Kristi Gwinn
Seattle,WA
Summary
Versatile Leader, adept in strategic planning and cross-functional collaboration, spearheaded IT M&A transactions and asset management, driving significant cost savings and operational efficiencies. Demonstrated innovative leadership and business transformation skills, achieving operational excellence and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager, IT Mergers & Acquisitions
Boeing
11.2019 - Current
- Lead IT function for global M&A transactions, from due diligence, integration planning, post-close implementation/separation, transition services through handoff to sustaining operations. Managed ~40+ high visibility transactions.
- Assess IT capabilities, potential risks, complexity of migration, readiness for adoption, costs, timelines, synergies, and cultural impacts.
- Manage cross-functional technical teams through discovery, site visits, interviews, and solution development.
- Ensure IT financial estimates (~ $10M-$60M+) are planned appropriately to meet business requirements.
- Lead annual strategic planning sessions to align business goals with technology roadmaps and integration plans to ensure prioritization and readiness to support.
- Promote a culture of continuous learning, maturing competencies and leadership skills, modernizing approach and mindset shifts.
Senior Manager, IT Asset Management
Boeing
12.2015 - 11.2019
- Managed $350M IT hardware asset management portfolio, from acquisition through deployment and retirement.
- Drove standardization, established governance and discipline to improve processes and data quality, and reduce financial and operational risks.
- Supported accelerated retirement of legacy tools resulting in cost savings of $5M.
- Reduced $12M by tightening inventory controls and redeploying assets to avoid new purchases.
- Transformed organization by strategically consolidating work, moved transactional work to suppliers, clarified staff roles and reallocated resources.
Sourcing Strategy Leader, IT Infrastructure
Boeing
05.2011 - 12.2015
- Led sourcing strategy for IT infrastructure products and services worldwide, completed 40+ sourcing agreements, ranging in value from $.5M-$150M+.
- Assessed core/context and suitability for sourcing, authored statements of work, facilitated technical evaluations leading to supplier selection.
- Developed statements of work for competitive bid, documented technical requirements, identified opportunities for cost savings, risk reduction, or enhanced capabilities
- Evaluated benchmark results and emerging industry trends to compare value of sourcing deals and strategize on approach.
Business Integration Analyst, Global IT Operations
Boeing
08.2009 - 05.2011
- Chief of Staff and Business Analyst for Global IT Operations Director, including service desk operations, business continuity, disaster recovery, server operations, monitoring, and data centers.
- Prepared marketing and communications messages, influencing demand management initiatives to change user behavior and reduce operational costs.
- Co-led service desk self-help culture change initiative, resulting in significant reduced call volumes, and year-over-year savings.
- Supported annual budget planning and financial tracking and reporting.
Technical Training Instructor
Boeing
04.2008 - 08.2009
- IT Help Desk training instructor for break/fix troubleshooting of software applications, common tools and enterprise support applications.
- Designed and delivered new hire training and continuing education courses to 150+ technical support agents.
- Transformed training program by improving content and style of delivery, resulting in improved comprehension of technical requirements, reduced time to obtain level of job proficiency, and lower turnover.
Director of Sales
Hotel and Convention Industry
09.2000 - 02.2003
- Led strategic direction and enhanced brand recognition for corporate hotel and convention center in competitive market.
- Exceeded sales revenue through personal sales calls and relationship building with key clients. Created proposals, negotiated rates, closed contract deals.
- Developed marketing plans, conducted market research and analyzed trends to create forecasts and plan sales strategies.
- Managed P&L budget effectively while maintaining strict control over expenditures.
Education
MBA - Business
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZBachelor of Arts - Communications
Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MISkills
- Innovative Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Business Transformation
- Entrepreneurial Mindset
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Analytical & Creative Problem Solver
Timeline
Senior Manager, IT Mergers & Acquisitions
Boeing
11.2019 - Current
Senior Manager, IT Asset Management
Boeing
12.2015 - 11.2019
Sourcing Strategy Leader, IT Infrastructure
Boeing
05.2011 - 12.2015
Business Integration Analyst, Global IT Operations
Boeing
08.2009 - 05.2011
Technical Training Instructor
Boeing
04.2008 - 08.2009
Director of Sales
Hotel and Convention Industry
09.2000 - 02.2003
MBA - Business
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Spring Arbor University
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