Envelopes Ltd.Information Technology Manager
Sep. 2005 - Mar. 2017Loudwater, BuckinghamshireLed a team of 4 including contractors in delivering IT support to 70 staff across 2 sites, and maintaining both IT infrastructure and 25+ global-reach e-commerce websites within a period of fast growth.
_________________________________________________ ► Engaged senior leadership on overarching IT strategies to improve processes and build capacity ► Led on supplier / contractor sourcing and management
► Developed websites & features and led on front-end layouts, SEO, caching, patching & security testing
► Optimised email campaigns with Google Analytics & A/B testing, significantly increasing CTRs ► Trained and developed the IT team, creating a talented, retained and progressive workforce
► Set targets for and directed contractors, ensuring projects were delivered as per specification ► Took a leading role in devising the company’s rebranding / renaming strategy and timings then successfully led migration, retraining and roll-out within 2 weeks ► Spearheaded system/application upgrades, researching options & assessing cost vs benefits:
► Drove major system/process revision to the entire warehouse order process, using & developing bespoke software, resulting in significant error and customer complaint reduction
► Implemented 2 major upgrades to stock management/accounts systems, one within a weekend including new server infrastructure, process changes, testing & training ► Upgraded phone system to VOIP, mitigating need for more phone lines; facilitating remote working; and significantly reducing complications in merging with the newly acquired company
► Introduced new payment gateways improving flexibility & costs & enabling world currency coverage