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Supporting world class scientific research with avant-garde information technology.

Provided Macintosh leadership for migration to Active Directory and Exchange 2003. Wrote scripts to facilitate setup of Entourage with Exchange 2003. Worked with Macintosh support team to resolve helpdesk tickets for all level of users from senior VPs to interns.• Decreased workstation migration time by 30% by writing custom AppleScript Studio application.• Reduced new Macintosh setup time by 30% with refined Macintosh imaging process.• Helped migrate 250 Macintosh users to Exchange 2003 at DraftFCB of Interpublic.• Migrated Blackberries and Treos to Exchange environment.• Resolved daily issues with Adobe Creative Suite and other design software.• Worked with FCB team on migration to Adobe Creative Suite 2 and resolution of migration issues.• Set up new Macintoshes for new and upgraded users.• Created initial Intel Macintosh image for DraftFCB with accompanying documentation.

System Administrator at Acxiom, Downers Grove, IL Provided project management and leadership for the integration of 500+ Macintoshes into Active Directory. Performed post migration problem resolution for clients’ users.• Tested Macintosh PCs with Active Directory certifying Sarbanes-Oxley audit requirements for client.• Provided leadership for client’s Macintosh team during migration.• Created Active Directory integration project plan for client’s Macintosh integration.• Wrote scripts to automate binding Macintosh to Active Directory, providing consistent standards.• Utilized Windows Sharepoint to help manage migration.• Tested Entourage 2004 with Exchange 2003 and wrote deployment scenario for client.• Helped train Acxiom helpdesk on dealing with Macintosh issues relative to Active Directory.• Set up G5 Xserve as an Apple Remote Desktop server to use in migrations and to test Open Directory.

Contract work at Chicago Public Schools

Macintosh expert managed the integration of the Macintosh platform into traditional IT infrastructure. Successful project manager for sharing best practices among RR Donnelley locations to achieve efficient use of skill sets. Set the IT standards for Macintosh hardware and software. Delivered Apple enterprise initiatives to field IT and prepress leaders.

Provided Macintosh support for the Creative Division of Spiegel Catalog. Worked with Spiegel Electronic Publishing department to provide several automated solutions for image filing and transfer. Provided first, second and third level support for Spiegel's Macintosh workstations and servers. Maintained Windows 2000 servers and RIPs for RR Donnelley onsite prepress operations.

Worked with True Value Corporation to migrate photo studio from conventional to digital photography as part of RR Donnelley facilities management operation. Worked on startup team to create 18% EVA for RR Donnelley. Converted client to digital photography, decreasing shot turnaround time by 3 weeks.

Worked at in-house photo studio to supply all the photographs for the True Value direct mail catalogs. Worked on all product and feature shots for direct mail. Consistently met or beat all deadlines.

Ba, Photography

Bachelor'S Degree, Photography And Design