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Tewksbury, NJ Mobile: 908-***-**** ***.*******@*****.***

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jshanney/

Professional Profile

High impact, innovative and growth-oriented Information Technology Professional with positive energy who builds teams, creates relationships, and earns trust. Strategically and tactfully resolves and manages complex problems in support of business objectives. Accomplishments include large cost savings, overhaul of IT infrastructure and applications, merger integrations, business transformation and globalization. Transitions effectively from concept, vision, design, and implementation to post implementation review and fine-tuning. Partners well with senior management and operating departments; producing consistent achievements in ERP selections & implementations, information management, and strategies, utilizing an anticipatory management style.

Core Areas of Expertise

ERP selections and implementations

Infrastructure Design, Selection, Configuration, and Implementation

Strategic Business, IT Strategy, and Organizational Planning

Portfolio/Program/Project Planning and Management

Best Practices and Continuous Improvement

Data and Network Security

Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning

Analysis, Budgeting, and Planning

Cost Optimization

Troubled Project Remediation

Experience

Tatum- New York, NY 2013 to Present

Engagement Partner

Provide interim CIO and project based support to clients.

Interim CIO in charge of selecting and implementing new ERP and financial analysis applications while migrating an international nonprofit from their parent organization. Also was technical lead in moving to new location including setting up all IT services.

ERP and purchasing software selection & implementation for a $700 million online consumer financial services company consolidating four diverse divisions, improving reporting, and reducing the monthly close cycle. The project included interfaces between the ERP package and third party applications. The system also allowed for a more streamlined workflow and the creation of shared services to increase productivity.

Alvarez & Marsal Business Consulting - New York, NY 2010 to 2013

Director

Improved processes and defined the future IT roadmap for an inner city school system as part of an IT assessment project. Recommended process and governance changes to reduce waste and increase productivity.

Improved organizational efficiency by implementing IT governance, strategic planning, architecture redesign, and staffing modifications at a mortgage bank. The project increased efficiency, government compliance, disaster recovery capabilities, and reduced the time between system updates.

Improved processes and optimized costs resulting in savings in excess of $16 million.

Managed a turnaround advisory/crisis project drastically reducing IT costs and allowing for the sale of a distressed investment.

Performed vendor selections and supply chain management improvements providing $20 million in savings.

Resolved corporate exposure for a financial services firm due to regulatory compliance issues by implementing required control systems to satisfy regulators.

Increased business resiliency through Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery planning while minimizing costs.

Improved processes and defined the future IT roadmap for an inner city school system as part of an IT assessment project. Recommended process and governance changes to reduce waste and increase productivity.

Provided clients with enhanced information regarding future integration costs, IT asset valuation, operational costs, and IT governance/organization improvements to facilitate improved decision making as part of multi-billion dollar acquisition due diligence and carve-out support engagements.

Strata Marketing – Chicago, IL 2008 to 2010

Director of Financial Software Solutions

Accountable for all client financial products and integrations.

Designed and managed development, testing, and implementation of all financial system aspects of a consolidated billing application for a large regional Cable operator.

Created future roadmap for existing client billing application designed for advertisers.

Designed custom interfaces between existing advertising stewardship applications and client financial applications.

Horizon Media, Inc. – New York, NY 1999 to 2008

Chief Information Officer

Provided executive leadership as manager of both IT and Operations groups. Responsible for all aspects of strategic planning, evaluation, development, and implementation of business systems and business processes for a $1.8 billion international advertising agency. Optimized the efficiencies and effectiveness of day to day operations in addition to adding value to clients while transforming IT into a valued business partner.

Replaced legacy ERP and ad placement systems which increased productivity over 40% throughout the firm, with annual non-IT savings of $3.5 million. Multiple front end systems were selected and interfaced to the selected ERP system to automate transaction processing. We also took advantage of new internet based tools to automate transactions with third parties.

Reduced business risks by replacing unsupported legacy software, implementing stronger security measures, and creating a multi-faceted disaster recovery/business continuity plan.

