Accomplished digital leader with over 15 years' experience leveraging technology focused on digital solutions to achieve organizational goals with measurable outcomes. Exceptional communication skills dedicated to creating vision and delivering value in a positive, energetic, and collaborative environment. Skilled coach and mentor experienced in developing high performing staff.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Director
01.2022 - 05.2023
Management of front-end development and strategy for Vizient's digital experience that members, suppliers, and vendors leverage to reduce costs
Direct implementation of new channels in mobile, app development, SEO, digital asset management, personalization, as well as overseeing testing (A/b testing) and performance metrics
Define needs, identify high value solutions, and optimize channel strategy that conversions through SEO for Vizient's products and tools
Executed rebuild of corporate website and supplier website reducing page count and assets, improving navigation and ease of use, incorporating new high-design templates and overall member experience
Oversaw large-scale upgrade of our Web technology, Sitecore CMS, as well as implementation of new digital tools: Sitecore Content Hub/Digital Asset Manager (DAM) and Customer Data Platform (CDP) and Personalization
Lead team of front-end developers, contractors, and act as liaison with digital agencies on conceptualizing and implementing new functionality, designs and code into digital technology stack
Oversight of third-party integrations: Salesforce CRM, Salesforce Communities, Ethos, SharePoint.
Vizient, Inc
11.2015 - 05.2023
Directed design and execution of business transformation initiatives to drive performance, profit optimization and growth opportunities.
Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
Director Digital Strategy
Vizient Inc.
11.2015 - 12.2021
VHA/UHC/Novation Alliance merged to create new company, Vizient, Inc In 2016
Strategic oversight of interactive online experience with content, systems and tools including secured member-facing web site/portal for 80,000-users, including integrated reporting dashboards that pull data from multiple sources
Ensured consistency, ease of use, common nomenclature/ taxonomy, search ability, meaningful navigation, and branding
Oversaw execution of complex projects such as mobile web sites, mobile applications, personalization, web redesign, multimedia, search engine optimization, micro sites, and content integration across multiple sources, and other web-related technologies supporting highly interactive member experiences
Collaborated with other team members to plan, direct, and oversee Web communication platforms, such as e-mail lists, newsletters, web conferencing, online video, and collaboration sites/communities/blogs
Partnered with clients and members to assess, select, and implement complex solutions and tools to meet business needs, interfacing closely with technology team
Managed projects to budget with measurable results.
Sr. Manager, Content Management
University HealthSystem Consortium (UHC)
02.2006 - 10.2015
Managed enterprise-wide solutions: SharePoint Document Management System, Collaborative and Social Networking Sites, Board Portal, E-mail and Communications tool management
Provided leadership to enhance team productivity and morale managing staff comprised of Knowledge Management Coordinator and Content Management (SharePoint) Solutions Specialist
Budget responsibilities include assisting in development of yearly and multi-year budgets for Knowledge Management as well as oversight of client department budgets pertaining to technology development and/or purchases
Partnered with Information Technology for software issues, upgrades, and troubleshooting
Maintain Marketing systems, structures, and processes ensuring knowledge classification and taxonomy adhere to baseline standards, is consistently applied, evaluated, and enhanced/improved over time
Led development, redesign, and deployment of revised UHC Web site in September of 2008
Led migration of 1,500 pages of content and tagging and classification of 40,000+ documents from FileNet to RedDot
Received three Performance Award Nominations recognizing: Exchange/Outlook Upgrade, UHC Web Site redesign and personal accomplishments related to UHC Web site
UHC Performance awards are exclusive awards given to individuals and teams who contribute significantly to UHC business while modeling UHC's core values.
Sr. Manager CMS/Production
University HealthSystem Consortium (UHC)
11.2001 - 01.2006
Managed two production staff members and a full-time consultant, quality control, production process improvement, customer service/fulfillment, budget development and management
Accountable for UHC's knowledge classification scheme and oversight of UHC marketing production process (desktop publishing) to ensure high-quality collateral done in a timely, cost-effective manner
Responsible for classification of knowledge objects, tagging information, and modifying classification scheme when necessary
Process owner of UHC's Document Management System (FileNET) software and eProcess Workflow software while also overseeing the Production Services on Marketing and Web produced materials
Key contact for internal service issues; including primary resource for Web channel, knowledge expert to process changes/improvements, and backup for Web Editor position.
Knowledge Classifier
03.2001 - 10.2001
Responsibility for UHC's knowledge classification scheme
Managed classification of knowledge objects to ensure consistency in tagging information, as well as implementing modifications to schema and methodology
Process owner of FileNET software and knowledge classification process owner
Maintained classification scheme, classify knowledge objects and web content, maintaining/revising and adding new workflows, posting completed knowledge objects to web site, and assisting Web Editor in web content maintenance
Trained over 250 new employees on FileNET, Workflow and classification scheme.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Elmhurst College
Elmhurst
01.2007
Skills
Marketing Leadership
Digital Strategy & Ecosystem
Omnichannel Integrated Marketing
Search Engine Optimization (SEO & SEM)
Product Design & Development
Digital Innovation & Transformation
Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Integrated Campaigns & Delivery
Technical Vendor Management/API
Data Analytics /KPIs/Performance
Agile & Iterative Environments
E-Commerce & Digital Platforms
Supervision/Training/Mentoring
Continuous Process Improvements
Client Relationship Management (CRM)
Accomplishments
Coaching and Team Building Skills for Managers and Supervisors (Skill Path)
Crucial Conversations (Workshop)
Flawless Consulting (Workshop)
Influencer: The Power to Change Anything (Workshop)