Anthony P. Laban

**** *. **** **. *** Lawn, IL **453

708-***-**** acthu1@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

I would like to secure a challenging position within a respected organization where my skills and abilities will contribute significantly to their future success. I possess almost 35 years of managerial experience and relationship development to mid and C level management. My work ethic and ability to accomplish almost anything are the foundations of my daily business habits. I am a tireless worker with a thirst for knowledge that always tries to learn something new each day. I lead by example and believe in team players who put the end state goals of the organization above their own personal achievement.

Skill Sets

Financial & Operational Analysis IT Project Management GIS Web Creation Management

Business Process Design CMMS/EAM Consulting FIT/GAP & SWOT Analysis

Sales & Operations Management Business Development Disaster Recovery Planning

Highlights

Researched, recommended, installed, configured, trained and administrates CRM and Project Management cloud based applications for the entire company. This has improved overall operational efficiency and allows for better resource allocation and project status internally and externally.

Analyzed, developed and implemented new workflow and process for all project proposals and project lifecycles from discovery to project completion and signoff. This reduced proposal ambiguity and scope creep while increasing project profitability and making more deadlines.

Created job descriptions with performance expectations for every position within the company except for executive management positions including monitoring metrics, salary ranges for the geographic work area of the company.

Developed functional job descriptions, work processes, new sales & marketing plans, staffing requirements, compensation structures and personal development plans for a national telecommunications company. Additionally, I created a sales funnel of over $4 million in only 9 months from a prior $1 million funnel.

Developed several new successful sales products for a CMMS/EAM consulting company that increased recurring revenues for their support business that led to increased project work and solidified customer retention. I was responsible for attaining the authorization of the IBM Maximo Reseller and Business Partner designation for the same company.

Concurrently managed 10+ technical engagements with project life cycles ranging from a few weeks to over a year. Contracted over $500,000 in new services business and quoted over $2,500,000 in Maximo licensing and services in the first nine months of 2008.

Skilled in project management, tracking, problem resolution, risk mitigation, project analysis and business process analysis. I follow the PMI methodology.

Possess strong client relationship skills, developing new business and marketing approaches. Industry verticals have included food processing, education, government, manufacturing, utilities, oil/gas and defense contractors.

Developed a new clinical and consulting division for the integration and implementation of digital technologies and the overall financial and operational analysis for dental practices in the Midwest.

Responsible for developing international business opportunities in Chile for a CMMS/EAM software company.

Successfully developed and tested a bank wide mainframe computer disaster recovery planning and business continuity initiative that spanned several years.

Designed the telephony and computer communications wiring systems for a bank operations center that contained 500,000 square feet of space and 3 separate data centers and managed 20+ FTEs in their computer hardware and communications department.

Key Employers (last 35 yrs)

Bruce Harris & Associates, Inc. Operations Manager

Batavia, IL GIS Mapping and Web Development Company

2013-late 2014 Responsible for defining, planning and overseeing the execution of all projects and project related tasks. Build and manage the IT/GIS project team and ensure quality control throughout the project lifecycle. 90% of the company reports through this position.

BTI Communications Group, Ltd. General Manager

Lemont, IL National Telecommunications Products Company

2011-2013 General Manager for the Chicago branch with full P & L responsibility. Also serves as Director of Sales for the branch. Instituted many new directives and policies to improve the overall performance and operation of the branch.

Facilligence, LLC Director of Consulting Services & Sales Manager

Austin, TX

2009-2011 Sales Manager for all domestic and international operations and additionally developed the consulting services division for facilities management related activities. Assisted with developing the marketing plans in association with senior management.

Industrial Solutions Group, Inc. Project Manager & Sales Manager, Western Region

Bakersfield, CA CMMS/EAM Consulting Company

2006-2008 Was responsible for the western US sales region and was the project manager for all significant implementation projects. Assisted in developing corporate standards, policies and procedures as well as introducing new cash management policies.

Graphtech Systems Project Manager & Sales Engineer

Deerfield, IL Managed Services IT Company

2005-2006 Managed the ongoing operations of up to 20 clients for their managed computerized operations. Assisted the sales department as the sales engineer to help close opportunities for new clients.

PSSIL, Inc. Project Manager & Sales Manager

Crestwood, IL Dental Software IT Consulting Company

2001-2004 Managed the sales and implementation of all digital and computerized equipment for their dental business in a 3 state region. Additionally developed a consulting practice for optimum efficiency in running a dental practice.

WestComm, Inc. Co-Owner and CTO

Oak Brook, IL IT Hardware & Networking Company

1990-2000 Designed computer networks, wrote RFP and RFQs, sold and installed computer networking and hardware. Was knowledgeable in both Apple and Intel based computers as well as Cisco, HP and ATT networking equipment.

Northern Trust Company Assistant Vice President, MIS Department

Chicago, IL Major Midwest Bank

1983-1989 Successfully managed the corporate wide disaster recovery project and also managed the Hardware Services department which handled all computer and network equipment for the corporation. Managed up to 50 full time employees and also several sub contractors.

AON Insurance Sr. Business Analyst

Chicago, IL Insurance Conglomerate

1981-1983 Analyst for IT hardware and software projects that encompassed new mainframe computers and operations, software conversions, integrations and also performed audits for remote subsidiaries.

First National Bank of Chicago Audit Supervisor

Chicago, IL (now Chase Bank) Major Midwest Bank

1976-1980 Led operational, financial and special project audits. Was the liason for all regulatory and SEC auditors on premise for their audits and reviews of the Bank.

Education & Training

Northwestern University, BA 3.9/4.0 Mathematics, Economics, Psychology

Evanston, IL

St. Xavier University, MBA 3.5/4.0 Finance, IT (2 classes short of completion)

Chicago, IL

Cisco Sales Expert Training

ShoreTel Sales Expert Training

Meru Wireless Training

Project Management Training

CDRS Disaster Recovery Training

Advanced Corporate Management Training

Yourdon’s Advanced Structured Analysis Training

Bank Administration Institute Training

Important Notice: I have been off work since October of 2014 due to a medical illness, a major surgery, recovery treatments, etc. I am fine now and looking for a full time job.

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