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Christopher K.

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A highly talented and accomplished Information Technology Management professional with strong business, operations, and project development experience SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS • More than eight years of senior-level information technology management and development experience. • Over fourteen years of supervisory and leadership experience, in both civilian and military environments. • Proven ability to direct and develop departments and business operations. • Adept at acquiring and maintaining outside vendors, and improving relations with existing clients. • Outstanding organizational, managerial, and client-relations skills. • Excellent communication, motivational, and presentation abilities. SKILLS Operating Systems: Microsoft Products, DOS, Sun Solaris, Red Hat Linux Applications and Tools: Microsoft Office, Exchange 2K/2K3, MS SQL Sever 2000/2005, Centura SQLBase, Veritas Backup Exec, Adobe CS3 Products, Symantec Enterprise Products, Crystal Reports, Sony Media Products (digital video post production) Web Application Development: Adobe Cold Fusion(v.4 – 8), Apache, HTML, XML, CSS, Javascript, Perl, FTP, Dreamweaver, Flash 9, Fireworks CS3, Flex, Eclipse, Apollo Networking: TCP/IP, SMTP, FTP, IPSEC, VPN, ODBC, Watchguard Products, Cayman/Netopia/Cisco routers, intrusion detection Hardware: PC (assembly and repair), most peripherals, server rack-mounting PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Dattoli Cancer Center, Sarasota, FL 2007 – present Director of Information Technology • Led project to build ColdFusion/Flex based patient scheduling application for use with touchscreens. • Spearheaded development of Flash based patient entertainment system during patient treatment. • Performed design and installation of VPN connectivity to corporate infrastructure for telecommuting employees. • Spearheaded development of corporate Intranet which previously did not exist. • Overhauled server room and network infrastructure equipment. • Manage day-to-day operations of corporate network and telecommunications. Center For Sight, P.A, Venice, FL 2002 – 2007 Director of Information Technology • Led project to rebuild entire network infrastructure and implement dedicated server room. • Implemented upgrade to all domain servers to W2K/W2K3 and setup Active Directory across organization, Exchange server migration and automated LTO2 backup. • Performed design and installation of VPN connectivity to regional offices and telecommuters reducing costs and increasing productivity. • Consulted on initial website design and layout with later in-house design and technology changes and functionality enhancements including ColdFusion based “smart-forms”, and Flash applications. • Spearheaded development of corporate Intranet and Extranet implementing several automated functions in ColdFusion to benefit employees and outside referring physicians. • Designed, coordinated and established all company computer systems and policies. • Manage day-to-day operations of corporate network and telecommunications (Nortel Meridian). • Designed and implemented application serving technology (Terminal Service) to achieve a high level of productivity for all remote locations and power users. Sparkle Brite Pool Stores Corp, Sarasota, FL 2001 – 2002 Director of Information Technology • Led development and integration of automated inventory control and purchasing systems. • Directed setup of inter-store WAN communication systems. • Improved existing software applications, and developed custom reporting features for executive staff. • Spearheaded development of electronic data exchange between retail inventory management system and third-party accounting application. • Designed, coordinated and established all company computer systems and policies. • Went under budget more than $30,000 by procuring special discounted hardware and software packages. • Consulted on corporate web site, and directed installation of all necessary hardware and software. Florida Central Reservations, Inc., Sarasota, FL 1997 – 2001 Chief Operations Officer / Chief Information Officer • Directed daily financial and business operations. • Oversaw daily activities of all employees. • Identified, developed, and maintained business partnerships and clients. • Grew company from zero revenue at start-up to over $1 million, in less than four years. • Managed all financial activities, including budgeting, financial analyses, and forecasting. • Arranged and negotiated contracts. • Directed team of marketing, PR, customer service, and technical personnel. • As CIO created and established entire IT department. • Supervised internal technical services, acted as major point of contact for computer-related issues. • Led development of contracted web-design, and integration of web application, utilizing ColdFusion, with existing Oracle-based reservation system. • Improved and streamlined Oracle-based reservation platform and internal system. MILITARY EXPERIENCE US Air Force 1991 – 1996 Security Response Team Leader, 305th Security Police Squadron, McGuire AFB, NJ (1995 – 1996) • Served as Base security leader, responsible for protecting classified priority “A” resources and missions. • Supervised, trained, and evaluated junior security personnel and team members. Ceremonial Guardsman, Presidential Honor Guard, Washington, DC (1992 – 1994) • Selected for duty in elite group chosen from Top 1% of Air Force personnel. • Acted as Guard to the President of the United States. • Served as aide to foreign heads of state and dignitaries at presidential, military, and government functions, including the 1993 Presidential Inauguration. • Air Force liaison at official ceremonies, including special events at the White House, Pentagon, and Arlington National Cemetery. EDUCATION Trinity College, BS in Computer Science, 1996 Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE 2000), 2002 Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA 2000), 2002 Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP 2000), 2002 ADDITIONAL TRAINING AND EDUCATION Certification, [login to view URL] Cold Fusion Development, 2002 Graduate, Burt Rogers School of Real Estate, 1996 Graduate, Air Force Air Mobility Warfare Center, 1995 Graduate, Air Force Security Police Academy, 1992 Graduate, Air Force Honor Guard Training, 1992 Graduate, US Army Air Base Ground Defense, 1992 SECURITY CLEARANCE DOD-TS Yankee White (expired) ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS Air Force Commendation Medal Air Force Good Conduct Medal National Defense Medal Expert Marksman Award Air Force Longevity Award Unit Excellence Award PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS National Association of Realtors Presidential Honor Guard Association Microsoft Developers Network (MSDN) Adobe Development Community LANGUAGES Fluent in English, Italian Keywords: Senior network administrator, program developer, application developer, chief information officer, director of information systems, IS director, MIS director, executive consultant, senior manager References and military DD Form 214 available upon request

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