Beth Mcgrath Email & Phone Number

Phoenix, Az, Us

Remote-Az

• Spearheaded and developed entire framework for a technology-driven and grant-funded project concerning iPad distribution to residents of Community First! Village, including recruiting 20+ volunteers to help execute the projecto Budget development and management, development of program framework and documentation within guidelines set forth grant of $75Ko Assisted individuals in getting prepared for the GED and food handler’s licenses, ensuring career progression, and working 1:1 with them to train on various functions, as well as develop training curriculum and lead weekly training sessions for more than 50 program participants• Assisted in a project concerning the completion of manuscript, publication, marketing and distribution of 1st time author’s book, including vetting additional professionals to ensure milestones completed on time • Developed policies and procedures documentation for Mail Room at Human Services Campus for services provided to ~800 clients• Spent 5 lifechanging weeks traveling to African countries including Zambia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa to learn the cultures and understand the needs of individuals in the area, as well as participated in an African Safari

Austin, Tx

• Executive leader with oversight of 8 direct FTE reports and managing upwards of $1M budget, recruited as the 1st senior-level technology executive for the organization• Spearheaded improvement projects to ensure proper assessment and stabilization of the technical infrastructure, including hiring 3rd party contractor to lead security audit and help identify gaps to improve processes• Evaluated network and data security environment, creating a remediation plan to address security vulnerabilities while holding responsibility for all IT department staff, project budgets, and all operational expenses• Created and implemented policies and protocols related to protect against vulnerabilities• Successfully enhanced overall network performance by 90% in 18 months through deep-dive assessment of all components and inventorying the system through each process, consistently optimizing configurations, and communicating results and comprehensive plan for remediation to stakeholders• Reduced monthly unplanned network outages by 80%, delivering significant increase in efficiency and profitability• Decreased IT expense budget by 20% by eliminating unscheduled overtime and streamlining unnecessary expenses• Designed, developed, implemented off-site backup and disaster recovery/business continuity site, ensuring cohesive and seamless IT operations with use of redundant and high availability technologies• Created and implemented security protocols that enabled organization to meet or exceed 100% of client-imposed data handling needs, including PHI, PII, and financial data such as banking and credit card information

Baltimore, Md

• Promoted to Director of Information Systems in 2000 after serving as Manager of Information Systems from 1997 – 2000• Developed and managed upwards of $750K OPEX and CAPEX budgets for IT department while ensuring a stable operating environment and driving continuous system improvements to improve cash flow to firm for IT expenses• Designed and implemented standardized PC configuration to ensure stable operating environment, adopting cloud-based technologies very early in the industry, VMware/virtualization, and virtual desktop infrastructure to influence innovative process improvements within the organization• Established security measures to maintain compliance with firm’s Network Use Policy and HIPAA regulations, optimizing processes to drive high-level secure operations• Collaborated with training staff to develop methodologies to support a robust training program and library of Quick Reference Cards, training professionals and driving career progression through industry expertise• Replaced antiquated phone system with VoIP system, resulting in a 45% reduction of telecommunications charges through cost effective solution implementation• Led a $1M tenant improvement project with full leadership of scope to finish, including upgrades and expansion of conference center with build-out of 2 additional meeting rooms, upgraded AV capabilities in all rooms, refresh paint and carpet in entire 50K square foot office space• Delivered effective personnel management resulting in strong employee retention rate of 100% from 2005 – 2013, including an original hire that remains employed within the organization• Established key partnerships internally and externally, as well as communicated effectively with the Management Committee concerning technical advice and consultation

Phoenix, Arizona Area