Gary Keir
New York,USA
Summary
Innovative, analytical project and implementation manager highly adept at employing consultative approach to attain organizational results for increasing revenue, workflow, efficiency and cost savings. PMP and Scrum Master Certified. Highly skilled in working with range of industries, including associations, financial services, business and city government, and analyzing processes to develop and deliver integrated technology solutions. Developed climate change financial tool and learned patent application process while seeking patent. Excellent communication skills to manage project teams. Leadership background in planning trip logistics and leading Arctic expeditions. Technical proficiency in SQL, Excel and financial software.
Implementation professional skilled in managing complex software deployments and ensuring seamless integrations. History of driving project success through meticulous planning and proactive issue resolution, contributing to higher client satisfaction. Known for fostering team collaboration and delivering consistent results under varying conditions, with expertise in technical support and process optimization.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Implementation Specialist
Metro Information Systems
- Installation and migration of software systems for non-profit organizations around the country.
IT Manager
Moonlight Mushrooms
- Managed the IT department for an 1,100-employee industrial mushroom farm.
Field and Laboratory Biologist
Princeton Aqua Science
Job Foreman
Suburban Roofing and Heating
Outdoor Guide
Adventure Untamed
01.2018 - Current
- Lead day and multi-day outdoor adventures in the Northeast. New York State licensed outdoor guide.
Founder
Carbon Xprint LLC
01.2013 - Current
- Developed financial tool to help reduce climate change. Assisted with marketing, patent law and sales.
- Select Accomplishments:
- Developed solution-based concept for climate change tool, providing quantifiable, positive feedback approach scalable from individual to corporations; sought patent.
- Implemented this solution at Adventure Untamed, an adventure company based in New York City
- Interviewed by various media outlets and appeared on multiple radio shows to promote climate change tool, including Voice America, Eco New Network, Kiss My Ash Radio, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT University) and The Maggie Linton Show on SiriusXM Radio.
Project Analyst
FEMA
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Analyzed contract and accounting details for Public Assistance projects in New York State. Conducted site inspections of damaged areas and created assessment reports. Involved in a preliminary damage assessment in Suffolk County. Projects included state and local municipalities. Performed door to door outreach in eastern Tennessee and Tampa Florida during the aftermath of hurricanes Helene and Milton.
President
Ironworks Software Inc.
01.1994 - 01.2023
- Consulting firm providing project management, implementation, migration, business intelligence, business analysis, and software guidance expertise.
- Select Projects:
- Project Manager, Interim Director of IT/Riseboro Community Partnership, Brooklyn, NY
- Directed IT infrastructure maintenance. Planned and executed technology projects including moving data storage and services to cloud-based platform and updating firewalls. Developed and oversaw comprehensive security plan.
- Select Accomplishments Director of IT:
- Moved aging on-premises server farm to robust and secure cloud service, enabling more mobile workplace to meet needs of post-pandemic environment.
- Increased security by implementing numerous controls, resulting in documented, secure framework to enable acquisition of future contracts and grants.
- Served as implementation consultant to oversee automation of multiple accounting functions across four key business areas. Automated agency contract billing. Implemented integrated mobile clinical solutions. Converted accounting and bookkeeping software.
- Select Accomplishments Project Manager:
- Reduced overall workload by seven days per month, resulting in 8% boosted efficiency.
- Increased division profitability 10% year-over-year (YoY) by creating medical billing and insurance management system.
- Project Leader/YMCAs of Greater New York and Metropolitan Chicago, New York, NY and Chicago, IL
- Designed and launched programming initiative for comprehensive online ERP system. Integrated diversified business function portfolio including general ledger, budgeting and invoicing. Designed and installed program participant registration system. Analyzed processes and identified areas for cost and labor reductions. Devised identification system for annual campaign donor prospects using constituency data.
- Identified and implemented strategic revenue generating opportunities. Improved internal controls and increased business practices and procedures efficiency.
- Select Accomplishments:
- Saved organizations $175K YoY by integrating business functions under one ERP system.
- Increased membership retention by 10% and produced $5.5M revenue YoY by implementing electronic funds transfer process, further resulting in cash flow improvement and reduced clerical work.
- Achieved $3M increase in sales and payments by implementing facility member entry verification system, ensuring authorized access based on member’s current activities and financial status.
- Reduced electronic funds transfer from 8% to 2% by initiating automatic error handling, further resulting in reduced bank charges and extra paperwork requirements.
- Other Clients - JASA, Adventure Untamed, Greentech Investors Forum, City of New York – Department of Energy Management, Biotechinreap.com, YMCA of Northern and Western Westchester County, YMCA of Connecticut’s Central Coast, YMCA of Tucson Arizona, YWCA of Princeton NJ, Cylinder Systems, SKA Marin, Cybercom.net, Tim Parcel Consulting, GTN Creative.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PABachelor of Science - Sustainability Management and Policy
Penn State University
11.2025
Skills
- SQL
- MySQL
- Excel
- JavaScript
- Microsoft Project
- Business Analysis
- Data Migration & Integration
- AS/400
- Outdoor leadership
- Software installation
- System migration
- Data analysis
- Project management
- IT management
- Business intelligence
- Business analysis
- Software implementation
- Data migration
- Problem-solving
- Analytical and methodical
- Project coordination
Certification
- SCRUM MASTER CERTIFIED – VMEdu 2022
- PASSIVE HOUSE CONSULTANT – The International Passive House Association (iPHA) 2013
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL – Project Management Institute - 1672462 2013
PATENTS
WASTE CAN WITH REMOVABLE COMPARTMENTS FOR RECYCLING – D319519 1991
RELEVANT LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
- LEADER OF BACKPACKING AND RAFTING TRIPS IN ALASKA’S ARCTIC FOR SIERRA CLUB OUTINGS 1997-Present
- CHAIR, SIERRA CLUB ALASKA OUTINGS 2014-Present
TRAINING
- PROJECT FINANCE MODELING FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY– Udemy 2021
- ELECTRIC VEHICLES - US – The Renewable Energy Institute - Galileo Master Certificate 2021
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
- Strategic Planning & Development
- Climate Innovation
- Technical Solutions Implementation Strategy & Execution
- Customer & Client Support
- Business Analysis
- Sustainability Full Project Lifecycles
- Leadership
- Information Technology & Software
- Team & Relationship Management
Timeline
Project Analyst
FEMA
01.2023 - 01.2025
Outdoor Guide
Adventure Untamed
01.2018 - Current
Founder
Carbon Xprint LLC
01.2013 - Current
President
Ironworks Software Inc.
01.1994 - 01.2023
Implementation Specialist
Metro Information Systems
IT Manager
Moonlight Mushrooms
Field and Laboratory Biologist
Princeton Aqua Science
Job Foreman
Suburban Roofing and Heating
Bachelor of Science - Sustainability Management and Policy
Penn State University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Pittsburgh