Objective: Interested In Procuring An Information Systems And Technology Position That Can Effectively Utilize My Organizational, Project Management, Information Systems, Information Technology And Educational Background
Objective: Interested In Procuring An Information Systems And Technology Position That Can Effectively Utilize My Organizational, Project Management, Information Systems, Information Technology And Educational Background.
EDUCATION
Strayer University, Lower Bucks County Campus, Trevose, PA – Computer Information Systems (CIS) 2011-2014
New Horizons, Philadelphia, PA - MSDST Certified (#2261) & Network + Certification 2007
DeVry University, Philadelphia, PA - Small Business Applications/MS Office Suites 2005-2006
Dell Certified Systems Expert (DCSE) Latitude Certification - 2006
CompuMaster Mission, KS- Fundamentals of Cisco Router Configuration – 2004
Labor/Management Workplace Education, University of MA, Amherst, MA –Writing From Experience 2003
Cambridge College, Springfield, MA – Information Technology for Managers Graduate Certificate 2001-02
Sun Microsystems, Philadelphia, PA – Solaris System Administration II(SA-288) 2002
Supported Comcast billing procedures through balance explanations, payments & adjustments
Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA Mar 2005 – Feb 2010 (combined)
Information Technology Specialist/Coordinator
Evaluated & determined cost effectiveness for IT projects, managed projects, recommended upgrades.
Ensured efficient, secure & reliable networking environments by configuring & administering Windows Server 2003, 2008.
Utilized Group Policy Management Console for policy & security settings, folder redirection & RDP services
Responsible for maintaining and editing VBScripts for updating teacher, staff & student profiles in Active Directory 2003
Utilized the Microsoft Management Console snap-ins for management of all server applications & resources
Upgraded & managed Follett IIS Server software, remote applications & secure connections for librarians
Evaluated & mapped network architecture for upgrades & security planning
Upgraded, replaced & supported 200 plus computer systems, ensuring reliable network & Internet connectivity effectively improving the student/teacher experience
Information Technology Specialist/Coordinator, continued:
Installed, updated and managed Computer Associates Anti-Virus server software with Pest Patrol securing all servers, end user systems & local installed databases
Installed Sage Act database with network sharing for Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
Created an online work order system via Google Cloud to monitor & increase support response time
Determined point of failures & replaced main feed cables resultant of major storm damage, quickly restoring network connectivity
Replaced obsolete 10/100 Ethernet switches with Allied Telesis Gigabit Ethernet switches for increased performance & better switching capabilities
Introduced a system-wide integration of DHCP with DDNS for faster name resolution increasing workstation connectivity speeds
Implemented processes that drastically reduced redundancy and improved client up-time while eliminating excessive downtime across wired and wireless platforms
Installed Symantec Ghost Server for PC/Laptop imaging expediting the imaging of student machines
Migrated from 802.11B to 802.11G & N wireless access points, significantly increasing wireless bandwidth while reducing connectivity overloading and minimizing disconnects
Successfully designed & set up a wireless teacher lab & a wired Ethernet lab for special education students
Installed & upgraded end user computer systems, printers & VoIP(Voice over IP) telephones
Troubleshoot networking problems, inclusive of printers, PC’s, laptops, & hand held devices in area Nursing homes & social service offices via onsite or Remote Desktop Management (RDP)
Family Support Services, Inc. -- Upper Darby, PA Apr 2004 – Mar 2005
Information Technology Specialist/Coordinator
Provided project leadership and staff training during and after website development through go-live phases
Researched & implemented production methodologies & document systems for fssinc.orgwebsite updates
Introduced development & application of client needs assessments for continuous website management
Managed day-to-day operations of several remote sites across the agency’s IT network
Planned & established strategic planning goals for IT/IS staff and network development
University of Massachusetts -- Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Amherst, MA Jan 2002 – Jun 2003
UNIX Systems Administrator
Managed projects between cross functional teams to support a large student body; administrative staff & educators research projects over Internet and Intranet
Installed, administered, upgraded Sun Solaris system streamlining staff & student email systems
Highly proficient in diagnosing and troubleshooting issues within a UNIX environment
Launched project initiatives to upgrade equipment for the re-construction of outdated biology labs
Managed, updated, created users & email addresses for Chemistry and Biology departments
Installed Network Address Translation (NAT) server increasing end user security across all platforms
IP addresses management, Anti-virus & security software installations, end user application installations, updates and training of Peoplesoft and Dreamweaver applications.
First level Help Desk support
Hampden Hampton Housing Partnership & Community Care Mental Health Center &
Gandara Mental Health Center Springfield, MA Dec 1984 – Jan 2002 (combined)
MIS & Billing Systems Director / Computer Consultant
Systems Development Life Cycle & Project Management through all phases of Information Systems and Billing Cycles
Responsible for the creation, initial evaluation and delivery of technology and database mergers and outlays including the RFP’s and Vendor selections
Served as liaison/project manager between hardware & software application vendors
Streamlined and assisted management in communications throughout all phases of the project life cycles
Tested, debugged & prepared flat database systems for data integration to Unidata relational database systems
Compared, developed, tested & inputted database metadata for Unidata data dictionaries
Set up and maintained Chart of Accounts and other billing functions
Trained & supported end users in all facets of mental health ICD-9, self-pay and private insurance billing, public housing processing of payments, checks, work orders, reporting and other billing processes
Created, maintained & authorized all relational database & Microsoft server user accounts
Developed non-profit reports for state & federal reporting viaUnidata query tools and Report Generator software
Managed, installed, upgraded servers: Microsoft NT4, IBM AIX RISC System 6000 & OS/2,, Novell Netware 3.12, UNIX Solaris, Univac 90/30
First level Help Desk support and new workstation deployments, upgrades and installations
Directed & evaluated cost effectiveness by defining technical requirements, bid proposals, project planning, training schedules and management information reporting including projecting timelines and workflows
Administered the computing needs of 100 plus end users
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
Friends of Pennypack Park – Editor October 2015 - current