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Jamie Burkhardt

Highland,IN

Summary

Experienced operations professional with a focus on enhancing productivity through strategic process optimization. Successful in leading diverse teams to implement effective solutions that improve operational efficiency. Recognized for delivering results in fast-paced environments.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

VP of IT

PolyJohn Enterprises
Whiting, IN
09.2022 - 04.2025
  • Consolidated four systems into one through Microsoft Business Central ERP and CRM implementation.
  • Developed policies to ensure system security and maintain data integrity.
  • Coordinated disaster recovery initiatives to reduce impacts from system outages.
  • Aligned IT strategy with business objectives to improve organizational performance.
  • Identified technology investments that provided cost savings and enhanced efficiency.
  • Oversaw design and implementation of enterprise-wide systems meeting operational requirements.
  • Managed annual IT budget for optimal resource allocation across projects.
  • Updated IT infrastructure to support functionalities of new ERP and CRM systems.

IT Director/NetSuite Administrator

Grand Design RV
Middlebury, IN
11.2014 - 08.2022
  • Increased system security and performance with proactive changes.
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
  • Provided effective resolutions to issues and escalated problems with knowledgeable support and quality service.
  • Promoted continuous improvement for IT governance processes.
  • Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.

Purchasing Manager

Dutchmen Manufacturing
Goshen, IN
06.2005 - 11.2014
  • Sourced new vendors for purchasing needs.
  • Obtained quotes from various suppliers to determine most cost-effective purchasing options.
  • Maintained appropriate inventory levels to meet personnel and corporate needs.
  • Negotiated contracts with outside providers to minimize costs to company and customers.

Purchasing Manager

Forest River RV
Elkhart, IN
06.1996 - 06.2005
  • Sourced new vendors for purchasing needs.
  • Obtained quotes from various suppliers to determine most cost-effective purchasing options.
  • Maintained appropriate inventory levels to meet personnel and corporate needs.
  • Determined recurring business needs and maintained necessary inventory levels.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Graphic Design

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Skills

  • Software management and ERP solutions
  • Microsoft Products and Netsuite Experience
  • Vendor relations
  • Problem-solving strategies
  • Change management
  • Infrastructure planning
  • Project management
  • Audit compliance
  • Budget oversight
  • Technology integration
  • Cloud services
  • Job organization
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Negotiation skills

Interests

  • Elks Member - 5 years - Scholarship Chairman for the North West Indiana District, volunteer within the community, fundraising for Cancer Research
  • REF Member - 2 years - personal and professional growth, networking

Personality Tests

  • EOS - 2 years with new implementation, Visionary Score 64/Integrator Score 83
  • Working Genius - GT / Working Competency EW / Working Frustration DI / Unique Pairing GT|TG
  • 16 Personalities - Executive ESTJ-A

Timeline

VP of IT

PolyJohn Enterprises
09.2022 - 04.2025

IT Director/NetSuite Administrator

Grand Design RV
11.2014 - 08.2022

Purchasing Manager

Dutchmen Manufacturing
06.2005 - 11.2014

Purchasing Manager

Forest River RV
06.1996 - 06.2005

Some College (No Degree) - Graphic Design

Central Michigan University

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