Robert Young

Robert Young has a diverse work experience in the field of IT procurement and management. Robert currently holds the position of I.T. Procurement Category Lead ll at Holman since May 2023. Prior to that, they worked as an IT Consultant for various companies from September 2019 to May 2023. From October 2017 to September 2019, they served as an IT Procurement and Business Services Officer at Elwyn. Robert also has experience as Sr. Director of IT & Procurement at Bancroft from April 2011 to October 2017. Robert started their career at Cyberwolf Software Inc as an IT Manager from June 2004 to March 2011 and later worked as an Information Technology Manager at Eagle Management Group, Inc. from February 2000 to July 2004. Before that, they held the role of Lan Supervisor at Intellitrain Services from October 1997 to December 1999. Robert'searliest experience as a manager was in Melitta Professional Coffee Solutions GmbH & Co. KG, where they served as Manufacturing & Purchasing Manager from February 1988 to October 1997. In this role, they oversaw production planning, procurement, and warehousing departments and developed a JIT raw materials system.

Robert Young, MBA/MSM, has a diverse educational background. Robert obtained their Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Computer Information Technology from Thomas Edison State University in 2002. Robert then went on to pursue their Master of Science (MS) degree in Project Management and Leadership from the same institution, graduating in 2004. Robert furthered their education by completing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Business Administration, Management, and Operations from Rowan University in 2006.

Apart from their formal education, Robert has also obtained numerous certifications. Some of their recent certifications include "Improving Your Listening Skills," "Nano Tips for Effortless Influence with Shadé Zahrai," and "Nano Tips to Prepare for Public Speaking with Nausheen I. Chen," all obtained from LinkedIn in August 2023. Robert has also acquired certifications in various areas such as interpersonal communication, project management, emotional intelligence, change management, and cybersecurity. These certifications demonstrate Robert's commitment to continuous professional development and their desire to enhance their skills and knowledge.