Information Keith Cash - resume

Keith Cash

http://www.KeithCash.com

http://keithcash.blogspot.com

Montevallo Alabama

KeithCash@email.com

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE

To secure a position with an established organization utilizing my skills, technical knowledge & experience.

DESIRED OCCUPATION

Analyst; Database Administrator; IT Management; CEO, CIO, CTO, VP, Dir.; Strategist or Architect; MIS Manager; Project Manager; Systems Administrator; Web/Internet Administrator; Marketing; Inventory Control

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

19+ years of experience defining & implementing business applications for small & large-scale projects for multi-location operations. Skilled at communicating technical issues to non-technical personnel; ability to speak coherently & smooth to staff from network engineers to CEO's, recommend & implement strategies that enhance efficiency & maximize ROI, implement cutting-edge technology solutions, & support.

Manager - Computer Information Systems - Current - Birmingham, Alabama 2004-Present

- Network -- Manage AS400 & Windows environments, support Daily-Wolcott business software

- Marketing -- Build-manage sales lead generating websites, market new products, produced press releases, worked closely with the president in developing strategies to promoting the company brand through website search engine optimization and mail outs

- Inventory -- Responsible for auditing invoice transactions, balancing and control inventory and setup-manage bill-of-materials software to reduce excess employee hours performing manual changes

- Telecommunications -- Managed all telephone systems, troubleshoot of area-network

- Contractors -- Support & Manage Technology vendors, Marketing vendors, Supply vendors and Database Consultants

- Data Mining -- utilize MS Access to produce monthly/daily reporting, maintain-modify Visual Basic programs, both, both tools used for inventory control

Microsoft Network Professional - Mitchell-Wayne Technologies - Birmingham, Alabama 2002-2004

- Responsible for 110+ users on (5)Windows 2000/03 network servers, managed with Active Directory, Exchange, Internet software, accounting software, Payroll software, WAN/LAN-Cisco/HP, Wireless

-Cisco, PC Support, SQL Server, PBX system for multi-locations operation, Trend Anti-Virus- Maintain & support 110+ users over 4 branch offices & Exchange 2000/2003 with Outlook clients (2000, XP, 2003)

- Support & maintenance WAN/LAN, 5 Windows 2000/2003 servers COMPAQ(1) -HP 3600(2)/3800(2) Servers Veritas backup software, WAN using CISCO 2600 & 3COM 3300 Switches, Wireless Cisco-Aironet 1200 Hubs with Orinoco clients

- Support Microsoft Office 2000/XP/2003, Internet, & IIS

- Support & maintenance VMS operating system with DEC hubs, KARMAK accounting software

- Support & maintain NEC-PBX phone & NEC-Voicemail systems using IP for 4 locations 130+ phones - Support & maintain SQL Server 2000 utilizing time clock software-Gorrie-Regan & Data mining software-Minepoint

- Support & maintenance ABRA Human Resource Software- Support & maintenance several extranet software applications for parts, service, admin & sales divisions for truck dealerships. PACCAR-extranet, PACCAR-Prospector, VOLVO-extranet, ISUZU-extranet, Cummins truck maintenance, CAT Electronic Technician, several AS400-5250 applications-extranet & many other industry specific applications.

- Install, setup & maintenance of PCs-Dell & Compaq 98/2000/XP PC, & laptops utilizing Ghost

Director of Information Technology - AMPAC/Southern Rubber Company - Birmingham, Alabama 1994-2001

- Full responsibility for business Database & WAN/LAN Network. (150-328 Users) utilizing CISCO 3600, AS400, WIN 2000, UNIX

- Full responsibility for business applications, P/L balancing, Inventory

-AP-GL balancing

- Full responsibility for tele-communications, e-commerce, PC/Server hardware, internet/email, website, PBX system & support for multi-locations (32) operations

- Increased productivity reducing 255+ hours a month of office procedures through automation

