JEFFREY R.

BURTNER
WASHINGTON D.C. METRO AREA NORTHERN VA
C (703) 431-8705 EMAIL: JRBURTNER@GMAIL.COM
LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreyburtner
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: CIO / VP / Director IT
Gifted strategic planner with the ability to see the big picture. Builds collaborative teams from
diverse mixes of employees, including the training and mentoring of direct report managers.
Stays under budget and reduces expenses while progressively improving technology. Trained
and experienced in many diverse industries. Created and progressively improved an information
technology department from the ground floor. Centralized, reorganized and improved an
information technology department in a very complex enterprise.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
April 2005 January 2015

Chief Information Officer

Patrick Henry College - Purcellville, VA

Provided strategic and tactical direction; including the planning, design, justification, and
implementation of all information technology for the college/campus
Managed the budgets for two departments
Hired, managed, and developed the information technology staff, including two deputy
managers, by creating a team-oriented environment
Handled procurement and implementation of all technology for the college/campus
Developed, implemented, and maintained the colleges security policies, procedures and
services

Accomplishments:

Hired to create the Information Technology Department from the ground up. This
included but was not limited to hiring a staff, creating policies, designing and building the
campus network and telecommunications infrastructure, creating a new server farm with
all the appropriate and necessary hardware and software, and creating a help desk with all
the appropriate support policies before classes started in August 2005. All tasks were
successfully accomplished on-time.
Oversaw the successful replacement of the student information system, financial system,
and development system with a new fully integrated ERP software system
Improved our campus network by adding campus wide wireless including support for
Bring Your Own Devices. Drove the enhancement of cyber security by adding
multiple layers of hardware and software protection.
Stayed under budget every year and found new ways to upgrade and improve technology
while reducing costs
Lead the successful automation of the bookstore, dining services, point of sale operations,
mail room, billable print control services for the managing of all copiers on campus for
billing student use, ID card system including automated access control and security
cameras with video storage/retrieval

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JEFFREY R. BURTNER
WASHINGTON D.C. METRO AREA NORTHERN VA
C (703) 431-8705 EMAIL: JRBURTNER@GMAIL.COM
LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreyburtner

Oversaw design and installation of classroom audio-visual equipment, and migrated all
current sound equipment from analog to digital to conserve man-hours during large
events like commencement
Helped oversee construction of the 100,000+ square foot student life multipurpose
building on campus. This included the design and creation of a new state-of-the-art data
center.

Director of Management Information Systems

August 1995 March 2005
Specialized Vehicles Corporation (Hackney & Sons) - Washington, NC

Provided strategic and tactical direction; including planning, design, justification, and
implementation of all information technology for the corporation
Managed the Information Systems budget for two internal divisions
Hired, managed and oversaw the data processing staff for multiple locations, and oversaw
the daily data processing operations of the corporation
Handled the procurement and implementation of all technology for the corporation
Developed, implemented, and maintained the corporations security policies, procedures,
and services

Accomplishments:

Centralized data processing for the corporation. Replaced four computer systems and
three different software packages with a central computer system and a new ERP
software package that would serve multiple subsidiaries and locations.
Designed and implemented a LAN/WAN strategy that would connect all locations to the
central office, grow with the corporation, and handle any future acquisitions. Designed
and implemented a successful strategy for bringing new acquired plants online in less
than 60 days.
Justified replacing multiple payroll systems with a new centralized payroll and human
resources system on the in-house computer system. Found and implemented a solution to
print laser payroll checks with MICR and replaced all preprinted forms with laser printed
forms.
Standardized and upgraded all voice telephony equipment and services
Consistently worked to reduce rates and expenses and to upgrade technology whenever
possible earning a Presidents Cost Improvement Award for cutting more than $100,000
in expenses.

Vice-President, Director of Management Information Systems

The East Carolina Bank - Engelhard, NC

January 1995 July 1995

Provided strategic and tactical direction, including planning, design, justification, and
implementation of all information technology for the bank
Managed the data processing budget and staff, and oversaw the daily data processing
operations of the bank
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JEFFREY R. BURTNER
WASHINGTON D.C. METRO AREA NORTHERN VA
C (703) 431-8705 EMAIL: JRBURTNER@GMAIL.COM
LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreyburtner

Managed the purchasing and implementation of all technology for the bank
Managed the security of all the data processing systems to meet all Federal and State
guidelines for banks

Accomplishments:

Upgraded the banks data processing systems with relevant current technology
Developed and implemented a new network wiring plan for new branches, and oversaw
the installation of new equipment in a new branch
Upgraded all the data communications equipment and services for our branch offices
Started the standardization and replacement of personal computers in the bank

Systems & Services Specialist and Consultant

Corporate Computer Solutions, Inc - Greenville, NC

July 1993 December 1994

Provided technical consultation and guidance in all areas of mid-range systems, software,
workstations, communications and networking to customers all over eastern North Carolina.
Advisory Systems Engineer, Systems Engineer & Marketing Representative
IBM Corporation - Greenville, NC
January 1980 June 1993
(National AS/400 - iSeries Specialist, Office Systems Specialist, S/36 Specialist, Workstation &
Personal Computer Specialist)
IBM Career Responsibilities: Provided technical support to customers and marketing
personnel. Designed and implemented data communications networks and local area networks
for customers. Developed and taught certified fee-based training classes for customers.
Presented technical and marketing information during seminars to customers, executives and
IBM personnel. Provided project management for customer installations. Handled multiple,
concurrent installations and activities.
IBM Training and Industry Experience in: Manufacturing, Banking, Construction,
Distribution, Utilities, Medical and Hospital, City & County Government, K-12 Education,
Higher Education, Community Colleges and others.

EDUCATION
Western Carolina University - Cullowhee, NC

Magna Cum Laude Graduate

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, majoring in Information Systems

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