IT professional with experience managing teams, contracts, servers, workstations, department budgets, projects, networks, & PCI compliance. Will do what it takes to ensure the execution of an organization’s IT roadmap.
Overview
13
years of professional experience
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Hyatt Regency Chicago
Chicago, IL
Area Director of IT
11.2022 - Current
Job overview
Lead the IT department for Hyatt Regency Chicago and Hyatt Regency McCormick Place
Train IT Manager and IT Analyst on Hyatt systems and best practices
Implemented preventative maintenance checklists
Streamline all requests for IT assistance to ServiceNow
Liaison support between multiple vendor systems and networks
Purchase all technology relative to administrative and operational departments
Submit annual CapEx and OpEx technology budgets
Manage $1m+ in capital projects
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place
Chicago, IL
Director of IT
01.2022 - 11.2022
Job overview
Led the IT operational, management, and leadership responsibilities for the hotel
Created preventative maintenance cycles for IT infrastructure and services
Purchased all technology relative to administrative and operational departments
Submitted annual CapEx and OpEx technology budgets
Managed $500k+ in capital projects
Hyatt Regency Morristown
Morristown, NJ
IT Task Force
10.2022 - 11.2022
Job overview
Completed pending IT tasks while the property searches for a new IT Manager
Held multiple meetings with HR, Finance, and Operations to realign expectations about IT standards
Coordinated a large e-waste pickup which led to a server room cleanup effort
Supported the completion of several pending IT projects requiring guidance on network configuration
Alila Ventana Big Sur
Big Sur, CA
IT Manager
05.2021 - 01.2022
Job overview
Supported the operations teams through multiple outages and limitations of legacy hardware
Worked with multiple service providers to develop and design internet circuit solutions for the hotel
Concentrated on internal touchpoints to deliver high-quality IT service for our luxury operation
Promoted transparency for capital requests to ensure critical review through a budgetary use case lens
Hyatt Regency Waikiki
Waikiki, HI
IT Task Force
04.2021 - 05.2021
Job overview
Served as main point of contact for IT transformation during IT staffing changes
Provided IT support for hotel leadership, colleagues, and food & beverage outlets
Documented foundational IT infrastructure and operational data for hotel leadership and the IT successor
El Capitan Hotel
Merced, CA
IT Task Force
04.2021 - 04.2021
Job overview
Served as main point of contact for onsite IT activities relating to new hotel opening
Provided IT support for hotel leadership, colleagues, and food & beverage outlets
Configured and installed POS terminals, house phones, and computers
Vietnamese Association of Illinois
Chicago, IL
IT Consultant
01.2021 - 04.2021
Job overview
Installed mesh WiFi system for a 3-floor office building
Installed CCTV system at one of the VAI offices
Provided day-to-day user support
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
San Diego, CA
Area IT Manager
03.2016 - 09.2020
Job overview
Developed an IT team and growth culture
Delegated tasks by priority to team members
Trained team members through knowledge gaps
Upgraded servers, network switches, and vendor equipment
Submitted annual CapEx and OpEx technology budgets Managed $650k in capital projects
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
San Diego, CA
Assistant IT Manager
10.2014 - 03.2016
Job overview
Provided network support for food and beverage outlets and meeting space events
Utilized ServiceNow to monitor IT tickets to ensure SLAs were being met
Performed overnight server and network switch migrations
Configured and supported POS terminals and operations
Replaced all PCs, printers, and switches for 2 hotels (400 users, 450 PCs/laptops, 75 printers, 20 switches)
Hyatt Regency Chicago
Chicago, IL
IT Analyst
06.2013 - 10.2014
Job overview
Assumed responsibility for all break/fix issues
Troubleshooted technical issues relating to printers, computers, kiosks, mobile devices, and copiers
Performed identity management and user access tasks Imaged computers on a Windows 7/10 platform
Rogers Corporation
Carol Stream, IL
IT Intern
07.2012 - 05.2013
Job overview
Performed CAT cabling repairs in a manufacturing environment
Resolved software runtime issues that caused manufacturing disruptions
Supported users with their desktop computing and printing issues
DeVry University
Addison, IL
IT Helpdesk Associate
10.2010 - 12.2012
Job overview
Managed and completed IT tickets for classroom and lab requests
Reimaged and configured classroom computers and laptops
Education
DeVry University
, Addison, IL
Bachelor of Science from Computer Information Systems
07.2010 - 12.2012
University Overview
GPA: 3.92
summa cum laude graduate
Skills
Windows 10, 11undefined
Timeline
Area Director of IT
Hyatt Regency Chicago
11.2022 - Current
IT Task Force
Hyatt Regency Morristown
10.2022 - 11.2022
Director of IT
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place
01.2022 - 11.2022
IT Manager
Alila Ventana Big Sur
05.2021 - 01.2022
IT Task Force
Hyatt Regency Waikiki
04.2021 - 05.2021
IT Task Force
El Capitan Hotel
04.2021 - 04.2021
IT Consultant
Vietnamese Association of Illinois
01.2021 - 04.2021
Area IT Manager
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
03.2016 - 09.2020
Assistant IT Manager
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
10.2014 - 03.2016
IT Analyst
Hyatt Regency Chicago
06.2013 - 10.2014
IT Intern
Rogers Corporation
07.2012 - 05.2013
IT Helpdesk Associate
DeVry University
10.2010 - 12.2012
DeVry University
Bachelor of Science from Computer Information Systems
07.2010 - 12.2012
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