Dave Collins

Experience

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  The Talbots, Inc

  Jun 2005 - Mar 2015

  Led teams in delivering key performance indicators, implementing data integration strategies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize decision-making processes. Led Business Intelligence, Data Warehouse, and Integration teams at Talbots, integrating 3 data warehouses into a unified system.

  • Sr. Manager of Business Intelligence and Data Integration

    Mar 2010 - Mar 2015

  • Manager, Business Intelligence and Enterprise Data Warehouse

    Jun 2005 - Mar 2010
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  Tractor Supply Company

  May 2015 - Apr 2018

  Manager of IT Marketing Systems (CRM and Loyalty)

  Built and led a team for CRM, Loyalty, and Campaign Management initiatives. Created the team from the ground up, hiring and developing internal talent while managing an external partner for the successful implementation of the CRM solution.

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  CKE Restaurants, Inc.

  Apr 2018 - Sept 2024

  Built and led teams overseeing Data Integration, Data Engineering, Data Modeling and Warehousing, Business Intelligence, Analytics Metrics Governance, Hyperion Planning, and PeopleSoft Financials.Led integration of real-time point-of-sale data from 1,550 franchised locations into Snowflake environment, achieving 100% daily data coverage.Orchestrated transition to AWS and Coalesce technologies, delivering $380K in annual OPEX savings. Built and led cross-functional teams in BI, Data Warehousing, MDM, Integration, Hyperion, and PeopleSoft Financials, driving performance and operational excellence across multiple platforms. Led the delivery of an Azure data warehouse project, increasing transaction visibility from 38% to 98% across 2,800 units.

  • Sr. Director of Enterprise Data & Enterprise Solutions

    Aug 2022 - Sept 2024

  • Director of Corporate Applications

    Sept 2018 - Aug 2022

  • Senior Corporate Applications Project Manager

    Apr 2018 - Sept 2018
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  Zaxby's Franchising LLC

  Nov 2024 - now

  Data Architecture, Master Data Management (MDM), & Integration Consultant

  I'm currently spearheading the design and implementation of a new master data management solution aimed at enabling seamless real-time and next-day data integration across 28 systems—poised to eliminate delays that once spanned days or weeks.In tandem with key business stakeholders, I'm developing a robust governance framework to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and reliability, paving the way for enhanced decision-making and operational efficiency.