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St Paul, Minnesota, United States

Minneapolis, Mn

Supervised & mentored IT department, as well as managed all IT projects. Trimmed IT Budget, updated tech plans (disaster recovery and business continuity plans as well). Streamlined IT Project tracking and management processes for change control and tracking. Increased efficiency between all eight offices in seven states, by implementing department messaging and minimizing email traffic. Selected, oriented, trained, and reviewed all new outstanding IT employees. Re-vamped both client and vendor on-boarding process, saving work, time and money for the firm.

Chippewa Falls, Wi

Provided supervision and leadership for all Student Information and Financial Systems software support consultants. Organized and hosted the 2018 statewide WiRCC conference (WI Dells).Created and rolled-out new managed hosting services. Trimmed unneeded services & added value to contracts for our clients. Led development team to evolve CRM and SQL solutions Mentored and supported technology staff internally and within our member school districts. Utilized site visits to enhance communication and offer solutions to member districts.

Ishpeming, Mi

Enhanced stability and dependability of the entire school district network by rebuilding and standardizing - to bring topography in line with industry standards. Upgraded network security, manageability, response and performance. Enriched user experience by migrated from Novell (and Groupwise) to Microsoft network (and Exchange server). Improved performance and downsized data center upkeep cost by converting physical servers to virtual. Augmented and segregated wireless throughout district. Engaged w/ teachers & admins to create programs for mobile devices (BYOD), smart tables, & smart boards. Modernized all classrooms by integrating wireless data projectors. Co-wrote, with the Superintendent, a million dollar technology & transportation bond, gaining extensive experience with non-profit budgeting, rules and regulations. Slashed IT budget by minimizing outside vendor use and aggressively renegotiating hardware vendor contracts. Nurtured healthy relationships with all district IT staff via regular meetings and open, friendly communication. Convinced school board of the importance of modernizing and recreating a cohesive district-wide web presence. Organized collaboration with neighboring school districts to implement state-wide tech initiatives, utilizing group facilitation/management skills - including the ability to resolve conflicts through negotiation, influencing, persuasion and consensus building.