LEO D. DITTEMORELong Beach, CA 90808 (562) 429-0227
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| Leads by example. Recognized for calm and confident management style resulting in high levels of team productivity. Analytical, intuitive and fair. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; keen observer…good listener. Exceptional record of restructuring ineffective processes, cost containment and improving the bottom line results. Extremely dependable in completing projects on time and within budgetary constraints. Directed multiple projects from inception to completion. Won the loyalty and commitment of colleagues. A resourceful problem solver. An intuitive decision-maker. Diverse skill set. Reshaped organizations—recruited, hired and trained new employees. Strong people development skill. A natural mentor…determined, patient and smart. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| A senior information management position utilizing accumulated expertise in information technology, product development, R & D, budget management and team building. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Demonstrated management and leadership abilities over an
18-year career in fast-paced, project-based, technical environments
working as a Project Manager, Consultant and Team Manager in Information
Technology. Excels at creating, planning and executing new strategic
business initiatives. Proven ability to quickly adapt to new industries
and technology. Effectively use technology to increase profits and /or
significantly reduce the cost of doing business. Developed working
relationships with leading technology vendors including Microsoft, Great
Plains, SAP, Oracle, Compaq, HP, IBM, Exodus Communications and Akamai.
Areas of expertise include:
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| For Client (Kavana Technology) - Developed technology
solution needed for implementation of plan. Created architecture produced
estimates/plan for system’s development and delivered documentation for
inclusion in business plan. Results: seeking funding of $10 million. Project Manager for several Microsoft Exchange implementations including Occidental Oil, Aramco and Union Transport. For Client (Volume Distributors) – needed to replace financial systems and integrate a warehouse management system. Completed implementation of Great Plains Software financials back-end system, integrated with FASCOR Warehouse Management System and customized application for client. Results: reduced inventory cost by 15%, ability to process 25% more orders and utilized warehouse space more efficiently. For Client – (Loyola-Marymount University) large university needed to upgrade their network. Worked with vendor to complete the effort. Results: migrated from a large Ethernet LAN to a flexible ATM base backbone that increased available bandwidth by 1000%. Transitioned consulting position to become the school’s network manager. Added company personnel and brought in an additional $1.5 million in consulting revenue. |
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| For Client – (Sony Pictures) closed new sale of hardware
with upgraded database worth $750,000. Consolidated application operation
from seven servers to three, which reduced computer room space usage by
500%. Results: completed project early and under budget. Reduced operating
expenses by 50% and generated an additional $250,000 in consulting
revenue. For Client – (Rockwell Semiconductor Systems) implemented a cell control system in order to utilize the use of investment in computer controlled manufacturing process. Results: decreased time of manufacturing process by 30%. Reduced the use of paper documentation. Brought in $1.5 million in consulting fees over 18 months. For DEC Consulting – established the operation of information systems. Set corporate goals, managed budgets and resolved issues. Developed training programs/procedures for project management. Results: exceeded goals of $4 million with profits of $1 million for 2 consecutive years. Grew business from $750,000/quarter to $1.25million/quarter. Expanded business into new territories. For DEC Sales – Sales organization needed to be more efficient in the delivery of proposals. Created processes for reviewing requests, set priorities and defined requirements. Created document repository for proposals. Results: decreased time for response by 20%. Doubled number of responses. Exceeded budget goals for expenses and product delivery. For DEC Sales – Sales needed technical personnel to define solutions and increase product sales. Worked with clients to understand needs, presented product information in one-on-one situations and in public speaking engagements. Developed solutions, leveraged skills and defined processes. Results: exceeded goals for product and service sales. Grew business by 25% each for four consecutive years. Received regional and corporate rewards for performance with sales team. Consistently rated top performer. Received company’s Excellence Award 1988 and 1990. |
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| Provided leadership to information systems support personnel. Built distributed system that provided office automation and engineering analysis tools to Laboratory and Group management and engineers. Sold analysis tools to outside clients. Results: met expense and revenue goals each year.. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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