PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

02/12 - present Confidential - Consultant (Client - Confidential).
Senior BC/DR Consultant engaged to perform an assessment of existing BC/DR Plans for 9 Data Centers throughout the company, produce a Findings Report to document the identified gaps discovered within the BC and DR Plans. This project includes performing BIA’s on 19 Business Facilities for several companies within Harland Clarke footprint across the US.

12/10- 12/11 Confidential- Consultant (Client - Confidential).
Senior Project Manager responsible for two (2) projects. The first being the LDRPS Migration project - migrating the Disaster Recovery software tool from v9 to v10. The second being the Work Area Recovery Development (WARD) project - locating and developing alternate workspace for the RBS Citizens US footprint in the event of a disaster.

Responsibilities Included:
Project Management

• Create and execute project plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
• Manage day-to-day operational aspects of the project and scope.
• Manage/Review deliverables prepared by Vendor.
• Minimize exposure and risk on project.
• Track and reports team hours and expenses on a weekly basis.
• Manage project budget/Ensure timely and accurate invoicing, and monitor receivables for project.

03/09 - 11/10 Confidential - Consultant (Client - Confidential).
Senior BC/DR Consultant engaged to perform a Business Impact Analysis for several companies within Harland Clarke across the US. This project includes reviewing Business Continuity Plans for 19 facilities, review existing DR Plans for Harland Clarke facilities with Data Centers, conduct a Business Impact Analysis (BIA) for these facilities, perform a Risk Assessment for each facility, and produce a Findings Report to document the identified gaps discovered within the BC and DR Plans.

09/07- 07/10 Cue Data Services - Consultant (Client - Confidential).
Senior BC/DR Consultant responsible for assisting with initial phase of developing BC/DR Plans for 378 Business Units, and 57 Technology Units. This phase includes conducting a new Business Impact Analysis for each Unit to determine compliance with corporate standards. Additional responsibilities included comparing data currently in LDRPS with new BIA’s, and assisting each new Business Unit with establishing their base LDRPS platform. Acted as liaison between technical support staff and business unit personnel in effort to identify RTOs for critical applications, databases and interdependencies. Reviewed the financial assumptions relating to the loss of critical functions based upon regulatory, customer and operating and investment revenue impacts.

08/06 - 08/07 Confidential - Consultant (Client - Confidential).
Senior BC/DR Consultant responsible for establishing overall Business Continuity Process. This BC process includes Incident Management, Business Recovery, Disaster Recovery, Response and Business Continuance. Additional responsibilities include establishing the architecture for clients’ use of the LDRPS software tool.

05/06 - 08/06 Confidential - Consultant (Client - Confidential).
Senior BC/DR Consultant responsible for performing a review of the existing Corporate Business Continuity plan(s) to ensure Sarbanes-Oxley compliancy. This audit includes performing Business Unit walkthroughs, developing narratives and a control matrix for each process.

01/06 - 07/06 Confidential- Consultant (Client - Confidential).
Senior BC/DR Consultant/Project Manager responsible for performing an audit on the existing Corporate Business Continuity plan(s). This audit includes performing a new Business Impact Analysis and Risk Analysis for each of the existing 14 facilities. This focus is on the capacity of each facility, and the options for fail over situations. After analyzing the data from the BIA and RA, make recommendations to management for updating the BCP.

01/05 - 10/05 Confidential - Consultant (Client - Confidential).
Senior DR Consultant/Project Leader responsible for overall on-site project direction, organization, and delivery including management interviews, business process analysis, business impact analysis, risk assessment, as well as disaster recovery plan definition, creation, and documentation. The project also requires a Critical IT and Business Unit Infrastructure determination, GAP Analysis, Risk Assessment, and initial Disaster Recovery Plan(s) development.

