Edward C Niven, Jr
Concord, NC 28025
Telephone: 704-***-****
EXPERIENCE:
Technologies Edge, Concord, NC, GIS Manager, February, 2009-present
Manage hardware/software infrastructure for GIS for the City of Concord, NC
Strategic Planning in consultation with department managers for development and use of GIS at City of Concord
Budget planning for development and use of GIS at City of Concord, participate in budget planning for IT
Operate and maintain electronic infrastructure for GIS at City of Concord on budget: servers, software, and networking equipment
Repair servers as required, minimizing downtime and operational disruptions
Manage licensing and acquisition of GIS and database software
Manage GIS Support Department staff
Support the City’s IT Director and the management of Technologies Edge in all business projects
Support desktop users at City of Concord’s Brown Operations Center and other facilities as needed
Core Properties, Charlotte, NC, Information Services Manager, January, 1998-August, 2008
Planning, design, and implementation of electronic and non-electronic information systems
Network planning, design, and implementation
Research, plan, and design network security
Acquisition and deployment of network hardware and software
Network and workstation troubleshooting and support: Windows2003 Server, WindowsXP, Windows2000 Professional and Server, Windows95/98, and Windows NT operating systems
Maintain and troubleshoot Microsoft Exchange 2003
Support a variety of desktop applications including Microsoft Office applications, Lotus 1-2-3, Wordperfect
Maintain and troubleshoot Symantec Anti-Virus
PC hardware replacement
Administer company web site
Utilize GIS software (Mapinfo, ARCinfo)
Serve as company resource on information about company markets and sources of information valuable to company’s business efforts
Pastime Tours, Charlotte, NC, Managing Partner, July, 1995-December, 1997
Plan and market all tours
Plan and execute all business operations
Negotiate and contract all services
Distributech, Charlotte, NC, General Manager, August, 1988-June, 1995
Operate delivery service for free publications
Recruit, hire, and evaluate delivery personnel
Ensure that business operated within budget
EDUCATION:
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
- Bachelor's Degree
- NC Teacher Certification
New Horizons Computer Learning Centers, Charlotte, NC
Certification
- A+ Certification
MCP Certification (WindowsNT4)
MCSE Certification (WindowsNT4)