Erik Crawford

Motivated executive with over 15 years experience in enterprise technology and finance related industries leading large and high performing teams. Has experience building technology solutions in both business to consumer and business to business categories domestically and internationally. Strengths include: • Technology Leadership – Strategic planning, analysis, business case development, financial modeling, influence and coalition building • Product Development – Needs-based new product development/delivery, financial modeling, project management, process development, client and stakeholder market research and team building/leadership/development • Vendor/Partner Management – Vendor identification, Selection, Management, Service Level Agreements, Negotiations and integrations • Project Management – Project prioritization, cross functional team leadership, timeline management, implementations and organizational/stakeholder alignment • Change Control – Business process improvement, organizational effectiveness, risk identification and impact avoidance • Process Improvement – Gaps identification & prioritization for efficiencies or cost savings • Organizational Leadership – Team leadership, influence, coaching, mentoring, training, goal setting, communication and motivation • Service Delivery - User experience, technical support desk experience, upgrade management, deployment, implementation, telecommunication and availability In addition, I utilize metrics to ensure enterprise goals are being achieved and projects are completed on time, within budget and result in high user satisfaction. I am inspired by hard working, smart people that enjoy what they are doing and execute consistently. Specifically, people who are motivated by new/difficult challenges and open to new ideas. Specialties: Strategic Planning, Prioritization, Budget Management, Project Management, Forecasting & Analysis, Competitive Awareness, Support Services, Negotiations, Problem Resolution, Talent Acquisition & Development, Performance Management, Vendor Management, Inventory Management, Public Speaking/Presentations, Cross Functional Team leadership, Goals & Objective setting, Process Enhancement, Cost Control, Systems Planning, Lifecycle Management, Strategy Adoption, Innovation, M&A, Ideation