SHAWN SHERMAN

L ITTLE ELM, TX 75068

PROFILE SUMMARY

Accomplished Vice President with years of comprehensive experience in the consultation and development of enterprise-level software and services. Successful track record of asset and resource management, strategic planning, and technological advancement as they relate to products and services. Possesses the keen ability to mobilize cross-functional project teams to effectively achieve short and long-range objectives while streamlining processes and reducing overall spending. Recognized for collaborating effectively on the creation and development of common sets of project management processes, guidelines, and templates. Skilled in issue management/resolution, root cause analysis, and business intelligence ranging from medium to large organizations.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science, University of Texas at Edinburg, 2001Associates in Fine Arts, Drama, KD Studio, 1995

Certifications: WCSE (Websense Certified Systems Engineer) CBSE (Cloud Builder Systems Engineer)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Fusion Labs, Dallas, TX 2008 – Present

Vice President Business Development 2011 – PresentAs Vice President of Business Development at Fusion Labs, I am responsible for developing and executing company sales and marketing plans, including implementing new ideas and tools, as well as providing direction and planning for the company. As VP of Business Development, I secure contracts with new customers, as well as manage ongoing contracts. In addition, my responsibilities include writing proposals for new and existing clients, identifying and setting company goals, and creating plans to achieve those goals.

Vice President Consulting & Development 2008 – 2011As Vice-President of the Consulting & Development division of Fusion Labs, my primary responsibilities are to increase profitability and department growth, maintain 100% client retention, and exceed client expectations. Increasing efficiency is equally important, and the ability to assess and correct areas of improvement within each department is a key function. Maintain high division profitability Create/Review all contractual documents (Statements of Work, Functional Specifications, Non-Disclosure

Agreements, Master Service Agreements, Change Orders) Assist our sales team in the acquisition of new projects and clients Communicate directly with existing clients to maintain a high level of trust Resolve any and all client issues that arrive in a quick and concise manner Increase efficiency within each C&D department

Key Accomplishments: Increased overall revenue in C&D by over 30% Reduced spending by 25% Increased our Non-Profit and For-Profit clientele by 25%

CelerCode, Irving, TX 2006 - 2008

OwnerIn October 2005, I created CelerCode, a small software company which provided custom development solutions for small to medium-sized businesses. We received our LLC status in 2006 and our US trademark in 2007. Although I still own CelerCode, the intellectual property to several enterprise applications has been sold, and the company is no longer active.

ADP, Dallas, TX 2004 – 2006

Software Engineer As a software engineer for ADP Dealer Services, the largest Dealer Services provider in the world, I was involved with all stages of software creation, testing, deployment, and maintenance for both front and back-end applications. I personally developed several key programs for both ADP employees and clients that were instrumental in increasing efficiency, and thus ADP’s margins. One such program was CBE (Call Back Expectation) Manager using the .NET environment, SQL, and XML. I engaged our call center managers and concluded an effective system of tracking our employees CBE's didn’t exist. I designed an application that queried our SQL database and graphically displayed a number of searchable, vital statistics allowing the managers to send all necessary data to the employee in one click. This cut each manager’s workload by hours each week. I also designed a web-based application request and status site for our managers using XML and MySQL for data, and PHP, CSS and HTML for the front end. We utilizedEclipse for our CVS with the majority of our servers running Linux which we interfaced daily, and Microsoft Enterprise Project Management for communication and collaboration. I received my WCSE (Websense Certified Systems Engineer) during this time.

Property ID, Los Angeles, CA 2002 – 2003

GIS AnalystResearched, obtained, analyzed and digitized various maps throughout California for a natural hazard disclosure company. Created and maintained SQL and Access databases as well as creating the interfaces and VB scripts for the GIS Research department. Converted property tax data from each county within California to be accessed and updated with Microsoft Access and SQL Server 2000

CompUSA, McAllen, TX 2000 – 2002

Network AdministratorI was initially employed at CompUSA as a hardware specialist then moved to network administration. As a network administrator I maintained CompUSA’s network infrastructure. Handled all areas of networking including wiring, installing hubs, switches, routers, and firewalls as well as setting up all the appropriate software and protocols. As a hardware specialist I sold, diagnosed, and repaired customers’ computers and peripherals as well as maintained the stores’ computers.

Center for Remote Sensing (University of Texas), Edinburg, TX 1998 – 2000

GIS ManagerLead a NASA grant analyzing and interpreting DOQQ satellite images using ENVI and ESRI products (ArcView, ArcInfo, ArcEdit, etc). Responsible for communicating results to the Department of Defense, Texas Department of Transportation, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, and the Mexico Geologic Society. Designed a differential GPS base station at the University of Texas Pan American and instructed students, as well as new professors, in its operation.

Brookstone, Santa Monica, CA 1997 - 1998

Assistant ManagerIn charge of all aspects of store operations including hiring, training, supervising, sales, invoicing, accounting, payroll, and customer relations. I left Brookstone in Los Angeles to complete my education and obtain my BS in Computer Science in Texas.