Experienced with strategic planning, project management, and stakeholder communication. Utilizes these skills to enhance operational efficiency and drive team success. Track record of effective leadership in high-stakes environments.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Director Revenue Assurance
Verizon Wireless
01.2017 - Current
Focus on Financial, Operation, Network and CRM Digital Analytics Trending
Leader of data analysts, data scientists and business analyst (10+ years)
Driving business strategy based on data-driven logic and critical thinking
Individual contributor to the launching of Verizon’s 5G nationwide network
Data Reconciliation leader for Network Services, Premium Services and 3Rd party products
SME utilizing AWS, Google Big Query, Oracle SQL Server and Teradata SQL database environments
Key contributor to the automation of manual processes to drive business efficiency
Collaborated on Quarterly/Yearly Budgets for over 200+ employees
Evolved KPI Dashboards for Leadership
Agile Methodology
Reconcile end-to-end Application and product release testing
JIRA board administrator
SOX compliance resource
Manage multiple complex problems at a time and be able to communicate only relevant information
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to prepare and deliver presentations on network and rating/billing topics to c-level executives and senior leadership
Overall focus on brand portfolios: Postpaid, Prepaid, Visible, Straight Talk, TracFone, and Walmart Family Mobile
Senior Manager and Consultant Network Reference Data
Verizon Wireless
01.2013 - 01.2017
Responsible for all VISION/RBM/JITR reference data tables impacted by the Rating/billing and Network Reference Data
CPI Platform SME
Coordinated concurrent highly complex reference data and network problems
Drafted and executed advanced SQL queries of large data volumes from heterogenous sources
Coordinated and supervised the automation process of deploying VZW cell site deployment
Automated numerous reconciliation processes utilizing SQL and Analytic software tools
Automation of historically manual processes resulted in reduction of headcount
IT Director/Application Developer
WCA Logistics
01.2007 - 01.2013
Upgraded 20-year-old software to a customized proprietary logistics software solution
Mentored management and ownership on software evolution and best practices
Administered day-to-day operations, quarterly reviews, training, and career development
Achieved SLAs by coordinating resources and leveraging performance measurement tools
Liaised between business units and senior IT managers
Chaired on the IT Culture Committee
Communicated with vendors, clients, and IT peers to plan disaster recovery planning
Convened with senior management to align objectives with corporate mission and goals
Conceptualized and implemented operational procedures for desktop support to standardize customer-focused support at all WCA Logistics
Extended contracts, negotiated add-on assignments, and expanded the client base through customer relationship management
IT Director
The Connection Co.
01.1990 - 01.2007
Company Overview: Acquired by Saia, Inc
In November 2007
Maintained and monitored a 20-location WAN over 300 PCs in 5 states
Created and Updated application libraries through 4 life cycles in 17 years
Utilized and Supported Microsoft SQL Server from Version 1.0 ,4.2, 6.0, 7.0, 2000,2005
Designed strategies to integrate company systems into Saia Motor Freight data systems following the purchase of The Connection Co
By Saia, Inc
In November 2007
Developed employee competencies to maximize performance
Reviewed monthly budgets and administered departmental budgets
Scheduled projects to guarantee timely completion
Initiated project plan development, SOWs, and change orders for assigned projects
Cultivated long-term client relationships by addressing concerns to secure total satisfaction, resulting in referrals and new business opportunities
Developed and implemented a website providing customers with essential tools to track freight, retrieve charges, download sensitive service reports, and open access to shipping documents
Acquired by Saia, Inc
In November 2007
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management Information Science And Business Admin
Franklin University
Columbus, OH
Skills
Project management
Strategic leadership
Analytical thinking
Coaching and mentoring
Timeline
Associate Director Revenue Assurance
Verizon Wireless
01.2017 - Current
Senior Manager and Consultant Network Reference Data
Verizon Wireless
01.2013 - 01.2017
IT Director/Application Developer
WCA Logistics
01.2007 - 01.2013
IT Director
The Connection Co.
01.1990 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Science - Management Information Science And Business Admin
Carrier Support & API Analyst at Verizon Wireless (formerly TracFone Wireless)Carrier Support & API Analyst at Verizon Wireless (formerly TracFone Wireless)