MANAGER, PRODUCT & TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS

Information Technology leader, mentor, experienced with leading highly diverse, international teams. Technically sophisticated, globally versatile with successful background in systems management software, leading complex projects providing pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturers the support infrastructure required to proactively manage their environments. Previous experiences in financial sector.

Staff Leadership & Development

Troubleshooting & Issue Resolution

Enterprise Solution Implementation

User Training & Support

Collaboration Platform Configuration

Research & Development

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

COVESTRO LLC, Corporate Security, Pittsburgh, PA 2017 to Present

Regional Information Security Manager, Americas

Leading Information Security Expert community of over 30 members.

Modeling required information security behaviors for improved data handling.

Mentoring business teams to ensure required data protection posture is understood.

Implementing awareness and training programs to increase resilience.

Monitoring and tracking of sensitive information in transit.

Executing newly implemented external storage exception process for critical business functions.

COVESTRO LLC, Polyurethanes (PUR) Business, Pittsburgh, PA 2017 to 2017

PUR Business Support, IT Consultant

Consulting on best practices for information sharing and data repository.

Training and introducing business and scientific community on collaborative platforms.

Coaching and developing repository administration teams.

COVESTRO LLC, Supply Chain, Pittsburgh, PA 2017 to 2017

Third Party Logistics Specialist (3PL)

Managing surface transport related activities.

Ensuring timely pickup and delivery of bulk chemicals to customers.

COVESTRO LLC, Digital Communications, Pittsburgh, PA 2014 to 2016

Project Lead, Internet, North America Key Account

Leading rebranding and implementation activities for mobile friendly website.

Developing process, customization activities and operational change management for project.

Avoiding increased software expenditures.

BAYER MATERIALSCIENCE LLC, Strategic Communications, Pittsburgh, PA 2012 to 2014

Global Internet & Intranet Coordinator

Leading project charged with realigning more than 100 intranet sites.

Collaborating internal business to ensure proper content creation and delivery.

Managing global internet and intranet consolidation deployment during rebranding,

Enabling company to foster increase in communication exchanges.

BAYER BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY SERVICES LLC, Pittsburgh, PA 2011 to 2012

Team Lead, IT, Research & Development

Marketing internal IT service and support activities to scientific community.

Leading technical projects in support of business and scientific user community.

Supporting scientific community with laboratory information systems and solutions.

BAYER BUSINESS SERVICES GMBH, Leverkusen, Germany 2010 to 2011

Liaison Manager, North America & Asia Pacific (expat assignment)

Supervising team personnel during global software transition.

Providing operational readiness for software implementation and global process alignment.

Coordinating with global clients and partners.

Managing relationships with regional delivery teams.

BAYER BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY SERVICES LLC, Pittsburgh, PA 2008 to 2010

Global Team Lead, Enterprise Systems Management

Leading global implementation of enterprise-wide systems management software.

Conducting personnel actions: hiring, firing, evaluation, development, recognition & promotion.

Managing technical issues and activities related to enterprise systems management tools.

Marketing team capabilities and increased team visibility.

Streamlining incoming user support requests.

BAYER CORPORATE & BUSINESS SERVICES, Pittsburgh, PA 2002 to 2008

Senior Information Systems Analyst, Global SAP Focus Team

Collaborating and developing solutions for internal customers during SAP rollout.

Analyzing and recommending improvements to configuration of software for business teams.

Managing diverse, international relationships on complex projects.

BAYER BUSINESS & TECHNICAL SERVICES LLC, Pittsburgh, PA 1999 to 2002

Senior Information Systems Analyst, Enterprise Systems Management

Analyzing print output software solution for SAP integration.

Recommending and enabling bulk print streams increasing operational efficiency.

Developing and implementing rollout methodology for remote business users.

Customizing security access schema increasing efficiency for print-job management.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Communications, Clarion University of Pennsylvania, Clarion, PA

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Leadership, Communication, Project Management, Cultural Awareness, Agile Mindset

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AWARDS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Internal: Leadership and Teamwork awards throughout career with Bayer and Covestro. Multiple Teamwork and Innovation awards.

Community: American Heart Association Company event Chair, Top Walker, United Way Campaign support, Pittsburgh Autism Society support and involvement via Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix.

MILITARY

Honorable Discharge – United States Army

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