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- 1. David Shelton… DELIVERING BUSINESS VALUE FROM VISION THROUGH IMPLEMENTATION 1715 Waldorf Blvd. Unit 201 • Madison, WI 53719 • dshelton0504@gmail.com • (414) 807-5286 • www.linkedin.com/in/daveshelton CAREERAT A GLANCE Bader Rutter & Assoc. Keane, Inc. Stratagem, Inc. 1993 Present20041996 ProjectManager SystemsAnalyst Sr.Principal Consultant Service DeliveryManager ConsultingServices ExecutiveOutsourcingPractice Manager Directorof Service Delivery ManagementConsultant Passionate, Customer-Centric Information Technology Leader who aligns a holistic view of vision, strategy and capabilities to achieve organizational objectives and deliver business value. Challenges and overcomes barriers through creativity, innovation and communication. Highly principled relationship builder who moves easily among cross-functional organizations and possesses a natural aptitude for assembling and mentoring high-performance teams, fostering trust and gaining buy-in from internal and external stakeholders. Speaking Personally… Critical Leadership Capabilities Q How would you describe your leadership style? A. I possess an eclectic set of knowledge, skills and abilities and believe empowerment and accountability are successful team motivators. Direct and open communication builds a clear vision and establishes short and long-term goals to achieve business objectives. I’ve established credibility using a roll-up-my-sleeves approach that demonstrates teamwork and an ‘all-in’ attitude. Q How do you turn a challenge into an opportunity? A. Once I understand the challenge (barriers, history, impact and issues) I make an assessment of the options to determine the goal and benefits of the preferred outcome. Planning is a key element that assigns the right resources and uncovers additional challenges and opportunities. Throughout execution change is inevitable highlighting the need to control scope and negotiate trade-offs. Q What are the benefits of your broad background? A. My consulting background has given me exposure to a annual revenue from Miller Coors through process efficiencies and expanded scopeof application outsourcingengagement. Dynamic Results Doubled Reduced ITcosts over 50% by out- sourcing infrastructureand and movingto SaaS models. Realigned serviceofferings to capitalizeon skills, market differentiation and opportunity. Improved projectperformance through implementation of a project officealigned with PMI. broad set of industries, companies and departmental functions that has built an understanding of unique industry characteristics as well as industry agnostic commonalities. I’ve also developed a holistic view of business by performing functions within delivery, operations, sales, sourcing and HR. Q What is the greatest lesson learned over your career? A. The value of communication within business. The ability to effectively deliver and receive information with the proper messaging and timing is a key to success. Understanding your intended audience and the ability to interpret one’s body language are powerful tools for effective communication. Industry Experience includes… Insurance Manufacturing Marketing