Director of IT

Information Technology Professional with proven leadership analyzing business needs then developing and implementing solutions that streamline systems/processes leveraging emerging technologies.

• Successful record of directing and coordinating large-scale projects and enterprise initiatives including: network deployments, migrations, system upgrades, and technology integrations

• Proficient at evaluating and advising clients on new technologies over a broad range of industries

• Agent of critical change and motivated team leader

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Systems Analyst

Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center (GACTC), Altoona, PA (03/2008 - Present)

• The GACTC is the provider of technical education and training for various disciplines serving 6 area school districts.

• Lead comprehensive projects on all technology systems, applications, and hardware components

• Prepare and deliver assessments describing technology impact on operations

Director of Information Technology

Lee Food Service, Inc. (formerly W.S. Lee & Sons, Inc.), Duncansville, PA (07/2004 – 07/2007)

• Directed team of up to 6 technical professionals in all facets of network and systems infrastructure management.

• Assessed system/application performance and formulated capacity plans.

• Oversaw end-user technical support.

• Coordinated solution design and implementation projects. Managed vendor relations and technology procurement. Planned and administered operating and capital budgets.

Key Achievements:

• Orchestrated seamless migration of 200-node network from hybrid Windows/Novell environment to 7 Windows 2003 servers, and an IBM iSeries computer.

• Led deployment and integration of Blackberry Enterprise Server with Microsoft Outlook to provide secure, streamlined remote communications for key executives and operations leaders.

• Collaborated with technology vendors to plan and execute 5-year strategy to overhaul telephony and voice mail system to Cisco-based platform, enhancing performance and services while capturing $1K in monthly cost savings.

• Spearheaded negotiations with technology vendors and partners to reduce debt exposure and enhance financial position.

Senior Programmer Analyst

W.S. Lee & Sons, Inc. (later becoming Lee Food Service, Inc.), Duncansville, PA (06/1998 – 07/2004)

• Assessed business needs to develop solution strategies.

• Prepared technical specifications and corresponding solution documentation.

• Coordinated application development and enhancement. Conducted quality assurance testing and validation to ensure products meet internal customer needs

Managing Principal and Technology Consultant

Deamer Enterprises, Altoona, PA (02/1985 – 06/1998)

• Led engagements with clients in various industries, including supply chain management, automotive dealership, manufacturing, financial services, and construction trades, to gather/analyze business requirements, craft project plans, and lead implementation/integration initiatives.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED)

• Performed site management, strategic troubleshooting, and problem solving for client operations.

• Evaluated and selected technologies to support client business initiatives.

Computer Instructor

Altoona Area Vocational Technical School (later becoming the GACTC), Altoona, PA (July 1984 – June 1985)

Manager and Programmer Analyst

Computer Applied Systems, Inc., York, PA, computer service bureau, (March 1983 – July 1984)

Data Processing Manager and Programmer Analyst

ProManage, Inc., Altoona, PA, management company for two Ford dealerships, (September 1979 – March 1983)

Programmer Analyst

New Enterprise Stone & Lime, Inc., New Enterprise, PA, highway construction and construction materials, (March 1977 – September 1979)

Programmer

Hedstrom Industries, Inc., Bedford, PA, juvenile furniture manufacturer (June 1976 – March 1977)

Data Processing Manager

Airway Industries, Inc., West Pittsburgh, PA, luggage manufacturer, (September 1974 – June 1976)

Computer Operator and Programmer

Delta Computer Systems, Altoona, PA, computer service bureau, (February 1973 – September 1974)

EDUCATION

The Pennsylvania Rural Leadership (RULE) Program Fellow

State College, PA

Certificate (05/1991 – 05/1993)

• The purpose of RULE is to encourage and foster the development of community leaders from all segments of Pennsylvania

• RULE is a partnership between the public and private sectors with funds from individual participants, sponsoring organizations, private and public contributors, the Pennsylvania State Legislature, the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, and the Pennsylvania State University

• RULE IV class alumnus

The Pennsylvania State University

Altoona, PA

Coursework

• Computer Science, Math and Economics 60 credits

Certificates

• Scientific Data Processing Competency achieved in the Occupational Competency Evaluation Program 10/1982

• Personal Profile System 08/2001 M DEV 5006B .6 MDU’s

• Building Interpersonal Skills 04/2002 M DEV 6001 2.1 MDU’s

• Various management and teamwork training programs offered through employers.

SELECTED TECHNICAL SKILLS

Platforms: DOS, Microsoft Windows, Novell, OS/400, Telephony & Voice Mail Systems, Cisco Unified Messaging

Networking: TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, VoIP, VPN, DNS, DHCP

Languages: Visual Basic, RPG, COBOL, FORTRAN

Systems: BOMP, MAPICS, CADEC, Sales Partner Systems, Datatech, Roadnet, Retail POS with

credit card processing

Tools: Blackberry Enterprise Server, Windows Server 2000/2003, IBM iSeries, Cisco VoIP,

SQL Server, Microsoft Office Suite

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Craft Advisory Committee for Programming and NOCTI Judge, Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center, Altoona, PA (1998 – Present)

Central Pennsylvania Computer Users Group, Altoona, PA (1979 – 1989)

South Central Pennsylvania Computer Users Group, York, Lancaster, Harrisburg, PA (1990 – 1998)

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