James C. Christner

905 Shinn Street

New York, NY 10036

(212) 790-1001

Senior Operations/IT Executive

IT Executive with proven expertise in operations, marketing, management, sales, compliance, training, administration, production and communications

Summary of Qualifications

Information Technology

Management

Employment Experience

MDA Partners, New York, NY

2002-Present

Chairman and CEO

Senior executive responsible for business operations. Company offers outsourced consulting services to large utility companys and government organizations.

AMGO CORPORATION, New York, NY

Sr. VP & CIO

2000-2002

Provided leadership and strategic direction for the company's technological initiatives. Had full responsibility for annual budget of $400 million.

·    Reduced IT expenses by more than $25 million/year.

·    Appointed corporate ambassador to South America.

·    Represented corporation at domestic and international conferences and negotiations.

ODC SUPPLIES, INC., New York, NY

Executive Vice President, Process Engineering & CIO

1997-2000

Completely transformed the company's IT strategy to coordinate the systems with the company's business objectives. Responsible for linking 300 retail outlets to corporate headquarters.  Managed 600+ employees and a $50 million operations budget..

·    Led downsizing of 300 employees.

·    Led a $40 million P.O.S. system and a $30 million call-center program. Finished both projects on schedule and within budget.

TRI-TECH CORPORATION, New York, NY

Senior VP, Business Engineering and Technology & CIO

1994-1996

Transformed the corporation from a holding company into a fully-consolidated operational entity. Led the upgrade of the technology system across all locations and the corporate headquarters.

·    Reduced operating expenses by $20 million each year

·    Negotiated a $300 million information technology outsourcing agreement.

·    Led franshise development operations.  

Education

Yale University, New Haven, CT

Bachelor of Science – Electrical Engineering

1975