IT Executive
Resume:
Tad D. Rhodes
Ostrander, OH *****
m: 614-***-****
******.***@*****.***
www.linkedin.com/in/tad-rhodes-3546543
Professional Summary
Experienced CIO and visionary leader driving transformative change across organizations.
Experienced Chief Information Officer with a passion for building high-performing teams and investing in mentoring future leaders. Proven expertise in digital transformations, reducing technical debt, streamlining processes, and enhancing user experiences. Strategic visionary skilled at aligning business objectives with innovative technology solutions to drive operational efficiency and significant business impacts. Committed to robust data protection and regulatory compliance in accordance with federal NIST standards.
Core Competencies
Strategic Planning
Business Analysis
Database Business Intelligence
Management Development
Training & Mentoring
Process Optimization
Network & Infrastructure
Development
Partnership Development
Technology Solutions
Systems Integration
Cross-functional Team Leadership
Performance Assessment
Client Relationship Management
Project Management
Cybersecurity
NIST Compliance
Regulatory Compliance
IT Governance
Budget Management
Vendor Management
Digital Transformation
Communication Skills
Organizational Skills
Resource Allocation
Professional Experience
The National Registry of EMT’s, May 2018 to Present
Chief Information Officer (Vice President of Technology)
●Developed and executed several digital transformations to eliminate technical debt, ensure scalability, reduce risk, and minimize downtime, creating the opportunity for business continuity and growth.
●Orchestrated initiatives achieving a 90% reduction in technical debt and modernizing IT infrastructure to enhance scalability and performance.
●Fostered a collaborative culture, mentoring team members and driving a 50% reduction in project turnaround time and a 40% increase in team productivity.
●Led AWS-based system implementation serving over 1 million users with a 95% improvement in system uptime and responsiveness.
●Managed multi-million-dollar IT budgets, consistently delivering projects under budget by an average of 15%.
●Established robust cybersecurity measures ensuring zero data breaches and full compliance with PCI and federal NIST regulations.
●Enhanced user experience through strategic IT initiatives and continuous process improvement.
●Spearheaded the integration of advanced analytics and business intelligence tools, improving decision-making processes and operational insights.
Sears Home and Business Franchises, May 2016 to May 2018
IT Manager/Project Management
●Led a 16-member team implementing Agile methodologies for improved IT operational efficiency.
●Enhanced field management platform, driving profitability and efficiency gains.
●Developed strategic partnerships integrating third-party platforms to enhance IT operations.
Mentored team members, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
TheDotNetFactory, February 2013 to may 2016
IT Project Manager
●Led a team of 16, fostering a collaborative environment with a focus on mentorship and career development.
●Implemented Agile methodologies, achieving significant improvements in IT project delivery times.
●Directed multimillion-dollar enterprise IT initiatives, enhancing customer satisfaction.
●Cultivated strategic partnerships, aligning corporate objectives with operational capabilities.
Microcenter, Hilliard, July 2009 to February 2013
Development & Project lead
●Led the design, development, and implementation of critical applications, enhancing user experiences.
●Mentored junior developers and contributed to hiring decisions, strengthening the development team.
●Developed applications using MVC 3.0, C#, WCF, and SQL Server, improving operational efficiency.
ProcureStaff, Inc., August 2006 to July 2009
Production Support Team Lead / Software Engineer
●Led a team in transforming backend reporting solutions, enhancing IT efficiency and data accessibility.
●Implemented customer-centric enhancements, improving usability and efficiency.
●Mentored and coached team members, fostering a collaborative environment.
Quantum Services, August 2005 to September 2006
Software Engineer
●Developed internal applications using Delphi, C#, and SQL 7.0, enhancing operational capabilities.
●Enhanced the Executive Summary web application using .NET 2.0, improving user experience.
HTP, Inc., April 2003 to August 2005
Project Manager / Software Maintenance Manager / Software Maintenance Engineer
●Oversaw engineering projects, enhancing IT project management processes.
●Developed enhancements for client-specific configurations, improving user experience.
●Managed emergency patches, ensuring client satisfaction and system stability.
Verizon Wireless, Inc., October 2002 to April 2003
Customer Service Representative
●Responded to inbound calls, assisting with billing and technical issues.
●Coached other customer service representatives, supporting management.
Education and Credentials
Scrum Master Certified (SMC)
SCUMStudy, upgradeskill
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Computer Science
West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Interdepartmental Studies
West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
Technical Qualifications
●Programming Languages: .NET Framework, ASP.NET, C#, Visual Studio, HTML, JavaScript, XML, Model-View-Controller (MVC), Windows Communication Foundation (WCF), Delphi, Telerik controls, Telerik Test Studio.
●Software Design: Proficient in various Software Development Life Cycles (SDLC) and Object-Oriented (OO) design principles.
●Database Management: Expertise in MSSQL, including SQL queries, SQL Server Analyzer, Enterprise Manager, and Data Transformation Services (DTS) packages.
●Source Control: Experienced with Version Control Systems (VCS) including Visual SourceSafe (VSS), Perforce, SVN (Subversion), GIT, and Team Foundation Server (TFS).
Volunteerism
Serving in multiple capacities within my Church organization
Serve in numerous youth organizations in a variety of capacities
Certified Baseball Umpire
Additional Information
Interests: Guitar/Music, Family (Wife and 5 children), Camping, Outdoors in general
References
Gary Mangelson
CFO
The Wasserstrom Company
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Jeff Pepperney
President/CEO
Real Property Management
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