Ryan D. Sligar
**-*** ******* ****** *****, CA **201
****@*******.*** Home 760-***-****
Operations / Project Manager
I am a results-proven leader offering solid management credentials with
hands-on design, engineering and technical expertise. I am a highly
organized, project-oriented manager offering a wide range of knowledge. I
am able to successfully overcome any obstacle by analyzing and developing
necessary actions to achieve any business objective. I have absolute
integrity and the highest professional standards.
Management Strengths:
Multi-Department Management Budget Administration & P&L Management
Team Building, Leadership, &
Training Policy & Procedure Development
Product & Systems Integrations Purchasing & Materials Management
System & Application Roll-outs Corporate Level Negotiations
Safety & Quality Assurance Project Planning & Execution
Career History
Computer Consultants Inc., Palm Desert, CA 2007 to Present
Successful IT Management Company providing an unsurpassed level of service
and support. Computer Consultants is a Microsoft Gold Partner providing
partial or total outsourced IT services for small to mid-size businesses.
OPERATIONS / PROJECT MANAGER
Initial duties were to manage large network deployments. With my experience
and resources, we were able to provide additional in-house services for
Infrastructure, VoIP, A/V, Video Surveillance, and Wi-Fi. This enabled us
to increase the company's revenue by 50% over the first two years. I have
assumed an overall management roll of the company over the last 2 years
including Accounts Receivable and Technical Coordinator for our entire
staff. I am also the Responsible Managing Officer for our California State
Contractors License.
o Designed and installed a wireless mesh system to provide 100% Guest Wi-
Fi coverage throughout the 980+ rooms on the 45-acre property of the La
Quinta Resort & Club.
o Developed partnership in order to survey, design and install Wi-Fi and
VoIP systems for Atria Corp at multiple locations using Ruckus
Wireless, ShoreTel and Ascom products.
o Designed and installed new wireless infrastructure and video
surveillance system at multiple locations from Palm Springs, CA to
Blythe, CA for the Diocese of San Bernardino.
o Designed and installed multiple systems for Coachella Valley Rescue
Mission consisting of CAT6/Coax network infrastructure, PTZ IP cameras,
Wi-Fi, VoIP system, Audio/Video system, Servers and workstations.
o Designed and installed campus wide Wi-Fi for Xavier Prep Catholic High
School and Sacred Heart Catholic School to allow indoor/outdoor
connectivity for guest/administrative access, 14 iPad Labs and
Classroom Response System.
DIGITAL INTERNET SERVICES CORP., Palm Springs, CA 2001 to 2007
Privately held Internet Service Provider supporting wireless communications
for businesses. Initially brought on board as Project Manager to provide
vision and strategy in an effort to launch new low-voltage/structured
wiring division. As a result of my performance, I was promoted to Vice
President of Field Operations.
VICE PRESIDENT OF FIELD OPERATIONS, 2004 to 2007
PROJECT MANAGER, 2001 to 2004
Promoted to manage and direct day-to-day technical field operations budget
($4M annual) with bottom-line accountability for multiple field departments
including Wireless Internet, Structured Wiring, Audio/Video, and WI-FI
Deployment. Implemented and supported complex projects and rollouts from
concept to delivery, while guiding a cross-functional team of 73 to achieve
peak performance and momentum during execution. Served as Responsible
Managing Employee for California State Contractors License.
o Spearheaded planning and logistics of new Wi-Fi build-out; served as
administrator over all technical and management aspects of project.
o Championed development of comprehensive in-house training course; a
first for the company.
o Conceptualized, developed, and initiated highly effective department
policies and procedures for the Structured Wiring division enabling the
new division to operate effectively and productively.
INTEC TELECOMMUNICATIONS, Palm Desert, CA 2000 to
2001
National full-service Communications Contracting service company. Key
clients included AT&T, GST, Adelphia, Time Warner, and Cox Communications.
PROJECT MANAGER
o Established and launched low voltage cabling division. Conceptualized
business plan, formulated profit and loss budget, and instituted all
policies and procedures. Responsible for all recruiting and staffing to
expand the workforce to meet project demands. Managed overall project
logistics including estimating, contracting, purchasing and scheduling.
WESCOM COMMUNICATIONS INC., Palm Desert, CA 1992 to 2000
Full service Telecommunications organization with extensive experience in
system design, consulting, engineering and implementation specializing in
the hospitality, healthcare, government, and educational markets.
PROJECT MANAGER
Directed entire project lifecycle including estimating, contracting,
purchasing, scheduling, and project management.
o Designed and managed installation of fiber and copper infrastructure as
well as the data center for the Gemological Institute of America campus
in Carlsbad, CA.
o Replaced entire Voice/Data/Video infrastructure utilizing Fiber,
Copper, and Coax for multiple hotels, hospitals and universities
including the Cal State Los Angeles campus.
o Designed and installed a Closed Circuit Television System for Marine
Corps Base - Camp Pendleton training facility, comprised of
approximately 80+ bullet resistant cameras to capture video of the
troops breaching the facility. This innovative concept enabled the
images to be immediately available via sequenced digital recordings for
debriefing.
Professional Training and Credentials
Professional Licenses & Certifications
Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS)
CSLB C-7/D-56 Low Voltage Contractor License
BelAir Networks - Wireless Mesh Deployment and Configuration Certification
SkyPilot Wireless Networks - Technical Training Certification
Cisco - BBSM Building Broadband Service Manager
Cisco - LRE 2950 Technical Training
ShoreTel - IP-PBX Sales & Technical Training
Altigen Communications - IP-PBX Technical Training
Intertel - Technical Certification
Certified Installer (Control4, BOSE, Sound Advance OnQLegrand)
Certified Installer (Berktek, Ortronics, Leviton Telcom)
Honeywell Security Training
Fiber Optic Training
Professional Development
Lessons in Leadership ~ Tom Peters ? Leadership Training for Managers ~
Dale Carnegie ? Project Management and Business Writing ~ Fred Pryor
Advanced Technical Proficiencies
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, configuring and
troubleshooting, Layer 2/3 switch configuration including VLANs and QOS,
Router configuration including VPN, Cognio Spectrum Analyzer, Ekahau Site
Survey, Fluke Surveyor, Ruckus Wireless, Strix Systems, SkyPilot Networks,
BelAir Networks, Nomadix, Trango Broadband, Solectek/Airstream, Cisco, HP,
Newbridge, Pennril, ADCFibermux, BOSE, QSC, Control4, NEC, ShoreTel,
Altigen Communications, Allworx Communications, Hitachi, Vodavi, Norstar,
Inter-Tel, multiple CCTV systems, Axis IP Surveillance, VideoIQ IP
Surveillance, Communications Cabling (Voice/Data/Video/Fiber), A/V system
design and installation.
Proficient in Windows and Mac OS; Microsoft Word, Excel, Access,
PowerPoint, Outlook, Project, Visio, AutoCAD and QuickBooks. Basic
understanding and troubleshooting of Microsoft Server 2003/2008, Active
Directory, Exchange, Backup Exec System Recovery, Appassure Replay,
Microsoft Hyper-V virtualization.