Creative Operations Specialist skillful in executing effective operating rhythms and management systems structures. Expertise in analyzing, articulating and solving various problems. Analytical and organized professional comfortable working independently or as part of team.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contractor executive protection
Force 1 Protection and Orleans Investigations
01.2023 - Current
Provided executive protection services for high-profile clients, ensuring their safety during public appearances and travel.
Conducted ongoing research on emerging trends in executive protection services, staying current on industry best practices while sharing pertinent information with colleagues to enhance performance standards across all areas of responsibility.
Enabled informed decision-making by providing timely and accurate data analysis to senior executives.
Managed Service Provider
Raibstein Consulting Group
01.2005 - Current
Company Overview: I currently run a managed services provider (MSP) for several commercial companies in southeast Louisiana, providing complete information technology management that encompasses all aspects of a customer's IT needs
We offer services that can cover our customers IT needs exceeding industry standard SLA's
Offering a 24x7 Help Desk, AD, LDAP, DHCP, DNS, FTP, SSH, SMTP, Exchange, SharePoint, Office 365, 2003-2013, Firewalls, Internet Security, Security Analytics, Video Conferencing, VPN, DVR & IP Video Surveillance, VoIP, Backup Disaster Recovery , Hardware as a Service (HaaS), HaaS BDR, SaaS BDR, UTM (Unified Threat Management), Website Development-SEO, servers, desktops, thin clients, notebooks
Apple OS X & OS X Server, Linux, MS Windows XP- Win 10 Pro, MS Server 2003-2016, SharePoint 2010-2013, iPhone, iPad, Android and Windows tablet & phone support
Point of Contact for and certified cellular, Coax, Satellite, Fiber, T1, Project Management, Vendor management and end user training on all services and software that are managed for the customer
I currently run a managed services provider (MSP) for several commercial companies in southeast Louisiana, providing complete information technology management that encompasses all aspects of a customer's IT needs
Client Services Technician (Contract)
Superior Energy Services Inc
01.2003 - 12.2012
Worked in an enterprise and global IT department responsible for all aspects of desktop, laptop and server management support, including their peripherals
Performed software and hardware moves, ads and changes
The modification, repair and preventative maintenance of all telecommunication and data communication network equipment
Ensured desktop, laptop standards were implemented and maintained
Provided technical support to remote users worldwide
Maintained records on repairs, downtime, changes and updates
Interfaced with desktop, laptop, server & printer vendors to coordinate quotes, ordering, repair and training
Assisted network engineers in the management and maintenance of the Local Area Network, PBX & Voicemail systems
Responsible for the management and maintenance of premise cabling
Assisted systems administrators by performing the managing tape backups, data backups, data restores, user account and server storage management and print queue management in the Microsoft Server 2003, 2008R2, SQL2005 & Exchange 2007 & 2010
IT Project Manager (Contract)
National Finance Center
01.2003 - 12.2012
In charge of a team of 12 technicians in a tier 1/ 2 environment supporting 1200+ computers on a network for the National Finance Center at the Michoud NASA facility
Ran daily, weekly and monthly reports using Crystal Reports against a Remedy database to track help desk cases, tickets, and tasks
In charge of planning, maintaining, upgrading, and implementing software as well as hardware upgrades on all systems including desktops, servers, and laptops
Enterprise Deployment Technician (Contract)
U.S. Computer Corporation
01.2003 - 12.2012
I imaged desktop and laptop computers with core images and specialized software for the Oak Point Chevron plant
Deployed PC's at customer's desk, after deployment I had the customer run all the software and verified that all printers and VPN connections were working properly
Desktop Support Supervisor
Slidell Memorial Hospital
01.2010 - 12.2010
Provided technical support, direction, supervision and leadership to members of the Desktop Support Group
Responsible for all aspects of maintaining these positions, and the individuals in these positions, including the duties of hiring, assigning and prioritizing work, setting expectations, performance management and employment status
Planned, implemented, and supported workstations, thin clients, kiosks and printer hardware and software
Managed and administered all print servers, printers, and copiers
Developed, tested, and executed methodologies for transferring information between various computing systems and platforms
Planned, coordinated, and conducted functional studies, feasibility studies, and cost benefit analysis to determine the adaptability of established and proposed information system desktop applications, recommended network and user-based desktop hardware and software
Consulted with professional, technical, and managerial staff to define their desktop and server information technology needs
Maintenance Service Manager
National Filter Media / Fabricated
01.2008 - 12.2009
Served as the maintenance service manager for an industrial filter fabrication company
Quoted, contracted, planned, budgeted, scheduled and supervised multiple projects from concept to completion
I demonstrated excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills and ability to achieve cost effective solutions
Maintained a per job profit margin of sixty percent while accomplishing every job well above customer expectations
Professional Soldier
Louisiana Army National Guard
01.2003 - 12.2005
Trained and supervised soldiers in the correct storage, distribution, and dispensing of petroleum and hazardous materials in support of the Army aviation mission
Professional Soldier
U.S. Army
01.1996 - 12.2003
Company Overview: Active duty - duty Worldwide
I supervised twelve soldiers in support of three battalions of Apache & Blackhawk helicopters
Entrusted to ensure that all Army, Federal, NATO and German regulations were followed and that all soldiers were performing their jobs in a safety minded manner
Trained lower ranking soldiers in their daily duties and served as the company master technical subject matter expert on several weapons systems and communication devices earning high marks from my superiors
My additional duties was as the assistant battalion IT specialist configuring Cisco routers, switches, IP Phones, Desktop, laptops and software
Two year's experience installing and configuring the US Army mobile unit GPS, Battalion Singar encrypted communication system
Served as the platoon combat medic providing medical aid to service members until they could be medically evacuated by helicopter
Active duty - duty Worldwide
Education
B.S. & MBA - Computer Science, Networking Security Major