Daniel Simms
Brunswick,Maryland
Summary
Consultant with over 10 years of experience enhancing operations for organizations through design, client relations, management and integrated systems solutions. Proven track record of transforming specific business goals related to growth and efficiency improvements into new system designs. Knowledgeable innovator known for recommending new technologies to enhance existing systems and introduce new systems.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal Technical Consultant
Innovative Technology Consultants
Brunswick, MD
07.2023 - Current
Met with clients to create specialized AV/IT/Security/Control Systems for both updating full systems in place or creating systems for a new space.
Primarily worked with Restaurants, Hotels, and Corporate Offices.
Created professional designs for approval from clients and architects utilizing 10 years of experience in Hospitality and Commercial projects.
Designs included all specifications and placement of all systems designed, to be added to the official permit set of plans.
Final set of plans included separate page for the full bill of materials with specifications & manufacturer's numbers for equipment and vendor information - allowing the client to hire an A/V install company to complete the project.
Collaborated with clients for the selection of installation companies & also with General Contractors and their Project Managers onsite.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by effectively diagnosing technical issues and providing prompt solutions.
- Streamlined project management processes for increased efficiency and timely delivery of services.
- Optimized IT/AV/Security/Controlled Access/Video infrastructures by implementing cutting-edge technologies and best practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - History
SUNY Albany
Albany, New YorkSkills
- Information Security
- Cross-Functional Communication
- Performance Optimization
- Business Process Improvement
- Expert problem-solving
- Project management
- Continuous improvement
- Quality assurance
- Resource allocation
- Agile methodologies
- Data analysis
- Change management
- Team collaboration
- Technical leadership
- Strategic planning
- Vendor management
- Client relationship management
- IT infrastructure management
- System integration
- Risk assessment
- Client Needs Assessment
- User Training
- Presentation Development
- Cost Estimates
- Client Relationship Building
- Technical Consulting
- Customer Proposals
- Project Planning
- Business Process Analysis
- Business Analysis
- Technical Guidance
- Internal Communications
- Presentations and Public Speaking
- Performance Analysis
- Requirements Gathering
- Solutions-Focused Sales
- Interdepartmental Contact
- Analytics
- Systems Analysis
- Client Relations
- Project Documentation
- Product Development
Affiliations
- "Sit in" guitarist for several pub bands
- Volunteer for Meals on Wheels
- Captain of Softball team (ages 30-60)
Certification
Certified Proffessional Sales Leader (NASP)
Certified Master Sales Professional (NASP)
Certified Consultative Sales Professional (NASP)
Certified Sales Executive (NASP)
Certified Professional Sales Person (NASP)
Certified Inside Sales Person (NASP)
Timeline
Principal Technical Consultant
Innovative Technology Consultants
07.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - History
SUNY Albany