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Co-Founder/Owner
J&S Tech DesignsCo-Founder/Owner
Jul. 2007Camarillo, California, United States · On-siteLed start-up and launch including developing and executing business plan. ►Provided product management and business development strategies to turn around client with large-scale national product. ►Reengineered outdated web-based solution for multi-state, multi-franchise vendor. ►Developed Automotive Estimator App for Autozone; created new UI/UX standards while changing software paradigm from Waterfall to Agile. ►Designed end-to-end Automotive Shop Process Workflow that included all back office solutions such as CRM, marketing, automation, workflow, staffing, and accounting. Used as a basis for other ALLDATA products.
Co-Founder/Owner
Sprocket Websites, Inc.Co-Founder/Owner
Jan. 2010Camarillo, California, United States · RemoteFounded company to provide website development and social media marketing, freeing up J&S Tech Designs to serve as a pure business consulting organization. Cultivated business partnerships, added a broader array of services, and expanded operations nationally. ►Managed successful retail business re-launch strategy including new site selection, layout, and merchandising; information technology; organizational structure; marketing; and store opening. ►Evaluated and selected advanced retail POS solution for retail client. ►Created marketing strategy for newly developed Respiratory Lexicon application. Created website, developed strong social media campaign, and developed tradeshow and marketing materials for product launch. ►Delivered website redesign for Braveheart Woman, a membership-based organization supporting women in business. ►Facilitated business paradigm shift from website development to social media marketing. ►Developed system of record for all marriage licenses issued in Will County.
Principal Owner
Gymboree Play & Music of Thousand OaksPrincipal Owner
May. 2018 - Jul. 2022Thousand Oaks, CAGymboree Play and Music is designed for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Development appropriate activities, songs, and games, are designed to give freedom for individual growth, and non-competitive activities in all class levels. We focus on the whole child to help children acquire the key ingredients - motor skills, social skills, and self-esteem - they need in order to grow up to be confident, happy, and successful adults.
Director Software Development
Midas InternationalDirector Software Development
Jan. 2005 - Jun. 2008On-siteLed all aspects of R&D groups for automotive aftermarket POS system including development, quality assurance, business analysis, technical support, sales and marketing, a team of 45 employees and a $10M budget. ►Designed and implemented development lifecycle for software applications; delivered seven product releases to market. ►Architected and developed a content managed, role based website solution. ►Drove a 12% increase in revenue, making the division profitable for the first time. Profitability continued to grow $1.2M annually.
Director of Software Development
SXC Health SolutionsDirector of Software Development
Jan. 1991 - Jun. 2004Lombard, Illinois, United States · On-siteDirector Software Development (1996 to 2004) Promoted to lead R&D business unit including 25 employees and consultants while managing a $3M budget. ►Developed CRM strategy and roadmap vision; oversaw business processes and technical mapping. ►Managed client base installation of 2000+ pharmacies in retail, chain drugstore, and mail order products. ►Increased consulting revenue 15%+ YOY through successful client management. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Earlier with SXC Health Solutions (1991 to 1996): PC Solutions Product Manager, Senior Programmer / Analyst, Programmer / Analyst, and Technical Support Specialist.

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