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Account Manager

Since its founding in 1974 by Jeff Webb, Varsity has been the driving force in making cheerleading the dynamic, athletic, high profile activity it is today. By combining high energy entertainment with traditional school leadership, Webb and his organization have driven the development of an international phenomenon that now not only includes millions of young Americans, but also a rapidly growing number of participants worldwide. Varsity is comprised of the leading organizations and brands in the various cheerleading segments, including its educational camps and clinics, competitions, and uniforms. While Varsity's heritage is rich and its traditions renowned, it continues to be the innovative global leader in growing cheerleading's influence and profile. The organization's commitment to the health and well being of the young people who participate is embedded in its high quality educational curriculum and its leadership in establishing instructional safety standards.

Leader with proven capabilities in Technology Transformation, Technology Management, Team Building, Organizational Restructuring, and Process Re-engineering. Experienced in managing global technology operations with staff located in multiple countries who support and enhance business functions such as Trading, Execution, Logistics, and Warehousing. Experienced in International Business as well as Retail, Grocery and Hospitality. Proven capability to identify and deploy diverse technologies which achieve automation, efficiency, enhanced corporate profitability. Over the course of my career, I have managed all aspects of a technology organization including: Operations, Telecommunications, Infrastructure/Network Engineering, Software Development, Project Management, and Business Analysis. Responsibilities have included: Strategic planning, Application Portfolio Management, Vendor identification and selection, technical and financial analysis of potential solutions, IT Governance, contract negotiations, managing outsourcing agreements and vendors, managing Infrastructure teams, Software Development, Business Analysis, Project Management, and Support Services. • Executive MBA - University of Memphis • Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems and Telecommunications Management - Christian Brothers University • Associate’s degree in Computer Engineering - State Technical Institute at Memphis. • Chairman of the American Cotton Shippers Association, Data Systems Committee • Society of Information Management Specialties: Leadership, Team Building, Process Reengineering, IT Governance, Strategic Planning, Financial Analysis, Budgeting, International Business, Global Technology Initiatives, Negotiations, Outsourcing agreements, Telecommunications Management, Network Engineering Management, Data Center Management, Software Development Management