Michael Cruse

Current

Sr. Director, Information Technology at Avanir Pharmaceuticals

Past

Technical Manager & Consultant at Noesis Consulting Group
Information Technology Manager at Spy Optic, Inc.

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Industry

Pharmaceuticals

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Michael Cruse’s Summary

I have been working in IT for over ten years, including over six years in IT leadership roles. I have a strong focus on effectively utilizing technology to assist the organization in moving forward with corporate goals. My background has a proven track record in tactical IT management, strategic IT planning, and building high-performance work teams. I set high standards and expectations of excellence for both my team and myself. An IT department must support its customers in a friendly and caring manor while keeping the technical operation working at optimal performance. I strongly believe we are here to assist the organization and staff in achieving their desired goals.

Michael Cruse’s Experience

Sr. Director, Information Technology

Avanir Pharmaceuticals

(Public Company; 51-200 employees; AVNR; Pharmaceuticals industry)

February 2005 — Present (4 years 11 months)

* Enterprise Information Technology planning
* Develop and manage departmental budget
* Project lead on critical IT projects
* Implement and monitor internal controls
* Oversee daily departmental operations
* Staff development
Technical Manager & Consultant

Noesis Consulting Group

(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)

August 2000 — February 2005 (4 years 7 months)

* Review client needs and develop solutions using industry standard technologies
* Design and manage client implementations for new and upgraded hardware / software systems
* Assisted clients extensively in I.T. planning and budget development
* Provided second level technical support to clients and technical employees
Information Technology Manager

Spy Optic, Inc.

(Public Company; 51-200 employees; ORNG; Consumer Goods industry)

July 1999 — August 2000 (1 year 2 months)

* Maintain the MAS200 accounting system and provided first level technical support
* Designed and develop custom financial and inventory reports for Best Software’s MAS200 accounting system
* Design and manage the implementation process for new and upgraded hardware / software systems
* Worked with management to identify and improve general company processes through the use of technology
* Coordinate vendor technical support
* Assist in the hiring of new personal
* Manage technical support staff
* Provide second level technical support for technical staff
* Integrate the international offices to corporate network

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Michael Cruse’s Interests:

organizational & personal development, strategic planning, financial reporting, personal investing, theater, US history, reading

Michael Cruse’s Groups:

CIOsense Global Brain Trust
San Diego Business
Biotech & Pharma Professionals Network
EVC Leaders - Practitioners of IT Enterprise Value Creation (Only for CIOs, IT & PMO Managers)