Replaced all legacy infrastructure (data center, servers, switches, routers, cabling, and firewalls) and increased system uptime while keeping pace with a 500% increase in business and a 300% increase in the number of locations.

Helped retain a $400 million client by designing and implementing a web based reporting system.

Implemented network monitoring and remote management capabilities.

Managed annual growth of IT and Operations departments’ to only 10% of the growth of the firm as a whole while maintaining department responsiveness.

Integrated acquisitions and new business ventures into the existing corporate environment.

Reduced operating expenses through careful vendor selection and consolidation.

Spearheaded industry initiatives and became the first firm to utilize open standards for exchanging data between diverse business partners.

Determined return on investment (ROI) for major projects.

Conducted post-project audits/reviews to maximize future results.

Arthur Andersen LLP – New York, NY 1993 to 1999

Experienced Manager - Business Consulting

Trusted business advisor to national and international companies in numerous industries including professional services, software, media, advertising, process and discrete manufacturing, publishing, distribution, retail, pharmaceutical, construction, insurance and financial. One sample engagement created $2 million in additional revenue for the client during the first day.

Managed project teams in the selection, development, implementation, and modification of custom and packaged ERP systems based on each client’s unique requirements.

Increased organizational efficiency and reduced costs by optimizing existing business workflows, processes’, and procedures.

Reviewed, designed, and implemented system infrastructure, including data centers, servers, and local/wide area networks to increase system responsiveness, reduce downtime, and to attain more robust disaster recovery options.

Managed multiple concurrent client projects; determined client needs, developed project plans, coordinated resources and resolved issues while managing timelines and project costs.

Managed operational and system integration resulting from mergers and acquisitions.

Developed Information and Systems Plans to guide the direction of future systems selection and development based on the client’s business vision and strategies.

Managed the IT portion of an international chemical company merger.

Designed corporate reporting packages for enhanced decision making.

Managed financial consolidation projects including tool selection and model development.

Performed security and internal control reviews.

Reviewed corporate policies and procedures.

CohnReznick (formerly J H Cohn & Company) – Roseland, NJ 1984 to 1993

Management Consultant - Management Consulting Services

Provide in depth management consultation including operational improvements, system selections, project management, and implementation assistance.

Performed operational/organizational reviews to determine the effectiveness of processes, procedures, management reporting, quality initiatives and client/customer relationships.

Designed & implemented servers and networks.

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software selection, configuration, implementation, and training.

Custom software design and testing.

Fulfilled various managerial functions for clients during transition periods including COO, CFO, and CIO.

Designed and implemented budget, cash flow, forecast and projection, and other financial models.

Perform IT audits to access data reliability and internal controls.

Education

Rutgers University - Graduate School of Business

MBA Degree - Concentration in Information Systems

Fordham University- College of Business Administration

BS Degree - Accounting

Professional

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (certified in two ERP packages)

Certified Network Engineer

Certified Public Accountant (inactive)

Lean Six Sigma Trained

Sample ERP Related Engagements

Managed the selection and implementation an integrated ERP package for an on-line advertising firm, replacing 5 different non-supported and/or non-compliant ERP applications and allowed for the sharing of data across divisions. Created shared services for accounts payable and accounts receivable to reduce costs. The new system reduced the monthly close cycle by 6 weeks while reducing headcount in the shared services.

Selected and implemented (hands on) a cloud based ERP package for an international nonprofit organization which was separating from its parent organization. The new system allowed them to manage projects and report on their progress as well as the financial position of the organization as a whole through the same set of applications (which the former parent company’s system did not allow).

Managed the selection of an ERP package for a large life insurance provider which allowed them to eliminate several non-supported packaged and custom mainframe applications. The selected system also allowed member agencies to enter data and print reports, which eliminated duplicate data entry while increasing agency satisfaction.

Interfaced multiple ERP packages from 80 subsidiaries (most on different ERP systems) to a separate consolidations package for a large publishing and manufacturing company, reducing duplicate data entry, reducing the period end closing time, and giving them fast insights into the combined financial condition of the company.

