JON ALBRECHT

737-***-**** ad3kso@r.postjobfree.com Austin, TX

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonealbrecht/

PROFILE

I have a background of experience and strategic expertise to drive technological excellence and align it with key objectives. With a proven track record of successfully overseeing large-scale IT initiatives, I excel in crafting and executing comprehensive IT strategies that boost the organization forward. As a senior IT leader, I am adept at navigating complex challenges, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring that technology does not only meet but exceeds the expectations of the company.

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS

-Reduced over $200K in annual credit card fees by promoting use of check or debit cards, instead of high processing fee credit cards

-Facilitated growth by slashing costs in hardware, maintenance, and operations, while enabling lower energy and maintenance costs by using an integrated high-speed computing environment to use virtualization of servers. (Director of IT, Huston-Tillotson University)

-Fully implemented new replacement ERP within two-years by effectively leading project consisting of a 70+ member team from all departments, selection of vendors, creation of RFPs, and system implementation. Hired additional staff and worked with 10+ contractors. Completed project with no turnover.

-Generated over $5 million per year with an automated wait listing process for enrollment (University of Tampa)

-Designed / lead IT team / programmed a software ERP subsystem for cost / schedule reporting with WBS / OBS that was marketed by Boeing for Aerospace and Defense companies.

-Designed and programmed an interface from an ERP system to an automated storage retrieval system (AS/RS) warehouse for Hughes Aircraft

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

IT Manager (Business Applications)

Texas Woman’s University Denton, TX 07/2022– 10/2023

Instrumental in navigating an Oracle Business System upgrade to Oracle cloud using offshore resources.

SharePoint workflow from SharePoint on-premises to SharePoint cloud.

Document Imaging system upgrades and security enhancements (OnBase).

Salesforce / TargetX upgrades.

Solutions Architect

GermBlast Austin, TX 05/2021 – 06/2022

Generated many creative ideas to expand business opportunities based on existing infrastructure.

Lead brain-storming sessions to come up with innovative solutions to reduce costs and improve operational efficiency. Ideas were communicated to senior staff.

Managed contractor & vendor tasks based on the scope of work for the project plan.

Information Technology Consultant

Freelance Consultant Austin, TX 02/2018 – 04/2021

Provided consulting on meeting emerging state requirements for a school system.

Discussed internal payment system for a large university.

Explored business opportunity for online non-credit adult distance learning classes at a private university via a partnership with a company already working in that arena.

Consulting on enrollment management system workflow for a private university In Texas

Designed business cards with QR codes as a multi-lingual communication tool.

Web site developer for selling products via affiliate relationships.

Inventor – Designed/utilized a product / process / phone alarm app to keep beverages from freezing.

Director of Information Technology

Huston-Tillotson University Austin, TX 01/2016 – 02/2018

Managed IT Department; oversaw entire Operations (staff, budget, infrastructure, software, ERP, network, helpdesk, VOIP, email, AD, UNIX, portal configuration, SQL).

Provided key assistance for vendor contract renegotiation. ensured excellent service

while running help desk for third party application support.

Dramatically improved performance allowing end-users to process information faster and allowed expansion of university at a lower price by installing a high-speed integrated hardware infrastructure.

Managed contractor & vendor tasks based on the scope of work and the project management plan.

SKILLS AND EXPERTISE OVERVIEW

System analysis

Integration

Virtualization

Application Software Development

Reporting

Computing

Database

UNIX

IT applications

Design

IT infrastructure

Web

SQL

Agile

Waterfall

UI / UX, usability testing

MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Access, Project)

ERP systems; selection/installation

Oracle Cloud

CRM; Salesforce, TargetX

Information Technology Management (over 20 years)

Strategic planning and initiatives

Project management

Product development

Process improvement

C-level presentations

PCI compliance / cost analysis and control

Capital budget management

Attention to detail

Proposal and business development

Time management

Collaborating with team members

Administrative

Software and hardware campaigns

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Forecasting

Customer service

PMP/PMI Training

Efficient and practical

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

University of Phoenix - Phoenix, AZ

oMaster of Business Administration Degree (MBA)

University of Colorado - Boulder, CO

oBachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Computer Based Information Systems (Major) and Production Management (Minor)

Certifications: Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL), Lean Six Sigma, Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) via APICS

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