Kenny Balter
Fillmore,CA
Summary
Results-driven IT leader with over 20 years of experience in leveraging technology for business success. Expertise in strategic planning, cybersecurity, and project management, with a strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability. Proven track record in optimizing systems and managing complex projects to ensure operational efficiency while aligning IT initiatives with organizational goals. Recognized for exceptional leadership and problem-solving abilities, consistently driving innovation and excellence within teams.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
IT Director
World Tech Toys
Valencia, CA
09.2012 - Current
- Oversaw the planning, implementation, and management of all IT systems including Sage ERP 200, EDI, security cameras, door access, alarm and all other IT systems.
- Worked with Sales & Warehouse staff to automate order fulfillment and batch process large orders.
- Setup and integrate all dropship customer's systems into our own in house developed processes.
IT Director
Winning Performance Products
Sylmar, CA
04.2009 - 09.2012
- Designed and managed a large ChannelAdvisor ecommerce store selling automotive brake pads and rotors.
- Designed and managed a large RPMWare ecommerce store selling aftermarket automotive parts.
- Performed SEO and Optimized and Managed $50,000/mo. Google AdWords account for all company sites.
- Setup and maintained 3 Windows 2003 servers and 10 Windows XP/Vista workstations.
- Setup and maintained 3com NBX VoIP Phone System.
- Supported QuickBooks Enterprise and Sage MAS 200 accounting systems.
- Established relationships with vendors and maintained contracts.
Network Administrator
Fanfare Media Works
Valencia, CA
03.2007 - 04.2009
- Administered a Windows 2003 server environment including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, IIS, Exchange 2003, SQL Enterprise 2005, Blackberry Enterprise Server & Symantec Endpoint server.
- Managed all network appliances including backbone switches, routers, firewalls & a Juniper SA6000 SSL VPN.
- Provided support for 26 remote offices and 600+ users throughout the US and Canada.
- Managed tape backups including offsite.
- Developed and maintained all network and server documentation.
- Created and maintained company websites.
Owner
Vision Systems
Valencia, CA
03.2005 - 03.2007
- Provided graphic design, web design and e-commerce services.
- Setup and maintained HP/3com/Cisco routers, switches and firewalls for multiple clients.
- Remote and onsite server repair.
- Network design and implementation.
Education
CompTIA A+, Business Entrepreneurship, MCSE, Network+, Security+
College of the Canyons
Valencia, CAHigh School - Cisco networking program (CCNA)
Saugus High School
Saugus, CASkills
- Network infrastructure design
- Ecommerce site management
- IT problem-solving
- IT budgeting
- Technical support management
- IT process improvement
- Network administration
- IT training and development
- Information security
- IT policy development
- IT procurement & asset management
- Infrastructure planning & project leadership
Timeline
IT Director
World Tech Toys
09.2012 - Current
IT Director
Winning Performance Products
04.2009 - 09.2012
Network Administrator
Fanfare Media Works
03.2007 - 04.2009
Owner
Vision Systems
03.2005 - 03.2007
High School - Cisco networking program (CCNA)
Saugus High School
CompTIA A+, Business Entrepreneurship, MCSE, Network+, Security+
College of the Canyons