Andre E. Hodges
Old Bridge, NJ **857 US
Phone:
Cell: +1-732-***-****
*******@*****.***
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- Proven self-starter and leader with drive to conceptualize and implement all phases of managerial and technical functions. - Superior focus on results with added strength from specialized training and hands-on experience. - Extensive knowledge of diversified infrastructure. - 10+ years experience heading IT Department, assisting with growing company from $40 million to over $400 million in a manufacturing environment- Possess exceptional organizational and time management skills, and exhibits strong troubleshooting skills. - Upholds high standards of commitment to superior quality and detail
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Private Consultant
ELYNK DATA PRODUCTS
January, 2006 January, 2016 (10 years)
Sales
Project Management
Help Desk for Managed Data Center Clients
Data Hosting and Infrastructure - Design and Management / Co-Management
ERP SOLUTION - Decision Making Conception thru Deployment
Hardware/Software Acquisitions Sales and Services / Deployment
Maintain Private Data Center
Develop Customer Infrastructure for Small to Medium Clients
Virtual Server Environments - Deployment
Domain and Active Directory Deployment for New Client
AD Maintenance and GPO's
High Availability and Redundancy Deployment
Tennant Based Exchange Deployment and Management
Migration to Cloud Based Services
Risk Management
ROI Consideration,
Quality assurance
J-Tech Incorporated
January, 1997 January, 2008 (10 years)
Manufacturing and Systems Integrations of Computer Systems for Medical Field
Development of Assembly Line for Custom Integration for Fundas Cameras
Assembly Line with Cloning Capabilities and Technical Development of Production Lines
Assembly and Marriage of CPU's and Ophthalmology Equipment for Optometry Sites, Medical Clinics
and Retinal Applications
Maintain steady production flow to insure high availability when required
Develop procedures to deal with hardware and technical changes in fast changing environment
Procurements of hardware and software to fulfill and meet production Flow
Quality assurance - assist developers with iso 9001 compliance
Documentation and manufacturing orders / billing procedures
Develop SOP'S for training new technical staff /new hires for development and system support.
IT Director
Plumrose USA, Inc
January, 1996 January, 2006 (10 years)
Company Sales- 400 Million
Project Management IT Director
IT Functions for growing production Company
Terminal Server Environment
Linux Platform Management and Implementation
Thin Client Implementation
Barcoding and Inventory Management
Walmart Top 500 Vendor Compliance
Retail Link and EDI Vendor implementation Program and Compliancy
Create Help Desk and Support Desk for Company
Create SOPS and define company IT policies
Reporting to CEO/CFO
Responsible for cost savings telecom and data communications
Budget constraints / procurement responsibilities of all technical equipment
Consolidate all manufacturing facilities with data path to Central Data Center
ADP and Human resources automation
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS
dell emc service basics 2017 cert id 3237
dell dcse client foundations 2017 cert id 3236
dell dcse 1000 client assessment 2017 cert id 3240
Lenovo service rwsw200
Lenovo service rwsw100
Lenovo resources rwsw202
Lenovo warranty service rwst016
hp solutions awareness training for field service technicians Rev A
hp service qualification exam
hp servicing hp desktop workstations and notebooks for service technicians oct 2016
osha occupational safety training
Compaq service training
Novell cne /cna
References:
*General
-Excellent trouble shooting skills.
-Barcoding and conveyer belt case counting
Other:
Sales and Field Service Duties
remote trouble shooting and support
system backups and redundancy
dissaster and recovery solutions
US Army tour of West Germany
UPS SORTER – SEASONAL
SHOPRITE – NIGHT CREW - SEASONAL
References
Jacques C . Hodges
Plumrose USA - CIO “retired”
732-***-**** EXT 345
Robert Mintz
CEO – RUPARI FOODS – FOUNDER
CHAIRMAN – AMERICAN APPAREL – RETIRED
CEO – MIKE ROMEO AVIATION – FOUNDER
CEO – EUROFRESHFOODS
Steve Alessia
Duck Creek systems
Cloud Consultant
James G Salierno
Crystal Cove Seafood
Vice President