Lou Sterzenbach

Retail Executive With Proven Track Record For Delivering Results

Lou is a Partner of Columbus Consulting. Lou is an IT Retail Executive with over 30 years experience. He served as VP of Applications, leading an organization of 120+ employees; managed an annual capital budget of $30 Million. His team launched a successful ecommerce website; led and designed the Point of Sale solution for over 1,100 locations. Lou is currently serving as a consultant to IT retailers as Program Manager for large IT initiatives primarily focusing on IT Infrastructure.

Experience

• Sally Beauty Supply – Project / Portfolio Manager
  • Managed entire IT infrastructure portfolio of projects
  • Developed IT infrastructure Strategy and Roadmap
  • Managed large strategic projects including the implementation of a new distribution center, Data Center Relocation, SD-WAN implementation, Azure buildout, and IT Infrastructure stabilization
• Signet Jewelers – Project / Program Manager
  • Developed IT project roadman following merger
  • Managed large, strategic projects including the buildout and migration to a co-located data center, IT infrastructure build out of a new repair center, a new home office location, and implementation of the hardware and software to support a custom jewelry design program
• Lucky Brand – Project Manager
  • System selection and vendor negotiation for a new HR/Payroll system