Matthew Checksfield
Chief Information Officer at Greek Peak Mountain Resort & Meier Industries- Claim this Profile
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Sean Flaherty
Matthew is a passionate and patient IT leader. Over the course of our two-year relationship, we have had some deep conversations about how he thinks about software as a strategic organizational asset and how to build a culture of continuous innovation. His ideas and experiences have influenced my thinking and my work. Learning from Matt has been a pleasure. He is a steadfast and determined leader whose integrity is impeccable. I highly recommend Matt to lead any organization that considers technology a strategic differentiator.
Allen R. Mitts, Jr.
I have had the opportunity to work with Matt in several positions during his career. His technical knowlege and experience paired with his willingness to take on challenging projects makes him a highly valuable resource. He is able to lead and manage a project team through a complete business process cycle. He is more than capable of working as an individual when required. His attention to detail can be found in everything he does. He shares his knowledge with team members.
Sean Flaherty
Matthew is a passionate and patient IT leader. Over the course of our two-year relationship, we have had some deep conversations about how he thinks about software as a strategic organizational asset and how to build a culture of continuous innovation. His ideas and experiences have influenced my thinking and my work. Learning from Matt has been a pleasure. He is a steadfast and determined leader whose integrity is impeccable. I highly recommend Matt to lead any organization that considers technology a strategic differentiator.
Allen R. Mitts, Jr.
I have had the opportunity to work with Matt in several positions during his career. His technical knowlege and experience paired with his willingness to take on challenging projects makes him a highly valuable resource. He is able to lead and manage a project team through a complete business process cycle. He is more than capable of working as an individual when required. His attention to detail can be found in everything he does. He shares his knowledge with team members.
Sean Flaherty
Matthew is a passionate and patient IT leader. Over the course of our two-year relationship, we have had some deep conversations about how he thinks about software as a strategic organizational asset and how to build a culture of continuous innovation. His ideas and experiences have influenced my thinking and my work. Learning from Matt has been a pleasure. He is a steadfast and determined leader whose integrity is impeccable. I highly recommend Matt to lead any organization that considers technology a strategic differentiator.
Allen R. Mitts, Jr.
I have had the opportunity to work with Matt in several positions during his career. His technical knowlege and experience paired with his willingness to take on challenging projects makes him a highly valuable resource. He is able to lead and manage a project team through a complete business process cycle. He is more than capable of working as an individual when required. His attention to detail can be found in everything he does. He shares his knowledge with team members.
Sean Flaherty
Matthew is a passionate and patient IT leader. Over the course of our two-year relationship, we have had some deep conversations about how he thinks about software as a strategic organizational asset and how to build a culture of continuous innovation. His ideas and experiences have influenced my thinking and my work. Learning from Matt has been a pleasure. He is a steadfast and determined leader whose integrity is impeccable. I highly recommend Matt to lead any organization that considers technology a strategic differentiator.
Allen R. Mitts, Jr.
I have had the opportunity to work with Matt in several positions during his career. His technical knowlege and experience paired with his willingness to take on challenging projects makes him a highly valuable resource. He is able to lead and manage a project team through a complete business process cycle. He is more than capable of working as an individual when required. His attention to detail can be found in everything he does. He shares his knowledge with team members.
Experience
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Greek Peak Mountain Resort
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Information Officer
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Feb 2021 - Present
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Raymour & Flanigan Furniture and Mattresses
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Vice President of IT
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May 2018 - Feb 2021
Lead IT initiatives and business operational strategy, addressing business issues and needs, leveraging digital transformation solutions, reducing overhead costs and increasing company revenue.
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Director of Application Development & Web Technology
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Oct 2017 - May 2018
Directed enterprise and business application development teams, enhanced business productivity and company strategies.
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Director of Application Development
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Feb 2015 - Oct 2017
Managed business application initiatives and strategies, furthered customer satisfaction and company revenue growth.
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Software Development Manager
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Jan 2014 - Feb 2015
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Smartech Systems Inc.
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United States
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Automation Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Software Engineering Manager
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Oct 2013 - Jan 2014
Managed software engineering teams, successfully delivered quality systems integration solutions. • Steered systems integration strategies, led development and implementation projects, and leveraged Intellution, iFIX, PLC’s and .Net framework. • Created a C# application that drove process control business rules, mitigated pipeline bottlenecks, and provided alternate communication routes, which increased manufacturing throughput.
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Senior Software Engineer
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Aug 2008 - Sep 2013
Smartech Systems is an engineering and systems integration firm. We specialize in control systems, SCADA, MES, and custom software/machine building. At Smartech I work on projects for companies all over the world. A project may involve automating a manufacturing process using PLCs, HMIs, OPC, and databases, or writing a custom .NET app to predict future product needs.I also maintain Smartech’s IT infrastructure. This includes companies routers, switches, access points, servers, and databases. Show less
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Anheuser-Busch
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Systems Engineer
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Mar 2004 - Aug 2008
Anheuser-Busch InBev is the leader in the brewing industry holding a 48.9 percent share of U.S. beer sales to retailers. At Anheuser-Busch I implemented and supported the company’s IT applications, servers, routers, and switches as well as provided process support for the breweries Brewing and Operations department. This was a 24x7 role where I was responsible for the keeping the process healthy. On weekends I was an Operations Group Manager where I was responsible for the safety of the work force and production of several packaging lines. I also volunteered to be part of the companies recruiting efforts. This meant attending college career fairs, interviewing potential candidates, and giving company presentations. Show less
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Education
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2001 - 2005
Rochester Institute of Technology
Bachelor's Degree, Information Technology
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