Michael Malacina Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Oak Brook, Il

• Install and configure new systems and upgrade and move old ones• Perform as an outsourced IT department for many types of businesses including dentists, lawyers, recycling plants and salons• Troubleshoot and fix user and server computer problems• Evaluate and recommend computer and technology upgrades based on clients needs• Troubleshoot and fix networking issues• Update and install new software and hardware• Learn and troubleshoot industry specific software to better… Show more • Install and configure new systems and upgrade and move old ones• Perform as an outsourced IT department for many types of businesses including dentists, lawyers, recycling plants and salons• Troubleshoot and fix user and server computer problems• Evaluate and recommend computer and technology upgrades based on clients needs• Troubleshoot and fix networking issues• Update and install new software and hardware• Learn and troubleshoot industry specific software to better help client’s needs • Server configuration• Provide help desk support to clients Show less

• Achieved the Robert Miner Scholarship to work as a Graduate Assistant for Roosevelt University to assist the computer science department faculty and students• Helped RUCA partner and coordinate with the Association for Computer Machinery (ACM) to bring their quality speakers and meetings to the Roosevelt University Campus• Instrumental in reinventing and revitalizing of the Roosevelt University Computer Association (RUCA) by broadening its appeal from computer science students to all… Show more • Achieved the Robert Miner Scholarship to work as a Graduate Assistant for Roosevelt University to assist the computer science department faculty and students• Helped RUCA partner and coordinate with the Association for Computer Machinery (ACM) to bring their quality speakers and meetings to the Roosevelt University Campus• Instrumental in reinventing and revitalizing of the Roosevelt University Computer Association (RUCA) by broadening its appeal from computer science students to all students regardless of major.• Liaison between RUCA and the student government, which involved attending student government meetings to generate funding and present program ideas for approval• Assisted instructor in preparation of course materials and exams• Proctored exams and posted grades• Designed marketing materials for Roosevelt University Computer Association• Provided individual and group assistance to department peers Show less

• Started as an executive assistant and was quickly promoted to contribute to the company’s current success• Evaluated, upgraded and managed migration and installation of technology resources initiatives• Provided help desk support to fellow employees and clients• Maintained computer and technology systems• Managed outside technology and marketing vendors• Implemented new software and technology systems to streamline business performance• Produced, maintained and updated… Show more • Started as an executive assistant and was quickly promoted to contribute to the company’s current success• Evaluated, upgraded and managed migration and installation of technology resources initiatives• Provided help desk support to fellow employees and clients• Maintained computer and technology systems• Managed outside technology and marketing vendors• Implemented new software and technology systems to streamline business performance• Produced, maintained and updated company website• Repaired laptop and desktop hardware• Evaluated and recommended new technology based on company needs• Configured phone accounts for new and existing employees via VoIP • Acquired and designed preliminary websites for company counterparts • Managed website subscriptions and passwords • Accountable for educating fellow co-workers on new technologies, hardware and software• Developed marketing and information technology budgets• Designed promotional materials for print and for the web• Created company advertising for magazine, e-mail and direct marketing• Designed client marketing materials e.g. flyers, booklets, direct mail • Worked closely with the production team to manage and execute marketing initiatives • Evaluated and recommended marketing opportunities e.g. Web Ads, Event Sponsorship, Commercials Show less

• Evaluated and recommended emerging audio recording and production hardware and software for purchase and use • Configured and upgraded studio hardware and software as needed• Managed web marketing tools and social networking sites• Helped clients with artistic direction and vision• Produced and recorded commercial music for worldwide distribution• Accountable for educating fellow co-workers on new technologies, hardware and software• Implemented software and hardware… Show more • Evaluated and recommended emerging audio recording and production hardware and software for purchase and use • Configured and upgraded studio hardware and software as needed• Managed web marketing tools and social networking sites• Helped clients with artistic direction and vision• Produced and recorded commercial music for worldwide distribution• Accountable for educating fellow co-workers on new technologies, hardware and software• Implemented software and hardware to improve production Show less

• Conducted title searches for specific clients as assigned• Maintained computer system and various related problems

M.S., Computer Science

Activities and Societies: Bronze R Society Roosevelt University Computer Association (RUCA) Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)

B.A., Computer Music Composition/Audio Engineering

Activities and Societies: Annex Group