LARRY FRESINSKI

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Henderson, NV 89011-5481

607-***-**** (cell)

advasa@r.postjobfree.com(Email)

Summary

After working in the information technology industry for 40+ years in both higher education and healthcare, I want to work for a company where I can give back the knowledge I have learned. I do not NEED a job; I want one to deliver my talent to those that could benefit while enriching the company in terms of superior staff and financial gain. I am a mature, high-energy, highly motivated, self-directed, IT professional with operational, leadership and management expertise committed to sustainability, scalability, and efficiency.

Qualifications

Performs many simultaneous and interconnecting activities in planning, facilitating, and supporting information technologies, including the definition and facilitation of policies, standards, plans, and controls for information technologies.

Determines and anticipates requirements, then matches capabilities and directions to meet requirements effectively.

Works collaboratively and negotiates as needed to ensure the effective identification and resolution of issues having very complex systemic genesis or impact. Develops new, imaginative, or innovative solutions, services, products, processes or programs which meets or exceeds the needs of customers and management. Demonstrated effectiveness at budgetary, fiscal, and operational management. Significant technical expertise over a wide variety of computer hardware and software. Experience

Strategic planning incorporating the missions of the University, organization, and functional units. Reorganized and combined the independent Computer Sales and Service organization to create a more efficient and effective operation for both employees and customers alike. Restructured the entire pricing methodology of a $15,000,000 sales operation ensuring competitiveness while generating a surplus and meeting the major components of the mission simultaneously. Introduced policies unprecedented in the higher education reseller arena that were later accepted by major corporations.

Designed the management of large-scale delivery of customer purchases without customers waiting in line.

Formulated the strategy for the management of software site licenses campus wide. Directed and managed the transition from Macintoshes to Wintel platforms in the Cornell Business School (Johnson School at Cornell University).

Directed and managed the transition from VAX-based administrative systems to Windows NT. Fiscal, Operational, Personnel Management

Developed and managed $15,000,000 operational budget with 32 full time staff. Designed the strategy to manage $3,000,000 worth of inventory effectively. Formulated the policies to provide repair services cost effectively and timely. Created a partnership with a competing organization that resulted in better access to products by customers and greater sales for both units.

Incorporated a personnel time-off program that enhanced benefits while it guaranteed a minimum service level.

Technical, Problem Solving

Experienced with a wide variety of platforms (Macintosh, Windows, UNIX, minis, mainframes) from both a hardware and software perspective.

Endorsed new technologies for resale in the Cornell networking environment while ensuring long-term support.

Collaborated with programmers and system designers to resolve unit-wide technological issues. Ensured customer satisfaction by serving as a customer contact for high-level or irate situations. Professional Employment

October 1, 2021-December 31, 2022; VP of IT and Operations Healthcare 360, Inc and AWE 360 LLC. Managed the phone, email and building security systems as well as networking and assisting staff with technical problems.

September 2018-June 2020: Manager, IT Application Services at Zenith American Solutions Managed 21 staff in two different regions of the country via remote technology. Ensured high morale, timely completion of work while coordinating with colleagues in the company and vendors outside. Made enhancements in ensuring workloads were balanced, streamlined differences in systems, eliminated unnecessary software saving thousands of dollars a year and eliminated barriers to high performing staff. Provided metrics for staff to meet to maintain high performance. July 2011-March 2018: EVP of Technology and Operations at Healthcare 360 Managed building security, supported staff doing billing for patient claims to payers, managed infrastructure for IT., & managed the phone system.

June 2009 – June 2011

One year buyout from Cornell, then moved from Ithaca, NY to Henderson, NV July 1997 - June 2009: Chief Information Officer, Cornell Johnson School July 1996 - June 1997: Director, Information Technology Services, Cornell Johnson School

April 1997 – June 1998: Associate Director of Technology Services, Cornell Johnson School Sep96 though Mar97: Internal Consultant, Johnson School Technology Services Responsibilities:

Restore productivity to people using Macintosh environments in the Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management.

Recreate a positive relationship between faculty/staff and computing center. Resolve technical issues with desktop platforms.

Develop a roll-out strategy for new operating systems. Transition VAX/VMS legacy system to a state-of-the-art replacement. 1996-(Jan-Sep)

Director, Information Technologies

Designed the long-term benefits for acquiring desktop technology products to maintain state-of-the-art in an affordable way.

Responsibilities:

Direct the selection of a PC clone for support and resale. Ensure successful transition of The Technology Connection to Cornell Business Services. Direct the software site-license initiative.

Direct the program.

Chair the Big Red Machine Team.

Develop an acquisition program that turns-over desk-top technology every 3 years. 1992-1995

Director, Sales & Service

Directed the campus' computer reseller operation comprising the largest enterprise serving all faculty, staff, and students

Accomplishments:

Reduced work force by 25% without reducing services. Moved enterprise from $490K deficit to + $47K.

Formed partnership with Campus Store.

Lowered prices of key products.

Initiated Big Red Machine project.

Eliminated restrictive policies.

Supplemental Information

1992-1998

Holds New York State securities and insurance licenses and is active helping people manage their money

A Trustee and the treasurer of In Christ Ministries, USA 1992-Present

On the Board of Trustees in the Village of Lansing, an elected official 1994-2008

The treasurer of Salsa Kennels

1995-1999

The Treasurer and Business Manager for Bliss Entertainment 2002

Completed Cornell University's Leadership Development Program (CULDP) Skills

1. Effective long and short term planner

2. Creative problem solver

3. Proficient policy maker

4. A history of development and execution of campus-wide academic and research programs 5. Excellent oral and written communication, organization, and negotiation skills 6. Thrives in a high-paced changing environment

7. Persuasive team player

8. Team builder

9. Excellent inter-personal skills

10. Consensus builder

11. Strong financial management skills

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