Experienced with executive leadership and strategic planning. Utilizes innovative approaches to drive business growth and operational excellence. Track record of effective team collaboration and achieving results.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
VP/IT Manager
Superior National Bank
09.2021 - Current
Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, vendors, regulators, and community leaders to promote collaboration and long-term success.
Led cross-functional teams for the successful completion of major projects, resulting in increased efficiency and client satisfaction.
Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
Managed financial planning and budgeting processes, ensuring fiscal responsibility and maximizing return on investments.
Leveraged technology to automate workflows and streamline processes, resulting in increased productivity and cost savings across the organization.
Reduced downtime by promptly addressing hardware and software issues, ensuring minimal impact on business operations.
Led a skilled IT team in providing exceptional technical support, fostering a collaborative environment that promoted professional growth.
Managed network and system performance, conducting troubleshooting, security patching, and maintenance.
Systems Administrator
Horner Flooring Company
01.1999 - Current
Design, install and maintain a 3 server 20 user system.
Support network consisting of multiple segments with multiple VLANS.
Troubleshoot computer controlled saw and scanner network/program.
Assist in setup and programming of a tally system.
Assist in the implementation of a maintenance/inventory control system.
Solutions Architect/Systems Engineer
Compudyne
01.2011 - 09.2021
Analyze, design and install multiple IT systems for clients.
Design disaster recovery/business continuity plans and work with clients to deploy them.
Travel to multiple client sites to perform installations and/or migrations, including clients overseas.
In charge of Project Management for large IT deployments.
Help clients with IT planning and budgeting.
Diagnose and repair advanced server and networking issues.
Level 3 resource for other technicians in company.
Provide end user training on systems and security.
Work with many clients to assess their ability to use cloud resources.
Perform vulnerability scans and remediate issues found.
Work with clients and vendors to secure private connectivity and internet access.
Work with clients and regulators to examine systems and perform remediation.
Installed, configured, tested and maintained operating systems, application software and system management tools.
Systems Administrator
Moyle Inc
10.2006 - 12.2010
Maintained IT systems for 18 properties and approximately 150 users.
Responsible for all planning and system upgrades.
Managed vendors relationships and contracts.
Worked on multiple types of systems from hospitality to gravel pit systems.
Managed and maintained hotel WiFi systems as well as security camera systems.
Responsible for cell phones and land line accounts across all properties.
Performed system maintenance and upgrades, including patches, service packs, hot fixes and new security configurations.
Systems Administrator
Somero Enterprises Inc
11.2005 - 11.2006
Maintained computer system consisting of 20+ servers and 120+ desktops
Managed and completed an NT to 2003 Windows Server upgrade across 3 sites with one in Europe
Managed and completed an Exchange 5.5 to Exchange 2003 upgrade across 3 sites with one in Europe
Responsible for both in house computers and remote computers
Worked with users in the USA as well as Europe
Assisted with IT helpdesk phone and email for computer issues daily
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Management Information Systems
Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI
Skills
Strong communication skills
Team player
Self-Motivated
Fast Leaner
Project Management
Budgeting and Finance
End-User training
Windows Server systems
Microsoft Exchange email systems
Microsoft Office 365 implementation
Network management/design
Wireless management/design
VMware ESXi management/design
VMware VDI management/design
Certification
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, Server 2012R2, (MCSE)
VMware Certified Professional Datacenter Virtualization 6 and 6.5, (VCP)
VMware Certified Professional 7 Desktop and Mobility (VCP)
VMware Certified Advanced Professional - DCV 2019
Timeline
VP/IT Manager
Superior National Bank
09.2021 - Current
Solutions Architect/Systems Engineer
Compudyne
01.2011 - 09.2021
Systems Administrator
Moyle Inc
10.2006 - 12.2010
Systems Administrator
Somero Enterprises Inc
11.2005 - 11.2006
Systems Administrator
Horner Flooring Company
01.1999 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Management Information Systems