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B. Thomas Romeo

IT Solutions Architect
Boca Raton,FL

Summary

Experienced Technology Coordinator, Network/Systems Administrator and IT Director with leadership skills and a strong project management repertoire

-Unique ability to translate technology concepts into easily understood layman terms.

-Excellent staff management capabilities and able to see the “big picture” role of technology in a corporate/public environment.

- Comprehensive and practical customer service with both internal and external clients.

-Very familiar with migrations, upgrade planning, location openings and subsequent tech training processes

-Well above average organizational skills and attention to detail with delivery times, budgets and reporting functions

-Author of multiple technology plans, road maps, policies, and systems design

-Manager of large technology budgets in both public and private sectors

-Network design in multiple configurations including LAN/WAN routing, corporate networking and wireless environments

-Quality Control & well documented beta testing of new software, features and release candidates

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language

Work History

Owner

A Box Of Logic
Boca Raton, FL
02.2007 - Current
  • IT Consulting firm with a clients from a variety of industries from education to retail to hospitality to medical and more.
  • Full time support of client networks, software systems, company databases and cloud services
  • Instructional technology and project management for implementation, migrations upgrades and compliance
  • Excel in project oversight and cost savings due to experience and creative solutions
  • Hands on approach - working with any individual to analyze workflow and optimization of services

Director of Technology

All County Music
Tamarac, FL
09.2011 - Current
  • Authored wide-ranging roadmaps, determining how technology would be integrated into business operations for maximum return on investment (ROI).
  • Served as primary decision-maker for internal technology spending, creating budget guidelines to reduce waste and decrease unnecessary upgrades.

Director of Technology

CalVegas/VHGI/Vantage Hospitality
Coral Springs, FL
03.2011 - Current
  • Authored wide-ranging roadmaps, determining how technology would be integrated into business operations for maximum return on investment (ROI).
  • Served as primary decision-maker for internal technology spending, creating budget guidelines to reduce waste and decrease unnecessary upgrades.

Systems Administrator - Senior

Merchant Advantage
Miami, FL
05.2008 - 02.2013
  • Provided comprehensive training to internal and off-site users to optimize systems maintenance and resolve recurring issues.
  • Created patches and solutions to fix bugs in existing SQL B2B applications.

IT Director

Advanced Home Theater
Miami, FL
07.2006 - 05.2008
  • Analyzed department and job-related functionality requirements to align technology priorities with business needs.
  • Developed and implemented technical application support and information technology policies and procedures that advanced investment needs, outcomes and performance measurements to balance continuous innovation with responsible risk-taking.

Technology Specialist

Harrisburg University
Harrisburg, PA
11.2004 - 07.2006
  • Used company troubleshooting resolution tree to evaluate technical problems and find appropriate solutions.
  • Administered networks by creating user accounts and managing permissions.

IT Director/Revenue Manager

TownHouse Hotel
Miami Beach, FL
06.2003 - 11.2004
  • Reviewed historical records, current operational data and forecasting information to identify and capitalize on system enhancement opportunities.
  • Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, including balance sheets and income statements.

Mac Genius Instructor and Trainer

Apple Computer
Miami, FL
08.2001 - 07.2003
  • Quickly adapted training plans for client needs, keeping timelines, budgets and desires in mind.

Web Services and Network Administrator

Vineland Public Schools
Vineland, NJ
09.1997 - 08.2001
  • Performed day-to-day LAN and WAN administration, maintenance and support.
  • Configured networks for smooth, reliable operation to meet business processes and objectives.

Technology Coordinator

Vineland Public Library
Vineland, NJ
11.1994 - 09.1997
  • Debugged, troubleshot and diagnosed issues with network infrastructure, computers and peripheral devices.
  • Performed system administration duties by monitoring and modifying student profiles and resetting passwords.

Education

Apple Certified Engineer -

Harrisburg University

MCSE - undefined

Cumberland County College, Rider University

Bachelor of Arts candidate - Creative Writing

Rider University
Trenton, NJ
01.1989 - 01.1992

High School Diploma -

Vineland Senior High School
Vineland, NJ
09.1986 - 06.1989

Skills

    Client relationship management

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Software

Microsoft SQL

Certification

MCP - Microsoft Certified Professional

Timeline

Director of Technology

All County Music
09.2011 - Current

Director of Technology

CalVegas/VHGI/Vantage Hospitality
03.2011 - Current

Systems Administrator - Senior

Merchant Advantage
05.2008 - 02.2013

Owner

A Box Of Logic
02.2007 - Current

IT Director

Advanced Home Theater
07.2006 - 05.2008

Technology Specialist

Harrisburg University
11.2004 - 07.2006

IT Director/Revenue Manager

TownHouse Hotel
06.2003 - 11.2004

Mac Genius Instructor and Trainer

Apple Computer
08.2001 - 07.2003

Web Services and Network Administrator

Vineland Public Schools
09.1997 - 08.2001

Technology Coordinator

Vineland Public Library
11.1994 - 09.1997

Bachelor of Arts candidate - Creative Writing

Rider University
01.1989 - 01.1992

High School Diploma -

Vineland Senior High School
09.1986 - 06.1989

Apple Certified Engineer -

Harrisburg University

MCSE - undefined

Cumberland County College, Rider University
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