Experience

Classic Optical Laboratories, Inc.

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Logistics Manager (Project Management Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt)

  • Nov 2020 - Present

  • overseeing all Supply Chain functions, including frame-to-come (FTC) and correcting inbound orders to prepare for production processing. • overseeing continuous improvement of the frame and lens ordering processes. This includes programs in place and creating new, more efficient processes for ordering. • management of Data Processing personnel as well as Supply Chain Personnel • responsibility for processes related to quality issues from vendors and other sources. • responsible… Show more • overseeing all Supply Chain functions, including frame-to-come (FTC) and correcting inbound orders to prepare for production processing. • overseeing continuous improvement of the frame and lens ordering processes. This includes programs in place and creating new, more efficient processes for ordering. • management of Data Processing personnel as well as Supply Chain Personnel • responsibility for processes related to quality issues from vendors and other sources. • responsible for all outsourcing and insourcing processes. • data analysis for continuous improvement of data processing and more recently the supply chain ordering processes.

• Manager of Production Support and I.T. Operations (LSSBB)

  • Jan 2016 - Oct 2020

  The Manager of I.T. Operations and Production Support is a dual role position. The main role of this position is to oversee the company's I.T. operations including hardware and communications infrastructure and to ensure the security of all data kept within these systems. The expanded role of this position as Manager of Production Support is to work in collaboration with the current Production Leadership team to manage and direct production-related continuous improvement initiatives… Show more The Manager of I.T. Operations and Production Support is a dual role position. The main role of this position is to oversee the company's I.T. operations including hardware and communications infrastructure and to ensure the security of all data kept within these systems. The expanded role of this position as Manager of Production Support is to work in collaboration with the current Production Leadership team to manage and direct production-related continuous improvement initiatives. This includes: • Working directly with the Production Leadership including Directors, Supervisors, and Team Leads, to develop continuous improvement project teams designed to analyze production processes and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of those processes. Leading daily “Team Huddles” with the Senior Operations Manager, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Shift supervisors which includes presenting breakage numbers and opportunities, current WIP, and production goals. • Working in collaboration with senior manufacturing personnel and other expertise outside of Classic Optical to gain in the knowledge of optical lab manufacturing equipment and concepts. • Utilizing the analysis techniques of Statistical Process Control (SPC) to measure processes, make effective changes, and remeasure to verify improvement of the outcome. • Working directly with the Business Analysts and continuous improvement teams to organize data to report the results of continuous improvement efforts in the Production environment. • Providing daily and weekly updates to the Operations Director and the Senior Operations Manager as well as maintaining charts of daily and weekly breakage analysis and breakdown for all shifts. • Maintaining monthly production forecast charts for use by production leaders. • Working one on one with production supervisors and lab personnel to engage in continuous improvement efforts and gather feedback to improve one-piece flow. • Leading multiple specialized teams

• Network Administrator/Data Security Manager

  • Jan 2014 - Jan 2016

  Youngstown, Ohio Area * Replaced and maintain Classic network infrastructure: network firewalls, cabling, communications rack, and local telecommunications as well as workstations * Firewalls: Experienced with Watchguard, Cisco, and Sentry IDS appliances used for external intrusion prevention and internal network security * Virtualized Server environments using both Hyper-V and VMware ESXi * Configured and maintained VPN access for Classic and remote hosted employee access * Managed a Windows 2008r2… Show more * Replaced and maintain Classic network infrastructure: network firewalls, cabling, communications rack, and local telecommunications as well as workstations * Firewalls: Experienced with Watchguard, Cisco, and Sentry IDS appliances used for external intrusion prevention and internal network security * Virtualized Server environments using both Hyper-V and VMware ESXi * Configured and maintained VPN access for Classic and remote hosted employee access * Managed a Windows 2008r2 Active Directory network infrastructure utilizing Server 2008r2, Server2012, RHEL 5.5, Oracle, Progress, Microsoft SQL, and numerous other company servers * Managed Purchasing, Vendor Relations, and recommendations for all IT related infrastructure for both Classic Optical and the offsite Datacenter * Designed and implemented Classic Optical Helpdesk deployment and ongoing management including workflow, ticket design, and first response * Implemented HIPAA Compliance Standards for Classic IT * Implemented IT Policies and Procedures for Standardized Login, Password Policy, Anti-Virus Policy, Internet Access and E-Communications Acceptable Use Policy, and Local Access Policy * Lead various Physical Security driven campaigns including replacing and configuring DVR and Cameras and migrating the door entry systems to a new robust server * Implemented multiple server hosts into ESXi Server Farm and migrated several virtual and physical machines to the ESXi Hosts * Implemented Samsung IP based Phone System for 75+ users complete with overhead, emergency, and zone paging * Created Disaster Recovery plan for company and wrote all Network and Security policies included in current Classic State Contract Bids * Implemented Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 for user testing * Participated in Linux RHEL Training and U-Certify Security Training * Oversaw the development and growth of an Assistant Network Administrator * Maintained Monthly Network Maintenance routine

