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Anthony Dixon

Technology Director
Clarksdale,MS

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Desired Job Title

Technology SpecialistHelp Desk TechnicianDirector of Technology

Work Type

Full TimeContract Work

Location Preference

On-SiteHybrid
Location: Clarksdale, MS, USNashville, TN
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary Range

$100000/yr - $200000/yr

Summary

Seasoned information technology manager knowledgeable about infrastructure, security and operations management. Proactive and decisive leader with several years of related experience.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Technology

Coahoma County School District
Clarksdale, Mississippi
07.2004 - Current
  • Promoted from Technology Specialist to lead technology strategy and operations, overseeing infrastructure and personnel.
  • Added Responsibilities of Fixed Asset Manager (2018 - Present): Maintain accurate records for a portfolio valued at $31M+, managing asset acquisitions, tagging, and depreciation in compliance with state and local policies.
  • Oversaw cybersecurity measures to safeguard student and staff data.
  • Established partnerships with vendors to improve technological resources and capabilities.
  • Evaluated vendor proposals through cost-benefit analysis for optimal solution selection.
  • Provided technical support for user issues, account maintenance, and backup systems.
  • Managed software deployment, licensing, and updates across Windows and Chrome OS environments.

Technology Specialist

Coahoma County School District
Clarksdale, Mississippi
06.2000 - 06.2004
  • Executed network administration by installing and maintaining servers, switches, and wireless access points.
  • Provided hands-on hardware and software support for user endpoints in Windows environments.
  • Resolved technical issues swiftly to ensure minimal disruption to educational processes.
  • Assisted staff with troubleshooting hardware and software issues promptly.

Help Desk Technician

Stream International
Memphis, TN
10.1999 - 05.2000
  • Provided local and remote Tier 1 IT support for hardware and software to customers.
  • Diagnosed and resolved technical issues through effective troubleshooting.
  • Provided technical support for hardware and software issues across multiple user platforms.
  • Researched issues on various computer systems and databases to determine resolutions to problems and answer inquiries.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering

Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS
12-1998

Skills

  • Network administration
  • Strategic IT planning
  • Asset management
  • Cybersecurity
  • Vendor management
  • Technology budgeting
  • Cost-benefit analysis
  • Problem solving
  • Team leadership
  • Saas

Timeline

Director of Technology

Coahoma County School District
07.2004 - Current

Technology Specialist

Coahoma County School District
06.2000 - 06.2004

Help Desk Technician

Stream International
10.1999 - 05.2000

Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering

Mississippi State University
Anthony DixonTechnology Director