Primary Skills
Project Management, ITIL Training, Help Desk, Team Leadership, Process Improvement
Location
US-TX-Austin
Posted
May-09-09
RESUME DETAILS
ITIL Instructor * ITIL Consultant Project Manager * IT Management Professional
PROFILE Talented and accomplished IT professional, certified Project Management Professional, and certified ITIL Expert with proven record of success in IT operations management, project management, and ITIL instruction and consulting. Adept at directing technology teams and programs, leading technology implementations and system integrations, and managing information security functions. Background includes call center, help desk, and asset management. Excellent problem- solving skills. Multiple certifications, including ITIL, help desk manager, software asset manager, and technical trainer.
Areas of Expertise IT Operations * Project & Program Manager ITIL Processes & Methodologies Strategic Planning * Technical Training Voice Communications * Technology Integration Technology Licensing * Needs Assessment Rightsizing * Budget & Cost Control Systems Integration * Systems Security Systems Acquisition * Technology Evaluation Rapid Application Development (RAD) Leadership * Vendor Relations * Coaching Consulting * Service Delivery Process Improvement * Call Centers
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PINK ELEPHANT Burlington, Canada * 2005-2009 IT Management Consultant Instructed ITIL Foundation and Practitioner classes for world's Number One supplier of ITIL and ITSM conferences, education, and consulting services. Reviewed course and conference materials and approved for posting on PMI's website. Carried out marketing of additional services to clients and class attendees. Identified areas for improving instructional efficiency.
Major Achievements: * Facilitated revenue growth by recommending registration of courses with PMI. Posting on PMI website resulted in additional enrollment. * Improved sales process by re- engineering attendee sign in process to enhance records-keeping. * Recognized for maintaining average class pass rate of 95% or better (higher than average). * Achieved average customer satisfaction rating of 92%, 12% higher than company average. * Instructed classes nationwide for companies such as Dell, MCI, Hallmark, Shell, SAIC, Accenture, Merck, Cisco, Ebay, Allstate, JC Penny, Sony, and many others.
TEXAS GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION Round Rock, Texas * 1996-2005 Team Leader of Technology Teams (1996-2005) Managed internal IT help desk for fourth- largest student loan guarantor in US. Supervised staff of 5 who provided first level incident resolution and escalated incidents to appropriate IT support personnel. Directed deployment of new hardware, including PCs, phones, pagers, cell phones, and Blackberries to end users. Led 4-person PBX support team. Maintained systems for 800 end users. Member of Intranet content implementation and move teams.
Major Contributions: * Directed ITIL-based configuration management, change management, and release processes. * Planned and led successful PC refreshes every 2 years to maximize productivity. * Implemented internal help desk, Blackberry technology, and new PBX systems. * Reduced telecom costs $40,000 per year through process improvements. * Enhanced staff performance levels through continuing technology training. * Introduced standardized move/add/change process and new hire process.
Team Leader, Corporate Records Retention (1996-1997) Oversaw records retention and project teams. Developed schedules. Trained Records Retention Committee. Developed policies and procedures.
Major Contributions: * Effectively supported ITIL Configuration Management process.
EDUCATION
Masters in Organizational Leadership & Ethics St. Edwards University Austin, Texas
BS in Education East Carolina University Greenville, North Carolina
CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING
PMI Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) ITIL Foundation Certification in IT Service Management (V2 & V3) ITIL Certified in Service Delivery ITIL Certified in Service Support ITIL Certified in Operational Support & Analysis ITIL Certified in Practitioner Support & Restore ITIL Expert Certified Software Manager Certified Help Desk Manager CompTIA Certified Technical Trainer Certified in Integrating People Process & Technology Certificate in Telephony Bill Review
COMPUTER SKILLS
MS Office, Project, Visio, Peregrine
AFFILIATIONS
Project Management Institute (PMI) Help Desk Institute Past Member of Austin Contact Center Alliance, Austin Chamber of Commerce Past Member of ARMA (Association of Records Managers) Past Member of AIIM (Association of Information Image Management)
Certifications
See above
CONTACT DETAILS
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