Ron Kinney Email & Phone Number

Charlotte, North Carolina

• Store Conversion Planning and ImplementationAnalyzed store technical needs, recommended hardware upgrades and replacements, Secured quotes,Installed systems/software onsite or assisted remotely,
• IT equipment needs assessment When requests were made through channels for new equipment, made recommendations on allowing purchases
• IT strategic planningAdvised management moving to a corporate MPLS network would streamline operations and cut telecom costs dramatically.Oversaw initial steps into MPLS conversion
• IT documentationCreated systems manual contain all network documentation, Created support manual containing installation documentation for all major software packages used,Created procedure flowcharts for system.
• Network design, documentation and troubleshootingRecommended changes in network topologies to improve data flow, Performed many network upgrades, documented fixes for problems that arose
• Network cabling

Charlotte, NC

• IT Consulting
• Web site design and publication
• Technical support
• Hardware repair and installation
• Social media business development consulting

Charlotte, NC

• IT Manager Carolina Marking Devices
• Performed all IT tech support functions including trouble shooting and repair of hardware and software issues
• Completed all hardware upgrades.
• Maintained web site including database updates, graphics updates and all content changes.
• Designed and managed Upgrade of network from cat 5, to Cat 6 gigabit network.Defined scope, researched cost estimate and risk analysis, completed budget, Set schedule, developed charter.
• Implemented redundant server technology.

• VP of Admin.
• Oversaw company computerization in both accounting and production areas.
• Wrote ISO 9000 production procedures and developed HR policy manual.
• Streamlined many operations.
• Managed EDI implementation with Accounting system.