senior executive  ~ it director ~ chief information officer

 

driven executive-level it professional with 15+ years of multiple successes in business development, project management, technical consulting and analysis, field service, software implementation, and application support. skilled technology advisor with undeniable expertise in system configuration, drafting documentation, and reducing down time and unproductivity by streamlining operations in multiple industries including telecomm, banking, insurance, distribution, consulting, and broadcast media. leader of entire it departments including programmers, database administrators, systems administrator, help desk, quality assurance and training departments. proven success in maintaining budgets, expediting project completion, and monitoring quality of deliverables for multiple ventures. top-notch multi-tasker with vast knowledge of innovative software and technical tools.

highlights of expertise:

•     information technology •     business development •     financial reporting

•     project deliverables •     it budget administration •     expense reduction methods

•     technical analysis •     client relations •     disaster recovery/safety

 

technical competencies: windows nt/2000/2003/xp/vista, unix, linux, redhat, suse, ubuntu, hp-ux, oracle 9i/10g, sql server, informix, mysql, access , asp, c#, vb.net, php, visual basic, java, html, project, word, excel, powerpoint, disaster recovery, and security

key achievements

  significantly enhanced accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting by instituting oracle e-business suite 11i to track general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, purchasing, iexpense, otl, project cost control, and billing. (goodman)

  oversaw phase ii oracle erp implementation focused on iprocurement, inventory, order management, project management, edi (810,850,860), and otl/iexpense customizations. (goodman)

  reduced financial report consolidation from 40 to 5 days and headcount by 35% for 400 units. (insight)

  enhanced operational efficiency by reducing 40+ distinct billing systems to one that combined account data and identified under-marketed accounts and opportunities for cross-sell. (insight)

  lead it executive for $650mm p & c insurance company with presence in 29 states; handled it budgeting, staffing, planning, infrastructure, development, and it department performance. (state)

  upgraded internal/external infrastructure network between 125+sites in 29 states. (state)

  reduced data management errors by 98% and operational expenditures by 80% by customizing a scan/capture/update system to acquire and maintain clients information and documents.(state)

  recouped 50% of it budget by contract renegotiation efforts. (farmers)

  launched go green initiative and minimized paper expense by 75% by generating daily reports to magnetic storage. (farmers)

 

career path

 

oracle solutions manager, 12/2005 to present

goodman networks, dallas, texas

  salvaged $300k in savings by outsourcing oracle infrastructure.

  manage and implement oracle erp platform, linux, and it-related projects for supply chain management and operations, including edi platform.

  launch an on-line training and documentation tool for erp platform.

  strategize programs focused on securing business plan growth, profitability, and branding.

  provide technical interface to assess user requirements, programming, testing, quality assurance, procedures, and problems to automate or improve existing systems.

  direct the professional success of it department and individual staff through training modules or one-on-one discussions.

  identify the most efficient means for exceeding client expectations within in time and budget constraints.

 

senior business development director, 04/1997 to 12/2005

insight consulting group, plano, texas

  advised high profile clients such as clear channel communications, ibm, and usa mobility.

  maximized use of outsourced personnel for less prominent functions while promoting growth and development among in-house personnel leading to greater organizational impact.

  handled various tasks including personnel management, budget administration, infrastructure maintenance, client relations, and supporting database administrators and developers.

  significant figure in implementing informix 4gl erp system for small telecommunications entity including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, billing, and inventory.

  customized briefings, reports, and proposals for delivery to upper managements and clientele.

  guided staff in daily functions and resolving unforeseen situations to achieve the most beneficial resolution.

 

***additional experience as director cinformation technology for state national companies and vice president of computer services for farmers state bank***

education

         

bachelor of business administration

lamar university, beaumont, texas

 

honors

usaf and air national guard - honorable discharge