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Project Manager Management

Location:
West Palm Beach, FL, 33409
Posted:
July 13, 2010

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Yhan St.A Hendricks

**** ** *** ******* ( Cutler Bay, FL 33189

Cell876-***-**** ( 305-***-**** ( abmdaa@r.postjobfree.com

Systems Logistics &Technology Executive

I.T. / Maritime / Marketing & Management Consultant / Project & Program

Management

With a B.SC in Computing with Management Studies, I bring a wealth of

knowledge from the Maritime, Marketing and Technological sectors. I am

currently seeking a position, in which I can use my experience and

creativity to provide strategic and technological guidance for scalability

and security within any environment. My project management and leadership

experience, enables me to use my system development attributes to

effectively provide an input in the development and advancement of any

organization's goals..

Core competencies include:

Executive Management Consulting Goal Setting & Benchmarking

Marketing Consultant Training (Short & Long Term)

Project & Event Management Strategic Planning

Systems Security Executive Logistics Management

Hands on & High Level Technical Cross-functional Project

Support Management

Disaster Recovery & Business 3rd Party Proposals &

Continuity Planning and Negotiations

Implementation Forward-Thinking Leadership

IT Governance and Change Requirements Gathering

Management Strategy Safety Logistics Training.

Construction and Equipment C-TPAT Certified.

Specialist

Professional Experience

Aug 2001 - Aug 2010 SEABOARD FREIGHT & SHIPPING Ja ltd

Systems Administrator/ Projects Manager.

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As Systems Administrator of a Shipping Company with complete responsibility

for the entire management and administration of all Seaboard Marines

Information System operations within Jamaica.(Kingston: Agency/Port,

MontegoBay: Agency/Port/Warehouse), I have Developed and spearheaded the

implementation of strategies to generate revenue, lower costs, and build

competitive advantages, via restructuring of operational procedures and

implementation of new systems resulting in increased efficiencies, and

improved customer service deliverables. I have Identified and integrated

new technologies within the Maritime and Warehousing Sectors. Worked

directly with the CEO to provide guidance on all technology & security

initiatives company whilst coordinating a wide array of vendor/partner

negotiations and communication for the company. Reviewed, enhanced &

maintained all aspects of procedural systems. Controlled a sizeable

department budget while implementing detailed financial and strategic

forecasting within the IT department to ensure synchronization with short

and long term corporate goals.

Selected accomplishments:

0. Responsible for strategic counsel and decision making affecting all

short and long term goals across all areas of the company in a

systems/technological role

1. Developed business cases, usage cases, cost/benefit studies, business

requirements specifications and executive briefings for executive

management.

2. Researched Local Market and supervised all related local procurement

activities.

3. Monitored all overseas and local procurement including scheduling.

4. Contracted and coordinated with multiple vendors/providers such as

MICROSOFT, DELL, CISCO AT&T, JPS, LIME, DIGICEL respectively, on large

scale enhancement projects for multiple locations.

5. Implemented inventory tracking program which resulted in a more

proficient management of inventory order levels

6. Implemented detailed financial and strategic forecasting within the IT &

Operations departments to ensure synchronization with short and long term

corporate goals.

7. Provided "hands on" guidance to department of developers &

infrastructure technicians..

8. Directly managed infrastructure & desktop support team.

9. Developed and coordinated the company's transition to a paperless format

of document submission to Customs.

10. Provided project management across multiple departments and functional

areas.

11. Coordinated all operational security policies, procedures and

enforcement across all departments and organization locations.

12. Established official policies and procedures to reduce error rates and

maximize efficiency.

13. Served as project manager for all aspects related to remodeling of

company Main Agency.

14. Developed corporate Disaster Recovery (DR) & Business Continuity (BC)

plans for use during emergencies such as natural disasters, etc.

15. Reviewed, enhanced & maintained all aspects of organization Licensing

and Security in order to achieve full compliance.

16. Designed and implemented clientless SSL VPN solution which allows

secure connections from trusted & entrusted machines with easy-to-use

interface.

17. Designed and implemented multi-tiered physical security system to

protect all company assets.

18. Designed and implemented Help Desk system to meet the growing needs of

the company.

19. Implemented standalone VOIP system for various remote sites with full

connectivity with corporate headquarters.

20. Standardized and secured network infrastructure across multiple remote

locations

21. Implemented "in-house" exchange server solution for corporate email as

well as anti-spam solution (Postini) to integrate into exchange.

Accomplished Projects[pic]

. Appointed project Manager to design and implement a complete

reconfiguration of all Seaboard Jamaica's terminal Operations at the

Port (Kingston Wharfs Ltd.) including Deployment of a Wireless Network

and the subsequent systems created.

. Configured Port Stowage and Traffic flow in a bid to enhance Logistics

and supply chain movement

. Project Manager responsible for the expansion and subsequent

reconfiguration/Upgrade of the entire Seaboard Jamaica's Kingston Agency

office, which included complete remake of office, rewiring of electrical

and data connections and procurement of furniture and fixtures.

. Appointed as Project Manager to coordinate and develop the Creation of

Seaboard Jamaica's' Montego Bay Bonded Warehouse, (As it related to

design and implementation of the Operational flow, Software Systems,

Network infrastructure and Logistics.) Developed system designs,

specifications, cost estimates, prepared written reports, technical

specifications, and material specifications for the project.

