Information Technology Management

CHRISTOPHER J. TORREZ

**** ******* ***** ******* ****, Dallas, TX 75287 (H) 214-***-**** ********@*****.***

Professional Summary

Accomplished and energetic Information Technology Senior Executive with a solid history of

achievement in building and enhancing technologies and leverage technologies to be more

effective and efficient. Motivated leader with strong organizational and prioritization

abilities. Areas of expertise include Project Management, balance short- and- long-term

tactical and strategic objectives, and possess a "Big Picture" mentality.

Skills

Critical Thinking Time Management

Complex Problem Solving Systems Evaluation

Judgment and Decision Making Engineering and Technology

Administration and Management Technology Design

Ability to motivate in a team-oriented and

collaborative enviroment

Experience

Vice President of Information Technology/ Acting CISO 01/2015 to Present

Next Health LLC. – Dallas, TX

Develop information technology strategies to support the company's continuing growth

Maintain proper vendor management relationships.

Create, maintain, and enforce written policies and procedures regarding information

technology.

Stay abreast of advances in technology.

Meet with department heads, managers, supervisors, vendors, and others, to solicit

cooperation and resolve problems.

Recruit, hire, train and supervise staff, or participate in staffing decisions.

Control operational budget and expenditures.

Direct daily operations of department, analyzing workflow, establishing priorities,

developing standards and setting deadlines.

Evaluate the organization's technology use and needs and recommend improvements,

such as hardware and software upgrades.

Chief Information Officer 12/2013 to 01/2015

Business Partners In HealthCare – Dallas, Tx

Analyze operations to evaluate performance of a company or its staff in meeting

objectives or to determine areas of potential cost reduction, program improvement, or

policy change.

Serve as liaisons between organizations, shareholders, and outside organizations.

Review and analyze legislation, laws, and public policy, and recommend changes to

promote and support interests of both the general population and special groups.

Negotiate or approve contracts or agreements with suppliers, distributors, federal or

state agencies, or other organizational entities.

Review reports submitted by staff members to recommend approval or to suggest

changes.

Appoint department heads or managers and assign or delegate responsibilities to them.

Prepare or present reports concerning activities, expenses, budgets, government

statutes or rulings, or other items affecting businesses or program services.

Establish departmental responsibilities and coordinate functions among departments and

sites.

Implement corrective action plans to solve organizational or departmental problems.

Interpret and explain policies, rules, regulations, or laws to organizations, government or

corporate officials, or individuals.

System Administrator 02/2005 to 12/2013

Hallmark Financial Group – Dallas, TX

Manages and maintains a Microsoft Windows Server 2008/ 2003 Environment: Use of

Active Directory security groups and permissions; DHCP Configuration; Applies

patches and upgrades as needed; Creates and implements security models; Provides

Server Systems Maintenance and Administration; Monitors the Symantec backup

software; GFI fax server; VPN

Provides cost effective solutions to increase operational efficiencies within defined

budget guidelines

Manages internal audits execution, including SOX compliance and testing

Installs, configures and administers Microsoft Sharepoint server: Develops and

maintains Sharepoint Sites

Installs, configures and administers Microsoft Windows® XP Professional, Windows 7

Professional and Office 2003/2007/2010:Applies patches and upgrades as needed

Manages and maintains the current 2003/2010 Microsoft Exchange Email: Adds new

accounts; Applies message rules when deemed necessary

Maintains and apply changes to NEC sv8100 voice communications system

Back up or modify applications and related data to provide for disaster recovery:

Symantec Backup Exec 2010 R2

Generates physical and logical network documentation

Resolves any hardware and software issues at each location; Onsite and remotely

Presents new solutions to upper management for their approval to implement new

projects

Provides any necessary training to the end user on new applications

Negotiates training and researches contracts with vendors

Research, procurement and inventory of software and hardware

Insures all software licensing is up to date and in compliance with BSA standards

Manages remote access to emails through mobile devices

Configures VPN Access

Configures and maintains Barracuda Network's - Web filter and Spam and Virus Firewall

devices

Configures and manages Symantec Anti-Virus Solution v.12.1

Network Engineer 06/2004 to 01/2005

JC PENNEY, CORP – Dallas, TX

Researched and implemented cost effective solutions for voice and data

communications

Ordered, scheduled and managed the installation of data and voice circuits for JC

Penney facilities

Ensured vendors fulfilled the needs that were required

Presented new solutions to upper management for their approval and implementation for

new projects

Resolved hardware and software issues for each location: PBX/ACD, Router,

CSU/DSU, Circuit Configuration

Education

Bachelor of Science: Network and Communications Management

DEVRY UNIVERSITY -

DEVRY UNIVERSITY Bachelor of Science in Network and Communications Management,

Feb 2005

Language

English

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