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New York, NY, US

New York City

• Provide consulting expertise to clients challenged by the current economic cycle. Focus on assisting companies to do more with fewer resources, through effective use of software applications and staff training.
• Manage outsourcing of server and network administration.
• Train and assist with systems and user management. Technical: Windows Server 2003.
• Design and implement Timberline reports. Technical: Crystal Reports, Sage Timberline Accounting.
• Update and enhance custom database applications. Technical: Visual FoxPro 8.0, MS Access, MS Outlook, VBA.

New York City

• Responsible for all facets of information technology for New York City based multi-million dollar, high-end residential construction management company with over 150 employees, multiple remote offices, and project.
• Working with CFO and department heads, planned and budgeted IT projects that furthered the company’s business objectives and provided the tools necessary to enable staff to perform to their highest level.
• Managed day to day operations and support of servers, telecomm equipment, and end-user technology and software.
• Trained and managed IT Department staff supporting end users in all software and hardware in use by the enterprise.
• Evaluated and recommended software, hardware, and additional equipment for business processes with a focus on minimizing overhead expenses and investing in stable, current technologies.
• Created and managed vendor relationships for purchase, implementation, and support of systems. Sample Initiatives

Developed, implemented, and supported core operational management systems to a range of clients. Industries included the financial sector, real estate, construction management, and membership organizations. Focused on delivering high-value, custom database applications. Client Projects, 1998-2003Delivered custom database application solutions to over 10.

New York City

• Directed internal management information systems from start-up through expansion in a multi-million dollar academic software company. Expanded role from technical support to team management and special revenue-projects.
• Managed team of eight programmers developing demographic software for marketing and recruitment in use at most major colleges and universities. Handled all project management tasks including staffing, scheduling, and.
• Managed internal operations and information technology staff supporting developers, marketing, and executive staff. Technical: Novell NetWare 3, Windows NT, AppleTalk, Windows 3, Windows 95, MS Office.
• Managed Technical Support department, maintaining staff of four technicians, for all software products and served as highest level support technician, interfacing with Directors of Admissions at major universities and.
• Managed Quality Assurance and Testing department for SAT test prep software including internal staff and consultants.