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Eric Williams

Eric Williams

Problem Solver And Value Adder
Phoenix,United States

Summary

Skilled analyst and manager with over 10 years of experience improving client businesses. Proven track record of resolving problems and driving projects to completion.

Work History

Information Technology Project Manager

E*TRADE Financial
05.2000 - 09.2009

Accomplishments:

  • Managed $1.25 million, 18-month project bringing E*Trade into Federal Reserve compliance for customer check deposits (Check21) and delivering operational savings of approximately $750k annually
  • Managed 6-month project installing wire transfer application functionality to support new corporate treasury function for savings of approximately $600k annually
  • One of 3 project managers to $10 million, multi-year implementation of new cash management and retail banking platform for entire E*Trade customer account base; The solution allowed for real-time account updates, increased application stability, and more flexible integration with other E*Trade systems for lower technology and operating costs
  • Installed enhanced customer account application verification functionality to better meet regulatory requirements (Know Your Customer), reduce fraud, and to automate back office operations
  • Installed a call center forecasting and scheduling solution to improve resource allocation
  • Developed and delivered to the E*Trade CTO an operational support handbook for all retail cash areas; Worked with stakeholders to capture responses and escalations to key business failures and exceptions
  • Team leader for community outreach program that logged 900 hours and oversaw 2200 volunteer hours; Reported directly to EVP/COO on results against goals

Information Technology Consultant

Capgemini (formerly Ernst & Young Consulting)
09.1995 - 05.2000
  • Implemented merchandise and inventory management software packages for a home improvement retailer
  • Integrated billing and accounting systems and processes for the merger of two securities exchange operators/regulators
  • Performed a Y2K business continuity assessment for a large consumer products company

Information Technology Consultant

CapTech Consulting
10.2009 - 01.2011
  • Managed data conversion for the consolidation of online commercial cash management functions for the merger of two financial services companies.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems

University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA

Certificate - 50 Week Accredited Professional Program, Culinary Arts/Chef Training -

L'Academie De Cuisine
Gaithersburg, MD

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Other Experience

Chef de Partie and Culinary Teacher (Fox Restaurant Concepts, 2021 - present; Evening Entertainment Group, 2019 - 2021 and 2016 - 2018; Phoenix Union HS District, 2018 - 2019; Kimpton Hotels, 2015 - 2016 and 2012 - 2014; Eat Good Food Group, 2011-2012)

  • Relied on to open the kitchen, manage inventory, control costs, and contribute to menu development and changes.
  • Excellent knife skills; Work cleanly and efficiently; Season and cook food properly.
  • Communicate clearly with diverse staff to deliver timely food.
  • Work well with both BOH and FOH staff to meet customer needs and achieve restaurant revenue / profit goals.
  • Trained junior team members to improve overall kitchen productivity.

Skills

  • Problem solving
  • Adaptability
  • Attention to Detail
  • Communication
  • Customer Service
  • Mathematics
  • Project Management
  • Touch Typing
  • Writing

Industry Experience

  • Financial Services
  • Management Consulting
  • Hospitality / Food & Beverage
  • Education
  • Retail
Eric WilliamsProblem Solver And Value Adder