Dave Benavides
Microsoft IT Professional
Email: aboaso@r.postjobfree.com
cell: 719-***-****
Summary:
. MBA in Project Management & MBA in Information Technology Mgmt
provided data & system analysis for demanding fast paced US Dept of
Energy client.
. Experienced communicating across multifunctional departments and C
level executives while managing multiple projects with internal and
external teams.
. Ability to maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders
throughout projects.
. Analyzed on-line transaction processing database for improvements.
. Project Manager/Program Mgr on IT projects executing Business
Intelligence, strategies, business analysis, developing business
functional specs, user requirements, software application testing &
managing contracts.
. Microsoft Certified Professional SQL Server 2008R2
(Analysis, Integration, Reporting)
. Business Intelligence Development & Maintenance
. Database Development, MCTS, MCSA
. ITIL Foundations 2011/V3 (Continual Service Improvement)
. Experienced in Microsoft Office Suite
. Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
. Motivated self-starter, independent thinker who thinks "Outside the
box".
Tech for Less LLC Colorado Springs, CO
International Senior Consultant
7/2011 - 3/2012
. Project managed International Markets as a database.
. Analyzed on-line transaction processing database for improvements in
both the US and International markets.
. Implemented data analysis resulting in company modifications of
policies and procedures.
. Used SQL queries to analyze database for data mining of both the US
and International markets.
. Presented compelling business case using data analysis & business
intelligence for online auctions and adding independent contractors
and resellers.
. Improved processes by adding business applications such as CRM and
email blast software.
Fedvar.com Washington, D.C.
Federal Account Manager
5/2009 - 11/2010
Fedvar is an HP computer reseller to the Federal and Public Sector Markets.
. Introduced customers to company on-line transactional database.
. Implemented data analysis with federal agencies on IT projects.
. Introduced HP business processes for company to implement.
. Fostered strong relationships federal agencies.
. Set up partner agreements with other HP resellers for services on IT
Projects.
Time Warner Cable Colorado Springs, CO
Bi-lingual Spanish Technical DeskSupport/Sales - Tier 3 7/2008 - 4/2009
. Trained on Time Warner business applications for problem resolution
and customer service.
. Receiving in bound calls from unresolved technical issues and then
guided the customer using no software to correct the technical issue.
. Completed all issues from start to finish regarding Billing,
cable/video, Business/Home Computer Networks using Windows XP, Vista
and Macintosh (wired & wireless) and Internet digital phone (VOIP)
problems.
Hewlett Packard Corporation (HPQ) Colorado Springs, CO
US Dept of Energy Account
IT Project Coordinator & Representative 1/2001 - 6/2005
Managed, coordinated hardware and repair services for DOE IT Projects with
people both outside and inside reps and 50+ HP partner Resellers. From
concept to completion successfully managed HP Siebel database for all DOE
projects, processes, products and partners. Implemented data analysis and
MBA knowledge/skills to meet and exceed in Operations process improvements.
Supplied all HP Products & Services such as Servers, Networks, LANS/WANS,
SuperComputers & SANs (storage area networks)
(Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, reviewing, forecasting and
trending)
. Implemented data analysis on DOE IT projects.
. Exceptional prioritization, process and communication skills.
. Became the "trusted advisor for DOE"
. Configured systems/networks for DOE IT projects.
. Trained on Compaq & HP business applications.
. Assisted Dept of Energy clients with daily support needs.
. Submitted data analysis weekly, monthly, quarterly and semi- annual
reports.
. Managed/coordinated the ICPT (Integrated Contractor Purchasing Team)
contract with HP resellers for DOE projects.
. Prepared executive briefings and presentations to Operational Mgrs, C-
level and upper management.
.
IQ Consulting Resources Inc, Austin, Texas
President/Owner/Manager/Customer Service 6/1994 - 7/2000
Created & Maintained company database of all projects, processes, products
and partners.
Designed, planned, created and executed complementary Business and
Marketing plans.
Managed IT projects by implementing data analysis, developing business
functional specs, user requirements, software application testing.
Configured systems/networks & collaborated with other providers i.e.
Computer Resellers, Integrators, Programmer, Network Engineers, Internet
Service Providers and Web developers. Developed and created best business
practices with policies and procedures for all stakeholders. Applied and
implemented contract price/cost analysis techniques to all categories of
the projects. Managed and supported all accounts- commercial, federal,
state & local, higher education and K-12. Employing 10 service/sales staff
and 5 Web Designers.
Education:
University of Washington B.A. Sociology & Business
Seattle, Washington
Colorado Technical University 3MBAs- Information Technology
Mgmt.
Project Mtgmt and Managerial
Accounting
Microsoft Certified Professional SQL 2008 R2 (Analysis, Integration,
Reporting)
MCTS: SQL Server 2008, Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance,
MCTS: SQL Server 2008, Database Development, MCTS: SQL Server 2008,
Implementation and Maintenance, Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist
(MCTS), MCSA: SQL Server 2008 (MCSA).
ITIL ITIL Foundations 2011/V3 Certification
Pending
Skills:
Web design HTML, Photoshop, Powerpoint
Advertising Promotion, branding, social media,
brochures, flyers
press releases, newsletters, email & bulk
mailing
CRM's Sage, Sales force, Siebel and Oracle
Situational & Negotiation Sales Bay Group & (HP Invent) 2004
Target Account Selling Hewlett-Packard (HP Invent) 2002
Dale Carnegie Sales Courses
Harvey Mackay Sales Books
Jay Conrad Levinson Guerrilla Marketing Books
Microsoft Experienced in Microsoft Office Suite.
New Horizons Microsoft Certified Systems
Engineer
(Microsoft Learning Ctr) (MCSE) 2001 - certificate of
completion
Shoreline Community College PC/LAN Operation Systems and Hardware
A+
Bilingual Spanish (spoken &
written)