Steven C. Buttgereit

technologist - business systems architect - manager

Employment :: SKINMARKET

SKINMARKET, Inc.
Carpinteria, CA
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 Director of Information Technology
2001 – 2002

Executive manager for I.T. in this start-up manufacturer and retailer of cosmetics and skin care products. Accountable for I.T. strategy, budget responsibilities and vendor relationships during growth period from 8 to 32 stores.

 
  • Reorganized I.T. staff and recruited new talent to support rapidly growing company.

  • Negotiated contracts and oversaw implementation of new point of sale and inventory management systems. Increased reliability and data availability to the business via real time systems.

  • Established help desk support policies, ticketing and service standards.

  • Introduced wide area networking technologies to stores and DC.

“In the last 11 years, I worked as Director, or VP, of P&A for 6 specialty retailers […] I can say, categorically, that Steven was unmatched in the professionalism, dedication and light-hearted spirit that he brought to his position. [...] I can recommend Steve, without qualification.”

– Les Goins, Director Planning & Allocation, SKINMARKET