Expertise:
Conceptualizing plans; Developing business strategy; Communicating with technical and business people
Hobbies/Sports:
Music; Playing guitar; Zumba
Education Degrees:
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Management and Organizational Leadership, Roosevelt University (2008)
Affiliations Awards:
Franklin Honor Society, Roosevelt University; Alumni Association, Roosevelt University
Work History:
Information Technology Manager, U.S. Cellular; Technical Consultant, Comdisco; Technical Consultant, G.E. Financial
Number Of Years In Profession:
20
Number Of Years In Current Position:
6
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her passion, persistence, keeping current, and education.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession due to her fascination with computers. Once she took her first computer class, she knew she wanted a career in information technology.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Providing information technology leadership; Planning to achieve increasing excellence and profitability; Building relationships; Partnering on multiple programs and projects; Managing vendor partnerships, and capacity and resource planning; Budgeting; Risk management; Ensuring metrics are in place to monitor and measure software development initiatives
Awards/Honors:
President's Award, U.S. Cellular