Executive Summary
Over 12 years’ experience as Chief Information Technology Officer and over 16 years’ experience in Front-End Website Development (eCommerce), Network Administration (IT Systems), UI/UX design/production, and Content Creation. I have a full understanding of today's SaaS, cloud services, networks, computers, software, mobile devices, advanced web applications, responsive/mobile websites for eCommerce and email blast production and design. Directed, managed, and produced several responsive web applications with extraordinarily complex administration back-ends, Content Management Systems (CMS), and email blasting systems. My responsibilities included: Providing IT Executive Level Direction and IT Administration with top-to-bottom support for all network equipment, all software, 2-Windows Servers, NAS, 120+ Computers, 120+ mobile devices, Website/Email Administration of 6 domains, 120+ users/accounts (employees), 4-eCommerce websites, eCommerce production, Responsive Design, HTML5/CSS3 programming, all image design/editing, all video production/editing, all web app design and architecture, SEO, Online marketing, UI/UX design, and much more.
SKILLS
Senior IT Management: Responsible for all: networks/servers/operating systems/computer hardware/software/email/websites/help desk/developers/SaaS.
UI/UX Development: Media Queries, Structured Data, HTTPS2/3, DNS, IIS, TLS, SSL, HTML5, CSS2/3, jQuery, JavaScript Libraries, Dreamweaver, and Visual Studio.
UI/UX Design/Media: Responsive UI/UX Design, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat Pro, Premiere, Media Encoder, Adobe CC Suite, SEO, SEM, Analytics, AdWords.
IT/Network Administrator: 10+ years' experience providing (top-to-bottom) Network Administration, Server Administration, and Computer Administration.
Content Creation: Created, Wrote, Produced/Designed: Websites, E-Commerce Products, UI's, Videos, Photos, Call to Action Banners/Tiles, and Emails.
Technical Product Manager: Intellectual Property, Computer Hardware Systems, Industrial Systems, Software Systems, and Industrial Product Knowledge Base.
EXPERIENCE
Chief Information Technology Officer, Senior Network Administrator (IT Systems), Senior Front-End Developer, UI/UX Designer, Content Creator for Tri-State Equipment Co. Inc., - Jan 2012 to Present:
Website Officer and Director, UI/UX Designer, Content Creator, Website Producer, and Website Developer for: www.tsoverheadcrane.com, www.ergonomicpartners.com, www.engineeredfallprotection.com, tsriggingequipment.com, www.tsequipment.com, www.faithfulflatsticks.com
Independently grew the company's IT infrastructure from supporting 13 employees to support over 120+ employees in 8 years!
Implemented, managed, directed, created, and sole employee responsible for enabling owners, managers, sales, and all office staff to work-from-home during COVID-19 pandemic stay at home orders. Allowed Tri-State to continue to grow and have zero downtime!
Managed, directed, created, and updated all content for company websites, videos, images, and e-commerce products.
Directed and managed all programmers, designers, developers, third-party back-end developers, and content creators.
Provided expertise in: Web Design, Interface Design, Creative Direction, Brand Identity Development, Multimedia Development, e-Commerce, and Content Development.
Maintained all web properties via HTML5/CSS/JavaScript, eCommerce administration systems, and content management systems.
Managed, directed, created, and maintained a consistent and dominant digital brand presence by utilizing websites, YouTube, SEO, SEM, Structured Data, AdWords, Google Places, Google My Business, Google Analytics, AdWords, Google Search Console, and Google Merchant Center.
Updated and maintained product information on 4 e-commerce websites using best practices for product description copywriting and online merchandising; ensured content remained, accurate, fresh, and engaging.
Directed, managed, developed, created, and maintained all branded email content for consumer email marketing.
Managed, created, designed, and wrote content for all company websites, YouTube channels, email blasts and optimized the content for structured data, SEO, and SEM.
Managed, directed, created, designed, wrote, and orchestrated all eCommerce products, email marketing, video marketing, and website development.
Used Adobe Creative Cloud software to create all company websites, videos, emails, and marketing content.
