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  • Fractional CTO

    Calico Wallpaper is seeking an experienced Fractional CTO to join their team. This is a contract position with an initial engagement of 6 months, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency, data management, and tech-driven innovation.
     
    OBJECTIVES

    • Comprehensive Technology Stack Evaluation: Conduct a detailed assessment of the current usage, integration, and effectiveness of Airtable, Salesforce, QuickBooks Online, Gmail, Google Drive, Gemini, WooCommerce, Zapier and Dropbox.

    • Strategic Technology Plan: Develop a cohesive technology strategy that aligns with our business objectives, focusing on streamlining processes, improving data management, and enhancing customer relations.

    • Tool Implementation and Optimization: Lead the deployment of new tech solutions and refine existing tools to maximize productivity and team synergy.

    • Training and Empowerment: Deliver targeted training and continuous support to ensure all team members can effectively utilize our technology stack.

    • Assist with digital artwork cleaning and development

    • Data Security and Compliance Management: Uphold stringent data security standards and ensure compliance across all platforms.

    • Innovation Guidance: Offer insights on emerging tech trends and tools that could propel the company forward.

     
    SCOPE DETAILS

    Tech Stack Assessment and Seamless Integration.

    • Review the usage of Zapier, Airtable, Salesforce, QuickBooks, Gmail, Google Drive, and Dropbox, pinpointing inefficiencies and overlap.

    • Develop an integration strategy to streamline communication and data flow between platforms, focusing on automating repetitive tasks.

    Process and Workflow Enhancement:

    • Analyze key business workflows, especially those related to product and inventory management, customer orders, and financial tracking.

    • Implement process improvements using the tech stack to boost operational efficiency.

    CRM and Salesforce Refinement:

    • Evaluate Salesforce usage for CRM purposes.

    • Implement CRM best practices to enhance customer engagement and data management, ensuring Salesforce integration with other tools for cohesive operations.

    Advanced Data Management and Reporting:

    • Centralize data management in Airtable, enhancing data accuracy and accessibility.

    • Automate financial and sales reporting by leveraging QuickBooks and Salesforce data, integrating with Google Drive and/or Dropbox for report storage and sharing.

    Optimizing Team Collaboration:

    • Implement the use of Slack for internal team communication and project management.

    • Automate financial and sales reporting by leveraging QuickBooks and Salesforce data, integrating with Google Drive and/or Dropbox for report storage and sharing.

    Comprehensive Training and Support:

    • Produce and deliver training programs for the updated tech stack, including Google Drive and Dropbox best practices.

    • Host training sessions to ensure proficiency and confidence in using these technologies.

    Ensuring Security and Compliance:

    • Strengthen security measures across all tech platforms.

    • Guarantee adherence to legal standards and data protection laws.

    Ongoing Tech Advisory and Support:

    • Keep abreast of tech innovations relevant to the design industry.

    • Provide periodic advisories on potential tech advancements or tools that could benefit business operations or product development.

     
    DELIVERABLES:

    • A strategic report on technology integration and optimization.

    • A roadmap for process improvement and workflow automation.

    • Implementation of recommended actions.

    • Tailored training materials and documentation of completed training.

    • Monthly progress and performance reports detailing achievements and areas for further enhancement.

    • A quarterly advisory brief on technological trends and innovation opportunities.

     
    TERM & EVALUATION:

    • The engagement is set for an initial period of 6 months, subject to extension based on performance evaluation and business requirements.

    • Success metrics will include enhanced operational efficiency, improved data management, and increased team competency in technology usage.

     
    REPORTING:

    • The Fractional CTO will report directly to the President and maintain close collaboration with department heads.

    • Regular status meetings will be held to ensure strategic alignment and address any evolving technology needs.

    Interested candidates should submit a proposal outlining their approach to the objectives and scope detailed above by emailing careers@calicowallpaper.com. To ensure a fair and organized process, we ask that you do not contact company principals directly regarding this position. Applications not following these guidelines will not be considered.

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