Experienced, certified and successful wildlife habitat consultant with a concentration on whitetail deer. Successfully purchased, designed, developed and sold multiple recreational wildlife paradises.

Rivers Casino Philadelphia consists of 1794 slot machines, 146 table games, a sportsbook, 6 restaurants, meeting rooms, events center and other entertainment venues.Responsible for the Information Technology Department.Responsible for the Audio Visual Department.Responsible for revamping and enhancing the IT Department team and culture.Direct reports have been as high as 17 team members. Current IT & AV Department consists of 11 team members supporting a staff of over 1600 team members, 450 workstations, 100+ physical and virtual servers, Cisco phone system, Cisco network infrastructure & multiple applications.Primary systems and applications utilized but not limited to are: Windows Server Environments, VMWARE, IBM ISERIES AS400 (V7R1 upgraded to V7R2), Konami KCMS 3.24.2, Micros Simphony, MGT Marketing Kiosks, Ditronics TITO Kiosks, Infinium, Kronos, Red Rock, Cummins Count Machines, Veritas Backup Exec, Kambi, Novamatic Kiosks, A/V Systems & Equipment etc.

Bally's Casino & Hotel Property consists of 950 slot machines, 16 table games, a 200 room hotel, a buffet, a steakhouse, a separate bar, a walk in grill, meeting rooms and entertainment venues. Resorts Casino & Hotel Property consists of 800 slot machines, 10 table games, a 212 room hotel, a buffet, a steakhouse, two separate bars, a walk in grill, meeting rooms and entertainment venues.Responsible for revamping and upgrading the IT Infrastructures for both properties.Responsible for revamping and enhancing the IT Department team and culture.Directly responsible for the savings of millions of dollars for both properties while enhancing the production and the quality of that production within not only the IT Department but other departments. Direct reports have been as high as 15 team members.Current IT Department consists of Regional IT Director, Two IT Managers (1 at each property) and 6 IT Engineers (3 at each property).Support a staff of over 700 team members, 300 workstations, 60 servers with a Cisco Network infrastructure.Directly responsible for a total annual operating budget of 2.5 million dollars and millions in capital project improvements.Primary Systems and Applications utilized but not limited to are: Windows Server Environments, VMWARE, IBM ISERIES AS400 (V5R4\V6R1\V7R1), Vision Solutions Mimix, Agilysys LMS, Bally ACSC 11.5.4, Infinium, Kronos, Stratton Warren, Micros 9700, InfoGenesis 4.4.8, Glory Kiosk & Count Machines, Bally Marketing Kiosk, Avaya Phone System, CIP Reporting, Manage Engine Service Desk plus, Symantec Backup Exec, A/V systems and equipment etc.

Manage and maintain entire information technology infrastructure which consists of 24 restaurant locations and the Corporate Office.Provide support and enhancements to the POS software and Hospitality back office systems.Provide PC application assistance.Provide 24/7 X 365 On Call IT support for all hardware & software in place.Monitor and manage all IT projects.Build and design project outline plans for future projects to move the company forward.Coordinate resources and head up projects for development & implementation of various rollouts.Provide training and concise documentation for rollouts & support.Manage all user administration pertaining to setting up, maintaining, troubleshooting, and backing up systems.Work extra hours as necessary to meet deadlines and support mission critical systems.

Key Licensed employee.Property consists of 600 slot machines, 11 table games, a buffet, and a fine-dining restaurant.Property was built and opened to the public in three and a half months' time.Supported a staff of 260 employees with 70 workstations, and over 20 servers; managed with a HP Network infrastructure.IT Department consisting of one tech and IT director.Managed an annual operating budget of over a million dollars.Systems utilized but not limited to: Windows XP Professional and Windows 7, Windows Server 2007 and 2010, Windows SQL Server 2010, Symantec Endpoint Protection, Symantec Backup Executive, Aristocrat Oasis, Micros Simphony POS (13 terminals), Sage AR100 Accounting, VM Ware Server, VM Player, HP Network Infrastructure, NEC Phone systems, Risco surveillance systems, Morse Keywatcher, A/V systems and equipment.Duties performed: Managed property's supplies and IT Department's budget. Worked with management to establish policies and procedures for the property to follow to meet gaming requirements. Ensured compliance and proper paperwork for internal and external audit. Maintained all additions and terminations dealing with any system on property. Maintained all system backups and updates, creating total system redundancy for zero downtime. Configured all switches for network and slot floor. Supported property email and active directory servers. Supported the NEC telephone system, workstation network, music network, POS system and network, the entire gaming floor and gaming system, radios and radio network, internet, and time clock system.

Was influential in the network design for the project as wells as systems chosen for the property.Key Licensed employee.Property consists of 800 slot machines, 21 table games, an 80 room hotel, a buffet, a bar, a separate bar and grill, and a high-end multi-purpose room. Property opened two months ahead of schedule, and I was over one million dollars under my original budget.Supported a staff of 350 employees with 110 workstations, and over 30 servers; managed with a Cisco Network infrastructure.IT Department consisting of three techs and IT director, as well as a database person.Managed an annual operating budget of over a million dollars.Systems utilized but not limited to: Windows SQL Server 2007 and 2010, Windows XP Professional and Windows 7, LMS, Bally ACSC 10.1, Infinium, IBM ISERIES (AS400), Glory, Windows Server 2003 and 2007, MEI Easytrax and CoolSigns, NEC phone system, Morse Keywatcher, A/V systems and equipment.Duties performed: Managed property's supplies and IT Department's budget. Worked with management to establish policies and procedures for the property to follow to meet gaming requirements. Ensured compliance and proper paperwork for internal and external audit. Handled all additions and terminations dealing with any system on property. Handled all system backups and updates, creating total system redundancy for zero downtime. Configured all switches for network and slot floor. Supported property email and active directory servers. Supported the NEC telephone system, workstation network, music network, POS system and network, the entire gaming floor and gaming system, hotel outlets and hotel network, radios and radio network, internet, and time clock system. Involved in the opening development of other properties within the company:Sugar House Casino - Philadelphia, PA; Rivers Casino – Pittsburgh, PA

