Director, Information Technology Resume

Title

Director, Information Technology

Primary Skills

Management, iSeries, Mapics/Infor, Network Infrastructures, Manufacturing

Location

US-IN-Indianapolis (will consider relocating)

Posted

Mar-08-09

RESUME DETAILS

I will finance my relocation for the right opportunity and I will relocate to anywhere within the Continental US

Objective

As an IT professional with over 20 years of proven leadership experience, process improvements, information systems efficiency, cost reductions and team building, I am seeking a leadership role in a corporation that will partner with the business units to advance the company's strategic goals.

Core Skills

IBM AS400/iSeries, Mapics/Infor, Manufacturing

Network Infrastructures

Team Building, Mentoring, Leadership

Budget Development/Administration

Project Management

Selected Accomplishments

Results-oriented Designed developed and programmed an application that resulted in an additional $1M in annual revenues the first year in operation

Innovative and Creative Took it upon myself to project manage an ERP implementation that had been shelved for over two years resulting in increased business proficiencies

Cost-Conscious Implemented a (RF) bar-coding system including software, eliminating daily overtime with annual savings of $25K. Developed a fuel tax cross reference application to replace a manual system; initial results discovered a $50K error in company's favor

Strategic Led instruction initiative for over 400 factory employees in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, iSeries and Mapics application software. This resulted in productivity efficiencies and allowed them the opportunity for personal growth and company advancement

Work Experience

Nutra Manufacturing, Inc., Greenville, SC 02/2008 --08/2008

Director, Information Technology, for one of the largest and most modern vitamin and supplement manufacturing facilities in the United States. Managed and supported Information Technology/Systems on-site and one remote Data Center including 115 servers (Windows Server 2003 Active Directory), three iSeries mainframes (High Availability) providing 24/7/365 service to over 600 users. Two direct report managers with nine supporting staff members (Application Developers, Network Administrators and Help Desk). Responsible for the administration of all software, hardware, maintenance, policies and SOP, service/user requests, company requirements, annual budgets and negotiation of hardware/software purchases emphasizing GMP.

? Project Lead: 3rd party consultants validating Mapics XA software for the Australian FDA

? Project lead implementation of Infor Optiva PLM software for product development to increase product to customer time

? Negotiated new PBX system and replaced legacy system with no out of pocket expenses

? Created and implemented High Availability (iSeries) disaster recovery system (plan and procedures) resulting in an additional three hours of daily production time

? Converted 115 servers to VMware for DRP and long term costs savings

? Fully implemented a WMS utilizing High Jump, .NET, Mapics, iSeries and RF guns

? Upgraded outdated Kronos (hardware/software) time-keeping/security system to current o/s version

Cosco Industries, Inc., Harwood Heights, IL (suburb of Chicago) 08/2005 -- 10/2007

Director, Information Technology. Cosco, a leading manufacturer of stock and customized marking products (pre-inked and self inked stamps, signs, engravings, label guns and labels) to the Office Supply Superstore market. A subsidiary of Taylor Corporation, a 2.5 billion dollar company employing over 15,000 people internationally. Managed multiple divisions' information systems (corporate, divisional and NOC data-centers -- over 90 windows and Linux servers, Microsoft 2003 Active Directory, Mapics XA and iSeries) including five direct reports (Application Developers, Network Administrators, Help Desk) and 3rd party consultants and technicians.

? Managing Data Center Operations, Help Desk, Desktop Support, Networks, Server Administration, Computer Operations and Program Development for eight locations (USA/Canada)

? Develop staff through effective recruiting, training, coaching, feedback and career counseling

? Deploying and managing current and future IT systems across the organization

? Establishing IT departmental goals, objectives, assessments and operating procedures

? Integrated eight divisions to corporate and standardized desktops, servers, antivirus, email, communications, naming conventions

? Managed the implementation of Active Directory

? Implemented Auto-faxing/email software package reducing fax machines in-house

? Implemented a Call Center Support System to support multiple divisions; 24/7/365

? Plan and oversee the conversion of all EDI TPPC to AS400 Extol translator and coordinate the installation of new EDI trading partners

Spectrum Products/ETS, Inc., Indianapolis, IN 09/1997--02/2005

Manager, Information Technology, Managed divisions' information system (iSeries, Mapics XA, Microsoft 2000, Exchange, Active Directory network infrastructures) including Application Developers, Network Administrators and Help Desk as well as software consultants and contract technicians for the world's largest manufacturer of tanning beds.

