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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER/CONSULTANT With 17 years of IT Experience and Track Record of Success Delivering Profit-Driven Technology Solutions CAREER PROFILE Results-driven IT manager with expertise experience leading technology-based, multi-million dollar revenue firms, with an exemplary record marked by a demonstrated ability to build peak-performing teams and achieve cross-functional business objectives. Valued member of senior management teams, contributing a seasoned, broad-based perspective to create pragmatic IT strategies and implementation plans designed for maximum return at the lowest possible costs. Core areas of expertise include: ª IT Strategy & Execution ª Enterprise IT Systems ª Organizational Design & Restructuring ª eCommerce Strategy & Delivery ª Mergers & Acquisitions ª Team Building & Leadership ª Time & Resource Optimization ª Supply-Chain Integration ª New Product & Technology Launch ª Corporate Mission Fulfillment ª Process Improvement ª Profit and Loss Management ª Program & Project Management ª Information Architecture ª Vendor & Contract Negotiations Select value-offered Highlights Ø Realized maximum value and return on IT investments; built $1.3 million company with a $10,000 investment Ø Champion of world-class service delivery at minimum costs; advanced technologies that increased reliability, drove successful implementation of Sarbanes-Oxley initiative at 30% below budget, $4.2 million decreased expenses through MPLS, SANs and Security systems implementation Ø Driving force for enhancements to IT services, processes and organization effectiveness; apply insight and best practices gleaned from multi-million dollar, industry-leading corporations in entertainment, insurance, manufacturing and distribution, media/publishing, and financial industries. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Modis, Inc. – Chattanooga, TN 2007-Present Project Management Consultant Lead Digital Technologies Implementation (DTI) strategy and initiatives, critical to achieving continued operations in an increasingly competitive cinemas industry for Regal Entertainment Group. Planned and executed operation strategy as the implementation lead reporting to CIO. Reengineered deployment teams and key applications to strengthen quality of service, timely delivery, and staff capabilities, while improving reliability and reducing costs. Co-managed $54 million project budget and lead 127-person team. Key Results: • Designed Freight and Storage solution through creation and implementation of deployment plans and distribution system management with accompanying shipping partners and vendors • Maintained Board set levels of acceptability for budget by controlling costs through the implementation of defined deployment standards and controls • Managed 130+ member team consisting of internal resources, contractors, freight and vendor resources Carmike Cinemas, Inc. – Columbus, GA 2004-2007 Senior Director of Information Technology Spearheaded formation, development and implementation of an Enterprise class IT department and systems to provide internal application and systems support; utilizing 64 production and 36 development servers. Oversight of IT department that reports directly to the CEO. Established key operating capabilities, created performance metrics and management of $16 million budget. Key Results: • Project and Implementation Manger for Sarbanes-Oxley, managed the project which was implemented in less than six months • Managed IT integration of $40 million acquisition of GKC Theatres • Headed IT team, which developed eCommerce strategies; designed, developed and implemented state-of-art disaster recover, security, application and wide area network systems across the US • Drove $1.6 million sales gain through acquisition and implementation of a credit card processing system • Managed architecture and implementation of Digital Cinemas infrastructure in 300+ locations in the United States, a head of schedule and $2.55 million under project budget • $1.65 million reduction in IT budget by standardizing workstations, eliminating contract labor, implementing helpdesk and hardware/software management solutions Sorrells Network Services – Columbus, GA 2001-2004 President, Founder Developed and launched for-profit IT services delivery organization to provide application and systems support for small and mid-sized companies. Drove the operational planning and execution of core business functionality. Set management strategy and direction for a rapidly growing company. Grew company to $1.32 million annual net sales from a $10,000 investment. Key Results: • Established and sustained monthly reoccurring revenues of $16,000 through the creation of a eCommence solutions and offsite data storage • Remote client management solutions enabling secure access to job-site data and available anytime troubleshooting mechanisms • Project Manager for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance for three publicly traded companies International Network Services (INS) – Atlanta, GA 1999-2001 Senior Network Systems Engineer Enterprise networking engineer providing design, planning, implementation and end-to-end support for fortune 1000 companies such as: Blue Cross and Blue Shield, ADP, Compass Bank, JD Edwards, Goldman Sachs, Synovus, TSYS, Canada Life Assurance and AFLAC. Headed 6-person team which provided information systems and telecommunications services for corporations around the world. Performed strategic planning and architectural guidance for business. Key Results: • Extensive utilization of Cisco, Bay Networks, Ascend, Compaq, HP and IBM equipment • Actively engaged multiple Executive and Board Members on design review, change control and security • Negotiated with Vendors regarding equipment purchases to save clients money • Project Manager for large publicly traded companies on various projects Computer Network Solutions – Columbus, GA 1996-1999 Vice President of Information Technology Hired as an engineer, was promoted to Director then Vice President in 17 months. Directed integration, implementation and support teams for retail clients. Oversaw $8.2 million budget and 31 IT and sales employees. Managed the integration of key systems for clients engaged in acquisitions. Key Results: • Designed staff training and life cycle management for internal resources and clients • Solutions engineer manager for clients utilizing Microsoft, Novell, Unix, Cisco, Bay Networks and Lotus business products • Launched systems that promoted inventory and labor management to assist in tracking vital business resources and assets • Designed new operating model that added $2.4 million in revenues EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS • Columbus State University, Columbus, GA. Accounting and Computer Information Management, January 2001 to April 2003 • Auburn University, Auburn, AL. Science and Business, May 1993 to September 1995 • Southern Union Junior College, Opelika, AL. Business, June 1988 to May 1993 • Microsoft MCSE • Cisco CCNA • Compaq ASE • Novell CNA • CompTIA • Network+