. Assisted in the implementation of the EDI transmission of manifest and

Vessel Voyage information to Jamaica Customs, the Port and all other

third party agencies to assist in their transition to a paperless

environment and its subsequent legislation.

. Researched and implemented BAPLIE file system transfer and Vessel

Planning initiative to aid in the Operations planning procedure

. Implemented Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management Procedures,

programs and culture plan.

. Assisted in Marketing Development Plan including design and launch of

Website/Presence and assisted in the conception and Hosting for all

Organization Marketing events.

May 1998 - Aug 2001 Sherwood Data Corporation

Operations Flow Manager

[pic] Standardized policy and procedures for I.T. department consisting of

desktop technicians, software developers, infrastructure engineers and help

desk analysts. Identified and documented all non-standard roaming

applications and created manuals for installation and troubleshooting.

Mentored and trained lower level network specialists. Led multiple cross-

functional project teams and consistently met predefined goals while

staying within estimated time and budget. Identified, researched and

incorporated new technologies to enhance department and overall

organizations positioning.

Selected accomplishments:

Complete responsibility for the administration and management for all

Sherwood Data network and system

Procurement of software and hardware platforms on which the company was

based.

Generation of reports on employee productivity levels which lead to

assessment benchmarks .

Monitor all overseas and local procurement including scheduling.

Managed Inventory Control, and assumed accountability and reconciliation of

all stock.

Implemented detailed financial and strategic forecasting within the

departments to ensure synchronization with short

and long term company goals.

Developed business performance targets and strategies for generation of new

contracts from international clients

April 1996 - May 1998 Computer Creations Ltd

Branch Manager/Marketing Manager

[pic]Served as Branch Manager while also Acting in the role of Head of

Marketing. Implemented methodologies which enabled the organizations

restructuring, and provided the growth plan for the companies operational

outlook. Analyzed and provided solutions, syllabuses and scheduled

training Regimes for mixed environment for client courses. Created secure

networking environment for direct internal and remote use.

Selected accomplishment:

29. Complete responsibility for the entire administration and management of

Computer Creations Limited operations within May Pen Branch.

30. Daily management activities inclusive of reconciliation of accounts

31. Monitor existing operations and report on performance to targets

32. Generation of reports on employee productivity levels which lead to

assessment benchmarks.

33. Conceptualized, coordinated and implemented a comprehensive group

marketing plan which resulted in 60 percent growth in new clientele for

Computer Creations Group.

34. Developed training regimes for in-house staff/clientele to ensure

competent service delivery standards

35. Responsible for the Procurement of software and hardware platforms on

which the company was based.

April 1998- present A.T.I Negril (Appleton Temptation Isle)

Executive Director

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Founding member of one of the largest entertainment festivals within the

Caribbean (ATI Negril), Founded and launched Wild Sides Negril (12 years )

http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20060521/social/social3.html

Selected accomplishment:

36. Conceptualized and aided in the collaboration of multiple entities with

a singular goal of hosting a premier annual event

37. Brokered contracts with Multinational companies for sponsorship and

partnering in same.

38. Established Policy and Procedures and Global Marketing plan resulting

in the influx of 20,000 patrons annually.

39. Created company objectives and streamlined operations

40. Developed business plans and presentations to attract new partners for

the Weekend

41. Identify new international business opportunities and markets to

strategically launch the event.

42. Managed and worked in tandem with International and Governmental

Agencies (Jamaica Tourist Board, Negril Chamber of Commerce and the

Jamaica Constabulary force) to streamline logistics for over 13,000

patrons.

April 2002- 2009 ALASKA COMPANY LTD (construction/equipment

rental)

Founding Member & Director

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Founding member of Civil Construction firm specializing in equipment Rental

and Road Repair and Excavation services

Selected accomplishment:

43. Contracted to JAM-ALCOA for two years and also worked in Tandem with

the National Works Agency(NWA).

44. Owned Rented and Operated a range of Equipment including Forklifts

Bobcats, Backhoes and Compressors

Skills

Software: MS Server. IBM Client Access. Reflection. Windows & Office Suite

. MS Project (Professional) . MS Visio . Active Directory . MS Exchange .

IIS . Symantec Security Suite . ACT Sales Force . JD EDWARDS (Accounting

suite) Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) . Security Configuration

Manager (SCM) . Microsoft Management Console (MMC) . MS Sharepoint .

IE.MOZILLA. POSTINI.

Hardware: Server/Network closet configuration . Enterprise imaging

deployments . Intel based workstations/servers . AS400 Server . CISCO WAAP

Server. PBX . VoIP Telephony

O/S: Windows NT/2000/XP . Windows Server NT/2000/2003/Exchange/ISA . UNIX

Certifications/Training: CTPAT . CCNA . PMP (goal for Q4 2010) . Project

Management training . SDLC Methodology .

Other: Executive management experience . Network Wiring . DHCP . LAN . WAN

. SAN . TCP/IP . IPX/SPX . Telnet . FTP . SSH . Practices . Exceptional

research skills . Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

Heavy Equipment Operation: Forklift . Backhoe . Compressors . Bobcat .

Light & Heavy Trucks

Languages: English (native) . . Spanish (basic) .

Education

University of Technology Wings Jamaica Ltd. Munro

College

BSC in Computing with Management Studies Private Pilots License

8 CXC/GCE passes

(Upper Second class honors)



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