Functional Skills
Change Management / Org Design
Business Planning
Financial Modeling
Financial Due Diligence
Go-to-market Strategy
Operational Efficiency
Cost Reduction
Program Management
Strategy Development
Operational Transformation
Software Skills
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Word
Sector Experience
Business Services
Consumer Goods
Retail
Technology
Travel & Hospitality
Big 4 Accounting
Fortune 500
Top Consulting Firms
Experience
Independent Consultant
Management Consulting
Independent Consultant
1/2014 - Present
Advise startup and Fortune 500 companies on go-to-market strategies, new product introductions and operational and financial planning. Work is primarily with B2B companies in the CPG and technology (software) industries.
CKE Enterprises (Carl's Jr.)
Corporate Strategy & Development
Managing Partner
7/2008 - 12/2013
Franchisee with exclusive rights to develop the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex and East Texas. Developed and operated 13 restaurants within three years. Generated $11 million in revenue and hired 300+ employees in three years.
W5 Networks
Start-Up
CEO and President
1/2005 - 6/2008
Technology systems company offering wireless electronic shelf labeling solutions for supermarkets. Led a team of 60 in a high-tech start up, as a conduit behind the first generation of LCD electronic shelf labels to supermarkets and drugstore chains.
Ross Stores
Information Technology
Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer
1/2001 - 12/2004
Responsible for corporate and store level software, technology, and networks. Led a team of 250+ developers and operations staff, plus 150 consultants, in applying $100+ million capital investment to overhaul and rebuild an antiquated IT organization, upgrading the technology infrastructure and replacing all major software applications with growth objectives and end-users as primary considerations in all decision-making. Managed a $25+ million annual operating budget.
Intrepid Systems
Start-Up
CEO and President
1/1991 - 12/1999
Venture backed enterprise software company with a mission to develop enterprise-wide applications for large retail organizations. Led brand establishment as a leading vendor of merchandising and decision support software to industry-leading retailers.
Grew sales from $280K to $24.6 million over five years (8,700%), while building organization from 20 to 200+ employees.
Landed industry-leading customers including Walmart, Big Lots and Ross Stores.
Acquired by PeopleSoft (Oracle)
Grew sales from $280K to $24.6 million over five years (8,700%), while building organization from 20 to 200+ employees.
Landed industry-leading customers including Walmart, Big Lots and Ross Stores.
Acquired by PeopleSoft (Oracle)
Office Depot
Information Technology
Chief Information Officer
6/1986 - 12/1990
Founding executive of Office Club (Acquired by Office Depot). Managed corporate and store level IT function as company grew from startup to $400M (and went public) in 3 years
Deloitte
Management Consulting
Senior Consultant
6/1982 - 6/1986
Managed consulting engagements primarily in the areas of integrated systems planning, selection and implementation for startup/high growth retail companies. Successful projects included Home Club (acquired by The Home Depot) and SuperSaver (acquired by Sam’s Wholesale).