It Director
IT Director for RIESTER, an integrated marketing and communications firm providing services in brand planning, advertising, media planning, and public relations. Recruited from previous contract position to direct all IT operations, infrastructure, personnel, and deployment. Developed and implemented enterprise-wide IT vision and roadmap. Provided decisive leadership and direction for 2 technicians and IT Department supporting 3 locations and 125+ users. Headed analysis, procurement, and… Show more IT Director for RIESTER, an integrated marketing and communications firm providing services in brand planning, advertising, media planning, and public relations. Recruited from previous contract position to direct all IT operations, infrastructure, personnel, and deployment. Developed and implemented enterprise-wide IT vision and roadmap. Provided decisive leadership and direction for 2 technicians and IT Department supporting 3 locations and 125+ users. Headed analysis, procurement, and implementation of business and technical systems, processes, and hardware. Oversaw system and network administration, server maintenance/configuration, help desk and desktop support. Designed and implemented disaster recovery and business continuity plans. Ensured high level of support for Creative Department operations, applications, and high end printers with RIP front ends. Developed, upgraded, and maintained corporate desktop image, and managed software inventory. Negotiated 3rd party service contracts and managed vendor relations. Communicated extensively with senior executives regarding all aspects of IT. Strategically and cost effectively utilized technology in alignment with organizational goals. Show less