Michelle Beck - Palomar College

• Implemented practice areas to increase expertise of staff and marketability of services resulting in $3
million in revenue in the first year.
• Increased revenue by 10% and reduced operational cost by 7.5% by setting operational budget.
• Managed five practice consultants and two to fifteen staff members during various projects.
• Earned reputation as trusted advisor to key clients, regularly consulted on technology-based initiatives
and strategic decisions such as personnel management, reorganizations, and best practices.
• Chosen to lead high-profile projects for most of the AMLAW 100, including Sullivan & Cromwell,
Skadden Arps, Jones Day, and Shearman & Sterling.
• Provide thought leadership for entire firm from a technological and operational perspective, guiding
firm’s business and strategic vision.
• Known to be the subject matter expert for knowledge of employee opinions, current market trends,
and business sense.
• Included in strategic decision-making and for assistance with high profile clients and projects on a
regular basis.
• Ensured that firm was current with education and that knowledge base was aligned with business
strategy.
• Invited around the country to make speeches and presentations at various conferences on the future of
technology and its impact on businesses. Attendance ranged from 10 - 200 people.
• Led global teams ranging anywhere from 2 – 15 members during projects with durations of 2 plus
years.
Key Accomplishments
• Data Center Consolidation - Consolidated a firm with 26 offices (and 26 data centers) worldwide into
3 regional data centers.
• Worldwide PC Lifecycle Management and deployment - Designed and deployed entire PC lifecycle
management and used it to deploy 3,000 desktops worldwide.Assisted top 10 law firm with review of
all IT staff, policy and procedures, formulation and implementation of a plan to restructure IT
department. Plan required the addition/termination of certain positions, reassigning of staff into
positions aligned with their skill sets, and the hiring of new talent to fill various open roles. Reported
to firm executive committee regarding recommendations and progress of restructuring.
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COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
JAMS (Jersey Association of Muslim Sports)
2008 – 2011 Co-Founder/Executive Committee Member SOMERSET, NJ
• Co-founded non-profit organization aimed at bringing people of various cultures, races, and faiths
together through sporting activities. J.A.M.S. (Jersey Association of Muslim Sports) creates
environments to foster competitive fun and has grown from 50 to 500 members in less than one year.
• Oversee all business and strategic decisions with support of committee members. Lead two of six
sub-committees and oversee day-to-day activities, cash management, technology management, and
operational management.
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EDUCATION
KELLOG SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT, NORTHWESTERN UNVIERSITY EVANSTON, IL
Executive MBA, degree expected May, 2013
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY (RUTGERS COLLEGE) NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, 1999