Project Manager

Kevin Cachia

STUDIO CITY | CA. | *****

T: 818-***-****

E: *******@*******.***

Professional Summary

Seeking a position that will allow me to utilize my expertise and leadership skills in a project management role. As an IT professional, I have a 15-year career record of progressive growth which also includes three years of experience leading collaborative project teams successfully.

Qualifications

* UCLA Project Management Certificate (expected winter 2010)

* Superb interpersonal, analytical, and management and leadership skills

* Coordinated deliverables with outside contractors and vendors on projects

* Authored processes to obtain ISO 9001 certification

* Managed IT department staff and budgeting for company operations and growth

* Significant software and hardware migration, and infrastructure project experience

* Expedited delivery of various Telco circuits for several companies

* Expert knowledge of multimedia, digital video streaming, and compression technology

Selected Projects

* Successfully completed 3 month project to roll-out and train about 120 users on MS Office 2010.

* Led and grew team 300% in conversion of technical manuals into interactive Multimedia software.

* Successfully worked with team to plan and deploy redesign of E-Commerce network infrastructure, resulting in increased reliability and scalability.

* Successfully completed 1 year project with Microsoft consultants to organize and support the migration of approximately 5,000 workstations and a dozen servers to MS Exchange and Outlook.

Certifications

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* Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist - Project 2007

* Cisco Certified Network Associate

* Geography Information Systems

* Microsoft Certified Professional

* CompTIA A+

Education

Project Management Certificate, (winter) 2010

University of California Los Angeles - Extension

PMI Approved Curriculum

Bachelor of Arts in Art Education, 2006

California State University of Northridge

Teaching Credential Program (2007)

Graduated Cum Laude

Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences, 2003

Los Angeles Pierce College

Graduated Cum Laude

Geographic Information Systems Certificate

Professional Experience

Systems Analyst

Catalyst Computer Services, January 09 - Present

* Implemented server consolidation project, reducing maintenance and energy costs

* Managed and procured all technology solutions

* Technical liaison to customers for installation of company's database software

* Authored processes of daily network operations

Desktop Support Consultant (Contract)

Robert Half Technology, October 08 - December 08

* Successfully completed 3 month project to roll-out and train about 120 users on MS Office 2010.

* Recommended training and implementation processes to improve user experience

* Worked with in-house IT staff to minimize interruption of user productivity during deployment.

Consultant

Freelance, June, 03-December, 06

* Coordinated numerous projects with third party vendors and contractors for clients.

* Reduced client costs by designing and implementing custom hardware and software solutions.

IT Project Coordinator

Clearview Networks, Inc., October 00 - April 02

* Successfully led teams in projects involving E-Commerce network infrastructure, resulting in increased reliability and scalability.

* Team member in company's software development projects

* Managed and trained IT staff in daily operations and service to functional departments

Senior Network Engineer (Promotion)

Network Engineer

Youbet.com, July 98 - October 00

* Lead Engineer in evaluation and planning of network infrastructure to support live streaming content from digital video, metadata, and other technologies

* Authored technical document and diagrams for network topologies and operation procedures

* Built strong relationships with outside vendors to procure network hardware at significant savings.

* Implemented security enhancements through additional firewalls, server audits, and other proactive measures

Email Migration Specialist (Contract)

Universal Studios, Inc., July 97 - June 98

* Successfully completed 1 year project as team member with Microsoft consultants.

* Organized and supported the migration of approximately 5,000 workstations and approximately, a dozen servers to MS Exchange and Outlook for a large entertainment company.

Senior Technical Resources Specialist (Promotion)

Technical Resources Specialist, Level II (Promotion)

Technical Resources Specialist (Promotion)

Call Center Technician

Packard Bell NEC, Inc., July 92 - April 97

* Led and grew team 300% in conversion of technical manuals into interactive Multimedia software.

* Webmaster for Company's official website using active server pages

* Lead call center with approximately 50 agents, and saved company money by reducing on-site authorizations.

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