TYLER J. FELTZ
Overland Park, KS
Email: abmten@r.postjobfree.com Phone: 913-***-****
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
A twenty year IT professional who accepts challenges, prioritizes and
manages multiple projects and works through problems without losing drive
in a fast paced environment. Implements projects, communicate results
and collaborates with other departments to ensure success. Develops work
flows regarding operating systems, networks and procedures. Strives for
win-win solutions while promoting a "team" environment and consistently
achieves superior customer feedback.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
. Results oriented, self motivated and directed with good
organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
. Manages stressful situations in a calm, courteous and efficient
manner, able to make quick and clear decisions.
. Takes ownership for issues and projects and follows through to
completion.
. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
. Promotes Team environment while maintaining strict confidentiality of
sensitive information.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
IT MANAGER October
2004 to March 2010
Isle of Capri Casino - Kansas City, MO
. Supervised daily operations and projects of IT staff including
troubleshooting, system backups, and disaster recovery.
. Coordinated third-party maintenance for network hardware, software,
and telecommunication services.
. Created and maintained procedure manuals for end users as well as
other systems specialists.
. Responsible for the recruitment, development, motivation, and
retention of appropriate team resources.
. Performed team performance evaluation, implemented corrective action
and/or provide improvement recommendations as well as pro-actively
promoted company culture for outstanding customer service.
. Developed/set IT standards, policies, procedures, and maintained
proper technical and training documentation.
. Ensured Sarbanes Oxley, Missouri Gaming, and company Internal Controls
were in place and procedures documented.
. Ensured that systems upgrades, network changes and software patches
were efficiently and properly installed.
. Developed and managed annual IT budget and capital expenditures
. Managed the purchasing of all computer equipment, peripherals,
operating systems, and software.
BUSINESS/TECHNICAL CONSULTANT March 2004
- October 2004
Precision Marketing - Overland Park, KS
. Accessed and made recommendations for computer purchases and upgrades.
. Analyzed systems, software and hardware needs and made recommendations
based on business need and budget.
. Performed system, software and hardware troubleshooting.
. Analyzed workflow and made recommendations to streamline work process.
SENIOR SYSTEMS/DESKTOP ANALYST October
2001 - March 2004
Transamerica Life Insurance - Kansas City, MO
. Project Lead for Windows 98 to XP migration as well as new equipment
rollout.
. Assisted with development of Disaster Recovery Plan documentation and
image files.
. Developed and implemented project plans for hardware and software
installations and upgrades.
. Tested new software releases, created and refined product
documentation.
. Provided support for proprietary and off-the-shelf software packages.
. Performed system scans for virus protection, cleaned infected
workstations and installed virus protection patches.
. Performed LAN Administrator duties i.e.; new user account, security
and access rights, file management and performed regular system back-
ups.
. Consistently maintained superior customer satisfaction feedback.
TYLER J. FELTZ
SENIOR BUSINESS / SYSTEMS ANALYST March 1999
- October 2001
Kemper Insurance - Overland Park, KS
. Developed project plans for hardware and software installations and
upgrades.
. Created and maintained equipment inventory and tracking procedures.
. Coordinated and supervised departmental moves.
. Developed and presented classroom training on standard and proprietary
software.
. Performed LAN Administrator duties i.e.; setup up new user account,
security and access rights, file management and perform regular system
back-ups.
. Provided 24/7 support for 450-networked users, 20 remote access users
and 45-networked printers.
. Administered voicemail systems including adding new users and changes.
Marketing / Communications
April 1996 - March 1999
New York Life Insurance - Kansas City, MO
. Created and maintained database of producers and office contacts.
. Produced, published and distributed marketing pieces and announcements.
. Automated mass mailings and broadcast fax procedures for announcements
and bulletins.
. Served as Publisher-Co-Editor for industry publication to producers.
. Assisted with case design and presentations to producers.
. Evaluated and recommended software and hardware needs for department.
. Assisted with customer event planning.
MARKETING / Technology Consultant
October 1991 - April 1996
DBA Precision Marketing -St. Louis, MO - Overland Park. KS
Clients: New York Life Insurance MassMutual Insurance
Barnet Business Forms
. Worked closely with agents to develop marketing plans, develop client
databases and follow-up contact program.
. Designed and produced marketing materials and individual client
presentations.
. Assisted with initial LAN installation and planning.
. Provided hardware and software support for 65 in-house users 25 remote
access users, 15 laser printers and performed LAN Administration
functions and performed daily back up operations.
. Developed Seminar Selling campaign for targeted market Estate Planning.
. Hired and supervised telemarketing staff to coordinate follow-up
sessions to mass mailings.
. Worked closely with home office and agents providing recommendations
for software and hardware purchases.
OPERATING SYSTEMS and SOFTWARE
. Windows 98, 2000, NT, XP, Windows 7
. Casino Management System 7.2
. AS400 Client Access
. Bally's Slot Data System (SDS) 8.2.3
. Windows Server 2003
. Lotus Notes, Group Wise, Microsoft Exchange
. Active Directory, Novell, Unix Administration
. Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Access
. Adobe Acrobat, PhotoShop, PageMaker
. Ticketing Systems: HEAT, Remedy
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING - AFFILIATIONS
1. Level 1 Missouri Gaming License - Active
2. Leadership Development Program Graduate
3. Disney Institute - Outstanding Customer Service
4. Managing People First - Putting People First
5. A.D. Banker Life - Accident & Health (Expired)
6. A.D. Banker Real Estate (Expired)
7. Past President - Homeowner's Association
. Public Office - Previous member St. Louis Advisory
Commission on Drug Abuse and Prevention
1. Stephen Covey's 7 Habits
2. Hyrum Smith's Time Management
8. Corporate Challenge - Team Captain
9. Captain - Softball, Volleyball, Darts