Amanda Sardina
Mesa,AZ
Summary
Results driven information systems manager skilled in evaluating technology solutions that enhance operational efficiency. Successfully managed vendor relationships and budgets, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities. Focused on driving system performance and risk mitigation to support effective decision making.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Information Systems Manager
CMA Global
St. Louis, MO
05.2012 - Current
- Drove alignment across stakeholders on technology priorities, ensuring balance between operational needs and system performance while addressing security considerations.
- Evaluated and recommended technology solutions that aligned with business needs, balancing security, scalability, and cost to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Influence technology related decision making by surfacing risks, trade offs, and long term impact to leadership.
- Partner with leadership and vendors to address system vulnerabilities, access issues, and risk mitigations efforts.
- Manage IT vendor relationships, including contract coordination, service performance, and cost oversight.
- Oversee IT related budgeting and purchasing decisions, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
- Develop and refine internal guidelines for technology usage, device lifecycle, and support practices.
- Independently manage IT function with limited internal resources, prioritizing critical initiatives and maintaining operational continuity during extended staffing gaps.
Software Support/Executive Assistant
EMTEL
Melbourne, FL
02.2011 - 05.2012
- Provided IT support for emergency telecommunication software, ensuring system reliability during critical incidents.
- Facilitated communication between clients and president to resolve inquiries efficiently.
- Coordinated responses to RFQs and developed proposals to meet client needs.
- Invoiced clients monthly
Payment Specialist
GHS Solutions
Rockledge, FL
07.2009 - 02.2011
- Monitored daily payment transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Inputted and verified data into company database to maintain integrity
- Managed multiple tasks efficiently while adapting to changing priorities
Education
M.A. - Public History, History
University Illinois - Springfield
Springfield, Illinois05-2009
Skills
- Project management
- IT vendor management
- Budget oversight
- Risk mitigation
- IT governance
- IT compliance
- Policy development
- Contract negotiation
- Technology evaluation
- Operational alignment
- IT training
- Documentation
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Information Systems Manager
CMA Global
05.2012 - Current
Software Support/Executive Assistant
EMTEL
02.2011 - 05.2012
Payment Specialist
GHS Solutions
07.2009 - 02.2011
M.A. - Public History, History
University Illinois - Springfield