- ROI- Increased operating capital by reducing Office-Computer-Telephony expenses by 35%-50%

- Support for Sales & Marketing, quotes, flyers, & presentations

- MIS - Successfully completed (Hands-on) four Enterprise-wide Software Application Integrations. This include system application setup, configuration of all business critical software applications, along with maintenance & changes as corporate needs evolve to stay competitive & reduce operating costs

- Systems - Support/Maintain Hardware Integration, configuration, & setup utilizing PCs, WANS, LANS, internet servers, UNIX servers, AS400 server, remote users & terminals. 24x7 managed operation of the computer environment- Business

- Translate business requirements into technical specifications. Document user needs, product features, program functions, & create detailed specifications that identify the steps required to develop or to modify software. Instrumental in the testing for accuracy & completeness of the developed solutions

- Project Management - Work with management, customers, colleagues, & other stakeholders to identify business critical Information requirements & develop systems based on new architectures that will improve business processes & support critical business strategies

- E-commerce - Deploy, install & maintain E-commerce application giving our customers computer access to our inventory, place orders, buy & sale, for increase in customer retention & increases our employee productivity

- Database - Created & support reports for database users, corporate trainers & management utilizing Query, Excel & Access. Performance monitoring & tuning of database. Install new versions, layered database products & patches. Automation of routine daily tasks & reports using scripting & job scheduling

- Extensive networking, troubleshooting, repair, management & installation experience in a UNIX, AS400, Windows NT 4.0, 2000 environments

- Telecommunications - Managed all telephone systems, troubleshoot of Wide & Local area-networking (WAN/LAN) lines circuits

- Liaison between the technical development/support team & the applications end-user community to interpret/communicate support issues

- Supervise technology contractors, vendors & database consultants- Support-Training - Deploy & train customers on Internet software, JAVA software & VPN to allow access to our manufactures extranet - Establish security guidelines, procedures & select technologies to protect networks from unauthorized access

Business Operations-Facilities Manager - Fleetserve, Inc. - Birmingham, Alabama 1992-1994

- Full responsibility for business operations accounting, payroll, collections, taxes, P/L, database, vendors & CRM infrastructure- Support for Sales & Marketing, quotes & presentations

- Maintained a 53% profit margin

Information Technology Manager - Diamond Express Inc - Birmingham, Alabama 1988-1991

- Increased productivity reducing 168+ hours a month of office procedures through automation-

- Full responsibility for operations SQL database, AR, AP, cash flow, GL & enable accurate P&L

- ROI - Full responsibility for accounting applications, including SQL programming, & functionality

- Support for software, PBX system, & accounting

INDUSTRIES

• Manufacturing
• Wholesale - Distribution
• Commercial
• Engineering
• Transportation
• Insurance
• Service
• Healthcare
• Consulting
• Accounting
• Financial
• Retail
• Information Technology

JOB SKILLS
SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Determining what is causing an operating error and deciding what to do about it
Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design
Teaching others how to do something
Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Using logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
Listening to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate
Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job
Weighing the relative costs and benefits of a potential action
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Talking to others to effectively convey information
Working with new material or information to grasp its implications
Using multiple approaches when learning or teaching new things
Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications
Writing computer programs for various purposes
Controlling operations of equipment or systems
Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job
Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
Communicating effectively with others in writing as indicated by the needs of the audience
Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs
Actively looking for ways to help people
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions
Performing routine maintenance and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools
Persuading others to approach things differently
Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
Assessing how well one is doing when learning or doing something
Using scientific methods to solve problems
Using mathematics to solve problems
Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work
Managing one's own time and the time of others
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react the way they do
Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures
Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences



Work Status: US - I am authorized to work in this country for any employer.
Desired Type: Employee
Desired Status: Full-time
Desired Salary: OPEN USD Per Year
Company Size: No Preference

Locations: US-Alabama-Birmingham
Willing to relocate: No
Willing to travel: Up to 50% travel
Overtime Preference: Yes