Jason Hawker
Bradenton,FL
Summary
Senior management professional, bringing strategic leadership and operational excellence to drive organizational success. Skilled in project management, team collaboration, and process optimization with keen focus on achieving results. Adept at navigating complex challenges, fostering culture of accountability, and adapting to evolving business needs. Known for strong decision-making, effective communication, and building high-performing teams.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager, Integration Management Office (IMO)
White Cap
01.2020 - Current
- Hired & quickly promoted to Sr
- Manager in just 6 months, guiding the newly formed department lead in developing & driving domestic and international (Canada) newly acquired businesses entities integration into White Cap LLC
- While doing so I coach a group of 2 direct department resources and work with a concert of 50+ indirect reports overseeing integration strategy for a variety of enterprise functions
- Integration managerial oversight responsibilities spanning various functions, including but not limited to: Transportation, Legal, Human Resources, Purchasing, Pricing, Real Estate, Sales, Marketing, Asset Protection, Communications, Information Technology, and Environmental Health & Safety
- Manage acquisitions of diverse sizes, ranging from approximately $10 million (involving around 3 locations) to $750 million (encompassing approximately 45 + locations)
- Developed enhanced implementation processes, playbooks, even automated processes utilizing Smartsheet - enabling the creation of standardized integration plans, executive reports, and dashboards for improved operational efficiency
- Oversee the early ERP data/system Oracle migrations and Go To Market (GTM) strategy planning and execution
- Management of TSA and Reverse TSA activities with all functional support groups
Senior Vice President of Operations – Accelevant
Sunz Insurance
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Promoted to Senior Vice President of Operations by the CEO
- Oversaw the day-to-day company operations of Accelevant, boasting a diverse portfolio of rapidly expanding firms in the insurance and claims management sector
- This included managed care & nurse case management, claims fraud investigation and jury selection analytics, risk management and loss prevention, Premium Audit, and Subrogation Services
- Efficiently developed and executed strategic go-to-market business plans in collaboration with the Presidents of each business line, tailored for the diverse ancillary enterprises of the holding company
- Executed strategies that diminished reliance on external recruitment firms, resulting in over $100,000 in savings for the holding company within the first year
- Additionally, I established a new lease vehicle program for the premium audit division, which cut operational expenses by $3,000 monthly
- Oversaw both the preparatory and follow-up phases of business acquisition, serving as the acting President of the company until a suitable successor was appointed
- Successfully reduced expenses by 33% across four subsidiary companies
- This was accomplished through meticulous cost-saving research and the strategic consolidation of business services among several vendors
Senior Director, Project management Office (PMO)
Sunz Insurance
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Hired as a member of the senior executive team for the newly formed technology and operations department within the Sunz Insurance enterprise
- Designed and implemented the company's first PMO Department recruiting 5 Project Managers and 2 Business Analysts
- Revamped and updated the businesses data delivery model through application development to provide a full range of technical/ infrastructure services across 12 internal departments
- Led monthly Board of Directors alignment meetings to ensure alignment for both financial spend and timeliness of execution
- Implemented streamlined processes to enhance efficiencies and productivity within procurement, administration, and operations initiatives
- Spearheaded the development and implementation of a real-time project status reporting system
- Restructured and modernized two separate antiquated teams into a state-of-the-art, data-driven financial application platform to improve process efficiencies
Director, Project management Office (PMO) & Professional Services
Star2Star Communications
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Revitalized the sales service model to enhance stability and streamline telecom system installations and customization processes
- The result was significantly improved customer satisfaction and an impressive 12% increase in sales within the first year
- Established the company's inaugural PMO Department, implemented a Project Lifecycle Methodology titled 'Controlled Implementation,' and conducted PMO standards training for internal employees and external channel partners
- Successfully launched the inaugural Professional Services Department and oversaw a high-profile white label integration project for Panasonic, a Fortune 500 client
- Managed System Implementation projects for prominent clients including Red Lobster, Domino's, Steak 'n Shake, Michael's, Dollar General, and Panasonic
Senior program Manager, Supply Chain & Logistics (PMO)
The Home Depot
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Led the execution of The Home Depot's inaugural first Rapid Deployment Center (RDC) in Vaughn, Canada on an untested WMS platform (v2013), coming in under the $9.1 million project budget by 8% ($728k)
- Managed external vendors, procurement and contracting - including nearshore and offshore vendor relationships (SOW/ RFP)
- Managed a reports development team in the code conversion of 78 reports from WMS 2004 to WMS 2013
- Awarded project leadership for The Home Depot’s most extensive project to date, involving a new technology stack adoption and system version upgrade for their Transportation Management System (TMS)
Senior Project Manager & Operations Manager
SPAR Solutions
01.2011 - 01.2012
Program Manager - State & Government Workforce Systems
Geographic Solutions
01.2008 - 01.2011
Senior Global Projects Manager
Sykes International
01.2007 - 01.2008
Lead LANDesk Engineer/ Project Manager
Raymond James Financial
01.1999 - 01.2006
Education
No Degree - General Studies
Santa Fe College
Gainesville FloridaSkills
- Troubleshooting and problem resolution
- Data-driven decision-making
- Data analytics
- Organizational improvement
- Business performance management
- Operations Management
- Customer relationship management
- Team building
- Project Management
- Business Analysis
- Data Analysis
- Program Development
- Change Management
Timeline
Senior Manager, Integration Management Office (IMO)
White Cap
01.2020 - Current
Senior Vice President of Operations – Accelevant
Sunz Insurance
01.2019 - 01.2020
Senior Director, Project management Office (PMO)
Sunz Insurance
01.2018 - 01.2019
Director, Project management Office (PMO) & Professional Services
Star2Star Communications
01.2015 - 01.2018
Senior program Manager, Supply Chain & Logistics (PMO)
The Home Depot
01.2012 - 01.2015
Senior Project Manager & Operations Manager
SPAR Solutions
01.2011 - 01.2012
Program Manager - State & Government Workforce Systems
Geographic Solutions
01.2008 - 01.2011
Senior Global Projects Manager
Sykes International
01.2007 - 01.2008
Lead LANDesk Engineer/ Project Manager
Raymond James Financial
01.1999 - 01.2006
No Degree - General Studies
Santa Fe College