Specialist in network infrastructure and vendor relations, fostering continuous improvement and strategic planning for organizational success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
IT Manager
Lake Superior Community Health Center
Superior, US
01.2023 - Current
Play a vital role in driving efficiency- and solutions-focused field services, including collaborating with vendors to streamlining repair and / or replacement parts.
Determined employee technical issues and implemented proper solutions to boost satisfaction.
Liaised among cross-functional management teams while supporting four locations.
Consistently ensured services were operating at top speed.
Rapidly and accurately diagnosed key errors or technical issues.
Created baseline image for all workstations including processes/policies for securing all workstations/ laptops.
Support over 100 employees daily.
Oversaw the installation, configuration, and maintenance of hardware and software systems across multiple locations.
Vice President of Infrastructure / Vice President of Information Technology
SUPERIOR CHOICE CREDIT UNION
Superior, US
01.2021 - 08.2022
Rapidly progressed through roles of greater responsibility and accountability due to excellence in expert-level leadership, IT management, and network administration talents.
Leveraged broad industry knowledge toward directing all facets of IT, Facilities, and Imaging Department operations.
Reviewed processes and metrics for enhanced team synergy.
Assistant Vice President / IT Manager
SUPERIOR CHOICE CREDIT UNION
Superior, US
01.2019 - 01.2021
Led team initiatives to enhance member service quality and operational efficiency.
Managed budgeting and financial planning processes for various credit union departments.
Developed training programs to improve staff skills and knowledge in financial products.
Collaborated with management on strategic planning and organizational development efforts.
IT Manager
SUPERIOR CHOICE CREDIT UNION
Superior, US
01.2017 - 12.2019
Managed IT infrastructure and systems for credit union services.
Oversaw technology implementation to support credit union operations.
Developed training programs for staff on new technologies.
Maintained data security protocols across all systems.
Collaborated with staff to identify and resolve technical issues.
Network Administrator
SUPERIOR CHOICE CREDIT UNION
Superior, US
06.2015 - 12.2017
Cost-effectively developed and managed operative and capital budgets to address IT needs.
Collaborated with vendors and contractors on facility remodels and IT projects.
Enhanced service delivery, regulatory compliance, and success by driving continuous improvement opportunities to train and educate staff on aligning operations to objectives.
Defined equipment lifecycles and installed and configured replacements; designed, configured, and installed security camera placement; and created images for workstation replacements.
Collaborated with Department Managers and Executive Team to define and implement new software and / or hardware needs.
Supported teams in resolving critical technical issues.
Served as the Project Lead on Credit Union core conversions.
Improved IT ticket resolution via weekly meetings with employees.
Conceptualized, developed, and implemented policies and procedures.
Liaised among contractors to verify execution of branch remodels / builds.
Expertly evaluated vendors / contracts and handled all equipment ordering.
Met with Board of Directors and IT Committee to provide 'State of IT' reports.
Education
Associate of Arts - Network Support Specialist
Duluth Business University
01.2000
Skills
Help desk and technical support
Leadership and team building
TCP/IP and network protocols
LAN and WAN management
Network infrastructure and monitoring
Microsoft Windows Server administration
IT operations management
System administration and support
Project management and leadership
Strategic analysis and planning
Trends tracking and analysis
Disaster recovery planning
Issue resolution strategies
Field services management
Vendor relations and purchasing
Policy development and procedure design
Client relations management
Information security practices
Active Directory management
Microsoft Exchange administration
Operating systems expertise
DHCP configuration
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
IT Manager
Lake Superior Community Health Center
01.2023 - Current
Vice President of Infrastructure / Vice President of Information Technology
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