BRUCE MINNICH

Thousand Oaks, CA

805-***-****/805-***-****

https://www.linkedin.com/in/BruceMinnich

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SUMMARY

Information Technology professional offering extensive experience in both the non-profit and private sectors. Experience includes: Created the Information Technology Strategic Plan, opened and supported multiple locations, directed, implemented, installation and launch of all programs and software. Consolidated and standardized all database systems to optimize reporting. Converted financial system and grant tracking system. Ensured all hardware and application maintenance and support contracts were current, responsible for Helpdesk, system reliability, integrity of corporate data and system security. Tools used: SharePoint 2013 Intranet, Diligent cloud-based Board Portal, SQL Server, Crystal Reporting, Cisco VOIP/Unified Communications Systems, Concur travel accounting, ADP, Gifts for Windows/Alta Grant Tracking System, Microsoft Dynamics SL financial software and VMWare. Ensured all hardware, application, and maintenance and support contracts were current, Responsible for Helpdesk, system reliability, integrity of corporate data and system security.

Strategic Planning

Budget Development & Administration

Disaster Recovery Plan

Cloud-based Backup

Operations Oversight

Applications Oversight

Remote Office Management

Technology Assessment

Helpdesk Management

Training

Audio Visual & Video Conference Technology

Unified Communications Implementation

Policy and Procedure Development

Security Management

Procurement & Contract Management

Change Control

Project Management

Board of Directors Support

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

THE CALIFORNIA WELLNESS FOUNDATION, Woodland Hills, CA 1995 – 2015

DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Served in a management capacity for this foundation, a provider of grants to non-profits organizations focused on improving the health and wellness of Californian’s. Charged with leading a team to support all facets of technology in a quickly evolving environment. Responsible for financial oversight of a $500-$1M annual budget while reporting directly to the CEO regarding financial, strategic and operational goals, objectives, project status and results.

Worked with three department VP’s to develop Technology Strategic Plan.

Developed and monitored annual budget to support strategic plans.

Opened and supported three branch offices within California.

Charged with leading a three man team to support all facets of technology.

Created and reported to the Executive Management Committee the implementation plan to successfully bring the Technology Strategic Plan to fruition.

Selected and managed four technology firms to conduct four technology assessments, personally conducted three other assessments.

Presented Diligent Board Books to the Board of Directors.

Recommended and implemented SharePoint 2013 intranet to solve collaboration challenges.

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Oversaw the conversion of grants management system to Microedge Gifts for Windows and later Alta;

Implemented Solomon, later Dynamics SL financial system.

Standardized four database systems, Gifts, Dynamics SL, CRM and the TrackIt! systems to Microsoft SQL server to optimize Crystal Reports reporting services support.

Selected and implemented audio and video conference systems at all locations.

Managed conversion and installation of Cisco unified communications VOIP systems replacing the 3Com VOIP system.

Developed all IT Policies including Technology Disaster Recovery Plan.

Developed flexible training program for all staff, conducted Lunch & Learn sessions and utilized cloud based training.

Conducted all phases of equipment acquisition including management of all service and consulting contracts, maintenance and support, and the disposition of old equipment.

Installed and implemented TrackIt! Helpdesk system managing 600-1000 support requests per year.

Implemented cloud based strategy and systems, including ADP, Concur, Zetta, and Diligent Board Books.

Created first Foundation website and later provided technical support to web-design agency and Communications department for award winning website.

Initiated and managed the migration from Novell to Microsoft network.

Initiated Paperless Strategy including digital workflow and electronic signatures.

NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORPORATION, Hawthorne, CA 1985 – 1995

Administrative Accountant – Financial Systems

Financial Analyst - Finance

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration Degree – Emphasis Management Information Systems

California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks, CA

Bachelor of Science Degree – Business Administration

California Lutheran College, Thousand Oaks, CA

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows & Windows Server, Novell Netware, Active Directory, NDS.

Software: Exchange, SharePoint 2013, MS SQL Server, BackupExec, VMWare, MS Office 95-2013, Adobe InDesign Creative Suite CS6, Symantec Endpoint Protection, Cisco Unified Communications Manager, Microedge Gifts/Alta, TrackIt!, HR Office, Dynamics SL, Skype, WebEx & WebEx Event Center, Firefox, Chrome, Concur, Jabber, Acrobat, InfoPath, OneNote, Yammer, Slack, GroupWise.

Hardware: Network switches, routers, servers, laptops, workstations, tape drives, NAS, SAN, UPS, Cisco Telepresence systems (SX80, VOIP Phones, Conference phones), HP laser printers, Xerox multi-function systems.

Programming Languages: Visual Basic, SQL Scripting and PowerShell.

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