Sean Bastick
Valley City,OH
Work Preference
Summary
Dynamic and strategic Information Systems Director with over 32 years of experience leading IT teams to enhance security standards, drive process improvements, and implement innovative systems. Proven track record of fostering team success through dedication, meticulous attention to detail, and exceptional organizational skills, while maintaining a strong focus on customer service. Possesses a deep understanding of how effective IT solutions contribute to organizational success and employee productivity. Committed to continuous learning and growth, consistently striving for excellence in all endeavors.
Professional IT leader prepared to drive strategic technological initiatives and innovation. Proven track record of enhancing system efficiencies, cybersecurity, and infrastructure management. Strong focus on fostering team collaboration and aligning IT strategies with organizational goals. Adept at adapting to evolving business needs and leveraging technical expertise in areas such as network architecture, software development, and project management.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Information Technology
Oakes Farms
02.2022 - Current
- Responsible for the overall IT environment for a conglomerate of 33 companies under the Oakes Farms umbrella.
- Provided leadership IS Department of 9 personnel; responsible for performance management, career development, and operational support.
- Established governance processes to evaluate technology and facilitate communication with business stakeholders.
- Identified opportunities for application optimization, redesign and development and troubleshot and resolved user and application issues.
- Deployed, monitored and maintained system installation, upgrades and network integration to achieve a robust, secure, and efficient network for optimal performance.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory guidance.
- Performed regular audits and tests of infrastructure and applications to prevent data loss and maintain zero downtime.
- Developed, tracked and controlled information technology operating budgets and cost and benefit analyses for IT spending initiatives.
- Strategic partner to management teams to develop IT roadmap to align to organization's vision, mission and purpose.
- Guided implementation of company-wide enterprise security strategy for network and hardware, disaster recovery, data protection and endpoint protection.
- Facilitated best user experience through continuous support, training classes, webinars, improvements and communication of system changes.
- Assessed existing systems including billing automation, accounting and real-time reporting and analytics capabilities, delivering updates for security purposes.
- Communicated regularly with customers concerning data exchange and technology integration.
- Lead on-going network design, reevaluation and optimization to keep pace with company growth.
- Developed and maintained service level agreements for strategic applications and measured performance against objectives.
- Implemented and managed wireless devices, multi-site network infrastructure, business intelligence development and implementation.
- Created and tested disaster recovery and business continuity plans and maintained appropriate back-up system.
- Analyzed department and job-related functionality requirements to align technology priorities with business needs.
- Developed and implemented technical application support and information technology policies and procedures that advanced investment needs, outcomes and performance measurements to balance continuous innovation with responsible risk-taking.
- Established governance processes to evaluate technology and facilitate communication with business stakeholders.
- Identified opportunities for application optimization, redesign and development and troubleshot and resolved user and application issues.
- Implemented internal/external surveillance systems
- Company Overview: $600-million agribusiness that encompasses the phrase Seed to Table. Oakes Farms not only is a grower, packer, shipper but also owns a chain of grocery stores, restaurants and other retail businesses in the Southwest Florida region and ships product all over the United States and Canada.
- $600-million agribusiness that encompasses the phrase Seed to Table. Oakes Farms not only is a grower, packer, shipper but also owns a chain of grocery stores, restaurants and other retail businesses in the Southwest Florida region and ships product all over the United States and Canada.
Director of Information Technology
Precision Metalforming Association
05.1993 - 11.2021
- Responsible for the overall IT functionality of the trade association.
- Performed the same responsibilities as above but also include...
- Responsible for IT infrastructure valued at $750,000+.
- Provided leadership IS Department of 4 personnel; responsible for performance management, career development, and operational support.
- Developed and hosted over 25 industry websites.
- Maintained and supported the National Tooling and Machining Association also located at the facility as well as Industrial Fasteners Institute and their personnel.
- Supervised and Managed the development of a custom ERP system for the Association.
- A trade association that represents the over $130-billion metalforming industry and hosted over 900 member companies. PMA represented the industry worldwide and also hosted other like associations at its facility.
- Company Overview: A trade association that represents the over $130-billion metalforming industry and hosted over 900 member companies. PMA represented the industry worldwide and also hosted other like associations at its facility.
- A trade association that represents the over $130-billion metalforming industry and hosted over 900 member companies. PMA represented the industry worldwide and also hosted other like associations at its facility.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OHAssociate of Science - Nursing
Lakeland Community College
Willoughby, OHNovell Engineering
McHale US Connect
Solon, OhioMicrosoft Engineering
New Horizons Computer Learning Center
Independence, OHSkills
- TDisaster recovery
- IT risk management
- IT asset management
- IT service management
- Information systems administration
- Network administration
- Business continuity planning
- Information security management
- Data retention
- Project management
- Software development
- Infrastructure design
- Teambuilding
- Security planning
- Requirements analysis
- Product development
- Budget administration
- Infrastructure development
- Maintenance & Repair
- Supervision
- Training & Development
- Analytical skills
- Customer service
- Detail-oriented
- Microsoft Server and Office Suites
- SQL Server
- Exchange Server
- VMware
- Citrix
- Novell NetWare
- Arcserve
- Unitrends
- Custom ERP
- Adobe Development and Design Suites
- Verbal and written communication
- PC and MAC proficient
- Clerical
- Forklift/Scissor Lift Operation
- Technical support management
- IT infrastructure management
- IT compliance
- IT budgeting
- IT procurement
- IT governance
- Data analytics
- Mobile technologies
- Product lifecycle management
- ITIL framework
- Information security
- Disaster recovery
- Enterprise architecture
- Big data management
- IT strategy alignment
- Virtualization technologies
- Machine learning
- Mobile application development
- IT service delivery
- IT operations management
- IT strategy development
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Relationship building
- Task prioritization
- Project leadership
- Hardware troubleshooting
- Professionalism
- Continuous improvement
- Adaptability
- Staff hiring
- Quality assurance
- Written communication
- User support
- Technology integration
- Technical support
- Cloud computing
- IT security management
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Supervised team of 15 staff members.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Director of Information Technology
Oakes Farms
02.2022 - Current
Director of Information Technology
Precision Metalforming Association
05.1993 - 11.2021
Novell Engineering
McHale US Connect
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
The Ohio State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lakeland Community College
Microsoft Engineering
New Horizons Computer Learning Center