I have always been interested in technology and started studying tech while working at QuikTrip, where I had a successful career in management. When the company changed focus, I decided to finish my tech degree and change my career direction. After studying Cisco, I became interested in routing and switching and went down the network path. Earning my degree while working full-time and raising a family demonstrates my work ethic and dedication to achieving goals.My qualities as a leader and natural aptitude in IT have moved my career forward quickly. After 6 months, I moved from IT Support Specialist to Engineer, and over the next 3 years moved up to Network Operations Manager, where I have delivered value through cost savings, increased security, and stakeholder satisfaction. Staying current on emerging technology and industry trends has made me a go-to forward-thinking leader. My curiosity and passion for learning drive continuous improvement. I focus on understanding stakeholder needs, identifying problems, and delivering solutions.My leadership style is adaptive and collaborative. I am invested in the career progression and development of my team. I enjoy helping people achieve their individual goals while we deliver results together.Integrity and accountability are two values that I live by. I respect the ideas of the people doing the work, the stakeholders, and the end-users. I take thoughtful consideration before implementing process changes. The trusted relationships I’ve built allow me to manage conflict caused by change, help stakeholders find consensus, and get everyone working toward a common goal.A robust skillset drives my success in IT Operations & Network Management, Process Improvement, Cost Savings, and Stakeholder Relations.IT Leadership Network Security & Infrastructure Systems Analysis & DevelopmentIT Security & Ethics Information Management Cisco Network EngineeringIT Project Management Emerging Technologies Configuration Management IT Strategic Planning Network Services Stakeholder EngagementProgramming Concepts Enterprise Models Relationship Management
