Senior Team Member and Head of Information Technology, insightful leadership skills and business intelligence/data technologist, definer of organization infrastructure, architecture and multiple IT technologies, processes and methodologies, driver of innovative and transformative strategies, digital conversion, information security and risk management, operation improver, End User experience programmer, technology roadmap and systems, assets, strategies and vision. Technology budget manager, strong leader and team builder, staffing, training and development, application and business services, full SDLC. Focused deliverer of technical solutions. Proven leadership in directing operations, maintenance and support of complex systems Developer of innovative business solutions. Highly Adept in problem solving, inventory and needs assessments. Excellent prioritization skills. Seeking a C-Level in an engaging industry.
Highlights
Head IT for $18.6B international manufacturing enterprise
Generated over $5MM via portal implementation
Increased sales lead conversion by 22% and costs by 36%
Produced over $2.25M in infrastructure savings
Decreased customer data exposure by 92%
Guest Professor/Lecturer - Georgia State University
Technology Association of Georgia
Awarded "Terence A. Waite's Day" - City of Birmingham, AL
Work History
2008 - Current
Head of Information Technology North America
Mimaki, USA, Suwanee, GA
Launched and grew information technology for global industry leader and manufacturer of wide-format and 3D printers, cutting plotters and software capitalizing on background in communications & digital IT transformation, security controls and risk and strategic planning & operations
Responsible for enterprise architecture and technology strategy for the enterprise
Defined organizational technology structure, policies and procedures
Developed and implemented cyber security and data breach threat management system
Collaborated with other departments to help meet needs and properly integrate and secure systems
Presented reports and collaborated with executive leadership and CEO to maximize development efficiencies and resolve technological issues
Lead on-going network design, workflow, re-evaluation and optimization to keep pace with enterprise growth
Reviewed and assessed implementation, testing and deployment needs to identify project requirements and costs
Ensured strategic and impactful investments in IT
2005 – 2007
Director of IT & Strategic Planning
Auto Finance
Increased revenue by 32% and reduced spending by 34% within 10 months of arrival
Reduced annual expenditure by $10M by transitioning telecommunications systems and updating VOIP
Streamlined operations by restructuring company organizational chart including job titles and duties
Improved operations by 46% & applications by 80%
Designed cloud-based solution in 1st few months on job saving company thousands in monthly licensing fees
Created company-wide hardware and software standards for 350+ desktops and over 900 user accounts
Developed companywide data-driven decision-making
Implemented strategic hiring decisions and staffing performance enhancement
Previous Companies:
Panasonic North America
Mitsubishi Corporation
Education and Certifications
05/1999
BA: Communications
Oglethorpe University - Atlanta, GA
05/2012
Project Management Professional/PMI
Certified Google Professional - Atlanta, GA
MCP - Microsoft Certified Professional
MCTS - Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist
Customization and Configuration
Installation and Deployment
Records Retention, Retrieval & Destruction
Technology Capsule
Management:
ITSM, ITIL framework, BC/DR planning, PMBOK practices, HIPAA security policies, GDPR, SOC 2, and PCI, MS Project, Agile & Waterfall, Industry 4.0, Scrum, Disaster Recovery and Project management.
Enterprise & Infrastructure:
Experience with ERP implementations & upgrades, EDI, business intelligence (BI), CRM (Dynamics), MECM, SAP, e-Commerce B2B & B2C, WMS, MEM(AI), Vendor and sourcing, Cloud migration, Agile, (SDLC), and VMWare. Including Dynamics AX, SL, GP, CRM/CE, Salesforce and Cognos, RDBMS, SaaS, CTI, MPLS, Cobit, Data Recovery, Security, VEEAM, Palo Alto firewalls, Azure, Active Directory.
Platforms & Mobility:
Azure, AWS, Office 365, Teams, Power Apps, MS Flow, Dual Write, CDS, Ellucian, Scribe, North52, SharePoint, Power BI, Act On, Click Dimension, Lead Forensics, Apple iOS, Payment Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), Android, Windows Mobile, Lifesize, Jabber, Social Integration Programming SQL, MySQL, Citrix, Oracle, CMS, WebSphere, Magento, HTML5, IoT and AI.
Networking:
Active Dir, Exchange, Windows, MAC, Cisco, Check Point, Netgear and Juniper Routers, Switches, DNS, TCP/IP, VMWare, LAN/WAN and RAID storage systems, HP and Dell/EMC Storage, VoIP, SMTP, MVS/VMS, Linux/Red Hat Enterprise, IPTV, VOD, Stream media and CDN (Content Delivery Network).
Development & Interactive:
Adobe CS to Cloud, including Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Premiere, Audition, Sound-booth, After Effects, On-location, Bubble, Flash, HTML5 and Red Giant Products.
