Project Manager Management

LAWRENCE H. STANKEWICZ

*-** ****** ****** ( Fair Lawn, New Jersey 07410

201-***-**** ( ***********@*******.***

Dynamic Operations Leader with 20+ years of experience positively

influencing bottom cost by maximizing functionality/efficiency of business

strategies; skilled professional in enhancing processes and deploying

effective network, security, database, and hardware/software solutions;

diligent team leader with demonstrated ability to cultivate successful

client/vendor relationships, negotiate favorable agreements, and leverage

unique blend of management and technical expertise.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

International Trademark Association ( 2010 to Date

IT Consultant serving International Association with 20,000 members

SharePoint Administrator / Assistant Managing Editor

Assisted and directed the implementation of SharePoint Web Content system

from Mambo Web Content system. I was responsible for designing HTML / XHTML

/ DHTML code for new website content as well as PHP.

Specific Accomplishments

. Utilized SharePoint to create a Web Content Management solution.

. Serves as IT Consultant and Project Manager for client's infrastructure.

. Assisted in transferring 4,000 electronic INTA records into SharePoint.

Mystic Networks, New York, NY ( 2008 to 2009

IT Consulting firm with 25 employees

IT Consultant

Analyze business objectives to design in-house networks using Cisco

technology for Marketing, Telecommunications, Financial and Beverage

industries. Oversaw results daily of projects using PM best practices. SWOT

Analysis was used in defining projects; managed timelines / milestones to

ensure a projects success. Through the use of PMO standardized processes,

visibility into the project determining how long it would take, guidance

through the life of the project as well as improving on costs incurred. The

project implementation always delivered the creation of documentation /

policies for client identifying risks, and procedural aspects.

Specific Accomplishments

. Utilized SharePoint / Commerce Server to create a Business to Business

and Business to Consumer solution, saving the client $125K per year.

. Instituted Internet Marketing practices such as PPC; used Social

Networking Sites and BLOGS plus coding to increase sales by 23%.

. Worked with Telecomm Company in designing a VoIP Network.

. Handled all Vendor negotiations when creating Network project, saving

the customer 39%.

. Utilized .NET technology to build, deploy, manage and use security-

enhanced solutions with Web services. Integrated different environments

using .NET via text files, XML, SOAP

SUPERIOR PRINTING, Teterboro, New Jersey ( 2006 to 2008

Printing press ink manufacturer with 250 employees.

Director IT

Developed and implemented strategies to maximize IT value, service levels,

and efficiency while minimizing costs and unscheduled downtime across the

network and all systems. Identified and deployed process improvements in

areas including hardware, software, and technical support. Directed

projects, tracked progress, and ensured alignment with budget and schedule

projections. Cultivated strong vendor relationships and negotiated

favorable software licensing agreements. Managed the IT security and

disaster recovery functions using SAS fundamentals.

Specific Accomplishments

. Achieved $60,000 annual savings by installing a VoIP (Voice over IP

protocol) / MPLS network solution.

. Maintained efficient technology operations and incorporated improved IT

solutions into system despite budget restrictions; Managed budgets to

$500K and reduced costs down from $300K to $200K in one year; conducted

ROI assessments of prospective upgrade plans and persuaded senior

management to allocate necessary funds.

. Installed Barracuda SPAM filter enhancing productivity by 47%.

. Reduced susceptibility to catastrophic failure / data loss by creating

new disaster recovery plan.

. Bolstered knowledge management and internal communications by developing

a knowledge library and an intranet. Utilized Citrix for remote trouble-

shooting techniques.

. Developed code to present a positive P&L impact, identifying profitable

customers increasing sales by 19% extracting data from ERP and reporting

it to Senior Management.

SEQUA CAN MACHINERY, East Rutherford, New Jersey ( 1987 to 2005

Manufacturer of aluminum can production equipment. 500 employees.

Director, Information Technology (1993 to 2005)

Information Technology Manager (1990 to 1992)

Database Administrator (1987 to 1992)

Managed all technology operations and 15 team members in 5 functional

business groups. Spearheaded IT project planning and deployments, including

initiatives in software, networks, databases, security and Manufacturing.

Launched help desk directed user support and cooperated with internal IT

colleagues across the U.S. Ensured database integrity by composing testing

utilities. Created, maintained, and improved policies/processes in the

areas of disaster recovery, bills of material, data storage/usage, and

Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance in an integrated ERP environment. Using

SDLC and ITIL methodologies, created an Infrastructure design utilizing

Microsoft Networking and Cisco technology which was used as a template for

future divisions purchased. Developed and maintained strong relationships

with customers and vendors. Responded to senior management and system user

queries. Conferred with personnel from all departments to discover and

capitalize on opportunities to enhance systems.

Specific Accomplishments

. Drove 50% IT productivity growth by optimizing human resource

allocation.

. Decreased annual costs $180,000, permitting a 35% budget reduction.

. Assisted in development of specialized cans for the aluminum can

industry..

. Cut costs $100,000 over 3 years by leveraging Internet to avoid expense

of dedicated lines for connection to host server. Oversaw budgets to

$1M, negotiating contracts down by 33%.

. Through the use of Business Performance software / KPI's, key parts were

identified which increased our Sales by 37% for a period of 4 years

. Established policies / procedures that ensured change management

. Improved customer relations by responding to complaints in a more

efficient and measured timeframe.

. Bolstered HR function by directing installation of a PeopleSoft-based

payroll solution.

. Earned Six Sigma Green Belt Certification.

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration 2010, Concentrations in Operations and

Information Systems / E-Commerce Iona College, New Rochelle, New York

Bachelor of Science in Information Systems 1992, Seton Hall University,

South Orange, New Jersey

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Oracle (DBMS, PeopleSoft), UNIX, Java, PHP, C++, Linux (Ubunta, LAMP),

MySQL, VMware / Virtualization, Open Source Solutions, Macintosh, IT

Security, Databases, ERP (Implementations, Conversions and Management),

ITIL / PMI Training, PM Methodologies / Best Practices, Intranets /

Extranets, Completed all MCSE and CCNA Coursework, Enterprise Server, ISA,

LANs / WANs, VPNs, Microsoft (IIS, Active Directory, Project, Exchange SQL,

Crystal Reports, BLOG Writing, Visual Basic, SharePoint) Internet

Marketing, Web 2.0, Web Management Services

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