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jeffrholmquist
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Expert in:
Management Consulting
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Languages:
English
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Expertise in strategic planning, process reengineering, change management, consulting, supply chain, product management, finance, and systems development.
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Degrees
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MBA, University of Chicago; BS - Accountancy and BS - Organizational Behavior, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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My Expert Service
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Senior management and operations executive. Expertise in strategic planning, process reengineering, change management, consulting, supply chain, product management, finance, and systems development. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams to significant bottom-line results.
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Experience & Qualifications
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EXPERIENCE
JRH CONSULTING, INC., Deer Park, Illinois 2006-Present
President
Transformational strategy development and execution for breakthrough results.
* Consulting with global consumer packaged goods manufacturer to streamline processes, rationalize master data, and implement ERP (enterprise resource planning) system.
* Advisory Board member for start-up on-line pet store and library; developed 3-year operational plan.
* Assisted executive team in developing business plan for start-up superstore targeting Hispanic market.
AGENTRICS, LLC (formerly GLOBALNETXCHANGE and WORLDWIDE RETAIL EXCHANGE), Chicago, Illinois 2005-2006
Director of Product Management
Led product development, competitive benchmarking, customer support, and training for all sourcing applications and services for largest retail industry Internet exchange.
* Developed industry-leading product and service offerings, pricing structures, and sales materials.
* Assisted sales team with business development and customer acquisition, tracked revenue generation, and coached account managers to ensure maximum revenue from each customer.
* Gathered and prioritized customer requirements; directed the design, development, testing, and implementation of new systems and functionality; and ensured quality of software releases.
* Consulted with customers to resolve issues, shared best practices, and communicated development roadmap.
* Managed development of training materials, quick reference guides in multiple languages, and documentation.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND COMPANY, Hoffman Estates and Chicago, Illinois 1985-2005
Operations Manager (2004-2005), Integration Manager (2000-2004)
Led cross-functional teams on a broad range of projects to improve Sears’ operations.
* Managed budget of over $6 million, handled vendor relations and contract management, and improved processes for retail stores training group.
* Led project to increase supply chain visibility, decrease inventory carrying costs, and manage by exception.
* Managed team of 12 associates supporting the corporation’s reference data for products, vendors, and facilities. Developed strategic information plan to further automate data collection and improve data integrity.
* Co-led team piloting CPFR (Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment) with suppliers.
* Received award for exemplary customer service.
Strategic Initiative Director (1997, 1999-2000), Strategic Initiative Manager (1995 - 1997)
Led buying teams in analyzing current expenditures, exploring sourcing alternatives, and negotiating final agreements to decrease costs, increase quality, and ensure service of supply. Also led process improvement teams.
* Led strategic sourcing team that saved $12 million of annual spend in bed and bath textiles.
* Led teams improving promotional buying processes for home improvements business, merchandising processes for hardware stores, and documenting strategic sourcing and process improvement methodologies.
* Co-led process improvement teams that identified savings of $19.5 million for home appliances in-warranty service expense and savings of $8.5 million for apparel signing. Led strategic sourcing team for construction materials that saved $1 million.
* Led 729 Sears Volunteers participating in Chicago Cares Serve-a-thon to beautify the city.
* Received Chairman’s Award for volunteerism.
Director of Volunteerism (1997-1999)
Responsible for all volunteer activities for 335,000 associates and 133,000 retirees.
* Developed five-year strategic plan for Sears Volunteers.
* Exceeded Sears' commitment to Retired General Colin Powell's America's Promise campaign of 300,000 volunteer hours by the year 2000.
* Supported Sears’ units in planning and implementing volunteer projects, and led associate volunteer committee.
* Received award “In recognition of your outstanding leadership and contribution” to Sears Volunteers.
Quality Manager (199
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Available Modes Of Communication
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email/chat
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Contact
jeffrholmquist
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