IT Manager

Mark B. Brant

**** *. ******* ***.

Arlington Heights, IL 60004

847-***-**** *******@*********.***

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Information Systems professional with solid experience in managing IT operations, software development and project

management. Enthusiastic to take on new challenges, develop quality solutions with an emphasis on accomplishments.

A dedicated individual that leads by example, is thorough, and has a strong understanding of business and technology to

provide the enterprise a competitive advantage.

EXPERIENCE

2006-04/11 Manager of Business Systems Operations and Development

Klein Tools, Inc.

A company specializing in the manufacturing of quality hand tools for the electrical industry.

IT Management

Reduced IT costs by 30% by consolidating infrastructure and reducing software maintenance.

Increased developers productivity and project completion rate by 25%.

Initiated movement to modernize legacy ERP applications with graphical user interface.

Introduced low cost technologies like PHP and Zend Frameworks.

Implemented change management software and established design review meetings.

Project Management

Demonstrate a strong customer focus and an ability to manage users’ expectations.

Concurrently manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Deliver projects on time and under budget.

Facilitate resolution of project issues quickly and effectively.

Conduct user acceptance testing and training.

Achieve a high degree of satisfaction from the user community after implementation.

Technical Support

Apply modular design and reusable code to shorten projects duration by 30 percent.

Encourage extensive use of API’s allowing greater application functionality.

Develop numerous generic ILE procedures and service programs to promote modular design and expedited application development.

Author and maintain technical documentation.

Generate innovative solutions and leverage existing technologies to achieve a competitive advantage.

Staffing/Training

Conduct interviews and pre-employment screening for programming staff.

Supervise programmers in the development, testing, and implementation of application modifications.

Evaluate staff performance and contribute to written evaluations.

Educate and train key users on applications features, advantages and integration with operational workflows.

Organize cross-functional departmental teams ranging from 5-30 people.

1998-2006 Manager of Application Development Rapid Solutions Group Mount Prospect, IL

1997-1998 Manager of Application Development Rubin Brother Inc. Chicago, IL

1985-1996 Information Technology Consultant Ed Paull and Associates Oakbrook, IL

EDUCATION: De Paul University, Bachelor of Science in Commerce, Minor Accounting.

CAREER SKILLS: SOFTWARE:

Project Management. AS/400 RPG/ILE

Program Development. AS.400 SQL

System Analysis and Design. Microsoft Project

Database Management. Microsoft Excel

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