1999-2001 Director of Information Technology

Responsible for all computer and telecommunications technology, including security, development, training, evaluation and purchasing, and maintenance of PCs and Macs.

Film House, Inc., Nashville, Tennessee: Produces TV ads promoting radio stations. Additionally films commercials for the U.S. Department of Defense's Armed Forces Radio and Television Service (AFRTS).

• Planned and implemented a strategy for connecting Film House's local area network (LAN) to the Internet.

• Served as advisor in the creation of Film House's dot-com spin-off (EZsweeps.com), including evaluating potential partners and monitoring the teams that built its software and infrastructure.

• Protected the company against threats to LAN security by means of user education, firewall protection (Checkpoint-based firewall), monitoring firewall, server, and web logs, and security software like COPS and Tripwire. Another part of security strategy involved keeping up with known vulnerabilities and applying patches and updates.

• Managed mixed TCP/IP and IPX LAN with Linux, Windows NT, Windows 2000, and Novell NetWare components.

• Administered Internet and local e-mail systems.

• Created Linux administration scripts in bash and Perl.

• Researched and recommended a strategy for migration to a centralized messaging system.

• Managed telephone and voice mail systems.

• Advised management on Web strategy and implementation.

1996-1999 Analyst—Enterprise Services

• Managed use of PVCS Version Manager for AGLA programmers.

• Administered Platinum Project Manager.

• Created reports with Microsoft Access, using data obtained from Platinum Project Manager via ODBC links.

• Created time sheet printing application in Visual Basic and Microsoft Access.

1995-1996 Director of Information Technology

In charge of all aspects of computer use and telecommunication statewide.

• Developed Microsoft Access database for tracking special event donations.

• Provided technical support for PC, Novell NetWare 4, and VAX equipment in the Affiliate office and six regional offices.

• Developed departmental budget, objectives, and strategy.

• Serve as liaison between users in the field and American Heart’s National Center.

• Managed SQL donor database in the VAX environment.

• Planned and supervised upgrade to Solomon accounting system.

• Supervised Computer Systems Assistant and temporary personnel.

1987-1995 MIS Director

Responsible for all computer use, including program development, training, equipment evaluation, purchasing, and maintenance.

Film House, Inc., Nashville, Tennessee: Producer of TV ads promoting radio stations; clients in all major U.S. markets.

• Developed a film production estimation and budgeting program in Clipper (Xbase).

• Developed on-air giveaway prize database and random number generator in Clipper.

• Planned and organized all computer-related aspects of database marketing efforts in Chicago, Los Angeles, and elsewhere. These projects included custom database design, 1000+ piece daily mailings, and coordination with telemarketing and design personnel.

• Maintained and supported a Novell LAN and its associated PCs and servers.

1983-1987 Computer Manager

Supervised all computer use, including training, custom program development, and computer and peripheral acquisition and maintenance.