Dynamic IT Operations Manager with a proven track record at Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette, driving operational efficiency and enhancing service delivery. Expert in Active Directory and ITIL Foundations, I excel in mentoring teams and implementing process improvements, achieving significant reductions in service downtime and elevating customer satisfaction.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IT Operations Manager
PLANNED PARENTHOOD COLUMBIA WILLAMETTE
06.2025 - Current
Led daily operations of enterprise IT systems and Help Desk team, ensuring uptime and meeting customer service standards.
Mentor and manage a team of Help Desk Technicians, providing training, performance feedback, and escalation support to resolve complex technical issues.
Serve as the primary after-hours contact for IT systems support, exercising real-time decision-making authority on critical incidents.
Act as the escalation point for technical matters, coordinating with cross-functional teams to resolve high-impact issues.
Implemented process improvements to enhance operational efficiency, service delivery, and system reliability.
Drove continuous improvement initiatives by identifying service gaps and deploying solutions aligned with organizational goals.
Service Delivery Manager
Riverstrong MSP
08.2023 - 05.2024
Managed two call centers with a team of 10, including level 1 and level 2 technicians, to ensure effective service delivery.
Achieved customer-focused outcomes by fulfilling contractual SLAs for average answer time and ensuring compliance with first contact SLA.
Collaborated with leadership teams at both call centers to assess needs, partnered with project managers and senior engineers, and recommended tailored IT solutions and emerging technologies to clients.
Conducted training sessions and updated documentation to enhance team capabilities.
Remote (various time zones across the US)
Senior IT Support Specialist
Riverstrong MSP
01.2023 - 08.2023
Resolved Level 1, 2, and 3 issues related to desktops, networks, Active Directory (AD), servers, cloud services, SaaS, permissions, access requests, connectivity problems, and hardware malfunctions, contributing to overall system reliability.
Coordinate and execute remote and onsite fixes for desktop and account issues, including troubleshooting, software installation and configuration, account access management, and addressing various technical service requests.
Assisted end-users with Service Desk needs across client offices, retail spaces, warehouses, and other sites, ensuring timely resolution of technical issues.
Supported MSP Help Desk by fostering effective communication, delivering technical assistance, promoting technical advancement, and overseeing ticket lifecycle to enhance service delivery.
Remote (various time zones across the US)
IM Analyst – US Sites, Hybrid
Element Six Technologies
Gresham
12.2019 - 09.2022
Managed three US sites for a global company, ensuring all users' end computers, servers, and network components complied with corporate standards.
Collaborated with third-party vendors to maintain and support systems, ensuring reliable operations across US sites.
Weekly meetings with the Service Desk, IM, and local site facilities teams to share and collaborate on various issues and projects.
Utilized technical skills to assist Global Service Desk and Third-Party IM teams in identifying root causes of technical and support-related issues.
Configured and procured new user machines for local and US locations, ensuring compliance with company standards.
Streamlined and maintained cell phone accounts for international travel, achieving over 25% reduction in yearly costs.
Gresham, OR
Service Desk Supervisor
The Multnomah Athletic Club
Portland
06.2018 - 08.2019
Managed, trained, hired, and mentored Service Desk employees to enhance team capability and service delivery.
Developed and implemented plans aimed at reducing call and ticket volume, streamlining support processes.
Create, maintain, and implement SLAs for departmental use.
Collaborated with various departments to educate teams on technology solutions, improving overall departmental efficiency.
Managed multiple high-visibility technology projects across the company.
Extensive contract management and relationship management with 3rd parties.
Assisted the Infrastructure, Application, and Project Manager with communications to the company and recommendations on tasks, projects, and business needs.
Extensive work with past, current, and future budgetary decisions.
Portland, OR
Service Desk Supervisor
Harsch Investment Property
Portland
01.2018 - 06.2018
Lead activities of the Service Desk to diagnose and resolve client problems.
Developed and implemented Service Desk Standard Operating Procedures to enhance service quality.
Oversaw Service Desk operations in Portland, OR, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Implemented a Continuous Improvement Program with defined performance goals, metrics, and monthly reviews.
Developed Service Level Agreements.
Managed and optimized budget for Service Desk to align resources with operational needs.
Escalated issues and referred them to specialized experts.
Created and maintained an IT Service catalog.
Senior Support Analyst
Organically Grown Company
Portland
07.2014 - 07.2017
Developed and maintained system documentation and SLAs to ensure compliance and support operational efficiency.
Managed queue operations to optimize response times and enhance service delivery.
Conducted monthly site assessments across multiple locations to identify support needs and improve service quality.
Developed and implemented a comprehensive training program for Tier 1 and Tier 2 staff.
Cut purchase costs by establishing new protocols that took advantage of volume discounts and reduced overhead.