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Cincinnati, Ohio Area

Direct and manage all computing, information technology and communications initiatives; responsible for supporting all technology infrastructures, in addition to providing support for over 600 end users distributed over 10 states and 28 sites of service.• Designed and implemented a company-wide LAN/WAN for improved productivity• Migrated applications & operations to centralized structure to improve collaboration• Implemented a lights-out IT environment at each site of service for improved reliability• Developed and rolled-out a multi-tier centralized backup strategy to insure data recovery• Designed and implemented disaster recovery to provide full application redundancy• Utilized virtual technology to achieve high availability and flexible infrastructure growth• Consolidated voice and data communications to achieve annual savings of over $250K • Managed program to complete HIPAA risk & security assessments to insure compliance

Work with clients to help them develop a competitive advantage through the application of information technology tools and training. This includes strategic initiatives such as the implementation of Lean technologies to improve the efficiencies of business processes as well as through the development of Dashboards to provide fast access to key business information for improved decision making. It also involves tactical initiatives geared towards improving transactional efficiencies, such as through the implementation of new ERP software, barcoding, RFID, or other infrastructure initiatives to empower clients to achieve more with less.

Direct and coordinate all computing and information technology initiatives. Designed and implemented company-wide LAN/WAN including gateway to midrange. Implemented Windows based Mapics/SyteLine ERP environment to reduce inventory. Implemented SolidEdge/Smarteam as well as engineering analysis tools. Implemented electronic print distribution system and integrated with ERP & CAD. Implemented EIS and end user reporting tools for improved ERP data acquisition. Developed processes to reduce inventory from $8.7MM to $6.1MM in 2 years. Software development to enhanced productivity an average of over 15,000 hours per year.

Planned, organized and managed a major transition within the I.S. organization. Managed a group of nine professionals and three technicians in support of a multiple plant environment.• Implemented MRP environment to shorten product lead times as well as to reduce inventory. Reduced hardware and software maintenance expenditures by over $50,000 annually. Implemented LAN/WANs at two locations, with gateway to mainframe and midrange. Negotiated vendor lease agreements, reducing costs by $130,000 over a three year period. Implemented a PC based CAD environment in Beaufort SC, saving over $32,000 annually. Implemented a client/server development environment using VB, SQL Server & AS/400

Supervised seven professionals and three technicians in the development and maintenance of manufacturing and financial software for an industry leading Graphic Arts capital equipment manufacturer. Reduced Computer Operations staff by two in four months for an annual saving of $52,000. Increased productivity of inventory cycle counting by 16% for an annual savings of $27,000. Implemented an on-line report viewing facility which reduced standard forms usage by 52% in 8 months, for an annual savings of $32,000.

Masters, Business

Graduated with honors (magna cum laude). Degree earned while working full time.

Bachelors, Computer Science

Degree earned while working full time.

Associate, Mechanical Engineering

Graduated with honors (cum laude).