• Systems Administrator / PC LAN Technician

  • Mar 2013 - Jan 2014

  Youngstown, Ohio Area • Current responsibilities include Virtualization Backend Management, Storage Management, Backup Optimization, Disaster Recovery, and HIPAA as well as Security Compliance. • Familiar with MS SQL, Sybase ASA, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Server 03-12, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Group Polices, Microsoft Office, Adobe Premier Software, Symantec Ghost, and various anti-virus and anti-spy ware software utilities. • Knowledge of PC setup and installation, as well as various peripherals, data… Show more • Current responsibilities include Virtualization Backend Management, Storage Management, Backup Optimization, Disaster Recovery, and HIPAA as well as Security Compliance. • Familiar with MS SQL, Sybase ASA, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Server 03-12, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Group Polices, Microsoft Office, Adobe Premier Software, Symantec Ghost, and various anti-virus and anti-spy ware software utilities. • Knowledge of PC setup and installation, as well as various peripherals, data entry, and file updating, also hardware and software maintenance. • Knowledge of firewall setup, security compliance, backup and offsite disaster recovery best practices, cloud utilization. • Experience in networking, Linux environment integration with a predominantly Windows domain, system-operations training, and customer service.



Henry Schein MicroMD

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Network Administrator

  • Jun 2007 - Mar 2013

  • Replaced and maintain HSMS Ohio network infrastructure: network firewalls, cabling, communications rack, and local telecommunications as well as workstations • Firewalls: Experienced with Watchguard, Cisco, and SonicWALL appliances used for external intrusion prevention and internal network security • Virtualized Server environments using both Citrix and VMware • Configured and maintained VPN access for HSMS and remote hosted client access • Managed a Windows 2008 Active… Show more • Replaced and maintain HSMS Ohio network infrastructure: network firewalls, cabling, communications rack, and local telecommunications as well as workstations • Firewalls: Experienced with Watchguard, Cisco, and SonicWALL appliances used for external intrusion prevention and internal network security • Virtualized Server environments using both Citrix and VMware • Configured and maintained VPN access for HSMS and remote hosted client access • Managed a Windows 2008 Active Directory network infrastructure utilizing Server 2008r2, Sybase ASA 9 and ASA 10, Microsoft SQL, and numerous company servers • Monitored upkeep and maintenance of all Ohio corporate workstations as well as numerous remote locations using support tools including GoToAssist and GoToMeeting • Managed corporate ASA databases for record keeping as well as billing company databases • Deployed Citrix XenApp based hosted application solution for both internal use as well as external client use • Upgrades and Improvements to internal HSMS helpdesk and secured it for external access • Implemented Veeam backup and Recovery • Implemented Synology File based backup solution to reduce requirement for tape backups • Implemented Off-site backup strategy • Implemented 2008 HSMS Domain Functionality (raised from 2003) for 750+ users • Implemented Fiber Internet backbone for HSMS-Ohio site • Implemented multiple server hosts into vSphere Server Farm • Restructured MicroMD™ Cloud SQL Backend to provide better backups and recoverability • Implemented multiple SQL and Citrix servers at co-location for improved Cloud performance and growth • Minimized MicroMD™ Cloud downtime to less than 0.1% (higher than Amazon.com) • Increased virtualized servers usage by 500% to 25+ Servers to decrease use of outdated whiteboxes • Implemented Windows 8 for user testing • Implemented Internal Print and SMTP server • Implemented HSMS Mobile Wireless Infrastructure and Access to HSMS Citrix Resource Access from iDevices Show less



Best Buy

• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Computer Technician

  • Sep 2004 - Sep 2007

  • Hardware and Software Maintenance • Experienced in maintaining software related to advanced diagnostics, data backup and data retrieval, hardware and operating system repairs, and prevention of viruses and Spy ware on customers’ private PCs • Customer Relations and Sales Experience



Poland School System

• Network / Software / Hardware Specialist

  • May 2005 - Aug 2007

  • Experience with Microsoft Server 2003 and Group Polices • Hardware Placement and Maintenance: Including Commercial Grade UPS, Networking Closets, and Laser Printers • Software Maintenance: Including Microsoft Windows XP Professional and Microsoft Office, as well as various Adobe Products and Symantec Antivirus and Ghost