* Brought order to the interactive team and the inbound work flow

* Developed strong relationships with agency partners and interactive team

* Maintained Portal team`s focus and accomplishments of objectives while team was in manager transition

* Assisted in on-boarding of a brand new manager, new to ConAgra Foods, ensuring his successful adoption by team

Systems Analyst (March 2004 - Feb 2007)

Duties and responsibilities:

* 24/7 Production support for Enterprise Portal

* Trainer of portal technology for business organizations

* Business requirements gathering for enhancements and small projects

* Project manager for minor portal updates and new functionality introductions

* Vendor Management team member

* Implement minor portlet adjustments and launches

* IT analyst for Legal department

Technologies used:

* Portal Technology

* Java and .Net code based web applications

* Content Management systems

* Oracle and SQL databases

Accomplishments include:

* Excellent feedback given as I delivered training for portal technology

* Launching of Legal system tracking invoices and associated legal paperwork

* Successful production support activity maintaining agreed upon uptime

* Communication of problem resolution updates to both IT and Business leadership

* Successful implementations of minor portlet and technology enhancements for business customers

Hewlett Packard - Training Specialist Nov 1999 - March 2004

Duties and responsibilities:

* Created hands on training explaining pieces and parts of computers

* Coordinated vendor lunch and learns for sales department

* Coordinated 3rd party vendor shows and events for multiple call centers

* Ran and coordinated sales incentive programs for 3rd party vendors within sales staff

* Developed and maintained departmental web intranet site(s)

* Communicated new product launch information to sales department

* Managed communications tool for all call centers

* Technical resource for sales staff

Technologies used:

* HTML, DHTML, Photoshop, Javascript

* Lotus Notes

* Computer Hardware

EDUCATION

University of Nebraska at Kearney - Bachelor of Science / Business Administration

Emphasis - Marketing

Igeneration & 1Staff (Omaha) - Web Technology Development Courses

HTML and DHTML

JavaScript, VB Script

Photo Shop, Flash

June 2000 - December 2000

SERVICE

United States Army Reserve

December 1988 - December 1996

Desert Storm Veteran 1991

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