THOMAS SCHMITT

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Beaverton, Oregon 97006

abw2rw@r.postjobfree.com

503-***-****

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Information Technology professional contributing over 20 years of diverse IT services experience, working in all facets of IT, including relationship building, and technical project management. Work closely and effectively with all levels of management to satisfy project/productivity requirements. A team-player and team-builder recognized for capacity to work autonomously as well as collaboratively, function in a dynamic and changing environment, and facilitate productive working relationships with co-workers, executive management, and end-users. Consistent quality in development of colleagues/subordinates, and demonstrated track record leading project teams to success on time and under budget.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Staff Supervision/Training

• Project/Program Management

• Budget Planning/Administration

• Cost Savings/Analysis

• Quality Standards/Assurance

• Network Design/Implementation

• Contract/Price Negotiations

• Work Plan Scheduling/Staffing

• Team Facilitation/Collaboration

• Risk Management

• Vendor Management/Control

• Project Change Control

• Team Facilitation/Collaboration

• Strategic Technology Planning

• Effective Relationship Skills

• Ability to build confidence at senior level

• Strategic Technology Planning

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Employer: Oracle/Sun, Hillsboro Oregon, Sept 2012 – Current

Building Cloud servers for various clients

Build Exadata Data, Exalogic, PDIT and Customer specific systems for clients worldwide.

Employer: F.E.M.A (FTE), Portland Oregon, Jan. 2012 - Jun. 2012 (Disaster was resolved)

IT Specialist

Data & Voice installation & Support: Providing desktop support as well as support of the daily functions of a JFO, (Joint Field Office) Support of State users that are associated with a current JFO. Application support and installation, Telecom support and installation, Laptop rebuilds, Wireless support, RSA token and email support, as well server support, backup and configuration, video Conferencing, cellular phones,(Blackberry’s and BES server), air-cards, wireless LAN, laptop rebuilds and Email Support: Windows XP, Windows 7, Microsoft apps, Google apps including Stay Dry.Scanners, printers.

Environment: Air-cards, Wireless LAN, Laptop, Windows XP, Windows 7

Employer: MSC Software Corporation (FTE), Santa Ana, CA, Jul. 1997 - May 2010 (Position outsourced)

Enterprise Manager

Oversaw a multi-location IT Operations team responsible for back-up and storage, service desk, mail, virtual, and system servers, all voice applications, and the data network for North America for geographically dispersed offices throughout the United States. Provided strategic leadership for IT Projects; accountable for results, costs, methods, schedules, work plans, and performance requirements; instituted accurate and timely reporting, Supervised the planning function on a day-to-day basis including training, coaching, and development of employees with regard to new processes and quality standards, customer contact and expense control. Provided ongoing direction, support and motivation in an effort to achieve continuous improvement and maximum performance, Evaluated new technology and applications, negotiated all vendor contracts for services including hardware purchases and maintenance.

Operational:

Manage the deployment, monitoring, maintenance, development, upgrade, and support of all IT systems,

Including servers, PCs, operating systems, hardware, software, and peripherals.

Oversee provision of end-user services, including help desk and technical support services.

Work with stakeholders to define business and systems requirements for new technology implementations.

Direct research on potential technology solutions in support of procurement efforts.

Keep current with the latest technologies.

Approve and oversee projects and project portfolio.

Practice asset management for IT hardware, software, and equipment.

Manage IT staffing, including recruitment, supervision, scheduling, development, evaluation, and disciplinary

actions.

Primary Project Accomplishments:

Member of the IT management team that consolidated 3 branch offices into 1, 9 story building, (approximately 600 people) this included all cabling, IT Infrastructure hardware move, personnel, both Data/Voice services and ACD

Managed the moved of a Print/Documentation Facility

Pro-actively managed client relationships, change management procedures, project plans while maintaining regular status reporting and communications with senior executive management and project stakeholders

Project schedules, resources, budget and deliverables were all tracked against the baseline project plan, schedule documentation

Responsible for delivery of all project documentation, including project plans, charters, schedules, deliverables, stage gate sign off sheets, implementation plan and project closure report

Managed the change from a Frame relay network to a DMVPM network, globally, including a new service provider.

Installed Websense, Cisco VPN and NAC. Managed the installation of data center for an Evaluation/Demonstration Center

Environment: MS Office Suite, Storage, Frame Relay Network, DMVPM Network, Websense, Cisco VPN, AT&T/SBC services, including DS3 & Cellular

Employer: Guess? Jeans (Direct hire), Los Angeles, CA, Jun. 1996 - Jul. 1997 (contract completed)

Telecom Manager

Directly responsible for all aspects of Telecommunications for the Corporate campus including four (4) showrooms in Dallas, Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York Day as well as day-to-day support of stores nationwide for a worldwide leader in the fashion industry. Project Manager of all corporate campus and showroom moves; managed the requirements for all new store openings and relocations. Directed a staff of four, (4) Telecom Analysts in Los Angeles and New York. Oversaw all Cellular, Paging, Video Conferencing, and international calling services; maintained Northern Telecom PBX including Voice Mail. Implemented best practices, maximized profitability, and achieved employee support on corporate initiatives: Handled all contract negotiations with local and long distant vendors/providers, as well as cellular, paging, and video conferencing equipment.

Primary Projects/Selected Accomplishments:

Opened 5 new stores, moved 2 showrooms

Installed a new call accounting system, this was used to automate bill paying process; resulted in a monthly reduction of approximately $10K.

Designed and managed cabling plan for the Los Angeles campus consisting of five (5) buildings and two (2) remote sites; installed and maintained desktop video conferencing.

Environment: Cellular, Paging, Video Conferencing, Telecom PBX

Employer: Smith Barney (FTE), Los Angeles, CA, Jun. 1987 - Jul. 1996

Divisional Communications Manager

Supported 35 branch offices in five, (5) Western States, for a global leader in wealth management. Managed the day-to-day activities of a staff of six (6) Telecommunications Analysts; oversaw projects, policy Decisions. Project Manager for all office moves, relocations, renovations, and consolidations within the Western region: Interacted in person and via telephone for technical support with management, technicians, and exacting trader: Facilitated contract/vendor negotiations for all telecommunications services.

Primary Projects/Selected Accomplishments:

Instrumental in the merger of new Shearson offices:

Managed the rollout of a new market data system for the Brokers and Traders

Managed the consolidation of 5 offices, including all voice, data and back office servers

Managed the Move 6 offices throughout the Western Region

Managed a project to move an entire office over a 4 day period, due to a fire in the building: Installed new cabling, data and voice circuits, phone system, back office servers, desktop ADP devices for Brokers: We built an entire office, from finding and leasing new office space, to installing all necessary equipment, cabling, hardware and services.

Environment: Market Data System, Voice, Servers

EDUCATION

Sunset High School, Beaverton, OR, High School Diploma (graduated)

Certificate, Project Management, Villanova University

3 Certifications in Project Management, (Course work for the PMP exam)

Certificate in Telecom Management –Associated Technical College, Anaheim, CA

Military Service

Employer: US Navy- Honorably Discharged

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