Project Manager Engineer

EDUCATION:

Master of Science (MS) in Executive Leadership in Service Management

Rochester Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Communications

William Paterson University

Additional coursework in Computer Science, Graphic Design and Information

Technology.

CERTIFICATIONS:

Microsoft Certified Professional

Dell Certified Dimension and Optiplex Desktops Latitude Notebooks

Dell Workstations

TRAINING:

. Alphanet Solutions, Inc. Citrix Metaframe XP for Windows Administration

. Xincon Technology Cisco Routing and Switching

. Technical Institute of America Project Management Professional Exam

Prep.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

. Operating Systems Microsoft Windows /2000/XP/7/2008 Macintosh OS

Linux SAP

. Servers/Clients Microsoft Windows NT/2003/2008 Server Microsoft

Exchange Server 2003/2010 Citrix Metaframe XP Administration Symantec

Ghost Server/Client SQL Firewall: Watchguard & Cisco Linux Server

Active Directory

. Switches, Routers, & Hubs Cisco Routing and Switching Principles

vmware & exsi

. Networks Microsoft TCP IP Protocol Network Administration Wireless

Technologies & Networks Active Directory Remote Desktop/SMS/PC

Anywhere Axis IP Cameras

. VoIP SIP

. AutoCAD

. Web Development Javascript Macromedia Dreamweaver 4.0/MX Adobe

Photoshop 8.0 Macromedia Flash 5.0 File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Usage

Microsoft Frontpage 2000 Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) PHP

. Devices Blackberries PDAs HTC & Laptops

. Production Audio/Video Installation

. Applications Microsoft Outlook 2003/2007/XP Microsoft Office

97/2000/XP Professional IBM Lotus Notes 5.0/6.5

ADDITIONAL ASSETS

U.S. Security Clearance (inactive) Audio Production Video Production

IP Cameras Webmaster Photography Foreign Language Fluent In Croatian

& Serbian Budget Management Strong Negotiating & Sales Skills Google

Applications

PROFILE:

Motivated, results-driven information technology professional with highly

visible senior management and project manager accountabilities who is eager

to utilize management experience to add profitability.

SUMMARY:

. 14 years industry experience based on a solid formal education and

specialized training who can bridge the gap between information and

internet technologies and business.

. Ensure adherence to project timelines, standards and budgets. Manage and

maintain the project portfolios of the Information Technology department.

. Currently, Director of Information Technology with primary

responsibilities of revising and implementing MIS policy, budgetary

preparation and oversight, managing strategic relationships and direct

supervision of all team members.

. Provided project leadership for numerous rollouts of emerging

technologies and projects from conception through implementation,

assessment and support.

. Multi-functional experience in project management, web/portal

development, management, migration, internal and external customer/client

service and support, management and recruitment.

ASSIGNMENTS:

Integrated Security Solutions January

2009 - Present

Project Manager IT Specialist

. Work with internal and external clients to understand their needs and

assess business needs, processes and workflows.

. In charge of interfacing with internal and external customers on

technical matters and project.

. Responsible for assembling a project team, assigning and monitoring work

of team members and providing guidance and leadership.

. Responsible for planning tasks, assigning resources to the tasks and

monitoring and tracking progress against your plan.

. Work with contractors to obtain best value equipment and materials.

. Work with technicians, vendors and end users to create and execute

project plans and schedule.

. Manage day-to-day operational aspects of project and scope.

. Minimize risk and formulate contingency plans.

. Responsible for establishing, managing and maintaining relationships with

business leaders and stakeholders.

. Windows 7 & 2008 Server installations Mac & Linux Installations.

. Project Manager for WI-FI, cabling & Security Cameras implementation.

. Provided Networking & Helpdesk services for clients.

New York Croats (www.nycroats.com) September

2001 - Present

(concurrent)

Founder/Managing Director

. Founded and designed networking site for Croatians living in the tri-

state area.

. Recruit and manage staff.

. Directs and motivates the project team.

. Develop strategic partnerships with organizations and form brainstorming

sessions to enhance services and increase site traffic and popularity.

. Currently in the process of creating a not-for profit organization for

the site.

. Create alliances with other not-for-profit organizations to increase site

ranking.

Soundview Healthcare Network March 2008 -

October 2008

Director of Information Technology

. Reported to CEO and CFO

. Responsible for the overall planning and day-to-day management of

computer operations for 150+ user health care network, including problem

resolution, staff management, interconnectivity, budgetary objectives and

personnel recruitment and retention.

. Project manager for implementation of sensitive electronic medical

records (EMRs) software upgrade to interface with existing IT

infrastructure to meet $440K grant requirement.

. Updated, revised and implemented the MIS policy and disaster recovery

plan.

. Submitted budget requirements and assist President and CFO in budget

preparations.

. Coordinated with vendors and suppliers in relation to the project.

. Responsible for optimizing WAN and provide support of team responsible

for 12 servers.

Nygard International March 2006 -

October 2007

Networking Engineer (IT Supervisor) Project Manager

. Reported directly to CEO Peter Nygard.

. Managed multiple complex projects simultaneously.

. A/V Project Manager for Corporate Flagship in Manhattan, NY.

. Managed IT department and team members with direct support of executive

management.

. Implementation of emerging and conventional technologies and devices to

include creating curriculum and providing training for internal clients.

. Managed strategic relationships with external clients and vendors to

implement proactive programs to implement disaster recovery plan.

. Manage 50+ user LAN network with support to local and remote users.

. Create IT policies for Nygard offices

(01/2004 - 12/2005, Attended graduate school at Rochester Institute of

Technology in Zagreb and Dubrovnik, Croatia, as a full-time student.

Returned to U.S. in January 2006.)

Computer Services Group New York March 2001 -

December 2003

Networking Engineer/Supervisor

. Setup and upgraded servers.

. Supported 500+ users for hardware and software.

. Configured wireless access for users.

. Restored files from backups.

. Local Area Network Manager.

Exodus Communications October 1999 -

December 2001

Networking Engineer/Administrator

. Supported 800+ users, 17 NT servers and 80 printers on Windows 95, 98,

and 2000 platforms.

. Optimized network to enhance performance.

. Configured servers and workstations and laptops to a workgroup

environment.

. Upgraded and maintained servers, workstations and laptops.

. Supported large-scale Enterprise Exodus/Merrill Lynch (partnered) Web

Hosting Initiative.

. Interfaced with and supported Merrill Lynch IT Crisis Center.

PRIOR EXPERIENCE:

TRW Group U.S. Department of Defense February 1997

- August 1998

US Contractor Consultant in Bosnia: GS12

Achievements include assisting in a successful rescue effort of 12 Bosnian

residents while serving as a consultant to NATO's Quick Reaction Force at

Nordpol Brigade, training more than 5,000 residents on mine awareness and

safety and regularly briefing NATO and U.S. military officers on local

activity, which required a U.S. security clearance. Managed a staff of up

to 24 employees as managing partner in CRO International.

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