Stuart J. Spinner
Lone Tree, CO 80124
*********@*****.***
Summary
Consulting professional specializing in implementing consulting services with a focus on organizational effectiveness, business process redesign and change management. Areas of expertise include: performance management, leadership and talent development, change management, organizational development and training, assessment and selection, and project management. Performs and leads change management efforts extensively in areas of software program implementation including programs such as; SAP, ERP and Oracle. A trusted advisor to senior management with a reputation for understanding client needs, recommending appropriate products, services and strategies and implementing interventions based on sound business approaches, integrity and high standards.
Experience
SJS Associates, Denver, CO 2016 – Present
Managing Partner advising corporations implementing ERP software systems (SAP & Oracle) to facilitate adoption and utilization strategies in areas which include: leadership alignment, business process analysis and organizational change management program implementation.
Hawaiian Electric Company - Change Architect on enterprise wide SAP implementation. Led the design and development of organizational change, communications, business readiness, organizational alignment, business impacts and adoption strategies.
Aquarion Water Company – Change Architect on SAP CRM implementation. Led the design, development and deployment of organizational change, performance management, business readiness & communications strategies.
The Abreon Group, Denver, CO 2014 - 2016
Senior advisor to corporations implementing ERP software systems (SAP & Oracle) to facilitate adoption and utilization strategies in areas which include: leadership alignment, business process analysis and organizational change management program implementation. Representative projects include:
Cintas – Change Architect on enterprise wide SAP implementation. Led the design, development and deployment of organizational change, business alignment and communications strategies across the company’s distribution centers and sales channels.
CommScope - Change Architect on enterprise wide SuccessFactors (SAP HCM) implementation. Led the design and development of global organizational change & communication strategies.
Hyster-Yale - Change Architect on enterprise wide SAP implementation. Led the design and development of organizational change, communications, change agents, divisional alignment, business impacts and knowledge transfer strategies.
CSC, Denver, CO 2011 - 2014
Principal, CSC Global Business Services, Strategic Services Group - Organizational Change Leader with eighteen years of business experience creating and deploying strategic organizational change, leadership alignment, and operational readiness solutions. Leadership experiences in assisting organizations manage transformational change initiatives to achieve business objectives. Representative projects include:
Electric Boat (Division of General Dynamics) - Change Architect on enterprise wide Oracle implementation. Led the design and development of organizational change, communications, change agents, training, corporate alignment/impacts, and knowledge transfer strategies.
GE - Change Architect on enterprise wide SAP implementation. Led the design and development of organizational change, communications, change agents, corporate alignment, and business readiness adoption strategies.
BRG Sports - Change Architect on enterprise wide PLM implementation. Led the design and development of organizational change, communications, change agents, corporate alignment/impacts and knowledge transfer strategies.
SJS Associates, Denver, CO 2010 - 2011
Partner, senior advisor to corporations in areas which include: leadership alignment, business process analysis and organizational change management program implementation. Representative project includes:
Aviva Insurance – Change Manager on enterprise wide SAP implementation. Facilitated the design and development of organizational change, communications, change agents and corporate alignment/impacts strategies.
CIBER, Denver, CO 2009 - 2010
Principal Consultant in the commercial and public sector practice. Responsible for leading change integration projects to gain human capital efficiencies.
Leads change management team in a $20 million software implementation project
Creates all documentation in organizational alignment, change methodology and change processes
Conducts meeting with executives and cross functional teams providing leadership and direction in change efforts
Assesses change readiness, design process and transformational flows for Oracle implementation
Presents to client leadership on ongoing achievements of change management
Works in tandem with training and communication areas for an effective overall representation of change management services
Capgemini, Denver CO 2007 - 2009
Manager, Change Management in the Western Region of the OCM practice. Responsible for leading large-scale systems and change integration projects. Additionally, responsible for people management, coaching, marketing and proposal development to prospective clients. Achievements included:
Assisted in a $15 million sale to a major health care organization
Assisted in a $3 million sale to a leading utility
Developed change management methodology for ERP implementations
Authored change management (OCM) white paper
Assessed change readiness and designing processes for SAP ERP implementations
Directed large–scale transformation work stream projects to reposition clients services
Implemented organization-wide change management/organization development programs
IBM Consulting, Denver CO 2004 - 2007
Senior Change Management Consultant leading large-scale systems integration projects to gain organizational alignment. Responsibilities included:
Created change management and organizational development plans
Worked with executives on coaching and training
Designed and implemented change readiness assessments and conducted workflow analysis
Created and implemented stakeholder management plans and assessments
Developed, presented and implemented communication plans
Led strategic planning initiatives in change management and business process analysis
Implemented organization-wide SAP ERP change management program with regional or global focus
Involved in marketing and business development proposals
TRAVCO Consulting, Denver, CO 2002 - 2004
Senior Change Management Consultant
Contract Senior Change Management Consultant working with EDS on a
large-scale software/systems implementation project for the State of Colorado. Responsible for developing a change management and communication plan, organizational assessment processes, identifying and coaching change agents, facilitating the organizational alignment and workflow process. Strategies implemented in county offices throughout the State of Colorado.
