IT Manager

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Brian Carlson
Osprey, FL

Job Preferences: 

Desired job title: 
IT Manager
Desired occupation: 
Information Technology
Employment type: 
Full time
Career status: 
Active job seeker
Available to start: 
05/2021

Education: 

DeVry University Chicago
Associate of Applied Science in Electronic Technology, 
Bachelor

Work Experience: 

01/1990Present
Service (IT) Manager / Field Engineer
Christensen Computer Company
Engineering/Architecture, Management/Manager
Spearhead full spectrum operations of the Chicago-based office and orchestrate all bottom-line factors to deliver best-in-class IT solutions. Oversee all aspects of sales, marketing, supply chain, staffing and recruitment, and customer service management functionalities. Hold concurrent responsibility for quoting complete projects or requested services, managing change requests, allocating resources, interviewing and onboarding employees, and conducting performance evaluations. Internal resource to install, maintain, and troubleshoot computer network and related hardware.
* Managed multiple end-to-end technology projects simultaneously, including project planning and scheduling, progress and health reporting, quality assurance and control, and client communication.
* Enhanced client satisfaction and generated repeat business by complying with SLAs, proactively resolving issues, and maintaining effective communication through the project lifecycle.
* Achieved YOY sales growth targets by identifying new business development opportunities and executing aggressive marketing campaigns.
* Built the reputation of a Subject Matter Expert for evaluation of client environments from physical site surveys to architectural drawings interpretation and logical configuration assessments.
* Improved systems functionality by installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting of computer network and related hardware.
* Provided leadership, oversight, and training to a multi-cultural team of employees to stimulate peak performance and achieve KPIs.
* Maintained accurate inventory of required materials by optimizing ordering process and supply chain procedures.
* Ensured completion of technical projects within the triple constraints of time, scope, and budget.
01/1990Present
Service Manager / Field Engineer
Christensen Computer Company
Management/Manager, Engineering/Architecture
Spearhead full spectrum operations of the Chicago-based office and orchestrate all bottom-line factors to deliver best-in-class IT solutions. Oversee all aspects of sales, marketing, supply chain, staffing and recruitment, and customer service management functionalities. Hold concurrent responsibility for quoting complete projects or requested services, managing change requests, allocating resources, interviewing and onboarding employees, and conducting performance evaluations. Internal resource to install, maintain, and troubleshoot computer network and related hardware.
* Managed multiple end-to-end technology projects simultaneously, including project planning and scheduling, progress and health reporting, quality assurance and control, and client communication.
* Enhanced client satisfaction and generated repeat business by complying with SLAs, proactively resolving issues, and maintaining effective communication through the project lifecycle.
* Achieved YOY sales growth targets by identifying new business development opportunities and executing aggressive marketing campaigns.
* Built the reputation of a Subject Matter Expert for evaluation of client environments from physical site surveys to architectural drawings interpretation and logical configuration assessments.
* Improved systems functionality by installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting of computer network and related hardware.
* Provided leadership, oversight, and training to a multi-cultural team of employees to stimulate peak performance and achieve KPIs.
* Maintained accurate inventory of required materials by optimizing ordering process and supply chain procedures.
* Ensured completion of technical projects within the triple constraints of time, scope, and budget.

Language Skills: 

n/a:
English

Skills: 

n/a:
Windows Server 2012-2019, Windows 10, Red Hat Linux, Sonicwall OS, Mac OS, TCP/IP, VOIP, IPTV, CCTV, LAN/WAN networks, Network Services (DNS, DHCP, NAS, Email), VPN/Remote, Access Technologies, Hardware, Windows servers, Windows Clients, HID/Fargo ID Card Printers, ID Card Lock Systems, quality assurance, innovative, resourceful, Tech-savvy, creative, problem solver, excellent team leader, Superior analytical, organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills, Problem Solving, Issue Resolution, excellent team leader, and expert trainer, ability to propel teams and projects to peak results, analytical, organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills