Project Management

Mr. Stephen G Nies Phone No. 920-***-****

**** ***. **. ** *-mail: ******@***.***

De Pere, WI., 54115-9647 Online:

http://www.ngsims.com/sgnresume

Professional Experience

Results oriented Business Services Executive with an Information Technology

background as a leader, manager, planner, designer, trainer and technical

specialist. Excellent communication skills. Comfortable working with all

levels of management. In depth knowledge of General Accounting,

Manufacturing, Distribution Software, Project Planning, Sales Forecasting

and Purchasing. Experienced with Business Requirements gathering and

defining scope for efficient project management. Am able to present

difficult or complex ideas clearly and effectively. Experience managing

Desktop & Laptop support. Experience in the setup and support of LAN, WAN &

WLAN's. Also experienced with implementation and training of users in the

proper use of computers and software applications. Experienced training in

one on one (hands on), and in conference room settings using Microsoft

Power Point for presenting materials to larger groups of people. Developed

training materials used for training sessions. Experience in HIPPA and

Sarbanes Oxley Compliance. Strong attention to detail and having analytical

ability along with process and documentation experience.

Native Staffing LLC February 2010 - Feb.

2010

TechnicianIII for the MOPIER Replacement Project. Installed Lexmark x654e

devices in the Wisconsin Sears stores Human Resource Departments. Devices

were installed on the Sears network/LAN. Provided training on the devices

for the Sears Personnel. Provided Asset Recovery services for the old

devices.

Kforce, Tampa, FL. Dec. 2009 - Dec. 2009

Professional Staffing Company

Worked on an Infrastructure Delivery project for a very large retail chain

updating/replacing old credit card pen pads with the new "Verifone

MX870's". Installed the MX870's at each of the stores cash registers. Some

stores had more then 20 registers that needed the new technology. Once

installed made sure they were programmed and operating properly. Provided

training to staff as needed. Also provided Asset Recovery services and

inventory of old pen pads.

Manpower Nov. 2009 - Dec. 2009

Staffing Company

Provided technical services on a Data Quality Assurance project. Providing

standardizing and data quality services of the client's customer service

historical call data. Incorporated electronic mapping tools "Google Maps"

to measure/project travel times from one customer site to another. Saving

management time, while providing the quality information needed to manage

their mobile service group. Project proved a success in savings on overtime

hours.

Independent Consulting Ongoing

Stephen G Nies

Design & development of Web-based solutions. Solutions specifically

designed to save clients time and money, while taking full advantage of the

Internet and Cloud computing technologies. Providing Search Engine

Optimization along with Search Engine Marketing (SEO & SEM). Also have the

ability to provide Analytics for complete Website activity reporting.

Experienced working with Outsourcing technical resources, including

offshore. Also provide custom application development and database

management. Desktop support services and repair along with Remote Desktop

support services.

Genevita LLC, Green Bay, WI March 2007 - May 2009

Occupational Health Corporate Solutions

Director of Business Development

Responsibilities included discovery of turnkey Web-Based Solutions,

solutions designed to save time and money, specifically for the Human

Resource Professional. Taking Business ideas from inception, creating

documentation and materials to be used for presenting the ideas in an

easily understandable format. Created and managed a national corporate

solution for enhancing and streamlining the Pre-Employment Screening

process, Web-Based paperless environment. Put together Cost Justifications,

ROI's to help solidify the business. Created all documentation needed for

final implementation. Including training materials and electronic forms

needed for documenting the process and screening results. Created service

product lines that generated additional service revenues increasing the

opportunity for profit.

Kforce, Tampa, FL. Feb. 2007 - March 2007

Professional Staffing Co.,

Onsite Technician on the Avery/Dennison Desktop/Laptop refresh project.

Replaced all Desktop & Laptops throughout client site, making sure that all

the new units are running Windows XP, connected to their network and that

each Users Desktop was matched to their previous desktop regarding the

databases they use and the tools needed to complete their daily tasks. Ran

complete backup of each Desktop/Laptop and also completed an inventory of

all the old and new Desktops/Laptops for Asset Management.

SmartSource, Inc., Chicago, IL. Oct. 2006 - Dec. 2006

Professional Staffing Co.

Worked on the Branch Refresh Project - HSBC CWD. Replacing their

Windows2000 Desktops with Windows XP Professional. Completed the tasks

making sure all the Windows XP Professional Desktops were back on the

network and each user had access to their systems. Also took inventory and

sent the old desktops back. The HSBC offices were located throughout

Northeastern Wisconsin.

Foth & Van Dyke and Associates Inc., Green Bay, WI June 2006 - August

2006

Engineering, Scientific, Professional Services Consulting Firm

Crew Leader on a national project for the United States Postal Service.

Responsible for the management and coordination my crew, supplies,

technology (PDC's) etc. and work space needed onsite at each location. Also

managed the taking of inventories and completing all forms/communications

necessary to keep the USPS representatives informed as to the resources

used and the progress at each location. (This project was a continuation of

the Foth & Vandyke Associates project listed below).

Kforce, Tampa, FL. March 2006 - April 2006

Professional Staffing Co.,

I worked with the National Infrastructure Operations Group on the OfficeMax

Desktop and Kiosks upgrade from Windows2000 to Windows XP Professional.

(All store Desktops and Kiosks were on a Wireless LAN which has access to

their WAN. Once the upgrades were completed at each site we made sure that

all applications and devices were active and ready to perform. The

OfficeMax sites were located all throughout Wisconsin.

Foth & Vandyke and Associates Inc., Green Bay, WI March 2005 - Nov. 2005

Engineering, Scientific, Professional Services Consulting Firm

Crew Leader on a national project for the United States Postal Service.

Responsible for the management and coordination my crew, supplies,

technology (PDC's) etc. and work space needed onsite at each location. Also

managed the taking of inventories and completing all forms/communications

necessary to keep the USPS representatives informed as to the resources

used and the progress at each location.

Working 2-3 sites in a region at a time. Managed the move of the crew as

needed from one location to another. All toll my crew completed our tasks

at 30 sites located all throughout the United States. All tasks related to

the implementation of bar codes and scanning technologies for the tracking

of USPS mail containers and trucks/trailers that are used to transport the

mail. This required the setup and use of Intermec and Motorola PDC's both

stand alone and wireless networking mode running Windows CE OS. Initially

each Tour was 10 days onsite and 4 days off. (After suggesting and with

USPS approval the Tours were changed to 5 days onsite and 2 days off). Foth

& Van Dyke is a Lawson environment.

Kforce, Tampa, FL. Oct. 2004 - Mar. 2005

Professional Staffing Co.,

While with Kforce I worked with the National Infrastructure Operations

Group on the Wal-Mart point of sale upgrade project. On this project I

coordinated an additional 2- 3 Tech's needed to complete the tasks at each

assigned location. Coordinated the time line locally, so we could complete

the sites that are located in the same areas of the state saving time and

expenses. Each site assigned we upgraded the POS PC's. The Wal-Mart sites

were located all throughout Wisconsin and Upper Michigan respectively.

During the same time frame I worked on the SSA (Social Security

Administration) Lexmark printer installation project. Installed Lexmark

printers at various locations throughout Wisconsin and Upper Michigan.

These printers were installed so they would be available to selected users

on the SSA Wide Area Network using IP addressing. With these projects I was

responsible for the completion of any and all forms/reports needed to make

sure everyone was up to speed on the progress of the projects. Also

provided onsite training as needed.

Pitney Bowes Inc, Milwaukee District Nov. 1992 - Aug. 2004

The Leader in Mail Flow Management Products

District Technical Sales Consultant

Provided pre-sale and post-sale technical support for Pitney Bowes Clients.

While in this position I worked very closely with Clients and their end

users helping them to determine their needs and system requirements.

Documenting these requirements in a format that would be easily understood

by all involved with the project. Focusing on system solutions. Using

Microsoft Project to keep projects organized, on task and everyone

informed. Also used extensively a Pitney Bowes software product called

PBFIRST, (Microsoft Access2000 based software) for automating the printing

of statements, invoices, checks etc. Worked on numerous projects from

discovery, to sale, to implementation and training of the solutions sold,

to customer approval and expectations being met. Responsible for making

sure all forms/reports were completed and circulated to keep everyone

involved informed as to the progress of the projects. Also wrote articles

for the Pitney Bowes Systems Solutions Web-Site. Making our successful

project information available to others working at Pitney Bowes, with the

possibility of them sharing this information with their clients, enhancing

the probability of future business. In addition to technical product

support, I provided WAN/LAN, Desktop/Laptop technical support for over 60

plus Pitney Bowes Sales Executives locally and remote throughout Wisconsin

and Upper Michigan on an ongoing basis. I am also a Certified Postal

Consultant. Pitney Bowes Inc is currently a Siebel7 environment.

NSC Inc., Brillion, WI Jan. 1980 - Feb. 1992

Software Development and Professional Services Company

Vice President of Marketing and Sales

Responsibilities included Sale and Marketing of Business Software and

related Professional Services. Also worked very closely with Clients and

their end users helping them to determine their needs and system

requirements. Documenting these requirements in a format that would be

easily understood by all involved with the project. Performed needs

analysis studies. Worked on the design and programming of FACS (Financial

Accounting Control System) and AARCS (Automated Records Control System).

Both systems have been installed in numerous locations through out the USA.

Vice President of Operations

Responsible for corporate operations including purchasing and cash flow

management. Also responsible for the management of the Corporations benefit

package.

Operations Manager

Responsible for the management of computer operations including corporate

remote sites. Set up a backup management/reporting system for managing

corporate electronic files. Also responsible for the processing of payroll,

accounts payable and accounts receivable records. Managed all Clients of

Outsourcing Services.

Technical Skills:

IBM AS400, S/38, S/36 Wang VS IBM Compatible PC's

Macintosh Switches Hubs

T1's Cisco Terminating Cables

LAN, WAN, WLAN TCPIP RF

Linux Drive Mapping Data Mapping

Windows 3.1,9x,Me,NT,2k,XP,CE WM2003 Windows SBS 2003

Microsoft Office 2007 Outlook 2007

Visual FoxPro6, Access2007 MSProject

Word 2007 WordPerfect Excel 2007

PowerPoint 2007 Internet Explorer

Visio2k Siebel7 Lotus Notes 6

Rumba Office UltraEdit32 Marimba tuner

Symantec PC Anywhere Crystal Reports RDBMS

Data Integration ODBC HTML

Importing Exporting Data Training PBFirst

SmartMailer7 Ascent Arrival

Cpanel 5.5 Interprise Email Marketer 5.6

Google Analytics Google Site Map MySQL Server

SEO/SEM Content Management Software

Continued Education:

Business/Marketing, Project Management Professional, Professional

Consulting, Web Design.

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