Gunther H.

Seidel
4262 W. Figarden Drive Apt. 210, Fresno, CA 93722; email: ghseidel13@gmail.com
cell (US): (415) 366-6877 cell (Europe): + 49 176-96325042

SUMMARY
Analytical mindset, structured and detail-oriented problem-solving approach
Ability to coordinate cross-functional project teams from concept to implementat
ion in a market-driven,
international environment
Global mindset and cultural sensitivity

EDUCATION
M.A. Organizational Management - University of Phoenix, 2000
B.S. Information Systems - University of Phoenix, 1999

EXPERIENCE
Project Manager (Business Solutions) 04/08 to present
adidas Group
Manages and supports cross-functional initiatives and projects; drives for resul
ts and monitors progress.
Supports the adidas Global Operations Project Management Office though issue man
agement and program planning.
Conducts analyzes and prepares materials to support strategy development. Instal
ls tracking and progress reporting
mechanisms to monitor the progress of project milestones towards goals. Develops
and maintains a project network
with other relevant departments to create end-to-end transparency of project act
ivity. Develops and structures
change management approaches for initiatives, ensures timely communication and p
articipates in the implementation
of change management concepts.
Currently work stream lead for operational training programs. Plans and coordina
tes the delivery of appropriate
training solutions for globally dispersed business units and the sourcing organi
zation. Provides guidelines for
training material creation. Collaborates with virtual, global teams of subject m
atter experts across the
enterprise to drive clarity and consistency in the development of training mater
ial for existing or emerging
training needs. Develops and organizes the delivery of train-the-trainer worksho
ps for various process and system
topics. Evaluates and analyzes post-training performance to assure program effec
tiveness and achievement of
training objectives.
Involved in the introduction of a knowledge management framework and learning m
anagement system to provide access
to and sharing of cross-functional knowledge.
Travels to Asia for on-site support and coordination of factory training efforts
in China (Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Xingyuan, Fuzhou).

Academic Manager (Online) 08/06 to 09/07

San Joaquin Valley College Online
Responsible for implementation, organization and product growth of Distance Lear
ning products. Supervised
subordinate division managers in Business, and Allied Health departments. Establ
ished and coordinated virtual
teams to manage online course delivery across distance and time zones. Initiated
instructor recruitment process,
training and follow-up mentoring/coaching. Collaborated with Senior Management o
n program/product selection and
product development as well as budget preparation. Ensured regulatory compliance
with applicable industry and
federal standards. Responsible for curriculum selection and implementation. Work
ed closely with vendors during the
implementation of a new online course delivery platform. Developed and employed
specific tools and systems in order
to monitor and track all learning-related parameters. Functioned as operationa
l liaison between departments.
Supported enrollment and marketing efforts through information meetings and part
icipation in conventions and
community events.

Department Chair, IT and Distance Learning 10/01 to 07/06

University of Phoenix, Honolulu,HI
Managed Information Technology degree programs on-ground and online. Directed an
d supervised online delivery of
degree programs for various academic disciplines. Ensured compliance with inter
nal policies and federal standards. Lead selection, training and assignment of f
aculty and staff. Monitored and analyzed program success through continuous qual
ity control, and retention analysis. Hosted web-based seminars, conducted train-
the-trainer workshops, arranged professional development opportunities and ongoi
ng support/mentoring for faculty.
Coordinated efforts of cross-functional and multi-disciplinary work streams for
program and course development.
Directed virtual teams for curriculum development and course delivery. Served as
project manager for the
implementation of a hybrid distance learning method (FlexNet). Installed trackin
g and progress reporting mechanisms
to drive the progress of project milestones towards goals. Developed and implem
ented operating practices and
performance metrics and improved delivery processes.
Supported product growth through close alignment with marketing department. Coll
aborated in the definition of market
ing strategies for E-Learning products. Contributed to enterprise-wide customer
retention efforts by developing
product-specific models for customer service and product training for sales team
s. Planned and organized marketing
and informational activities.
Represented Hawaii campus and UOP Western/Pacific Region at corporate meetings a
nd presentations.
Taught undergraduate IT courses online and on-ground.

Project Manager, Technology Certification Programs 09/99 to 09/01

University of Phoenix, Honolulu, HI
Implemented and managed Microsoft Certification (MCSE) programs. Defined learnin
g outcomes and developed a
measurement system to prove the success of the program. Planned and budgeted st
rategic use of facilities.
Selected curriculum and program scope through several iterations of operating sy
stems. Ensured compliance with
internal policies and procedures and content-related industry and federal standa
rds. Lead selection, training
and evaluation of instructors/trainers and staff. Responsible for task assignmen
t and professional development of
all team members. Negotiated articulation agreements, training contracts and bus
iness agreements with corporate
customers. Supported marketing efforts through information meetings and particip
ation in community events and
industry trade shows. Taught undergraduate IT courses on-ground.

Student Services Coordinator/Network Administrator 11/97 to 08/99

University of Phoenix, Honolulu, HI
Provided LAN/WAN configuration and user support. Coordinated use of facilities,
instructional equipment and
learning material. Maintained relational databases to record and track student a
nd faculty data.

Memberships
Association of the United States Army
Research and Technology Executive Council