Performed a system review for an engineering/device manufacturer/construction company which was losing money due to the time it took to compile financial records. The company had multiple non-interfaced systems that required many spreadsheets to analyze data. Subsequently, selected an ERP system which allowed the company to keep more accurate project records, eliminated duplicate data entry and the need for Excel, and reduced the monthly close cycle by 2.5 months and allowed them to make timely changes to underperforming projects.

Managed the selection of an ERP package for a large national magazine company, replacing highly customized and outdated mainframe applications. The new ERP system allowed them to use the same system for tracking projects, production (manufacturing), and distribution.

Selected and implemented an ERP package for a regional hospital and, separately, a large wellness center allowing for faster and more efficient billing and collections.

Performed a systems assessment followed by an ERP system selection a scrap metal recycler and, separately, a paper recycler, allowing for better tracking of inventory and the cost of that inventory. Also improved the reporting cycles and reduced finance staff due to improved efficiencies.

Selected and implemented an ERP package for a regional law firm which allowed them to better track work-in-progress, and bill and collect more quickly and efficiently.

Managed the selection and implementation of an ERP package for a large international electronics manufacturer and distributor allowing for uniform procedures and reporting across three continents and over 30 countries while conforming to language, currency, and tax requirements of each country.

Selected ERP packages for a carpet manufacturer and distributor and also a carpet retailer. Each gave the companies better control of inventory, the sales processes, and deliveries.

Interfaced multiple ERP packages to a separate consolidations package for a large construction company, giving them fast insights into the combined financial condition of the firm.

Interfaced multiple ERP packages from 80 subsidiaries to a separate consolidations package for a large publishing and manufacturing company, reducing the period end closing time and giving them fast insights into the combined financial condition of the company.

Performed a systems assessment followed by an ERP system redesign for a state run insurance company, eliminating several outdated (customized) third party systems and greatly reducing the number of users necessary for billing and accounting.

Performed a system assessment followed by an ERP package selection for a commercial payroll processor which relied heavily on spreadsheets to track financial transactions which led to numerous corrections after the fact. The new system allowed multiple payroll applications and modules to post transactions to the financial system without reentry of data.

Selected ERP packages for a commodities broker and, separately, a private equity firm which allowed them to better track and report on their investments.

Designed interfaces between advertising placement software and multiple ERP packages to allow advertising placement firms to automatically post detailed transaction information to their ERP package for analysis and reporting.

Remediated a troubled ERP implementation for a sportswear manufacturer and importer where the numbers of modifications were too extensive to be viable. Showed the client how to utilize existing functionality in place of many modifications which helped them to reduce project expenses and speed up implementation. (SAP)

Selected and implemented an ERP package for a large marketing firm. Built interfaces to allow transactions from multiple third party specialty systems to post detailed information into the ERP system and allow detail reporting.

Performed 10 separate systems assessments in multiple industries (including two school systems), evaluating current underperforming systems, determining how well they performed the functions required by the client, and designing the future systems roadmap (which included workflow changes, system modifications, and/or system replacement) to improve workflow, data accuracy, and system functionality. One project saved the client $2 million in the first day. In many cases the assessments were followed up with either ERP selections or ERP optimization projects based on the assessments recommendations. These assessments were primarily performed on mainframe and/or AS/400 based systems.

Designed advertising tracking and billing applications for two national cable television companies which interfaced to multiple third party applications and streamlined workflow.

Performed multiple cost reduction projects with savings up to $40 million per year.

Performed six reengineering projects around their ERP systems. The projects automated and/or streamlined workflows and system functions, reducing both transaction and reporting times and the related headcount needed for each function.

Performed computer control reviews for many companies in highly regulated industries and departments of state government. Suggestions to improve IT security and controls helped reduce security exposures and, ultimately, reduced audit expenses since the audit firms could rely on the new controls and reduce the number of transactions required for testing. Most systems were either mainframe (NJ based banks and a NJ state division) or IBM AS/400 based (NJ & Bahamas based casinos and Japanese international electronics manufacturer/distributer).

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