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Rolling Meadows, IL, US

Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States

Helping businesses from 3 computers to 250 computer use technology to grow their business and be more profitable while protecting their business from todays cyber threats. I understand that there is a balance between security and users being able to do their job as well as budget vs security. It all starts by understanding your risk and building a solution.

Elgin IL

• Spearheaded all information technology (IT) operations, overseeing and training a high-performing team to drive technical excellence and goal achievement.
• Pioneered sales, business development, strategic planning, and technical roadmaps related to software systems, infrastructure, and architecture to ensure alignment with business goals.
• Managed budgets while developing technical solutions across computer support, internet service, backup and disaster recovery, and multiple specialty solutions.
• Piloted a disaster planning project, documenting all critical IT infrastructure and data, contingency plans for data networks, internet service, and VoIP; deployed a new disaster recovery solution with virtually no.
• Managed a 400,000 square foot wireless network at 2 locations; evaluated hardware providers, estimating total cost of ownership and network design, and managing the installation process.Strategic Planning | Project.

Maple Park IL

July 7th 2015 I was sworn in as a trustee to my small town. I hope to help the village grow and make it easier for residents to get involved in the community.

St Charles, Illinois, United States

• Delivered cross-functional leadership across IT management, sales operations, and strategic planning while leading a team to assess infrastructure to ensure alignment with business demands.
• Oversaw resource allocation, driving project implementation and delivery and partnering with stakeholders to ensure compliance with the technology stack and requirements.
• Headed direct sales and customer acquisition by creating marketing materials to communicate the value proposition and fostering relationship with customers.IT Strategy | Technology Planning | Resource Utilization |.

Geneva

During my 3 years with Home Depot I managed the front end, hardware, seasonal and tool rental. I managed staff of as many as 30 at a time. Responsibilities included forecasting sales, managing seasonal changes, cross merchandizing, vendor managment, and training. While managing the Tool Rental department, I increased sales by 20% and decreased parts cost.

St. Charles, Hoffman Estates

During my time at Bakers Square I was responsible for hiring, training and scheduling of staff, in addition to forecasting sales. This was all to insure customer satisfaction, maintain a budget, and order product. While managing the front of the house staff I built a culture of teamwork and customer satisfaction by treating people fairly, with clear.

Bachelor Of Science, Business Information Systems

Restaurant/Food Services Management