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Independent consultant / MSP / VAR / Systems Integrator specializing in design, installation, support and maintenance of small, medium and large, local and wide area networks. Experience with large and small project teams and staff. Responsibilities have included project management of large multi-million dollar projects to the small, including Microsoft Exchange and Active Directory implementation and upgrade, dissimilar system interconnection, system design analysis and integration including Microsoft Windows products, Darfiish Video Analysis, Apple Macintosh, Novell Netware and NDS Products, Unix/Linux, IBM, Microsoft and Novell Groupware / messaging, cross-platform data migration, disaster recovery and planning, security, documentation, integrated accounting systems, training, administration, problem determination and analysis. Digital Signage installation and Troubleshooting including Multi Panel displays.Integration and migration server based projects have included Microsoft Windows Server, Unix/Linux, Novell Netware, and Sun platforms. Data Security projects have included Computer Associates, Veritas, Microsoft and Novell productsPast customers / projects include: Le Classique Duty Free Shoppers, Seiko Instruments, Baxter Paramax, Performance Machine, Inc., LA Gear, Inc. Baskin Robbins, Maxwell Marine, Inc. Training presentations at World Archery International seminars. USA Archery Coach development and training courses.

Mission Viejo, California

Executive DIrector / CEO

Anaheim, Ca

IT Director / Manager -- Responsibilities: Report directly to CEO and COO. Manage multi-million dollar initial budget. Manage relationships with all vendors, Manage IT staff for network design, implementation support, staff supervision, project management, and administration. Completed projects include: Reduced budget by 50% in 12 months. Connectivity upgrades for corporate offices and all remote locations including redundancy, Integrated Wi-Fi at all locations. Large scale Microsoft Exchange upgrade. Open and closing of retail locations. Implementation of virtual server technologies, regular training and special projects as needed.

Newport Beach, Ca

Reporting directly to the Vice President responsible for staff as well as the development and implementation of internal systems to facilitate the movement of sensitive information between branches and corporate offices. Implementation of email system. Additional responsibilities included design, development and maintenance of Local and Wide Area Networks for the customer base. Clients included Hughes Aircraft, McDonnell Douglas Finance, McDonnell Douglas Aircraft Company, Avco Finance, Fluor Corporation and National Education Company.

Santa Ana, Ca

Organized and coordinated customer service and technical support departments of this southern California based distributor of accounting and manufacturing software products.• Principal interface with users in support of software operations, computer operations, installation and implementation of related accounting principles. • Conducted user orientation and training classes for software and systems.• Developed custom software compatible with HAI*LINE programs.• Prepared user documentation for custom applications.• Wrote custom programs to enhance HAI*LINE programs.• Renewed relationships between existing and former customers with HAI Software after change from Holland Automation.• Restructured and organized the service department resulting in a 65% increase in support related revenue.• Initiated pricing policy for service contract for new customers.• Personally responsible for the renewal of former major accounts as well as successful booking of new major accounts. i.e. Intel Corporation, Chese-Brough Ponds international, and Le Classique Duty Free Shoppers.

Electrical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Society of American Military Engineers / N.U. Emergency Medical Squad / Grenadiers Stage Band, Regimental Band.

Computer Science