Functional Skills
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Vendor Management
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Leadership Development
Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
Private Equity Investing
Commercial Due Diligence
Supply Chain Integration
Retail Management
Operations Management
Agile Software Development
IT Transformation
IT Asset Management
IT Service Management
Operational Transformation
Software Skills
AWS
Java
SAP CRM
Python
PowerBI
JavaScript
MySQL
C
Active Directory
PostgreSQL
Azure
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C#
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Experience
CAFFEY DISTRIBUTING & CAROLINA PREMIUM BEVERAGE / K1MS
Information Technology
VP of IT / Executive
8/2022 - 4/2025
Executive IT leader overseeing 2,700+ users across 14 sites. Led digital transformation and infrastructure modernization following multi-entity consolidation under the K1MS umbrella. Directed enterprise-wide M365 unification, ERP modernization, and network redesign across 7+ companies. Drove org-wide security and systems standardization.
Key Achievements:
• Unified 14 sites into a single M365 tenant; managed tech and change teams
• Spearheaded cloud, phone, security, and vWAN upgrades across all entities
• Served as tech advisor to PE board; supported VIP acquisition due diligence
Key Achievements:
• Unified 14 sites into a single M365 tenant; managed tech and change teams
• Spearheaded cloud, phone, security, and vWAN upgrades across all entities
• Served as tech advisor to PE board; supported VIP acquisition due diligence
71lbs
Information Technology
Head of Technology / CTO
12/2021 - 8/2022
Developed and implemented short- and long-term strategies to rescue a failing IT and Operations department. Overhauled and trained middle management replaced staff to create two coherent teams. Partially replaced IT infrastructure and started long term development project to replace current failing in house software and fix database design mistakes.
Detailed contributions:
• Became responsible for more than fifty percent of the Company’s revenue. Implemented strategies to stabilize and hit monthly revenue goals with success.
• Worked with other executives to create synergy between Sales, Marketing, IT, Operations and Consumer success.
• Participated in quarterly executive meetings to set monthly KPI’s for all teams and develop corporate strategies for short- and long-term growth.
Detailed contributions:
• Became responsible for more than fifty percent of the Company’s revenue. Implemented strategies to stabilize and hit monthly revenue goals with success.
• Worked with other executives to create synergy between Sales, Marketing, IT, Operations and Consumer success.
• Participated in quarterly executive meetings to set monthly KPI’s for all teams and develop corporate strategies for short- and long-term growth.
Basic Fun
Information Technology
VP of IT/ Head of IT
2/2014 - 12/2021
Led global IT strategy and operations across six offices and 160+ employees. Oversaw all systems from product development through sales, warehousing, and finance. Directed ERP/DRP/MRP/EDI/WMS implementations and IT policy creation. Partnered with leadership on technology alignment and budget control.
Key Achievements:
• Executed IT integration for 7 company acquisitions
• Streamlined data flows to reduce inefficiencies and staffing needs
• Delivered scalable infrastructure and vendor strategies across global ops
Key Achievements:
• Executed IT integration for 7 company acquisitions
• Streamlined data flows to reduce inefficiencies and staffing needs
• Delivered scalable infrastructure and vendor strategies across global ops
JAKKS Pacific
Information Technology
Director of Software & Systems
1/2003 - 1/2014
Led development of IT solutions supporting global production and electronics cycles. Managed cross-functional projects across Asia and the U.S., including iOS apps for Disney and P&G. Directed software, firmware, and QA teams while serving as the technical advisor across divisions. Negotiated component sourcing and optimized feature delivery for cost and scale.
Key Achievements:
• Spearheaded Call of Duty Black Ops and RC-XD toy development
• Led creation of hit products: SpyNet Watch, Eyeclops, T-Pain Mic, and more
• Delivered Disney Zoom and Little Mermaid iOS apps
• Contributed to multiple industry awards, including Toy of the Year nominations
Key Achievements:
• Spearheaded Call of Duty Black Ops and RC-XD toy development
• Led creation of hit products: SpyNet Watch, Eyeclops, T-Pain Mic, and more
• Delivered Disney Zoom and Little Mermaid iOS apps
• Contributed to multiple industry awards, including Toy of the Year nominations