Open To Work
Patrick Hughes
Ethelsville
Work Preference
Summary
Experienced business and information technology professional with a proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency and production reliability. Seeking a leadership role as Chief Officer, Director, or Manager to leverage analytical and technical skills for organizational improvement. Demonstrated ability to implement strategic initiatives that drive performance and optimize resources.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder & Chief Designer
WebWorks Design Solutions
10.2024 - Current
- Freelance & Contract Web Designer
- Www.webworksds.com
Information Technology Administrator
4-County Electric Power Association
06.2004 - Current
- Research, implement, analyze, maintain, purchase and support company-wide network, software, hardware, and related operating systems; install, upgrade, and maintain network operating system.
- Install, maintain, and oversee the operation of servers, routers, firewalls, switches, and related peripheral equipment.
- Provide and maintain connections for LAN and WAN and related applications.
- Maintain and implement the necessary hardware/software to ensure network security.
- Perform periodic Cyber Security and PCI audits.
- Maintain and Support Virtual and Storage Area Networks (VMware and EMC SAN)
- Oversee, maintain, and support VoIP systems.
- Recommend and implement policies to help enforce security of the association’s network.
- Prepare yearly Information Technology budget.
- Provide specialized technical assistance in the planning, development, and implementation of new projects.
- Develop applications based upon SharePoint, HTML, JavaScript, CSS & PHP programming.
- Design, implement, and maintain company web site and internal intranet.
- Develop and maintain SQL databases.
- Create custom reports as needed via SQL or MS Access
- Supervision of IT staff
System Analyst / Network Administrator
4-County Electric Power Association
10.2012 - 03.2021
- Install, Configure, and Maintain and Support Virtual and Storage Area Network’s
- Maintain and support company network and related operating systems.
- Maintain and support VoIP systems.
- Install, upgrade, and maintain network operating system.
- Install and maintain the operation of servers, desktops, laptops, and related equipment.
- Manage and maintain Customer & Financial Management systems.
- Monitor and maintain Email Server, Email Filter, and Web Filter
- Develop applications based upon HTML, JavaScript, CSS & PHP programming.
- Research, design, implement, and maintain applications for web site and internal intranet.
- Develop and maintain SQL & MySQL databases.
- Create custom reports as needed via SQL or MS Access
- Provide support for all technical related issues.
System Programmer & Webmaster
East Mississippi Community College
06.2004 - 10.2012
- Develop applications based upon HTML, JavaScript, CSS & PHP programming.
- Research, design, implement, and maintain applications for web site and internal intranet.
- Develop and maintain SQL & MySQL databases.
- Manage and maintain Customer & Financial Management systems.
- Manage and maintain Document Imaging system.
- Create custom reports as needed via SQL or MS Access
- Provide support for all technical and financial related issues.
System Programmer
East Mississippi Community College
01.2002 - 06.2004
- Developed software applications for academic and administrative needs at community college.
- Documented system processes and procedures for future reference and training.
- Resolved application issues related to system programming tasks.
- Provided technical support for faculty and staff using college systems.
Sales Associate
McRae’s Department Store
11.1999 - 01.2002
- Help customers with merchandise purchases and returns.
- Perform inventory of assigned department as directed.
- Restock items as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Analysis & Management
Bellevue University
Bellevue, NEAssociate of Applied Science - Computer Networking Technology
East Mississippi Community College
Mayhew, MSAssociate of Applied Science - Computer Programming Technology
East Mississippi Community College
Mayhew, MSHigh School Diploma -
Victory Christian Academy
Columbus, MSSkills
- FortiGate and SonicWall firewalls
- VMware and SAN infrastructure
- Network administration
- Cisco Meraki switches and access points
- VoIP system management
- Azure Active Directory and Group Policy Administration
- AWS/Azure Services
- Systems analysis
- SQL database management
- MS and Linux server management
- Network cloud services
- Mobile device management systems
- Web development
- Accounting and finance
- Microsoft Office (all programs)
- Computer construction and repair
- Staff management
- Strategic planning
- Performance assessments
- Process improvements
- Improve policies
- Cybersecurity auditing
- Project management
- IT budgeting
Timeline
Founder & Chief Designer
WebWorks Design Solutions
10.2024 - Current
System Analyst / Network Administrator
4-County Electric Power Association
10.2012 - 03.2021
Information Technology Administrator
4-County Electric Power Association
06.2004 - Current
System Programmer & Webmaster
East Mississippi Community College
06.2004 - 10.2012
System Programmer
East Mississippi Community College
01.2002 - 06.2004
Sales Associate
McRae’s Department Store
11.1999 - 01.2002
Bachelor of Science - Business Analysis & Management
Bellevue University
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Networking Technology
East Mississippi Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Programming Technology
East Mississippi Community College
High School Diploma -
Victory Christian Academy
Reference / Verification of Employment
Becky, Canull, Human Resource Manager, canullb@4county.org, 662-245-0780, 4-County Electric Power Association