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Innovative Director of Information Technology Leads Strategy and Execution of Critical Business Process Improvements

We are Apex Tool Group (www.apextoolgroup.com), a $1.5 billion worldwide manufacturer and designer of industrial hand and power tools, tool storage, drill chucks, chain, and electronic soldering products.\r\n\r\nApex Tool Group (ATG) and our 8000 associates in 30 global locations have built a legacy of powerhouse brands, trusted to get the job done. From Crescent(r), GearWrench(r), Armstrong(r), Weller(r), SATA(r), Lufkin(r), Wiss(r), Cleco(r), Dotco(r) and Apex(r), as well as several key private label products, ATG offers innovative solutions that increase customers' productivity around the world. \r\n\r\nWith a heritage that began in the 1800's our tools and products support a wide variety of global industries, including automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, hardware, industrial, and consumer retail. \r\n\r\nATG associates are dedicated to providing our customers with high performing, innovative products, timely delivery, and customer service that is second to none. Our five core values - Customers Come First, Integrity in All We Do, Continuous Improvement in Every Aspect of our Business, Innovation for Growth and Best Talent, One Team - drive how we operate, every day.\r\n\r\nBut don't just take our word for it. For example, in 2014 ATG was named "Supplier of the Year" by U.S. industrial distributor ORS Nasco| earned U.K. retailer Halford's "Going the Extra Mile" supplier honor| was presented with the International GOOD DESIGN award for our Lufkin(r) Control Series Tape, and was honored as "Supplier of the Year" by Brazil distributor, Ferramentas Gerais. Our Sumter, South Carolina plant was named "2014 Manufacturer of the Year" by the local Sumter Economic Development nonprofit and the Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce, as well as earning the nationwide Duke Energy 2014 Power Partners award.\r\n\r\nIf you like to work in an environment where the journey to finding a better way never ends, and where your ideas can help us exceed our customers' expectations, ATG is the company for you!

As a senior leader with expertise in B2B and B2C markets, I have led all aspects of the design, development, and implementation of innovative web-based platforms to unify business processes, resulting in substantial cost savings, operational efficiencies, and revenue growth. Hand selected by executive teams to envision and execute technology-based solutions to key business challenges, I was given director-level authority to lead global teams in the following key initiatives: ► The implementation of SAP ERP systems with web platforms enabled Apex Tool Group and Cooper Industries to automate and efficiently manage online sales, customer service, and vendor management. Additionally, consistent branding and unified operations led to more effective marketing efforts and increased global market share. ► In a revolutionary shift from print media to electronic content delivery, I led Thompson Media Group’s effort to automate online content maintenance, subscription access, and digital rights management. This flexible, scalable system resulted in dramatically increased efficiencies and cost savings. ► The development of a customized business process-building platform enabled Apex Tool Group’s business units to automate and standardize IT-based business processes. This web-enabled application allowed users to define, adapt, and implement parameters without IT intervention. Throughout each of these initiatives, I successfully led local and global development teams, collaborating with a broad range of cross-functional resources to define business needs, design and develop critical applications, and implement systems to streamline operations and support revenue growth. Recognized by my leaders and peers as a thought leader, my unique ability to not only effectively execute, but also develop innovative strategies, has enabled companies to realize significant cost savings, extend their global market reach, and drive increased revenues.