About
Collaborate was the first big word I ever used in context
When I was in kindergarten, I was walking with a friend and the teacher asked me what were doing. I responded “We’re collaborating…” She was a bit surprised but it just goes to show, I’ve been working on collaboration for a LONG time.
Nowadays, I consider myself a Business Systems professional. My focus is in technology systems that allow business people to interact, communicate and collaborate. My personal favorites are web-based and messaging technologies. I have over 7 years of experience of aligning technology with business requirements and developing processes to support those needs.
The breadth of my experience is extant, I have worked on million dollar e-commerce projects and fixed people’s laptops. During my tenure in the technology world, I have done many things in different roles. I am an integrator, collaborator, facilitator and communicator. Information Architecture, systems integration, business analysis are a few of the hallmarks of my career.
I am an exceptional candidate for positions requiring strong communication, analytical and troubleshooting skills. I have been a part of marketing initiatives and pitches that include companies like Best Buy, eBay, Pay Pal, Orbitz, CDW, and Hostway. Everywhere I have worked, I have strived to deliver services that are usable to mobile professionals who require secure and available systems. Below are some points that illustrate my strengths:
Accomplishments
• Presented detailed restructuring recommendation for Slack Barshinger IT department
• Completely overhauled, revamped and updated Slack Barshinger IT infrastructure
• Migrated Filemaker Pro 5 contact management system to Filemaker 7 Web-enabled version
• Introduced internal Blog system based on Drupal an Open Source CMS
• Migrated Slack Barshinger from Quickmail Pro to Exchange and Active Directory
• Defined IT processes for Slack Barshinger
• Introduced SharePoint Portal Server as company Knowledge Management Tool
• Migrated Slack Barshinger File server to Apple XServe with XRaid
• Coordinated Digitas-Chicago Windows XP migration successfully
• Was integral in the creation of Lante’s Help Desk
• Vastly improved Seven Interactive’s IT state of affairs
• Streamlined Seven Interactive’s work flows
• Played important role in the growth of Digitas Chicago office
• Introduced Mac hard drive imaging to Lawrence Ragan
• Consistently delivered excellent and concise services