THREE DECADES GAINING DEPTH OF EXPERIENCE
With a background spanning diverse industries
I've cultivated a wealth of experience and technical skills and experience crucial to effective leadership and innovation.
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Service to Publishing - Starting at a young age in restaurant management, I honed customer service expertise before transitioning to roles at McGraw Hill, where I rose quickly to manage production environments and learned the intricacies of compliance and efficiency.
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Digital Print - My journey continued at Toshiba, where I evolved from technician to supervisor, excelling in communication and technical proficiency. Achieving elite status as a Toshiba Gold Star Technician underscored my commitment to excellence and innovation, further bolstered by certifications in Novell and Microsoft networks.
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Banking - Stepping into the banking sector, I deepened my expertise in networking, infrastructure, and compliance, navigating complex regulatory landscapes. Notably, I orchestrated significant cost savings through vendor negotiations and streamlined operations during a merger.
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Entrepenuer/MSP - In 2004, I embarked on a new venture as an MSP, leveraging my extensive knowledge to support a diverse clientele, from healthcare to manufacturing. Specializing in compliance frameworks such as HIPAA, PCI, NIST 800, and CMMC, I guided companies towards regulatory adherence while optimizing their technology infrastructure for security and efficiency.
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vCIO - After transitioning from entrepreneurship, I played a pivotal role in shaping organizational success by spearheading vCIO and Account Management programs. In this capacity, I cultivated a culture of continual improvement and facilitated effective communication across diverse teams and regions.
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Technical Support Manager - I led operational changes aimed at enhancing efficiency within the companies I merged into. By incorporating elements of accountability, process optimization, and scalability, I not only improved internal operations but also enhanced the overall customer experience.
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VP of Operations - Motivating teams to surpass their perceived limitations, I orchestrated a comprehensive continual service improvement program, driving excellence at every level. As VP of Operations, I emphasized the importance of investing in the training and empowerment of team members, fostering a culture of growth and development. My dedication to mentorship and facilitating crucial conversations underscores my commitment to driving positive change and fostering enduring company cultures.
In essence, my career is defined by a relentless pursuit of excellence, a passion for innovation, and a dedication to driving tangible results in every endeavor.
Accomplishments & Metrics
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Reduced mean time to resolution 68% in 10 months.
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Established First Contact Resolution program that reached 68% in first 60 days.
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Raised SLA Metrics from sub 80% to above 97% in all categories, response, worked, resolution.
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Effectively introduced KPI’s and Accountability and saw a 19% increase in ticket closures per day per tech on average.
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Developed Run Book for standardizing processes for the operation of the company, creating a scalable, consistent, delivery of services through 2 acquisitions.
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Established training program and sandbox for skill specific training.
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Created metrics dashboards that predicted client satisfaction levels for over all engagement across 700+ Clients and flagged those at risk for further action.
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Developed Service MSP as part of CT Franchise to one of largest in US.
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Design/built/maintained critical EMS 911center infrastructure.
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Trained dozens of Franchise owners on MSP process and Franchise operation.
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Grew MSP from 0 to over 200 contracted clients.
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Created hosting center for more than 100 web site clients in addition to MSP.