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IT Strategy, Project Management, and Operational Excellence

Dedicated IT Director and Project Management Specialist with 15+ years of experience specializing in cost optimization, cybersecurity compliance, and business intelligence. Proven ability to lead complex ERP implementations and manage multi-million dollar infrastructures.

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Key Project Highlights (Ridgeview & Elcon)

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Major Project Budget Control (Ridgeview)

Executed Phone System and Workstation upgrades ($230k+ combined budget) $14,839 under budget, proving strong financial oversight and stewardship.

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ERP Costing System Implementation (Elcon)

Authored procedures and systems (Work Center/Operation Codes) in Sage 100, formalizing the financial structure for labor rates and overhead to ensure accurate job costing.

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Service Desk Project Management (Ridgeview)

Implemented a new centralized ticketing system and defined protocols to achieve an 85% first-hour ticket resolution rate, drastically improving support efficiency.

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OTD Reporting System & Delinquency Tracking (Elcon)

Developed custom SQL/Excel reports to track On-Time Delivery (OTD) against customer promise dates, providing management with proactive delinquency metrics and risk analysis.

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Strategic Cost Optimization (Ridgeview)

Conducted usage audits and optimized the Zoom license portfolio, achieving $1,880+ in recurring annual savings for the school's budget.

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Data Integrity & Process Auditing (Elcon)

Led a cross-functional project to audit and correct over 296 faulty work orders in Sage 100, eliminating data variances and ensuring accurate financial costing (Actuals method).

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Volunteer Technical Consultant

God's Helping & Healing Hands (2024 – Present)

  • Provides technical administration and security oversight for operational needs.
  • Secures software grants to maximize non-profit budget efficiency.

Director of IT

Ridgeview Classical Schools (2021 – 2025)

  • Managed over $230k in capital projects, finishing $14.8k under budget.
  • Implemented NIST-aligned cybersecurity controls and Verkada unified safety platforms.
  • Architected high-availability systems for 500+ users across Azure and Google Workspace.

Project Management & Systems Specialist

Elcon Precision LLC (2012 – 2021)

  • Led Sage 100 ERP implementation and formalized financial structure for labor costing.
  • Authored ITAR/EAR compliance procedures and mandatory AES encryption standards.
  • Developed custom SQL/VBA reporting systems to track On-Time Delivery and profitability.

Socials & Continuous Learning

I believe that excellence in IT requires a commitment to lifelong learning and academic precision. I am constantly expanding my technical stack and management methodology to stay at the forefront of the industry.

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Academic Excellence

"In the kiln of higher education, a foundation of steel was forged."

My academic journey transpires as a substantive display of dedication. Achieving high-tier honors and a GPA that mirrors my professional precision, I maintained a standard of excellence that foreshadowed my reputation as the "beast IT guy."

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Core Competencies

A multi-disciplinary matrix of technical, strategic, and analytical proficiencies.

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Sage 100 ERP (Mastery) SQL & Crystal Reports VBA & Excel Automation Microsoft 365 Admin Azure & Google Workspace Sonicwall/Meraki Networking Verkada Security & Access VoIP (Vonage) MDM (Intune/WDS/MDT) EdTech (PowerSchool/Edsby)

πŸ“ˆ Strategic Leadership

Project Management (Agile/Waterfall) IT Roadmap Forecasting Budget & License Optimization NIST & ITAR Compliance Vendor Performance Mgmt Cost Accounting Integration Process Formalization (AP Specs) Data Governance & Integrity Disaster Recovery Planning Cross-Functional Leadership

πŸ“Š Analytical Attributes

Technical Writing (Procedures) Business Intelligence (BI) Root Cause Analysis MRP Process Flow Systems Administration Data-Driven Decision Making Stakeholder Communication Analytical Problem-Solver Adaptable & Quick Learner Detailed Financial Stewardship

Executive Personality Blueprint

An analytical assessment defining the "Strategic Architect" archetype: A fusion of high-level technical precision, data-driven operations, and stoic leadership.

The Strategic Architect Matrix

Visualizing the "Magic Touch" combined with disciplined restraint.

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Analytical Precision

Synthesizes complex data into actionable strategy. Thinks deeply about past outcomes to instigate future success.

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Data-Driven Operator

Favors specific metrics (budget variances, net carbs) over abstraction. Adheres to a rigorous denominator of quality.

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Stoic Fortitude

Maintains disciplined restraint in high-stakes environments. Unaffected by external emotional fluctuations.

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Technical Mastery

The "beast IT" factor. Provides a deep sense of security through undeniable technological prowess and stewardship.

Professional Endorsements & Integrity

Validating technical prowess through peer testimony and a commitment to ethical governance.

πŸ›‘οΈ Professional Integrity & Compliance Statement

The rationale for my professional separation stemmed from an unavoidable conflict of interest and an ethical impasse concerning risk mitigation. I resigned to maintain my professional integrity after the organizational structure, characterized by a mix of closely related family members in management, created an environment where effective, apolitical decision-making was consistently hindered. This compromised environment subsequently led to the directive to execute a major security implementation that was non-compliant with legal mandates (Colorado SB-143), creating an untenable risk exposure. My decision was a pragmatic step to ensure my professional conduct adheres to the highest standards of ethics and legal compliance.

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