Vincent Vargas

Experience

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  Sherwin-Williams

  Jul 1984 - Jul 1997

  Branch Manager

  Hired into the Management Training Program, I was assigned to a struggling pilot store as an Assistant Manager, was promoted to Manager within 3 quarters, and turned the store profitable within 2 years. I was promoted to a Retail/Commercial Store and assumed Branch and Training Store responsibilities.

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  CFT Consulting, Inc.

  Jul 1997 - Jul 1999

  Senior Consultant

  Recruited by a leading retail technology consulting firm as a Lead Consultant for major retailer initiatives. I led system implementations, the evaluation and selection of merchandising systems, and I provided program & and project management support.

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  Answerthink

  Jul 1999 - Aug 2000

  Managing Consultant

  CFT Consulting was acquired by Answerthink, (a division of The Hackett Group), and I assumed Managing Consulting responsibilities and led strategy development, business analysis, technology assessment, systems implementation, and project management initiatives for major Retailers.

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  Dell Technologies

  Aug 2000 - Dec 2008

  After successfully transitioning a fully functional and highly specialized Business Solution Architecture team and the blueprint for success to the steady-state management teams, I assumed a new role driving the strategic deployment of technologies across multiple segments to generate demand, expand customer relationships, improve time to revenue, while rationalizing IT investments. Responsibilities included: Financial Analysis / Investment Rationalization / Roadmap Prioritization / Business Case Development Show less I was recruited to join a nascent Managed Services business as a business solutions architect. I assumed management responsibilities, built a team of architects, and lead the formation of a strong sales support organization responsible for crafting technologically feasible and financially viable solutions for complex service offerings. We designed repeatable solution techniques, using a patent-pending approach, to simplify the training and quickly grow the organization from a centralized core group of 4 architects to 50+ segment dedicated resources. Managed Services / Sales Support / RFP / Contract Negotiations / Risk Assessment / Partner Management Show less

  • Director, Retail Solutions / Director, Service Marketing Operations

    May 2005 - Dec 2008

  • Director, Service Technology & Program Management

    Feb 2004 - May 2005

  • Director, Managed Services, Global Services

    Aug 2000 - Feb 2004
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  KioskoLatino, LLC

  Jan 2009 - Dec 2014

  Co-Founder & VP of Marketing Operations

  I co-founded the first e-commerce business aimed at establishing relationships and driving engagement between Latino US Citizens and merchants. Approached by my partner with the idea and framework, we operationalized the offering and launched the business, successfully attracting many followers to the space. (See our press release: http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/12/prweb4882884.htm).

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  ParsnipsGolf

  Nov 2014 - Jul 2022

  Business Owner

  Manufacturing / Wholesale business supplying products to Country Clubs and Resorts worldwide.

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  Glenmoor Red Rose Consulting, LLC

  Jul 2022 - now

  Business Owner

  Small and Medium business consulting: Business, Strategy, Marketing, Operations

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  HomeFactor Financial

  Mar 2023 - Dec 2023

  VP Marketing Operations

  Assist in planning, developing, implementing, and analyzing all marketing and strategic initiatives.