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Jessica Bailey

Loudon,TN

Summary

Versatile IT leader with a background building and leading strong cross functional teams. History of cultivating an open culture with free exchange of information. Strong background in managing complex projects and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, while ensuring high standards and aligning efforts with organizational goals.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr. Manager, Product and Wholesale

Bealls Inc
Bradenton, FL
04.2023 - Current
  • PLM (Bamboo Rose) Implementation
  • Lead integration team for OMS (Manhattan) Implementation
  • Product management for wholesale business
  • Implement Scrum with development teams, both onshore and offshore
  • Project Planning / Agile: Jira/smartsheet/Sharepoint
  • Resource Planning / Time Allocation: Tempo
  • Hosting: Azure
  • ERP: Azure, Oracle, AS400 – Experience with AS400 but not expert level
  • Very well versed in all Microsoft products and SQL
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Director

Sogeti (Capgemini)
Baltimore
10.2021 - 04.2023
  • Led $5mm+ engagement, at peak size I managed 30+ consultants, both onshore and offshore
  • Lead development teams in implementing new product and product enhancements
  • Client consultant as Product Owner and Scrum Master, following SAFe Agile practices
  • Project Planning / Agile: Azure DevOps/Sharepoint/Team
  • Hosting: Azure DevOps
  • Very well versed in all Microsoft products and SQL

Vice President, Technology

Altar’d State
Maryville
12.2020 - 09.2021

Responsible for IT team of 22 including 8 direct reports

  • Developers
  • Infrastructure & Architecture
  • Help Desk and Support Services
  • Director of I&O
  • Project Manager
  • Data Team
  • Built team to create clear career path from entry level to mid-level IT positions
  • Driving new digital initiatives including Buy Online Ship from Store, Buy Online Pickup in Store, Same Day Delivery, and Instagram Checkout enablement
  • Manage $2.1 million IT OpEx and $4 million CapEx budgets
  • Led the implementation of new POS in 120+ retail locations, going live with new payment technology and Omni channel initiatives October-November 2020
  • Led implementation of new CRM system
  • Led implementation of Data Analytics platform – Tableau and integrations with Exponea CRM
  • Partnered with Ecommerce on SalesForce platform
  • Moved all infrastructure and architecture to cloud
  • Project Planning / Agile: Jira/Sharepoint
  • Hosting: Azure
  • ERP: Azure, Oracle, AS400 – Experience with AS400 but not expert level
  • Very well versed in all Microsoft products and SQL

Director, Delivery and Technical Services

Altar’d State
Maryville
06.2016 - 12.2020
  • Responsible for IT team of 22 including 6 direct reports
  • Developers
  • Infrastructure & Architecture
  • Help Desk and Support Services
  • Led the implementation of new ERP system, including development, reporting, UAT, and end user training
  • This was referred to by my end users as 'the smoothest system transition they had ever experienced
  • Managed the move of entire corporate office and distribution center from Knoxville, TN to Maryville, TN with no downtime or impact to the business
  • Responsible for technical operations including new store setup, nightly operations, development, and reporting
  • Led innovative technology change in 110+ retail store locations, including new music systems, new in store communications, store network connectivity, new point of sale, security monitoring, and dashboards
  • Leveraged in-depth understanding of end-to-end customer experience to identify pain points and latent customer needs
  • Drove business KPIs through rapid iteration of customer-facing product features

IT Manager

Altar’d State
10.2013 - 06.2016
  • Recruited and trained the first technical Help Desk for the organization; maintained high csat score with my user base
  • Led upgrade of point of service software and terminals across 50+ stores Continue to lead innovative technology in 110+ retail store locations, including new music systems, new in store communications, store network connectivity, new point of sale, security monitoring, and dashboards
  • Updated the technology landscape across 50+ stores and corporate office, bringing in-store WIFI, mobile POS, and upgraded sound systems
  • Instituted ITSM standards in the IT Department

IT Manager

IMCO/Maremont
09.2009 - 10.2013
  • Managed web content and Amazon catalog; led to the largest months ever online with six-figure sales targets hit
  • Managed JD Edwards ERP system
  • Managed all end user accounts and systems
  • Trained and led technical support representatives

Database Administrator

Goody’s Family Clothing
08.1993 - 06.2009
  • Focus on Oracle and SQL Server Databases
  • Optimized database performance for speedy reporting and analysis
  • Managed BI tools for Finance department

Education

Bachelors Professional Studies - Information Systems

Tennessee Tech
Cookeville, TN

Professional Certificate - Women in Leadership

Cornell University

Skills

    Strategic Planning

    Cross-Functional Collaboration

    Operations Management

    Cross-functional Team Coordination

    Troubleshooting and problem resolution

    Cross-Functional Communication

    Budget Oversight

    Resource Allocation

    Budget Administration

    Teamwork and Collaboration

    Team Leadership

Certification

  • Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Scrum Alliance
  • Certified Product Owner (CSPO), Scrum Alliance
  • Certified SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM), Scaled Agile

Timeline

Sr. Manager, Product and Wholesale

Bealls Inc
04.2023 - Current

Director

Sogeti (Capgemini)
10.2021 - 04.2023

Vice President, Technology

Altar’d State
12.2020 - 09.2021

Director, Delivery and Technical Services

Altar’d State
06.2016 - 12.2020

IT Manager

Altar’d State
10.2013 - 06.2016

IT Manager

IMCO/Maremont
09.2009 - 10.2013

Database Administrator

Goody’s Family Clothing
08.1993 - 06.2009

Bachelors Professional Studies - Information Systems

Tennessee Tech

Professional Certificate - Women in Leadership

Cornell University
Jessica Bailey