Mark Stone
Company: Texas A&M University System
Title: SCIO
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-a-stone-phd-97113b7
A transformational leader who creates order out of chaos, excellence out of mediocrity, and efficiency out of inefficiency. A servant leader who builds morale and mentors staff to achieve stated corporate objectives through collaboration, stewardship, and empowerment. An innovative leader who introduces business and technical strategies that increase revenues, decrease expenses, increase efficiencies, and decrease risks.SAMPLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS -- Increased revenues/profits: $30+ million a year in additional income by implementing an extended warranty program; $18+ million a year in incremental revenue from improved direct marketing programs. Decreased SG&A: $8 million a year by consolidating accounting/operations centers; $3+ million a year by eliminating legacy mainframe; $2.5 million a year in outsourcing and maintenance saves through negotiations; $1.5+ million a year in telecom expenses by bundling services and eliminating multiple carriers; $400k a year by implementing a new data storage solution with a storage capacity increase of 50%. Decreased inventory: $100+ million by implementing one distribution center bin fulfillment; by implementing brand/SKU forecasting; by streamlining replenishment processes.Increased productivity/efficiency: by implementing Workday HCM for 58,000 employees across twenty members; by consolidating six accounting/operations centers into one center; by consolidating brand purchasing, open-to-buys, and replenishment; by implementing a vendor portal that allowed vendors to set up SKU’s, obtain p.o.’s, and track payments on-line; by implementing RF equipment in the distribution center. Major projects: security operation centers; public/private partnerships; insider threat programs; acquisitions; divestitures; distribution center relocations; new POS system rollouts; restructurings; data center migrations; DR plans; business continuity plans; data center consolidations; ERP projects.Specialties: Cybersecurity; Leadership; Collaboration; Strategic & Financial Planning; Supply Chain; Merchandise Planning; Distribution; Multi-Site Operations; Business Continuity; Call Centers; Cash Management; Mortgage Banking; Regulatory Compliance; Contract Administration; Data Centers; Database Marketing; Divestitures; E-Commerce; ERP Systems; Financial Analysis; Forecasting; Accounting; Government Contracting; HR; Mergers & Acquisitions; Payroll; POS; Real Estate; Restructures; DSD; Reverse Flow Logistics; Oil & Gas; Business Intelligence