Collaboration drives Nordson’s success as a market leader in Industrial Precision Solutions and Advanced Technology. Our employees thrive in an environment where we help each other reach our personal best and enable our company to continuously improve and grow, and our customers to succeed. You will find Nordson employees sharing our success by giving back in the communities around the world where we live and work. Nordson Adhesive Dispensing Systems (ADS) sets the global standard in hot melting machines and dispensing, coating, and laminating systems. Manufacturers rely on our equipment for packaging, product assembly and surface treatment applications. With a leading services and support network, we help our customers worldwide increase manufacturing efficiencies and produce the highest quality products. JOB SUMMARY Directs and coordinates the activities of the Operations organization to obtain optimum efficiency and throughput while maximizing profits via Nordson’s Ascend Strategy. Collaborates with the Continuous Improvement Team to identify opportunities in the production and distribution environment and quickly implements remedies to issues that might prevent meeting or exceeding performance goals. Drives organizational objectives to functional departments and value streams through subordinate managers and supervisors. Responsible for safety, costs, methods, operations, and quantity of production output. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead and manage global operations and responsible for operations capabilities and performance. Promote and focuses on instilling a culture of safety by leading and directing staff to accomplish goals consistent with established manufacturing and safety procedures Foster a culture of accountability and ownership through agile and effective communications, processes and execution with transparency, empowerment, calmness, resilience, and confidence. Develop and communicate a vision and strategic objectives that aligns the operations and division strategy. Lead strategically and collaboratively with functional partners to ensure operations evolves as needed by the division to deliver divisional operational goals and KPI’s Establish key performance indicators that drive change and visibility to the team. Track, trend, and monitor routinely with active data analysis and visual management to target and deliver results. Drive fiscal accountability and knowledge managing key operating metrics, budgets, and schedules. Ensure there is a routine resource planning process and assessment that ensures teams coordinate the hiring, training, coaching and annual performance reviews of operations staff across sites, ensuring clear objectives and expectations are set with routine direct feedback. Direct and manage operations initiatives (e.g., plant layout changes, installation of capital equipment, process improvements, major repairs, etc.) and progress, ensuring key milestones Develop, recommend, and execute on Continues Improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives with NBS Next framework and a focus on on-time delivery, productivity, cost reduction and overall margin improvement. Establish procedures for maintaining high standards of manufacturing operations to ensure products meet established customer and company quality standards Develop labor capacity models and material plans needed to meet sales forecasts, while maintaining flexibility to minimize cost and inventory levels
Formulate and recommend manufacturing policies and programs that guide the organization in maintaining and improving its competitive position Direct and coordinate various programs essential to daily manufacturing procedures (e.g., training, safety, housekeeping, cost reduction, worker involvement, security, etc.)
Develop a high performing team and promote team concepts, diversity and inclusion, coaching, mentoring, training, talent / succession management, and individual development. Promotes and encourages the development of people to ensure leadership continuity. Reviews organization and staffing plans to ensure that they are consistent and competitive for attainment of division objectives Hire, train, develop and evaluate staff. Take corrective action as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with company policy. Ensure compliance with current federal, state, and local regulations. Consult with Human Resources Department as appropriate Perform miscellaneous duties and projects as assigned and required other responsibilities, as necessary EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS bachelor’s degree in engineering or other related field with 10+ years in manufacturing operations 10+ years’ experience in increasingly responsible managerial and leadership roles in a manufacturing company. Established record of tangible results and accomplishments in operations, business development and staff development running a global manufacturing organization. Demonstrated success in strategic efforts to drive safety, quality, consistent performance, and productivity SKILLS & ABILITIES Strong leadership skills that inspire team confidence and respect, while empowering and motivating team members in a creative and effective manner Ability to work cross functionally with internal teams and external customers Strategic, critical thinker with strong analytical skills and financial acumen. Results oriented, approach focused on developing and building high performance teams. Ability to manage at all levels, communicate a clear and compelling agenda and influence others to support timely achievement of initiatives and goals. Creative thinker who can develop and implement new ideas and approaches.
Ability to participate with functional counterparts within the organization at the earliest stages of planning and development to meet plant objectives; directing, allocating the plant’s resources, timing, etc., resources needed to assure meeting the plant’s objectives. Ability to read, write and communicate in English as it relates to this position and safety. WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS Office & Manufacturing Environment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. TRAVEL REQUIRED - Estimated about 20%
Contact
Address
Alpharetta, GA, 30022
Phone
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LinkedIn Profile:
www.linkedin.com/in/tawaites
Skills
Product & Operation Strategy
Excellent
CRM/Analytic Integration
Excellent
Business & Digital IT Transformation
Excellent
M&A Strategy & Start-up Operations
Very Good
Agile/Waterfall Project Management
Excellent
ERP/CRM/MDM Implementation & Upgrade
Excellent
ECommerce & Webstore
Very Good
Security Controls and Risk
Excellent
Disaster Recovery and Needs Analysis
Excellent
Vendor Management
Excellent
Customer Service
Excellent
Strategic Planning & Execution
Excellent
Performance Turnarounds
Very Good
Rapid Custom App Development
Very Good
Cloud & SaaS Solutions
Excellent
Project Management & Tech Governance
Very Good
Sarbanes-Oxley/JSOX Compliance
Excellent
Audit & Cost Savings
Excellent
Multisite Management & Data Migration
Excellent
Enterprise Software Development
Very Good
International Resourcing
Very Good
Global Communications & Information
Excellent
Budget Development and P&L Oversight
Excellent
Warehouse and Inventory Management
Excellent
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TERENCE A. WAITES
Senior Technology Executive / CIO / Visionary