Managed, monitored, and identified areas for improvement for all websites, eCommerce products, and online properties.
Developed and updated annual budgets for all new and existing online marketing, computer networks, hardware, and software.
Computer and Network Administration and Management (Information Systems)
Provided technical expertise with computers, both stand-alone and networked for over 100+ -client desktops/laptops, 2 Windows Servers, and over 100+ mobile devices.
Bought, built, installed, setup, and configured over 30+ special use / harsh environment desktop workstation computers.
Purchased, installed, configured, customized, setup, and maintained all company operating systems, software, apps, and hardware drivers.
Expert knowledge of Windows 11/10 Pro, Windows Server 2019, 2012 R2, Microsoft Office 365: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe CC Suite, QuickBooks, SolidWorks (install and configuration), DNS, SSL, TLS, FTP, IIS, RD.
Purchased, assembled, installed, configured, customized, setup and maintained all company network hardware, computer hardware, servers, switches, routers/firewalls/WAP's, laptops, smartphones, tablets, printers, scanners, and monitors.
Expert in computer hardware and electronics: CPU's, Motherboards, RAM, GPU's, PSU's, M.2 NVMe/SSD's, HDD's, Blue Ray/DVD-RW's, RAID's, Printers, Scanners, Cases, Computer Cooling and more.
Purchased, installed, configured, customized, setup, and maintained all email systems and company email accounts.
Email Administrator/IT Administrator/Support for 6 separate Google Workspace Accounts, (previously known as Google G Suite): @ergonomicpartners.com, @tsoverheadcrane.com, @engineeredfallprotection.com, @tsriggingequipment.com, @faithfulflatsticks.com, and @tsequipment.com.
Managed and maintained a 99.9% company-wide uptime for all network systems, computer systems, software systems, and mobile devices.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of new and existing equipment. Assisted all end users with network, hardware, or software problems.
Troubleshot, analyzed, and fixed all issues for network hardware, computer hardware, software, apps, and mobile devices.
Technical Product Manager for technology products, manufacturing, material handling and industrial products.
Communicated with owners, employees, and customers via phone, e-mail, or in person to verify requirements for products, projects, or services.
Provided technical consultation and service to customers to help solve their applications using company products.
Checked customer's buying history and suggested related and new items; explained technical features, ROI, and benefits.
Maintained a thorough knowledge of company products, manufacturing processes/services and provided technical expertise, advice, and direction.
Emphasized product/service features and benefits, quoted prices, negotiated credit terms, and prepared budget reports.
UI/UX Producer and Project Manager for VividSites, LLC - Mar 2006 to Dec 2011:
Senior Account Executive providing project life cycle: HTML/CSS development, management, administration, UI/UX architecture, and QA testing.
Crafted detailed UI/UX architectures for: websites/mobile devices, custom administration back-ends, web forms, content management systems, and apps. Performed HTML, XHTML, DHTML, CSS content editing on all client websites/micro sites.
Gathered requirements from end users and supported the production and development of web applications, rich internet applications, micro sites, email blasts and visuals.
Used Photoshop, Illustrator or Acrobat DC Pro to convert web designs from graphics designers into W3C validated HTML5, XHTML, CSS2/3 websites, micro sites, or email blasts.
Analyzed ongoing project operations with the client and altered them as necessary with designers/programmers to augment successful project timelines and development.
Directly coordinated with clients on interactive: updates, re-designs, micro sites, promotions, SEO/SEM, apps, mobile sites, email blasts, and multi-media.
Collaborated with clients, co-workers, contractors, and vendors in the planning and coordinating of each project and tracked project manpower production, utilization, and budgets.
Directly managed three senior .NET/C#/SQL developers and two designers in implementing website projects for: updates, micro-sites, promotions, sweepstakes, SEO/SEM programs, apps, mobile sites, and multi-media.
EDUCATION
Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO., Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics, May 1993
Activities and societies: Delta Beta Pi Alumni, R.O.T.C., Parks Guard Rifle Drill Team Alumni