SUMMARY:

As a result oriented IT professional with more than 20 years of experience. I offer a broad range of IT management, integration and implementation experience with a history of utilizing strong leadership and relationship management skills and insights to drive organizational & technology improvements; while continuing to build relationships and bring best practices forward. I am looking for a position where the management, coordination and support of technology is essential for daily function along with integration to create, enhance, and/or complete technological required responsibilities.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Hardware/software implementation and user training to all levels.
• Firewall - Fortinet
• Web Security and Content Filtering
• VPN Connection
• Routers/Switches - Cisco, 3Com, D-link, SonicWall,
• Wireless Networks - Extreme & Aruba
• Mobile device management - IOS, Chrome, & Android
• Microsoft Office Suite
• SIS Database management - SQL
• Google Management Console
• Phone Systems, digital, analog & VoIP - Mitel Enterprise Manager /NuPoint Messenger Systems, Avaya
• Remote access management - Citrix Receiver, ARD, RDC
• Copy/Printers - HP, Konica Minolta, Xerox
• Technology maintenance, troubleshooting and repair to related hardware/softwa re.
• Vendor relation, evaluation and negotiations.
• Installation, imaging and configuration of computer and network equipment - workstations, servers, routers, switches, firewall, and wireless.
• Windows XP, 7 & 10 Mac OSX - 10.12
• Windows Server 2008 & 2012 (local & virtual environments)
• Microsoft Exchange
• Active Directory
• DNS
• IP Addressing
• VMware - vSphere Client

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Senior Technology Coordinator

Confidential, Braham, MN

Responsibilities:

• Manage, maintain and supported computer/network technology for schools throughout the 18 building district including workstations, servers, network, switches, printer and phones.
• Also managed multiple district software applications, testing and student databases to track achievement. Was involved in multiple new building and renovations projects for the district helping with the planning, implementation and setup of network technologies.
• Provided leadership to building technology assistants and performed staff and faculty training on new software applications including SMART Board use in the classroom. Acted as district Webmaster, working closely with the districts Communications Director.
• Manage, maintain and supported all district computer/network technologies and projects including imaging/updated user workstations, servers (local and virtual) network switches - VLAN, LAN/WAN, wireless, firewall, print/copiers, security systems - alarms, doors access and cameras, HVAC, multiple district user/student databases, and phones systems.
• Complied with State of Minnesota testing and reporting rules and guidelines. Maintained a balanced budget, negotiated vendor contracts, made professional board recommendation, and provided team leadership training to users of all levels.
• Initiated project to bring many managed IT services in­house from outside IT services provider, eliminating substantial monthly costs. Implemented a 1:1 device (Chromebooks) to all students 5-12 and 2:1 (iPads) K-4 supported by a student ran helpdesk for device support and repairs.
• Other duties included creating a district social media presence, Webmaster, professional photographer, graphic designer and video editor of district related communication and promotional materials.

Network Administrator

Confidential, Elk River, MN

Responsibilities:

• Maintain network connectivity and security between multiple medical facilities to and from the office and home transcriptionist, supporting applications and services like Dictaphone Enterprise Speech System, Transnet, ZixVPN server for file encryption, VPN and FTP. Assisted vendors and managed timeline and service installs for a new office location, and the move to a new facility with little to no production down time. Supported office staff and was the company Webmaster.
• Organize work sites and supervise kids that have been assigned community service hours though the Mille Lacs County Court System. Sign off on time and complete county paperwork on individuals' attitude and work behavior.
• Maintain computer technology for and between the five building school district. Train staff/facility members and assist students in computer labs. Network and upgrade computer labs and classrooms.

Technology Coordinator

Confidential, Glenwood, MN

Responsibilities:

• Order, budget, network, setup, and maintain computer technology for the school district including servers, hubs, switches and routers. Organized district web design. Train staff and facility members and assist students in computer labs.
• Support computer hardware/software technologies in the office and shop areas. Conduct computer software and hardware upgrades and inventories.
• Guide in technology planning, training, solutions, support and recommendations for area charter schools and businesses in the technology areas of webpage design, cross-platform software, hardware, desktop, server, networking, VPN and FTP. On-call, over the phone and on-site.