Phillip Steven Webster

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Memphis, TN. 38108

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Office: 901-***-****

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OBJECTIVE

40+ years of Information Technology and computer operations experience with expertise in the healthcare / retail industry. Has demonstrated success in cutting costs. Most recently worked in IT support. Specializes in hardware infrastructure and system architecture. Well recognized by user groups and peers. Has published articles on technical skills. Capable of motivating staff to maximum levels of productivity. Exceptional communicator, focused on building strong relationships.

PROFICIENCIES AND COMPETENCIES

Operating Systems:

Linux

SCO

AIX

HP/UX

Server Management

Offsite Backups

MAGIC Support

Storage Solutions

Contingency Planning

Disaster Recovery

Data Center Management

Fiber/Copper Installation

PERSONAL ACHEIVMENTS

Renegotiated hardware maintenance contracts with a savings of $800k annually

Implemented in-house cabling team saving 60% on outsourced labor and materials

Sold non-refreshed hardware to third-party and presented $480k to the capital budget

Supported 46 non-hospital entities : Baptist College, Minor Meds, Trinity Home Health and Medical Records PC’s in 12 states

EDUCATION

Memphis State University, BA, 1983

CERTIFICATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS

TS LAN300 – Certification for connecting and testing multi-mode and single mode fiber

Understanding TCP/IP protocols and applications

Contingency Planning certification w/ Mid-South Assoc. of Contingency Planners

UNIX Operating Systems

Linux Operating Systems

Advanced Network Management

LAN Security

Microsoft Office 2007

Data General User Group, Governor at Large

Charter Member, Liebert Data Center User Group

EMPOLYMENT RECORD

Fred’s Incorporated – Memphis, TN. – November 2011 to present

HOST System Administrator

Managed the pharmacy software (PDX) for 330 stores. Responsible for software updates, daily reports, managing technical and procedural issues and adjudication to insurers.

Built servers utilizing IBM 4690 O/S for 600 store.

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation, Memphis, TN. – December 1991-June 2008

Director of Information Systems – Directed 26 employees and 4 managers

Produced monthly reports on –time with positive margins

Responsible for Corporate Data Center

Stars to Go, Inc. – Los Angeles, CA.-Memphis Dist. Ctr. – April 1990- November 1991

Manager, Information Technology

Provided mainframe and desktop support for 45 users

Provided report programming for finance, general business and sales

Implemented off-site data storage

Federated Department Stores Corporation, aka Goldsmith’s- June 1987-March 1990

Manager, Computer Operations

Managed data center operations with full accountability for the cost effectiveness of on-time system availability while focusing on retail trends

Served as primary point of contact on a 24x7x364 basis, being in charge of coordinating critical disaster recovery processes for the integrity and stability of data center operations

Schering-Plough Corporation, Memphis, TN.

Manager, Data Control

Generated weekly statistical reports for Sr. Mgmt. review

Insured the integrity of computer output by manually balancing budgets

Delivered excellence in customer service through situation analysis w/ timely resolve

Coordinated weekly staff meetings in order to escalate problems

REFERENCES

Richard Gehrett, Director Retail Systems, Fred’s, Inc., Memphis, TN

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Rick Jenner, Admin. Director, Information Systems, Baptist Memorial Health Care Corp.

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PERSONAL

Has been a volunteer broadcaster for 30 years @ WUMR 91.7 FM

Passionate competitive cook. Has two World Champion BBQ shoulder titles and is Chairman of Judging for the Southern Hot Wing Contest

All Memphis Football Team, Capt. Memphis Central 1977

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