Key Licensed EmployeeProperty consists of 800 slot machines, 12 table games, a live poker room, a buffet, a sports bar, a fine-dining restaurant, and a 125 room hotel. Supported a staff of 350 employees with 100 workstations, and over 20 servers; managed with a Cisco Network infrastructure.IT Department consisting of three techs and IT director.Managed an annual operating budget of over a million dollars.Systems utilized but not limited to: Novell, Linux (Email and Internet), Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2003 Server, Windows XP, SQL Server 2000, Opera (2.0.45.33.02), Micros 9700, IGT (Cage & Credit, Patron Management, Wizard, CCTG Touch etc.), Global Cash, Certergy, VIP Lightspeed, EZ-Pay v. 1.6.3, IVS, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Publisher, Veritas Backup Exec, Time clock Plus 4.1, Data Card Plus Software, McAfee Antivirus, Norton Ghost, Norton Antivirus, Avast Antivirus, Adobe Acrobat, Wasp Barcode, Omniform, FoxPro (inventory program).Duties performed: Managed property's supplies and IT Department's budget. Worked with management to establish policies and procedures for the property to follow to meet gaming requirements. Ensured compliance and proper paperwork for internal and external audit. Handled all additions and terminations dealing with any system on property. Handled all system backups and updates, creating total system redundancy for zero downtime. Configured all switches for network and slot floor. Supported property email and active directory servers. Supported the AVAYA telephone system, workstation network, music network, POS system and network, the entire gaming floor and gaming system, hotel outlets and hotel network, radios and radio network, internet, and time clock system.

Property consisted of 350 slot machines, 5 table games, and a grill.Supported a staff of 120 employees with 60 workstations, and over 20 servers; managed with a Cisco Network infrastructure.IT Department consisting of two techs and IT director.Managed an annual operating budget of over a million dollars.Systems utilized but not limited to: Konami Gaming System running Oracle, New Wave, Global Cash, ADP, Stromberg, NRT, Great Plains, Windows Server 2003, Paltronics, InfoGenesis POSDuties performed: Managed property's supplies and IT Department's budget. Worked with management to establish policies and procedures for the property to follow to meet gaming requirements. Ensured compliance and proper paperwork for internal and external audit. Handled all additions and terminations dealing with any system on property. Handled all system backups and updates, creating total system redundancy for zero downtime. Configured all switches for network and slot floor. Supported property email and active directory servers. Supported the telephone system, workstation network, music network, POS system and network, the entire gaming floor and gaming system, radios and radio network, internet, and time clock system.

Key Licensed EmployeeProperty consists of 800 slot machines, 12 table games, a live poker room, a buffet, a sports bar, a fine-dining restaurant, and a 125 room hotel. Supported a staff of 350 employees with 100 workstations, and over 20 servers; managed with a Cisco Network infrastructure.IT Department consisting of three techs and IT director.Managed an annual operating budget of over a million dollars.Systems utilized but not limited to: Novell, Linux (Email and Internet), Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2003 Server, Windows XP, SQL Server 2000, Opera (2.0.45.33.02), Micros 9700, IGT (Cage & Credit, Patron Management, Wizard, CCTG Touch etc.), Global Cash, Certergy, VIP Lightspeed, EZ-Pay v. 1.6.3, IVS, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Publisher, Veritas Backup Exec, Time clock Plus 4.1, Data Card Plus Software, McAfee Antivirus, Norton Ghost, Norton Antivirus, Avast Antivirus, Adobe Acrobat, Wasp Barcode, Omniform, FoxPro (inventory program).Duties performed: Managed property's supplies and IT Department's budget. Worked with management to establish policies and procedures for the property to follow to meet gaming requirements. Ensured compliance and proper paperwork for internal and external audit. Handled all additions and terminations dealing with any system on property. Handled all system backups and updates, creating total system redundancy for zero downtime. Configured all switches for network and slot floor. Supported property email and active directory servers. Supported the AVAYA telephone system, workstation network, music network, POS system and network, the entire gaming floor and gaming system, hotel outlets and hotel network, radios and radio network, internet, and time clock system.

Spartan Computer Service - Greer, South CarolinaRan service calls in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, and Tennessee.I was responsible for all the networks, computers, printers, POS computers and software, in various foodservice franchises. I worked with several company help desks to resolve issues as they arose, and was widely known by these companies as being one of the best techs in my profession. I was on a roll out as a team leader for Brinker Corporation. I worked in several casino restaurant environments installing and repairing POS systems.

I diagnosed and repaired hardware, and ordered necessary parts. I explained computer issues to customers, and worked up estimates for customers who had computers that were not under warranty. I also handled customer relations between on-site technicians and our customers. I worked with and helped support a staff of 15 team members at Compaq Factory Outlet.