Steven Lavinski Email & Phone Number

Cleveland

Member of the Control Team for the Asset Management Group’s (AMG) Operations Organization. Acts a business owner and primary point of contact for many of AMG third-party suppliers. Manage supplier risk and ensure that both internal colleagues and suppliers comply with Enterprise Third Party Management policies via Archer software. I ensure that risk.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

• Manage overall project quality to ensure the achievement of established goals and objectives
• Monitor equipment installations
• Check sales order for allowance and equipment accuracy
• Communicate with all concerned parties regarding project progress
• Communicate potential project problems to appropriate persons
• Ensuring that the integrity of the software environment is protected

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

• Managed the overall software release schedule to 50,000 desktops, servers and ATMs to ensure work is assigned and completed per committed dates
• Works within lines of business, suppliers, project managers, and cross functional teams to manage software releases, verify proper testing has been done, and conduct post implementation reviews
• Verified contracts and licensing for compliance before software distribution
• Member of ITIL Change Control Review Committee that monitors, reviews, and approves change controls to determine risk, impact, and potential conflict within the environment
• Lead efforts to align various departmental objectives and coordinate efforts in support of successful project implementation on time and within budget
• Defined, authored, and implemented the use of standard operating procedures adopted company-wide

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

• Managed and developed a team responsible for end-user support and IT equipment standards corporate wide within North America
• Project manager charged with deploying software and hardware to the enterprise, and identify opportunities for improvement and standardization resulting in cost savings within North America
• Cultivated effective and ethical business relationships with IT suppliers and buyers; negotiated contract terms, pricing, and services.
• Conducted software license review for entitlements and compliance
• Tracked and managed software and hardware assets
• Led efforts and served as primary architect to design, implement, and manage the server and desktop security infrastructure utilized company-wide.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

• Managed the daily activities of the helpdesk and planning of departmental projects
• First and second tier support troubleshooting of desktop and server hardware and software issues
• Reported directly to the director of technology to assist with vendor selection and bid evaluations
• Served as the technology liaison between consulting services, service lines, and suppliers
• Realized $5 million in cost savings by successfully negotiating volume pricing; managed assets and software for client engagements
• Oversaw resource management efforts ensuring optimal coverage for highest priority initiatives while maintaining standards department-wide

B.S. In Technology, Communication Technology

Professional Certification in Procurement and Supply Chain from Cuyahoga Community College (3.8 GPA - 70% complete) Information Technology.

Certification In Purchasing And Supply Chain, Professional Certification In Procurement And Supply Chain, 3.8

70 percent complete 3.8 GPA