Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
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Michael Fowler

Michael Fowler

Worland

Summary

Highly skilled IT Project Manager with a proven track record in risk management and budget oversight. Expertise in facilitating cross-functional teams to deliver projects that enhance communication and streamline processes.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

IT Project Manager

Admiral Beverage
Worland
08.2013 - 09.2025
  • Led IT projects to enhance operational efficiency and streamline processes.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure project timelines were met effectively.
  • Managed project budgets and resource allocation for various IT initiatives.
  • Implemented software solutions to improve communication within the organization.
  • Facilitated training sessions for staff on new technologies and systems integration.
  • Oversaw risk management processes
  • to identify and mitigate potential project issues.
  • Communicated regularly with stakeholders about project objectives, scope changes, timeline updates, and resource allocation adjustments.
  • Managed large-scale IT projects from conception to completion, ensuring all deadlines were met.
  • Provided technical guidance and support on software development lifecycle processes, such as requirements gathering, design, coding, testing, and deployment.
  • I was also committed to performing all IT technician duties.

CEO/Lead Technician

Choppin Design LLC
WORLAND
01.2011 - 08.2015
  • Led strategic planning to align the company vision with market trends.
  • Developed innovative design solutions to enhance client satisfaction and engagement.
  • Oversaw project management processes to ensure the timely delivery of design projects.
  • Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders to drive business growth initiatives.
  • Championed brand development initiatives to strengthen market presence and identity.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure competitive pricing for goods or services.
  • Established policies and procedures that promoted an ethical work environment.
  • Committed to duties as the IT technician.
  • Exceeded sales goals through upselling and cross-selling within the existing client base, as well as strategically attracting new business.
  • Optimized supply chain to reduce materials costs and improve distribution.
  • Conducted routine system maintenance to ensure optimal performance of the IT infrastructure.
  • Managed network connectivity issues to maintain stable communication across devices.
  • Provided technical support for end-users via phone and in-person interactions.
  • Disassembled computer systems to troubleshoot and resolve hardware issues.
  • Configured routers, switches, and wireless access points for LANs and WANs.

IT Technical Support Specialist

Empyre Solutions
Rawlins
08.2009 - 01.2011
  • Provided technical support for hardware and software issues.
  • Assisted users with troubleshooting network connectivity problems.
  • Conducted regular system maintenance and updates on workstations.
  • Collaborated with the team to resolve escalated technical inquiries.
  • Implemented best practices for data security and user privacy.
  • Maintained inventory of IT equipment and supplies for the office.
  • Installed, configured, and maintained computer systems, network equipment, operating systems, and applications.
  • Performed maintenance and upgrades to existing computer systems as needed.
  • Provided technical assistance to end users on a variety of issues, including hardware and software-related problems.
  • Delivered local and remote Tier 1 IT support for hardware and software to company personnel.
  • Served as the first point of contact for incoming technical service calls and emails.
  • Used remote login tools to assist clients with technical and product questions.
  • Set up equipment for employee use, performing or properly installing cables, operating systems or software.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Network Engineering

Westwood Online
Denver, CO
05-2009

High School Diploma -

Lakeland High School
Suffolk, VA
05-1996

Skills

  • Project management and risk assessment
  • Budget oversight
  • Agile methodologies
  • Software development lifecycle
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Stakeholder communication
  • Time management
  • Technical training and coaching
  • Negotiation strategies
  • Purchasing and procurement processes
  • Enterprise architecture principles
  • Network administration skills
  • Systems implementation expertise
  • Microsoft Active Directory management
  • Mergers and acquisitions strategy
  • Workflow planning and optimization
  • Technical support services
  • Presentation skills
  • Critical design review
  • Data analytics
  • Microsoft Azure Administration
  • SaaS Administration

Affiliations

  • Avid outdoorsman
  • Baseball Coach
  • Dedicated to my family
  • Actively keep up with new trends
  • Work and Home life are centered around Faith
  • Training to become a Life Coaching Profesional

Accomplishments

  • Logo design
  • Website design and implementation
  • Network design and implementation
  • Multiple Microsoft Certification
  • In process of acquiring PMP certification
  • Experience with Nutanix cluster vm
  • Experience in all VM environments
  • Ticketing Solutions
  • Stakeholder management
  • Quickbooks local and online
  • Training and Practice for Coaching

Certification

  • MSHA certification
  • OSHA certification
  • Windows server Administration
  • Active Directory Administration
  • Mobile Device Administration
  • Azure Administration
  • Microsoft SQL Server
  • Microsoft 365 Administrator
  • Teams Administrator

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

IT Project Manager

Admiral Beverage
08.2013 - 09.2025

CEO/Lead Technician

Choppin Design LLC
01.2011 - 08.2015

IT Technical Support Specialist

Empyre Solutions
08.2009 - 01.2011

Bachelor of Science - Network Engineering

Westwood Online

High School Diploma -

Lakeland High School