Robert Scholer

Experience

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  Lenox

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2006

  • Utilized extensive knowledge of Lenox operations from experience across company to provide insight throughout organization, influencing and driving strategic direction and decision-making.• Initiated business process mapping and use of best-of-breed analytical techniques to institute new standard operating procedures and best practices, significantly bolstering business metrics. • Coordinated with acquisition partners to integrate organizational and technical elements of existing business with broader practices of acquiring company post-merger, ensuring successful transition. Show less

  • Vice President Business Intelligence and Strategic Planning

    Jan 2003 - Jan 2006

  • Vice President Retail

    Jan 2001 - Jan 2003
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  Wheatfield Marketing

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2013

  Partner | Co-Founder

  • Directed finance, technology, sales, and marketing divisions to integrate cross-functional strategies and teams, installing the requisite technology to execute state-of-the-art marketing strategies and support growth of trade-specific publications.• Facilitated real estate publication, utilizing desktop publishing tools to assemble and design innovative e-book while applying email marketing campaigns to grow subscriber base; achieved lasting success with publication running to present day.• Employed multi-channel marketing strategies such as social media, digital marketing, website content, and email campaigns to expand business and enhance brand perception and awareness.• Spearheaded implementation of modern CRM programs to establish standard operating procedures for sales and business development, improving the acquisition of new business and increasing top lines sales by significant margin. Show less

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  Student Transportation Inc.

  Jan 2013 - Mar 2020

  • Directed strategic planning, vendor management, and project management for technology development and implementation across organization while managing help desk operations, supporting resolution of technological issues at micro and macro level.• Interfaced with key stakeholders to define innovative applicant tracking methodologies, introducing a best-in-class ATS that was easily adapted by end users; saved hundreds of thousands of dollars per year while substantially decreasing open positions.• Utilized internal and external resources to develop training materials and mentor teams in technology policies and best practices, building cohesive cross-functional teams that achieved organizational objectives on time and with high quality.• Championed implementation and development of school bus tracking app, collaborating with software development, operations, marketing, and sales team to successfully launch app that tracks bus location and estimates time of arrival for parents; achieved recognition for innovation in industry.• Collaborated with third-party vendors to install Microsoft Azure infrastructure as primary company management and technology tool, facilitating enterprise data and application growth.• Spearheaded data governance policies and parameters through Azure Active Directory and OneLogin, leading data steward team in execution of cyber security initiatives that maximized control and health of data assets; mitigated organizational risk while protecting student data.• Obtained SOC2 certification, implementing security practices and sustaining thorough documentation of procedures to maintain annual certification. Show less • Devised B2C retail business model within school bus industry, addressing transportation needs for educational models outside traditional schools by conducting research into school and family locations and employing routing methodologies to conceive and implement appropriate e-commerce system; achieved industry success due to innovation.• Supported operations across company, leveraging problem solving capabilities, analytical mindsight, and data analysis to resolve complex business challenges. Show less

  • Director Enterprise Technology

    Jan 2015 - Mar 2020

  • Director Of Business Development

    Jan 2013 - Jan 2015
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  Pedestal Technology, LLC

  Sept 2020 - Feb 2023

  Director, Strategic Product Initiatives
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  Self-employed

  Feb 2023 - now

  Senior Executive Information Technology