Brian Baute

Current

Business and Technology Applications Analyst at UNC Charlotte

Past

Assistant Director of Application Technologies at Elon University
Assistant Director of Information Systems & Technologies at Elon University
Web Technologies Manager at Elon University

Lead Program Manager at OnePlace.com
Program Manager at OnePlace.com
English Teacher at Walter M. Williams High School
English Teacher at Terre Haute South Vigo High School

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Education

Elon University
Indiana State University

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Industry

Information Technology and Services

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Brian Baute’s Summary

I'm a technology project manager with 10+ years of experience in application development management, effective communication and business operations.

My relevant experience includes
// Leading a staff of application developers at a premier mid-size private university
// Consulting with small and midsized businesses on internet marketing and PPC advertising
// Leading e-commerce web site operations at a dot com startup

I'm a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and hold an MBA.

My StrengthsFinder signature themes are:
// Futuristic. I look to the future to see where it might go and how I can shape it.
// Strategic. I strive to see patterns and solutions through the complexity and difficulty.
// Activator. I'm energized by action and performance, which are my best tools for learning.
// Input. I'm inquisitive and enjoy exploring and discussing a wide range of subjects, which keeps my mind fresh.
// Competition. I thrive on competition; it brings out the best in myself and others.

I got my start bailing hay, pumping gas, selling pork sandwiches at the Indiana State Fair, waiting tables and selling cutlery door-to-door. My first entrepreneurial experience was running a counterfeit report card operation in 6th grade using my Commodore 64. I didn't get caught, but my friend Richard did and got sent to Ohio to live with his dad. Sorry Richard.

I'm active on Twitter and have blogged more than 1000 posts since 2003. I coordinate the Pine Ridge Church internet campus, and I'm a former high school English teacher. My short-lived project 2000bricks.com was disdained by a French blog ("voyez 2000bricks par exemple: c’est clairement un flop!"), my photography was used in a Colombian article about kids with Down Syndrome ("La finalidad con la escogencia de éste tema, Programa Doman para niños con Síndrome de Down...") and my Tweet the Gospel project has reached as far as Norway ("Evangeliet om Jesus har også blitt kvittret og folk har blitt...").

Brian Baute’s Specialties:

technology project management, web application strategy, communication, e-commerce, PPC advertising, internet marketing

Brian Baute’s Experience

Business and Technology Applications Analyst

UNC Charlotte

(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

April 2009 — Present (8 months)
Assistant Director of Application Technologies

Elon University

(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

June 2005 — April 2009 (3 years 11 months)

Led staff of object-oriented application developers and managed enterprise-level application development projects using Microsoft Project and other project management tools. Achieved 62% annual growth and more than $40 million in annual e-commerce revenue. Stabilized costs and enhanced services by managing contract negotiations and cultivating partnerships with external vendors.
Assistant Director of Information Systems & Technologies

Elon University

(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

September 2001 — May 2005 (3 years 9 months)

Reduced application development time 70% via implementation of project management methodology and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Increased customer service through creative problem-solving and excellent oral & written communication. Identified opportunities for innovative customer-facing web applications.
Web Technologies Manager

Elon University

(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)

May 2000 — September 2001 (1 year 5 months)

Launched Web Technologies department. Evolved read-only web presence to implement targeted interactive online services. Increased business process efficiency through user self-service and back-office automation. Led staff of application developers toward high performance and collaborative relationships with colleagues and clients.
Lead Program Manager

OnePlace.com

(Public Company; 51-200 employees; SALM; Internet industry)

January 2000 — May 2000 (5 months)

Collaborated with corporate partners for product placement and special retail promotions. Represented company in advertising and merchandising efforts at national industry convention.
Program Manager

OnePlace.com

(Public Company; 51-200 employees; SALM; Internet industry)

April 1999 — January 2000 (10 months)

Led e-commerce project team for two e-commerce sites. Increased revenue 1100% in this fiscal year.
English Teacher

Walter M. Williams High School

(Educational Institution; 51-200 employees; Primary/Secondary Education industry)

May 1997 — April 1999 (2 years )
English Teacher

Terre Haute South Vigo High School

(Educational Institution; 51-200 employees; Primary/Secondary Education industry)

August 1996 — May 1997 (10 months)

Brian Baute’s Education

Elon University

MBA , 2002 — 2004

The Elon MBA is a premier part-time program, ranked #12 nationally by BusinessWeek and #7 in Best Classroom Experience by The Princeton Review. The curriculum is comprehensive, with coursework in Marketing, Economics, Management, E-Commerce, Accounting, Consulting, Finance, and Communications. It was a transformative experience in my professional life.
Indiana State University

BS , English , 1993 — 1996

At Indiana State I was able to complete an outstanding English program, serve as Vice President of a large student organization, and gain experience as a manager in the student computing center. I was named an Alan C. Rankin Award finalist as one of the top 25 seniors in my graduating class.

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Brian Baute’s Interests:

user-generated content, marketing, project management, real estate investing, photography & videography, coaching youth sports

Brian Baute’s Groups:

Project Management Professional (PMP); Center for Creative Leadership: Leadership Development Program; EDUCAUSE Institute: Leadership Program; Duke University: Certificate in Non-Profit Leadership; Elon University Executive Education: Project Leadership Series; EDUCAUSE Southeast Regional Conference: Technology Track Chair