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.

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 sites in several states.• 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• Successfully designed, planned, managed, and supported enterprise IT infrastructure. Performed full system upgrade to Windows 2003 environment featuring domain, data, Exchange, Blackberry, and terminal servers, Cisco routers, Toshiba phone systems and MCK gateways and extenders. Contracted with and managed outside vendors for implementation and additional support. • Spearheaded outsourcing of Exchange and Blackberry servers for greater scalability to off-site vendor, and implementation of multi-site replication for backup and disaster recovery.• Developed and programmed custom service billing and work order system in use by Service department to track labor, create work orders, assign staff, produce reports, and invoice clients. Technical: Visual FoxPro 8.0.

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 clients ranging from small business to Fortune 500 companies, including:The I. Grace Company, 2000-2003Working with the CFO and COO, planned, developed, and implemented a flexible, company-centric document management and communication program to manage existing projects and client relationships and better equip the company for expansion. Custom solution included user-generated forms, customer relationship management tools, and mobile workforce reporting applications. Created user documentation, trained, and supported 30+ in-house management staff and 60+ field staff. Technical: VBScript behind Outlook interface linked to custom MS Access database integrated with Sage Timberline Accounting software for streamlined data organization and reporting.NYC District Council of Carpenters, Carpenter's Benefit Relief Funds, 1999-2003Consulting role to large union benefits organization with over 20,000 members and a staff of 100+. Delivered custom-built database applications to improve internal financial management systems. Created membership information and management tools to enhance members' interaction with company. The Knitting Factory, 1997-1999Consulting role for cutting edge music venue, record label, and music management company. Established and supported multi-site computer network. Partnered with Real Systems and Apple to establish audio visual streaming system. Configured, managed and provided technical support to internet viewers for this live music streaming system.

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 manager, heading several departments developing, producing, and supporting educational software offerings sold direct to the consumer and contracted through the College Board. Accomplishments included hiring and management of all independent contractors, spearheading software applications testing and review, and creation of contracted, database-driven consumer publication for the College Board.• 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 training, tracking of deliverables, quality control, etc. Technical: C+, Visual Basic, MS Access, MS Excel.• 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 colleges in the US.• Managed Quality Assurance and Testing department for SAT test prep software including internal staff and consultants.