Scott Nichols
Decatur ,IL
Summary
Dynamic Technology manager with a proven track record of 30 plus years. Enhancing operational efficiency and optimizing budgets. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving business goals. Adept at process improvement and enhancing employee performance to align with project goals and business objectives, ensuring successful outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager in Global Technology
Archer Daniels Midland Company
12.2021 - 10.2025
- Implemented strategic plans to enhance operational efficiency across multiple Technology segments.
- Participated in engagement sessions to gather feedback and align project goals with business objectives.
- Helped develop initiatives to enhance employee skill sets and improve performance outcomes.
- Monitored budget expenditures and ensured adherence to financial guidelines for project management.
- Supported budgeting processes by providing accurate spend data and forecasts for proper analysis.
Category Specialist
Archer Daniels Midland Company
12.2018 - 11.2021
- Developed pricing strategies that aligned with market conditions and customer demands.
- Managed product lifecycle from development through discontinuation, ensuring strategic alignment.
- Optimized inventory levels to enhance product availability for different IT segments.
Supervisor
Archer Daniels Midland Company
01.2008 - 11.2018
- Procured hardware/software and monitored spend in the Technology Infrastructure and Operations area for the End User Compute, Datacenter Operations, and Network teams.
- Managed departmental budget, optimizing resource allocation and controlling costs effectively.
- Monitored protocols to align with company/regulatory requirements.
- Provided regular reporting and analysis of team performance to senior management.
Analyst
Archer Daniels Midland Company
12.1993 - 12.2007
- Installation of computers and peripherals for end user base.
- Enter computers and servers into hardware asset inventory for accurate asset monitoring across business units in North America.
- Procurement of hardware and some perpetual software licenses for the End User Compute and Systems segments of Information Technology.
- internal knowledge sharing by developing comprehensive documentation outlining standard operating procedures for various tasks.
- Enhanced team collaboration with End User Compute, Datacenter, and Network teams within IT.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL12-1993
Skills
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Decision-making
Timeline
Manager in Global Technology
Archer Daniels Midland Company
12.2021 - 10.2025
Category Specialist
Archer Daniels Midland Company
12.2018 - 11.2021
Supervisor
Archer Daniels Midland Company
01.2008 - 11.2018
Analyst
Archer Daniels Midland Company
12.1993 - 12.2007
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign