Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
References
Timeline
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David Thomas

David Thomas

LaGrange,KY

Summary

A results-oriented and goal-driven leader with a proven track record of success in business development, operations management, and strategic planning. Adept at fostering strong client relationships, driving revenue growth, and optimizing business processes. Known for delivering innovative solutions and exceeding performance expectations.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner

Tector LLC, Tector Consulting
01.2023 - Current
  • Providing technology/cybersecurity consulting services
  • Successfully brokered managed services contracts, negotiated agreements, and handled hardware/software procurement.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
  • Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
  • Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.

Network Systems Administrator

Kentucky State Fair Board / Kentucky Expo Center/ Kentucky International Convention Center
01.2022 - Current

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  • Conducted comprehensive system audits on a regular basis.
  • Managed vendor relationships to procure necessary equipment, services, and support for seamless network operations.
  • Streamlined IT processes through the development and implementation of effective policies and procedures for network administration tasks.
  • Enhanced network efficiency by implementing and maintaining system upgrades, including software, hardware, and security patches.
  • Mentored junior team members on best practices for network administration, contributing to overall knowledge sharing within the IT department.
  • Network design and implementation
  • Sales lead

Senior Sales Executive

Louisville Geek
01.2017 - 01.2023
  • Employed effective problem-solving techniques, increasing client satisfaction ratings.
  • Developed customized proposals that addressed specific client needs, ultimately securing their commitment and loyalty.
  • Managed complex sales cycles, navigating various decision-makers within organizations to secure successful deals.
  • Leveraged strong negotiation skills to maximize profit margins while maintaining exceptional customer service standards.
  • Established long-lasting relationships with key clients through effective account management and consistent communication.
  • Negotiated favorable contract terms for clients, ensuring mutually beneficial outcomes for both parties involved.
  • Demonstrated products and features to customers, answered questions and overcame objections.
  • Secured key partnerships with industry influencers, enhancing brand visibility and credibility in the market.

Business Development & Dept Manager

Louisville Geek
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Oversaw inventory management processes, maintaining optimal stock levels while minimizing waste and losses due to shrinkage or obsolescence.
  • Collaborated with other departments to ensure seamless coordination in achieving company-wide objectives.
  • Improved customer satisfaction rates through attentive service, prompt issue resolution, and continuous process improvements.
  • Created and enforced department policies, procedures and standards to establish productivity and quality.
  • Managed projects efficiently from inception to completion ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
  • Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.

General Manager

Smart City
01.2012 - 01.2017
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
  • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
  • Installed, configured and supported local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN) and Internet system.
  • Identified and immediately resolved issues with network devices.
  • Assisted IT staff on troubleshooting issues and closing calls.
  • Improved network efficiency by implementing and managing system updates and patches.
  • Maintained network hardware and software and monitored network to support network availability to end users.
  • Enhanced network security through installation, monitoring, and maintenance of firewalls and antivirus software.

Education

Computer Networking Systems Administration -

ITT-Tech
Louisville, KY
01.2013

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Enterprise Sales
  • Customer Relations
  • Relationship Building
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Project Management
  • Operations Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Client Service
  • Business Development
  • Consulting
  • Negotiation
  • Sales Leadership
  • Employee Development

Accomplishments

  • Managed multimillion-dollar projects from inception to completion, consistently delivering ahead of schedule and under budget.
  • Contributed to the expansion of a small IT business, increasing its annual revenue from $4 million to $22 million.
  • Through my comprehensive vendor management strategy, I successfully slashed costs for a marketing firm by over $26k per month over an 18-month period. This achievement directly contributed to the company's ability to avoid layoffs during the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Certification

  • Powered Industrial (PIT), Hazmat, and OSHA
  • Managing Difficult Employees Star12 and Managing Multiple Projects Star12
  • Corning Fiber Optic Installation Certified and PCI Compliance Training Program
  • Wired Portfolio ICX SE Sales Training and Wired Portfolio ICX Sales Training
  • Ruckus Support Engineer Accreditation, Ruckus SmartZone SE & Partner Assessment Accreditation, and Ruckus ICX Implementer RICXI
  • WISE 2017 and Best Practices for Distributed Enterprise Networks
  • Sonicwall FY20 CER Certificate

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Owner

Tector LLC, Tector Consulting
01.2023 - Current

Network Systems Administrator

Kentucky State Fair Board / Kentucky Expo Center/ Kentucky International Convention Center
01.2022 - Current

Senior Sales Executive

Louisville Geek
01.2017 - 01.2023

Business Development & Dept Manager

Louisville Geek
01.2017 - 01.2019

General Manager

Smart City
01.2012 - 01.2017

Computer Networking Systems Administration -

ITT-Tech
David Thomas