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Project Manager Management

Location:
Huntington Beach, CA, 92646
Posted:
October 18, 2010

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Resume:

Huntington Beach, CA *****

949-***-****

********@*****.***

IT Project Manager & Support Specialist

Proven project management skills in delivering projects on time, within

budget, and providing the desired scope and functionality intended.

Corollary experience in managing projects including utilizing existing

hardware and systems where possible. Managing vendors, third-party service

providers, and contract/temporary IT staff to minimize IT related costs.

Experience in managing software licensing (MOLP), evaluation, integration,

and training. Additional proficiencies include familiarity with business

clients including privately owned manufacturing companies and understanding

the need for and performing well in multiple areas of responsibility.

Current Consulting Contract:

ACCELERATED PAYMENT TECHNOLOGIES - Fountain Valley, CA 2010-Present

Technical Support Specialist (this is an ongoing consulting contract)

Accelerated serves tens of thousands of US and Canadian businesses and

processes billions of dollars of transactions annually through its

comprehensive payment applications. Primarily provide PC support by phone

and remotely for integrated payment processing by customers on over 700

different Point of Sale (POS) systems. Help customers address network

connectivity issues including ISP troubleshooting, wireless, VPN, TCP/IP,

DNS, firewalls, dial-up, etc. Also provide hardware support for servers,

workstations, modems, routers, switches, NICs, all types of printers, card

readers (swipers), bar code scanners, pin pad devices, etc. Assist with

internet security issues including Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance,

firewalls, virus and malware (spyware) utilities.

Areas of Expertise:

. IT Project Management

. Vendor Relations

. Network Administration

. Network Infrastructure

. Emerging Technology

. Mobile Computing

. A/V (Multimedia) Systems

. User Support & Training

Certifications:

1. Compaq Server Configuration

2. Compaq Desktop Configuration

3. Microsoft Advanced Technical Training

4. Microsoft Open License Program Training

Education:

University of California, Irvine - Irvine, CA

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, partial Minor in Information &

Computer Science

IT Experience:

Platforms: Windows Server >2003/2008, Windows >XP/Vista/7, DOS, Windows

Mobile OS, Mac OS, VMware Server/Fusion, Terminal Server, Novell NetWare,

Linux, and Unix.

Networking: Wireless 802.11 a/b/g, TCP/IP, SSL, LAN/WAN, WINS, DHCP, DNS,

POP, SMTP, FTP, VPN, SAN, NAS, Ethernet, IMAP, SMTP, VoIP, SonicWall,

security appliances and firewalls.

Applications: Microsoft Exchange >2010, SQL >2008, Active Directory, RDP,

Symantec Ghost/Backup Exec, Anti-Virus utilities, Microsoft Office

>2010/Visio/Project, Scripting, Lotus Notes, WordPerfect Office, Adobe

Creative Suite >4, Autodesk AutoCAD/3D Studio Max/Maya, Avid Media

Composer, Sony Sound Forge Audio Studio, MOLP (software licensing),

Confluence, Google Apps, ShowMyPC, LogMeIn, TeamViewer, PcHelpware,

CrossLoop, VNC, etc.

Programming: HTML, BASIC, Pascal, scripting, MSI packages, some exposure to

C++, Java, XML.

Hardware: IBM/Dell/HP Servers, Workstations, Laptops, Backup/Disaster

Recovery, VoIP and business phone systems (Avaya, Nortel, 8x8, ShoreTel),

Cisco Routers, Switches, Hubs, NICs, Apple hardware/software (iPhone, iPad,

Powerbooks, OSX), RAID, SCSI, Modems, Memory, Printers, Plotters, Scanners,

Mobile Devices, and other peripherals.

Scalable Systems: Experience in evaluating, implementing, and supporting

scalable systems varying in complexity from:

1. Customer Relationship Management (CRM): Salesforce, Act, Goldmine,

Dynamics

2. Accounting Management Systems (AMS): ACCPAC, Peachtree, QuickBooks

3. Supply Chain Management (SCM): Timberline, Infor, Everest, Interneer

4. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP): Oracle, JD Edwards, SAP

Professional Experience:

INFORMATION SERVICES - Irvine, CA 2002-Present

IT Contract Consultant

Maintain and periodically upgrade client networks including servers,

workstations, software, hardware, phone systems, alarm and paging systems,

and disaster recovery/backup systems. Manage user accounts using Active

Directory and Exchange. Additional duties vary with client. Primarily

responsible for IT project management and implementation. Projects vary

with client. Routinely train users on new systems and hardware. Migrate

users to new software and train them as needed; from XP to Vista/Windows 7,

Office 2007 to Office 2010, etc. Also create and maintain websites as

needed.

PROMOTIONAL SIGNS, INC. - Lake Forest, CA 2005-2007 & 2009

Network Administrator

Provided all internal IT services for a network of 50 users. Ongoing sales

and project management of 25-50 external projects. Computerized

manufacturing machinery and large-format digital printing evaluation,

recommendation, setup and support (ERSS). ERSS of several accounting

systems; resulting in server and network upgrades (including workstations),

management of external vendors, installation/migration, and maintenance of

a new AMS system (Sage ACCPAC). Website design and support, including

database functionality. VPN and wireless networking setup and support.

SQL database design, implementation, and support. Annual review and

preparation of RFP's, contracts, and other reporting requirements as

required by large national chain customers. Internal management of IT

projects to improve workflow processes.

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE: The Paul Merage School of Business

1998-2002

Computer Support Specialist (Programmer/Analyst I/II)

Computing support on a 24/7 basis for over 1,500 users (students, faculty,

and staff). Instructional support for 12 classrooms including a wide

variety of computer and audio/video components. Supervised other staff and

student workers. Managed evaluation and purchasing of new and replacement

equipment. Routinely wrote user documentation. Managed IT vendor

relations with the School. Guided initial purchases and installation of

video capture, encoding, and webcasting equipment. Thorough familiarity

with University policies and procedures. PAL card holder with purchasing

authority.

COMPUSA, INC. - Fountain Valley, CA 1996-1999

Government-Educational Corporate Sales Account Manager

Responsible for over 200 active Corporate, Government, and Educational

accounts. Excellent experience in servicing corporate clients with material

requisitions, inventory management, financial management, and management of

complex IT projects including service and training. CMAS/GSA contract and

RFP preparation, implementation, administration, and project fulfillment.

David K. Snider



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