Resume

   

Qualifications

  
  • Proven track record of success in designing, building and rolling out multi-million dollar strategic and tactical IT solutions in complex multi-vendor environments. 
  • Highly skilled in system development lifecycles, project proposals & negotiations, progress tracking, QA, cost analysis, and project implementation & certification.
  • Integrates business requirements with the latest technologies to deliver cost-effective solutions. 
  • Highly flexible and adaptable to change; a strong leader in implementation of new technologies.
  • Polished professional with exceptional demeanor and outstanding communication skills.
Software Skills Microsoft Office ( Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) 15 years
  MIcrosoft Access 15 years
  Microsoft Visio 10 years
  Microsoft Project 5 years
  Microsoft SharePoint 5 years
  Adobe Photoshop 13 years
  Adobe Illustrator 7 years
  Adobe Dreamweaver 12 years
  Adobe Flash 5 years
Operating Systems MIcrosoft Windows - 3.0, NT, 98, XP, Vista, 7 20 years
  FreeBSD 8 years
Programming Languages HTML 13 years
  Javascript 10 years
  PHP 10 years
  SQL 10 years
   

Professional Experience

  

Raven Studioz, New York, NY
Owner

 1997- Present
  • Design and implement integrated IT solutions by close collaboration with the client, analyzing current systems and engineering innovative and appropriate solutions.
  • Work on-site with customer while managing multiple projects, tasks and priorities effectively and in a timely manner; supervise subcontractors as required
  • Evaluate each facet of IT operations and provide recommendations for improvements in procedures, products and equipment.
  • Continually assess the processes in place to ensure that the best possible solution is applied to each task.  Customer service always a top priority.
  • Designed and developed web sites for individuals and small businesses
  • Clients include Liz Claiborne, Ann Taylor, Symphony Space, InterExchange, Interior Options, Lynn Gaffney Associates

Computers In Design, Inc., New York, NY
Principal

 1999 - 2003
  • Developed computer networking, troubleshooting, web site development & training in graphic and web development software for a firm that specialized in computer training for architects.
  • Streamlined IT operations and improved productivity through effective reporting, prioritization and customer communications.
  • Clients included Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates, Hardy, Holzman, Pfeiffer Associates, New York City School Construction Authority,

Consulting For Architects, Inc., New York, NY
Applications Engineer

 1998-1999
  • Provided training, network implementation, workstation troubleshooting and database design consulting services for the organization and its architectural clients.
  • Authored Web Design and Adobe Photoshop syllabuses while creating class materials.

Texas Legal Copies, Dallas, Texas
Vice President Document Services

1995 - 1997
   

Merrill Corporation, Dallas, Texas
Director of Operations, DSMG

 1992 - 1995
   

Pitney Bowes Legal Services, Dallas, Texas
Production Manager

 1990 - 1992
   

Superior Reproductions, Washington, DC
Operations Manager

1988 - 1990
   

Xerox Corporation, Arlington, Virginia
Customer Service, Production Coordination and Supervisory Positions

 1980 - 1988
   

Education and Training

  
Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, 1974 - 1977
  • Basic and Advanced Customization, ARCHIBUS Inc., 1999
  • Microsoft Networking, LANOP, 1998 - 1999
  • Kinetix 3D Studio VIZ, Pratt,1998
  • Kinetix 3D Studio MAX, Consulting For Architects, 1998
  • AutoCAD Level 1 & 2, Consulting For Architects, 1998
  • Leadership Through Quality, Xerox Corporation, 1988
   

Certifications

  
  • New York State Certified Instructor
  • Microsoft Certified Professional
  • Certified Trainer Frontline Leadership, Zenger Miller, 1992
   

References

Excellent references furnished upon request.