Danita MacOn

About Danita MacOn

Trusted technical and business leader managing the life cycle of large-scale implementation projects to align enhanced system functionality with complex business goals. Proven track record for directing strategic and operational initiatives that deliver significant cost reductions and maximum efficiency. Results‐oriented customer service provider working cross-functionally to resolve complex issues and meet demanding budgets, go live deadlines, and project objectives. Motivational leader to technical teams, partnering with global supply chain, and reporting to leadership, meeting and often exceeding expectations. IT SYSTEMS IMPLEMENTATIONS: Implemented critical supply chain, distribution, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) system enhancements, improving processing efficiency and delivering business value for competitive advantage. STRATEGIC & OPERATIONAL INITIATIVES: Provided technical leadership for multiple global business projects, including $19.9M global logistics management and $3M distribution integration projects by troubleshooting and resolving complex issues with minimal impact to business processes VENDOR MANAGEMENT: Partnered with global supply chain vendors in gathering requirements, prioritizing requests, and negotiating costs, communicating regularly to manage change and ensure deliverables, budgets, and deadlines were met. MOTIVATIONAL LEADER: Worked cross-functionally within diverse technical teams to deliver timely implementations and enhancements within budget and specified timelines.Key Competencies:• ERP Implementation• Vendor Management• Workforce Development• Project Management• Cost Analysis / Reduction• Resource Planning

Experience

1. Information Technology Director

   Virgin Galactic

   Jul 2018 — Present · Las Cruces, NM, US

   Oversee selection, installation, configuration, test, and management of server networks for all locations.• Support selection of technical and non-technical software to support operations and oversee installation, maintenance and upgrades.• Maintain high standards for IT hardware and software, and administer VG’s IT policies.• Be the onsite manager of connectivity, systems/data protection and ensure security andcompliance through VG’s IT systems.• Plan, build, and guide a world class IT team that efficiently supports the growing needs of itscustomers. • Maintain staff by recruiting, training employees, and providing developmental andprofessional growth opportunities.• Provide highly-effective, customer-oriented IT support for any and all tasks• Ensure support adheres to company standards and procedures for hardware and associated software.• Qualify, select and oversee vendors and service agreements for support and hardware• Maintain working relationship with commercial space partners to ensure a functional IT service is provided

Education

• University of Memphis

  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Management Information Systems, General

• Portland State University

  Master of Science - MS, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management

• University of Memphis

  Master of Science Business Administration, Management Information Systems, General

Skills

• Enterprise Software
• Enterprise Architecture
• Workforce Development
• Analysis
• Information Technology
• Software Project Management
• Public Speaking
• Technology Change Management
• Business Analysis
• Business Process Improvement
• Third Party Vendor Management
• Cost Reduction
• Innovation
• Data Analysis
• Project Management
• Budgeting
• Customer Service
• Change Management
• Erp Implementations
• Negotiation
• Leadership Development
• Strategic Human Resource Planning
• Leadership
• Database Administration
• Vendor Management
• Management
• Higher Education
• Compliance Management