Management Manager
Resume:
Tad Howington
Email: *********@********.***
Address: **** ****** **** #**
City: Houston
State: TX
Zip: 77092
Country: USA
Phone: 512-***-****
Skill Level: Management
Salary Range: $100,000
Willing to Relocate
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Professional Resume
Tad C. Howington, CRM, FAI
5005 Georgi Lane #50
Houston, TX 77092
Telephone: 512-***-****
Email: *********@*****.***
Professional Experience
Senior Records Manager 2012-
Copano Energy
Houston, Texas
Design and manage the creation and successful implementation of a
comprehensive enterprise-wide records and information management program.
Develop strategic policies and procedures, implement records retention, create an enterprise information map (EIM), analyze current document repositories and recommend solutions for electronic records systems; develop, articulate and monitor the strategic direction for records and information management program.
Director, Corporate Records and Information 2008 - 2011
CenterPoint Energy, LLC
Houston, Texas
Managed the strategic direction and functional operations of a comprehensive
enterprise-wide records and information management program. Utilizing
information lifecycle management (ILM) best practices, designed and
implemented policies, procedures and technologies affecting recorded
information in all formats for multi-state operation.
Highlights include:
* Organized and facilitated a gap analysis of existing policies and procedures relating to enterprise-wide records management operations;
* Managed the development and completion of an enterprise information map (EIM) covering over 200 applications;
* Completed a review and major update/revision to Records Retention Schedule (RRS); designed training and roll-out of new RRS.
* Designed enterprise-wide Taxonomy tied to RRS
* Served as a voting member of the IT Architecture Council (Business)
* Served as voting member of IT Working Council;
* Co-Chair of Personal Information Security Program Development Team;
* Managed the development and completion of enterprise-wide back file characterization project;
* Managed the analysis, design and strategy for implementing application modules to leverage existing IBM FileNet to become true enterprise content management solution;
* Managed large contracts relating to off-site records storage and secure/confidential shredding.
Records Manager 2006 - 2008
Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT)
Taylor, Texas
Articulated and implemented vision for RIM through policies, budget and inter-organizational initiatives. Responsible for all recorded information in order to meet relevant statutory, legal and business requirements. Managed the strategic direction and functional operations of a comprehensive enterprise-wide records and information management program.
Highlights include:
* Designed and managed the strategic implementation of OPENTEXT as the core enterprise document management solution;
* Designed and delivered formal training to end-users on a variety of topics (i.e., general records management, records retention, vital records, OPENTEXT, etc.)
* Managed a back file conversion of 30,000+ documents to be loaded into OPENTEXT repository using a combination of outsourced and in-house staff; KOFAX imaging solution
* Reviewed existing records retention schedule to meet additional statutory, legal and business requirements.
Manager, Records and Information Services 1995 - 2005
Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA)
Austin, Texas
Managed the strategic direction and functional operations of a comprehensive
enterprise-wide records and information management program. Utilizing
information lifecycle management (ILM) best practices, designed and
implemented policies, procedures and technologies affecting recorded
information in all formats.
Highlights include:
* Managed all aspects of enterprise-wide implementation of FileNet, including information analysis, design, end-user training and roll-out. Co-created EDMS Enterprise Optimization Team to explore ways to promote functional optimization within LCRA;
* Managed design and implementation of iRIMS records management application;
* Managed conversion of iRIMS from ORACLE to MS SQL;
* Developed polices and audit procedures to ensure records compliance with a variety of federal, state and local laws and regulations (i.e., HIPPA, FERC, Public Information Act, Homeland Security, etc.);
* Consulted with end-users throughout LCRA to implement efficient records and information management systems designed to improve business performance;
* Implemented various technologies to optimize the management of records and information, including imaging, bar-coding and various -hybrid- technologies;
* Designed and implemented processes to digitize LCRA`s large moving image collection;
* Managed enterprise-wide uniform filing structure (UFS);
* Created general guidelines for the appropriate use of the various electronic storage repositories throughout LCRA. (FileNet, Confluence, secured and common network drives, c:drives, intranet, etc.);
* Managed a records and information management end-user training portfolio which included courses such as vital records identification and protection, records retention, electronic records management, etc.;
* Created LCRA`S first Corporate Archives which collected and protected the organization`s historical records and cultural heritage;
Director, Records and Microfilm Services 1986-1995
County of Tarrant
Fort Worth, Texas
Managed a comprehensive county-wide records management program.
Highlights include:
* Designed and implemented records retention schedule for all county offices and departments;
* Created policies and quality control procedures for a large scale county micrographics operation;
* Managed Tarrant County Records Center which held 50,000+ cubic feet of records;
* Designed and implemented a basic database to control/manage storage of inactive records;
* Designed and implemented end-user training on all aspects of records management;
* Created a comprehensive records management policy manual which was implemented throughout the County.
Records Manager/Archivist 1985 - 1986
City of Irving
Irving, Texas
Managed a city-wide records and archival program.
Highlights include:
* Developed and implemented a comprehensive records retention program;
* Developed policies and quality control procedures for all aspects of a medium-sized micrographics program;
* Created a comprehensive records management manual used in all end-user records management training;
* Managed Municipal Archives Program.
Additional Professional Activities
Adjunct Lecturer 2000 - 2009
(Records Management; Electronic Records Management)
Graduate School of Information
University of Texas at Austin (Austin, Texas)
Adjunct Instructor 2001 - 2006
(Records Management; Electronic Records Management)
Graduate School of Library and Information Sciences
University of North Texas (Denton, Texas)
Instructor 1996 - 1998
(Records Management)
Austin Community College (Austin, Texas)
Instructor 1990 - 1994
(Records Management)
El Centro College (Dallas, Texas)
Education
M.S., Library and Information Sciences
University of North Texas (Denton, Texas)
M.A., History/Archival Administration
University of Texas at Arlington (Arlington, Texas)
B.A., History/English
University of New Mexico (Albuquerque, NM)
Certifications
Certified Records Manager (CRM) 1991
Professional Memberships
ARMA International
* International President 1999-2000
* Member, International Board of Directors 1995-2001
* Selected Committees:
Member, Standards Development
Chairman, Vital Records
Member, Committee on Professional Ethics
Member, Financial Planning
ARMA International Educational Fund (AIEF)
Board Member 2002-2006
Alice L. Haltom Educational Fund (ALHEF)
Trustee, Financial Development 2009-present
AIIM International
Vice-Chairman, Micrographics Group 1987-1989
Society of Southwest Archivists (SSA)
Institute of Certified Records Managers (ICRM)
Awards/Honors
Company of Fellows (ARMA International) 2002
Distinguished Service Award (ARMA International) 2001
Information Management Professional of the Year (ARMA/Houston) 2010
Other
Have conducted over 100 seminars and workshops on a variety of records and
information management related topics throughout the United States and Canada,
Mexico City, Tokyo, Budapest and New Zealand.
References
Furnished upon request
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