DAN P. SMITH, JR.

Kansas City, MO 64105 (913) 645-4814 dansmithjr@yahoo.com

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EXECUTIVE

Leadership Project Management Analysis and Decision Making
Successful information technology management professional with primary focus on innovative solutions for solving organizational technology challenges. Uniquely able to translate business needs into technical solutions, then defining, updating and implementing IT strategies to align with enterprise objectives. Expertise in creating teamwork across departments to implement technological solutions to support business processes. Exceptionally strong in the competencies associated with information systems management including: Leadership Project Management Coaching and Mentoring Strategic Planning Business Development Negotiations Team Building Budgeting and P&L Turnaround

Career Highlights
Leadership After four failed attempts and $1.2 million, planned and coordinated process for selecting vendor and processes for replacing legacy ERP system, completing the project in eight months at a cost of only $200,000. Turned around money losing department by developing more efficient tools, eliminating redundancies, and discontinuing customer discounts, realizing year one $475,000 profit from $85,000 loss the previous year. Focused on building a singular IT team following purchase of the company, leading the teambuilding and merging of the two IT departments into one and converting the purchasing company to the legacy ERP system, resulting in zero turnover and saving approximately $200,000. Project Management Developed plans and processes for moving IT support staff from Toronto to Kansas City, reducing the headcount necessary for effective support by 50%, resulting in approximately $350,000 in first year savings. Planned and managed the implementation of new ERP system, developing timelines for completing area moves, phasing in project members, and creating departmental accountability, completing the project in seven months and saving approximately $200,000 in meeting time, outside support and increased efficiencies. Created and implemented business plan for implementing systems supporting manufacturing in China, purchasing all hardware and software locally, completing the project two months early and $75,000 under budget. Analysis and Decision Making Analyzed, planned, then negotiated contracts for international telecom service delivery and support, revamping full time staffing and reducing annual telecom spending by $600,000. Researched and solicited bids for hardware and software solution for providing GPS tracking of vehicles, negotiating initial bid to realize three year savings of $188,000. Evaluated purchasing processes in the United States and Europe for scale economies, identifying two planning system changes consolidating longer purchasing windows, resulting in annual savings of approximately $150,000.

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Professional Experience
RAILCREW XPRESS, INC. LENEXA, KS Vice President of IT Responsible for developing strategic plans and implementing corporate objectives ensuring technology capabilities meet company needs. Accountable for directing the design, development and maintenance of systems, programs, and systems software to meet organizational objectives. Tasked with administering and controlling $600,000 expense budget, creating, maintaining and enforcing IT policies and procedures, and compiling and reviewing records determining department productivity, quality and cost. Evaluated new equipment, software and processes, negotiated effective service level agreements, and ensured new developments were incorporated in future systems. ARROW SPEED WAREHOUSE KANSAS CITY, KS Director of IT Responsible for establishing IT strategies and executing tactics consistent with company mission, culture and values for $50 million firm. Tasked with providing consulting services to client departments on technology enabling improved efficiency and effectiveness, identifying and developing the business cases for cost effective investments and initiatives, and optimizing resources via in- and outsourcing. Accountable for defining, reviewing and maintaining enterprise-wide disaster recovery and business continuity plans. ZOUIRE MARKETING GROUP MERRIAM, KS Director of IT Responsible for providing information technology strategic direction for $25 million company. Tasked with developing long-range IT planning, analyzing business processes for improvements, and evaluating and selecting hardware, software and vendor support. RIVAL COMPANY KANSAS CITY, MO Vice President of Information Technology Director of MIS DST SYSTEMS, INC. KANSAS CITY, MO Programmer Analyst

Education and Certifications

Bachelor of Business, Computer Information Systems Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg, MO

Affiliations
Chairman of the Board, Kansas City Urban Youth Center Participant in Shadow Buddies Foundation