01/05 - 05/05 Confidential - Consultant (Client - Confidential).
Senior BC/DR Consultant/Project Manager responsible for performing an audit on the existing Corporate Business Continuity plan. This audit included performing a new Business Impact Analysis, GAP Analysis, and Risk Analysis. Acted as liaison between technical support staff and business unit personnel in effort to identify RTOs for critical applications, databases and interdependencies. Reviewed the financial assumptions relating to the loss of critical functions based upon regulatory, customer and operating and investment revenue impacts. After analyzing the data from the BIA and RA, recommendations were made to management for updating the BCP.

07/02 - 10/04 Confidential - Consultant (Client - Confidential).
Senior BC/DR Staff Consultant responsible for assisting various clients with BC/DR Planning. This planning included assistance with and delivery of organization, management interviews, business process analysis, disaster impact analysis, risk assessment, and disaster recovery plan definition, creation, and documentation.

07/02 - 07/02 Confidential - Consultant (Client - State of Louisiana).
This was a follow-up assignment with the State of Louisiana to assist them with their continued BC/DR endeavor. This included a walkthrough simulation test as well as a comprehensive three (3) day training session for all Business Unit Directors and Managers on the importance of developing and maintaining executable Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans.

05/01 - 12/01 Confidential - Consultant (Client - Confidential).
Technical Project Manager responsible for the creation of the IT Disaster Recovery Plan for the State of Louisiana state agency responsible for administering healthcare insurance benefits for state employees and retirees. The project required a Business Impact Analysis, Critical IT and Business Unit Infrastructure determination, Risk Assessment, and initial Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plan(s) development, Implementation, and Training.

05/96 - 08/01Confidential- Owner / Partner
Responsible for the recruitment and interviewing of prospective candidates for Information Technology positions. Subject Matter Expert concerning Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery positions.

09/96 - 08/99 Confidential- Consultant (Client - Confidential).
Member of “Core Team” responsible for developing and implementing the Corporate Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery (BC/DR) Planning Standards. This included the areas of Risk Management, Incident Management, Relief, Recovery, Response, and Restoration. Worked as Technical Analyst to create, document, and implement these “standards” documents across all AT&T complexes. Performed internal audits on existing plans for accuracy. Participated in numerous “walkthrough”, “simulated” and “actual” BC/DR tests. Technical consultant on various Disaster Recovery project evaluations (NCR, AS400, and Off-site Vaulting).

10/95 - 05/97 Confidential - Consultant (Client -Confidential).
Worked on team to establish Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery Methods and Procedures for SPRINT United Telephone. Created process for sending backups to the off-site vault to be used for Recovery purposes. Created all associated documentation (run sheets, flowcharts etc.) required for the Recovery or Restoration of all mainframe applications. Participated in numerous “walkthrough”, “simulated” and “actual” DR tests.

01/94 - 09/95 Confidential - Consultant (Client -Confidential).
Responsibilities included providing Software Release Control, (Mainframe and Client Server) for Cincinnati Bell (CBIS)/FIserv. Responsible for system APAR and PTF gens using MVS-SMP/E for client upgrades of the CBIS/FIserv in-house written software (IMAGEBANC). Provided MVS Systems support for 47 financial clients worldwide.

09/84 - 05/93 Confidential - MVS System Programmer
Provided System Administration and Support for Data Storage (DFHSM), Security (ACF2, and RACF), A/S and Librarian/CCF. Performed software product installs and upgrades via SMP/E. Developed Disaster Recovery Procedures and Service Level Agreements with user community of over 2500. Provided technical customer support for end users.

11/82 - 09/84 Confidential - Data Center Manager
Managed daily activities of the Data Center. Supervised three shifts of Operations, Data Entry, and Data Control.

12/77 - 03/82 Confidential - Operations Supervisor
Managed daily activities of the computer operations. Supervised three shifts of operations.

08/73 - 10/77 Confidential - Data Center Manager
Managed daily activities of the Data Center. Supervised 47 employees in Operations, Data Entry, and Data Control.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• IBM Systems Technology - Information Technology Seminars
• McDonnell Douglas Institute - Business Continuity, Service Level Agreements,

Project Management, Internal Audits, Quality Assurance

• STROHL Systems - Technology Seminars
• Sun Trust Corporation Management Institute - Disaster Recovery Management Practices