• Responsible for all operations of Corporate-Level Technical Services, including the management of the Data Center, Help Desk, System Programming, and Technical Services.• Lead in terms of budget and expense management for the Corporate Technical Services Department while leveraging expertise in the request for proposal (RFP) process to secure service contracts that reduce IT operating costs. • Direct the telecommunication for all corporate divisions, including both voice and data circuits and responsible for all telecommunication contracts, working to reduce costs while implementing services including internet, VPN, mobile device and wireless services for business needs. • Accountable to the selection, procurement, and deployment of the appropriate equipment to meet both infrastructure and technology needs.• Provide leadership in the identification and evaluation of new information technologies to facilitate business strategies. • Work in collaboration with IT vendors and service providers to ensure purchased solutions meet company standard and budget.• Ensure the optimal uptime and performance of all essential operations.• Add valued input while participating in annual business planning, periodic operations reviews, and management updates. • Assembled and developed a high-performing IT team through a proactive approach to staff training and development to drive increases in performance. • Completed work with various-sized sales forces to meet both domestic and international business requirements.