SchlumbergerSema, Denver, CO 2000 - 2002
SchlumbergerSema is the IT consulting division of Schlumberger, Inc. It is a global leader in e-business transformation, solving complex business problems with innovative use of digital technology. The company consults, designs, builds, integrates and deploys performance ready business solutions for utilities and local government.
Director-Change Management Lead
Led the Change Management team for Convergent Group. Consulting projects range from large scale ($33 million) to smaller scale projects ($500,000).
Designed and facilitated the implementation of transformational change management projects
Accountable for pricing change management services and creating proposals for clients and prospects
Developed client relationships and created partnerships
Developed and conducted change management information sessions
Conducted organizational readiness assessments
Developed and facilitated culture assessments
Provided leadership education to top executives and mid-level management (external and internal)
Developed and conducted executive coaching sessions
Prepared executive change management and culture reports
Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA 1998 - 2000
Adjunct Professor of Leadership and Change Management of graduate level courses at Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz School of Public Policy and Management.
Consultant in areas of assessment and selection for prospective sales and management professionals, organizational development, and change management and marketing practices.
DRAKE BEAM MORIN, INC. Pittsburgh, PA 1996 - 1998
International provider of human resources consulting services. The Professional Service Division of
Harcourt General Corporation with 80 domestic and 86 international offices in 27 countries.
Vice President/Marketing
Responsible for all marketing and sales of human resources products and services offered by DBM’s
Pittsburgh office.
In 1997 generated $1.5 million dollars in sales for Pittsburgh office.
Built and successfully managed business development relationships with major firms including Alcoa,
Allegheny General Hospital, Bayer, Calgon, Fore Systems, Heinz, Highmark, PNC, PPG, Thrift Drug,
Weight Watchers and Westinghouse.
Independent Consultant, New York, NY 1992 - 1996
Consultant in areas of assessment and employee selection for sales and management professionals. Conducted communication, executive coaching and presentation skills training to senior/mid level management in Healthcare, Financial and Service industries. Client Companies included: AT&T,
Merrill Lynch, Paine Webber, Shearson Lehman, Butcher & Singer, J.P. Morgan, Wyeth
Laboratories, and AGA (American Gas Association).
McALINDEN ASSOCIATES, New York, NY 1991 - 1992
Consulting firm specializing in communications and presentation skills.
Consultant/Corporate Trainer
Consulted in the areas of management and organizational development, executive training, assessed participant’s presentation and communication skills, one to one executive coaching to senior level executives and middle level managers of the following companies:
McKinsey & Company, Los Angeles, CA and New York, NY PepsiCo, New York, NY
Kropman Corporation, Amsterdam, Holland MacNeal Hospital, Chicago, IL Strategic Planning Associates, Washington, DC Metaxa Distilleries, Greece
CONSULTANT, New York, NY 1990 - 1991
Consulted in the areas of management development, quality and inventory control, negotiation skills, and general business procedures. Worked extensively with Pan American Corporation.
EDUCATION
Columbia University, New York, NY
M.A. – Organizational Psychology
Doctoral Level Courses- Organizational Psychology
Adelphi University, Garden City, NY
M.B.A.
State University of New York at Albany
B.A.
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS
Masters of Engineering Program: Organizational Behavior and Marketing
Adjunct Professor- University of Pittsburgh School of Business: Organizational Behavior
Adjunct Professor-Carnegie Mellon University: Organizational Change/Advanced Topics on Leadership
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Association of MBA Executives, Metropolitan New York Association of Applied Psychology
Dynamic Team Award-Drake Beam Morin
Certified Outplacement Counselor-Drake Beam Morin