OBJECTIVE

An Information Technology Management position that would assist a company achiev

e growth and profits through use of previous experience and qualifications.
SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE
Extensive Information Technology expertise in the areas of Virtualization, Micro
soft Server Technologies, and Desktop Software. Earned certifications from Micro
soft and VMware as a Certified IT Professional. Expertise includes VMware ESX vS
phere, Microsoft Exchange, and Microsoft Windows Server Platform. 15 years' expe
rience planning and directing Information Technology functions to meet time-crit
ical deadlines. Combines dynamic organizational and communication skills with th
e ability to independently multitask, plan and direct demanding Information Tech
nology operations and complex schedules. Trusted advisor, liaison and assistant.
* Adobe Dreamweaver
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Flash
Corel Draw
Eclipse IDE
Microsoft Visual Studio
Microsoft Office Suite
SonicWall
WatchGuard
Apache/Tomcat
IBM DB2
MySQL, AJAX
CSS
HTML/XHTML
JavaScript
Perl
PHP
Shell scripting
T-SQL
XML/XSL
Visual Basic
C#
ASP.NET, Microsoft SQL Server
Microsoft Exchange 2003/2007/2010
Microsoft Active Directory
Microsoft Terminal Services
Microsoft CRM
Linux/UNIX
Windows 7/Vista/XP/ 2000/2003/2008
Microsoft IIS 5.0/6.0/7.0
VMware ESX 3.5/vSphere/VMServer
EXPERIENCE
Senior I/T Specialist, Consultant - 2006 - Present
WCS Technology Solutions, Inc., Wonder Lake, Illinois
Reviewed technology infrastructure for clients, proposing enhancements, managing
implementation projects, and assessing results. Conducted needs assessments, pr
epared project budgets, managed vendors, and oversaw installations. Developed nu
merous programs aiding in efficiency and productivity including user-friendly wi
ndow screens needed to view and input information. Evaluated and verified interc
onnectivity and system integration issues. Managed and monitored physical and lo
gical configurations, and provided expert solutions to rapidly growing, complex,
global Wide Area Network.
* Managed technical infrastructure operation and development for Medical Clients
.
* Oversaw the actions of a 5-person team encompassing web design, technical supp
ort, and software development.
* Oversaw lifecycle management of multiple, Electronic Medical Record (EMR) proj
ects.
Web Designer, Lead Programmer - 2005 - 2009
Tangent Software, Inc., Wonder Lake, Illinois
Served as project lead, process owner, and programmer analyst in dynamic technic
al environment requiring continuous application of new skill sets to support and
link multiple platforms, including Rets Systems, Microsoft SQL Server, and Asp.
NET . Designed, developed, and implemented a customer-relationship management sy
stem used by entire corporation to communicate with external customers. Managed
sensitive project data relied on to ensure safety, security, and transfer of cur
rent, accurate information.
* Conceptualized, developed, and created interactive mock-up of a Real Estate in
formation Web site.
* Led developers and document writers, developed methodology for public and admi
n modules, produced and integrated database structure with Microsoft SQL Server,
steered public site interface using ASP.NET, conceived streaming media-based co
ntent management systems, and presided over testing and implementation.
* Provided data integration with large Real Estate companies.
I/T Manager - 1996 - 2006
Althoff Industries, Inc., Crystal Lake, Illinois
Negotiated contracts, directed long-range planning, prepared and monitored budge
ts and conducted ROI studies. Negotiated with hardware and software vendors to p
urchase equipment, managing a $100k annual budget. Directed technical staff to p
rovide quality desktop support, reliable remote access, regular data backup, and
robust networked resources. Supervised general department management functions
including fiscal responsibility, resource management, project management, and ad
ministrative detail.
* Created system implementation strategies using a standard installation methodo
logy for all new client/server-based products.
* Designed and architected setup and configuration of servers, operating system
platform layout, directory structures and application setup design.
* Developed a comprehensive Management Recovery Plan in the event of catastrophi
c data center loss.
* Performed installation, configuration, and troubleshooting for MS Exchange and
MS SQL servers.
* Managed local area network, servers, and communications connections to remote
locations.
* Provided off hours Network and PC support for high priority issues.
Office Manager,
Sales Manager - 1991 - 1996
Absolute Sound, Crystal Lake, Illinois
Managed daily operations of automotive electronics retail and installation cente
r. Oversaw staff of five sales associates and installers, maintaining schedules,
performing evaluations, and conducting training sessions. Developed and mainta
ined relationships with vendors and manufacturer representatives. Performed merc
handise purchasing, planning and promotional strategy to maximize sales volume,
gross margins, and inventory turnover. Maintained computer based POS system and
network.
EDUCATION
Associate, Electronic Engineering - 1994
ITT Technical Institute, Hoffman Estates, Illinois
GPA: 4.0. Graduated top 10 in Class. Studies focused in circuit level electronic
s, computer software, and general business. Hands on experience with automated s
ystems, communication devices, and various computer systems.
ACTIVITIES
Volunteer, Help out many local non-for-profit charities with IT support, 1993 -
Present
Member, TIA, 2005 - 2010
Member, HP Authorized Technician, 2007 - 2009
Member, IBM Authorized Technician, 2007 - 2009
Spend much of my free time broadening my technology knowledge, working with home
network lab, and studying the latest programming languages.