? Established IT policies to coincide with established company policies

? Developed and maintained annual departmental budgets

? A liaison/mentor to production associates

? Project managed a network conversion from Novell Netware to Microsoft Windows NT

? Project managed move to a new data center with zero downtime

? Managed a custom warehouse/distribution software application integrating with MAPICS MRP software reducing picking, shipping and production errors to zero

? Designed and implemented a real time shop floor parts movement application that increased inventory accuracy by 40%.

? Converted (MRP) Mapics II to DB to XA to (ERP) Release 7 client architecture

? Multiple IBM AS400/iSeries hardware conversions and O/S upgrades

Independent Consultant 02/1992--09/1997

Firestone, Inc., Indianapolis, IN

IBM AS400, MS/OMAR Application Software

? Y2K Project, modifying packaged and custom software

Four Star Transportation, Indianapolis, IN

IBM AS400, Qualcomm/McCormick Transportation Software

? Evaluated the current network infrastructure and made recommendations

? Conducted executive and technical meetings and translated business requirements to third party development teams

? Managed offsite 3rd party projects

? Re-configured AS400 O/S functions

? Interviewed candidates for IT Management position

? Interim IT Manager

Carlisle Braking Systems, Bloomington, IN

IBM AS400, Mapics XA Application Software

? Co-managed IBM AS400 to HP platform conversion

? Managed the AS400 data transfers during conversion

? Maintained integrity of system data until HP was up and running

? Provided technical information to local and corporate management

? Interim IT Manager

Computer Skills

Hardware: IBM System 3x to iSeries, IBM, HP, Compaq, Cisco, Dell and HP switches. Cisco wireless access points. Hubs, Routers, Firewalls. Temperature and Humidity Controllers. FOBs. ROBOT. VM Ware, Storage Area Networks (SAN). Disk Arrays, UPS

Operating Systems: AS400 iSeries OS Release 6.1, Windows Server NT, 2x, Active Directory 2x, Novell Netware, Linux, Open Source

Programming Languages: ILE, RPG IV, III, II, CL, CLP, SQL, Query 400, .NET, SQL

Application Software: Mapics and /Infor XA (ERP/MRP) application software - release 7, FRX, COM Net, Optiva PLM, SupplyWeb, EAM, MP2, FAMS, PAMS, Movaris, Kronos Time Keeping, Chempax, Magic Notes, Momentum, Jacana, Intuator, Fax 400, ACOM, DRV, Client Access, RUMBA, TL Ashford, Intermec, Symbol, High Jump WMS, Trailblazer/AS2, Sterling Commerce, Extol

Network Application Software: Microsoft Exchange 2003/2000, Ghost Imaging, Symantec, ARCserve, Open VPN, VNC Remote, Desktop, Ex Desk, Track It, Help Desk, Brightstor

Networking: LAN, WAN, TCPIP, FTP, DHCP, DNS, Active Directory 2000/2003, ISDN, DSL, T1, T3, Fax Server, Fiber Optic, Radio Frequency (RF)

Desktop Application Software: Microsoft Office Suite 2X, XP, McAfee, Norton, Trend Micro

Education

IBM -- Hardware & Software Certifications

Mapics Business Academy, Mapics University, GMD -- Mapics/Infor ERP Module Certifications

Cuyahoga Community College, Parma Heights, OH -- Computer Science

Dalton Junior College, Dalton, GA -- Computer Science

Certifications

See above

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