Project Manager Management

Charles Calhoun

Email: *********@********.***

Address: *** ********* **

City: McKinney

State: TX

Zip: 75070

Country: USA

Phone: 561-***-****

Skill Level: Director

Salary Range: $100,000

Willing to Relocate

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CHARLES WAYNE CALHOUN

345 N. Haverhill Road, J12, West Palm Beach FL 33415

561-***-**** (C) *********@********.***

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT

Provide outstanding technical services utilizing emerging technologies

Seasoned IT and MIS professional with more than 15 years of hands-on experience in technical consulting, solutions design, and project management for a variety of businesses. Expert change agent who is customer-focused, solutions-oriented, and results driven. Talent for quickly interpreting and relaying technical terms and concepts into laymen`s terms, marrying technology to business needs, and delivering timely solutions. Additional keys to success include:

* Exceptional management, leadership, computer, and technical skills to facilitate successful bid development and technical project management.

* Trusted and valued technical consultant and advisor to clients, customers, and geographically-distributed teams to provide quality and cost effective services while meeting a company`s IT and MIS needs.

* Excellent team builder, communicator, negotiator, and instructor.

* Possess keen computer knowledge and technical skills associated with a wide range of software applications and peripheral equipment.

* Established reputation for integrity, satisfaction, and results managing complex projects.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Technical Project Manager Advisor & Consultant Solutions Architect

Emerging Technologies Operations Management Process Development

Program Management Continuous Improvement Business Start-Up`s & Integration

IT Infrastructures Account Management Troubleshooting & Problem Solving Network Audits & Performance

Staff Training & Development Communications/Presentations Virtualization Customer Service/Client Relations

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

West Palm Beach Housing Authority West Palm Beach, FL (2009 - Present)

Systems Admin/ Director of IT

Develop Strategies to design and implement ways to meet current HUD regulation to secure and protect all relevant data, network, e-mail, and equipment from external and internal threats. Provide leadership in the area of emerging technology to improve business workflow as well as create transparency to the end users while providing a safe environment for all computing needs.

* Coordinate both vendors and local resources in a procurement structure to reduce costs and improve response to business needs and purchases.

* Upgrade and update all IT related areas to improve functional workflow for the organization and implement security.

* Work with other government and private agencies to develop and implement a free WiFi system for the low income areas of Downtown West Palm Beach.

* Negotiate and restructure contracts to reduce costs to organization and improve resources provided from the vendor.

Inspiration Technology Services, Inc. West Palm Beach, FL (2004 - 2009)

President and Consultant

Consult with numerous company owners and determine IT products and services to meet demands of business. Set-up and maintain IT infrastructures, card access systems, Blackberry Enterprise Servers, and Firewalls, Routers, and Switches. Install wireless network architectures. Create and implement group and security policies, email archiving systems, and troubleshoot/repair any end user or technical equipment problems. Conduct research and maintain upgrades and patches from multiple software vendors. Program and update Pivotal Database.

* Provided technical expertise and advice on multiple IT plans and programs and exceeded client expectations.

* Recognized for impressive knowledge and understanding of security structures and emerging technologies.

Prosperity Partners, Inc. Lake Park, FL (2000 - 2004)

MIS Manager

Provided leadership, direction, and facilitated all technology and security requirements for the organization. Created and implemented a full-scale enterprise database utilizing SQL 2000, Pivotal 5.0, and Seagate Crystal Reports v8.5 and strategic marketing reports in Seagate Crystal Reports Version 6 through 8.5. Programmed in VB6 and devised several database packages for Customer Relationship Management and inventory tracking with connection via ODBC to SQL, MS Access, and DB2 databases with individualized interfaces.

* Designed and deployed company`s LAN and PBX for a new location within specified time and cost constraints.

* Responded to and resolved any management or end-user technological issues in a financial environment.

* Recognized for lowering company`s cost and increased revenue through effective evaluation of vendors and suppliers to support MIS operations.

* Successfully planned and managed a migration from NT 4.0 to Windows 2000 server/workstation environment using Active Directory.

* Planned, coordinated, and conducted training sessions in basic PC troubleshooting, database and software usage, computer maintenance, and internet searches that educated and empowered end users.

Blazie Engineering, Inc. Stuart, FL (5/2000 - 11/2000)

IT Administrator

Performed system design and deployment, LAN/WAN upgrades, and enhanced integrations for optimum information flow for company merger. Programmed and maintained Great Plains Dynamic and Tigerpaw databases. Set-up and administered Visual Source safe environment and suitable user interface for code and document retrieval in VB 5. Designed management reports in Seagate Crystal Reports Version 6. Conducted system backups, hardware and software troubleshooting, and maintenance.

* Responded to and resolved any system administration problems in a manufacturing environment.

* Applied all security policies and user databases that reduced downtime to a minimum.

Northwood University West Palm Beach, FL (9/1996 - 5/2000)

Assistant Systems Administrator/Technology Technician (Part Time)

Supported a system wide upgrade to meet Y2K standards and disaster planning requirements. Provided technical hardware/software support for 200 workstations. Administered email and user accounts in an NT 4.0 network. Applied all security policies to user accounts.

* Served as a valued resource on server and network issues.

* Trained end users in database and software usage and basic computer maintenance.

Poinciana Day School West Palm Beach, FL (7/1998 - 5/2000)

Systems Administrator/Computer Teacher (Part Time)

Programmed a grading and student scheduling system in MS Access and VB 4. Designed, implemented, and managed a network based training lab. Created and applied an administration network for file and printer sharing.

* Instructed students and adults in a classroom environment on basic computer maintenance, database and software usage.

COMPUTER SPECIFICS

Software: Windows Workstations and Server Operating Systems in Network and Stand Alone environments; SQL Server 6.0 - 2008; Blackberry Enterprise Server; MS Office Products; Panda, Avast, and Norton Anti Virus; Seagate Crystal Reports v6.0 - v11; IHateSpam/Ninja; Pivotal r 99 - v5.7; A-1 Archive; Spector Pro 4.0; Exchange 5.5/2000/2003, VPN, Plesk, Microsoft RDP; SBS; Watchguard Firewalls; Sonicwall Firewalls; and Emerge, Identicard, and Northern Security Software.

Hardware: Dell, Compaq, and HP Servers/Workstations; Watchguard, Sonicwall, and Netwolves Firewalls; Custom Built Servers and Workstations; HP Procurve and Netgear Switches; and Scanners, Printers, and HP Print Servers.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Dual Bachelor Degree in Management Information Systems/Business Management

Minor in Mathematics

Northwood University, West Palm Beach, FL

(Valedictorian; GPA 3.76)

Certifications:

MCP, MCSA, MCSE, MCTS and MCITP-EA

Emerge and Identicard

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