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Georgia, United States

Georgia, United States

* Delivered concurrent large technology projects within time and budget * Managed team of eight IT professionals to support 12 facilities with a base of 8,000 users and more than 50,000 devices* Successfully designed, implemented and launched a $4.3 MM K-12 iPad 1:1 initiative* Specified/evaluated/purchased and implemented mission critical hardware and software for all departments, staff and students * Negotiated vendor contracts and monitor vendor performance to increase ROI* Developed and delivered end user training for new technology initiatives to improve adaptation and acceptance of end users* Established preventive maintenance schedules for district hardware and software to ensure ongoing functionality* Procured funding through Federal E-rate funding and grants to supplement annual operating budget of $1.2 MM* Adept at developing innovative solutions to unique problems quickly and efficiently with standard products, processes and procedures* Secured $1.6 MM in grant funding to expand wireless infrastructure* Worked with architects and engineers on construction projects and monitor installation of equipment to ensure functionality of newly installed systems

Calhoun, Georgia

* Consistently delivered projects relating to infrastructure and end-user technology as defined by Director of Technology* Provided technical support for 4 facilities with 4,200 users and 10,000 devices* Developed and delivered communication for planned down time, upcoming events, product launches and provided training and tutorials for new technology initiatives* Generated annual district technology budget and established technology budgets for new $12 MM middle and high school facilities* Device inventory management for GA DOE compliance and E-Rate funding

Calhoun, Georgia 30701

* Provided hardware and software support to several companies and individuals in Calhoun and surrounding areas. * Performed analysis of specific customer needs, researched for, recommended and implemented industry specific solutions. * Designed and implemented web sites ranging from simple static sites to advanced sites with e-commerce and inventory integration.

Young Harris, Georgia

* Sales/support to individuals and businesses for high-speed fiber optic network* Market analysis for new fiber optic installations* Developed marketing plans and designed marketing tools* Promoted products and services at trade shows and community events* Customer oriented project management

Dallas, Georgia

Atlanta, Georgia

* Generated leads through networking, cold calls, leads from industry shows, research and monitoring competition* Post-sales support* Key account management for accounts ranging from $500 to $2.5 MM annual sales* Liaison between US headquarters and worldwide seller network* Inventory management at distribution centers* Sales projections to establish JIT production levels and market demands * Identified target audiences for advertising * Promoted products at Industry and Association Trade Shows* Obtained UPC bar codes for product lines* Established product distribution channel through Ingram Micro

Atlanta, Georgia

* Built and maintained Microsoft Windows based WAN and served as network administrator* Established software licensing system and maintained licensing compliance* Wrote conversion utilities for accounting data to interface with Navision Accounting Software* Selected and implemented web shop software for online sales* Used ODBC links to integrate actual inventory levels to accounting software

Atlanta, Georgia

* Designed applications to convert data from flat, DOS based files and generated analytical reports* Developed Windows CE hardware drivers for PCMCIA VGA output cards* Provided tech support for Windows CE based products* Technical sales representative for video products at Industry and Association Trade Shows