Mike Rodriguez
IT Manager at The Global FoodBanking Network- Claim this Profile
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Michelle Sickinger
I highly recommend Mike as a Manager & Co-Worker. He is a passionate, highly valuable and well respected employee. His professionalism is exceptional and he is a true subject matter expert in all things IT. Mike has inspired his fellow employees and especially excels in company wide training with a great sense of humor. Mike has always been willing to step up to the plate and take on special projects outside of his day-to-day responsibilities. Mike’s value is endless and any company who hires him will not be disappointed.
Danielle Van Witzenberg
I highly recommend Mike! Mike is a great thinker and collaborator. He is always one to graciously meet with others to provide support and insight. With Mike's experience in technology and public speaking he would be a great asset as a leader, motivator, and professional developer. Mike works from a growth mindset, which fuels his curiosity to learn and grow. All these things are more would make him a great asset to any team!
Gary M. Czarnecki MSM, MHRM
After working with Mike in different capacities over the years, I have come to know him as reliable, responsible, and completely professional in all that he does. He has successfully demonstrated his ability to work with and lead different individuals that range from customers, clients, executive-level managers, and subordinates. His leadership skills and experience enable him to be cross-functional across any industry or department he is involved with, starting with IT. I would strongly recommend Mike for any organization in which he pursues.
Michelle Sickinger
I highly recommend Mike as a Manager & Co-Worker. He is a passionate, highly valuable and well respected employee. His professionalism is exceptional and he is a true subject matter expert in all things IT. Mike has inspired his fellow employees and especially excels in company wide training with a great sense of humor. Mike has always been willing to step up to the plate and take on special projects outside of his day-to-day responsibilities. Mike’s value is endless and any company who hires him will not be disappointed.
Danielle Van Witzenberg
I highly recommend Mike! Mike is a great thinker and collaborator. He is always one to graciously meet with others to provide support and insight. With Mike's experience in technology and public speaking he would be a great asset as a leader, motivator, and professional developer. Mike works from a growth mindset, which fuels his curiosity to learn and grow. All these things are more would make him a great asset to any team!
Gary M. Czarnecki MSM, MHRM
After working with Mike in different capacities over the years, I have come to know him as reliable, responsible, and completely professional in all that he does. He has successfully demonstrated his ability to work with and lead different individuals that range from customers, clients, executive-level managers, and subordinates. His leadership skills and experience enable him to be cross-functional across any industry or department he is involved with, starting with IT. I would strongly recommend Mike for any organization in which he pursues.
Michelle Sickinger
I highly recommend Mike as a Manager & Co-Worker. He is a passionate, highly valuable and well respected employee. His professionalism is exceptional and he is a true subject matter expert in all things IT. Mike has inspired his fellow employees and especially excels in company wide training with a great sense of humor. Mike has always been willing to step up to the plate and take on special projects outside of his day-to-day responsibilities. Mike’s value is endless and any company who hires him will not be disappointed.
Danielle Van Witzenberg
I highly recommend Mike! Mike is a great thinker and collaborator. He is always one to graciously meet with others to provide support and insight. With Mike's experience in technology and public speaking he would be a great asset as a leader, motivator, and professional developer. Mike works from a growth mindset, which fuels his curiosity to learn and grow. All these things are more would make him a great asset to any team!
Gary M. Czarnecki MSM, MHRM
After working with Mike in different capacities over the years, I have come to know him as reliable, responsible, and completely professional in all that he does. He has successfully demonstrated his ability to work with and lead different individuals that range from customers, clients, executive-level managers, and subordinates. His leadership skills and experience enable him to be cross-functional across any industry or department he is involved with, starting with IT. I would strongly recommend Mike for any organization in which he pursues.
Michelle Sickinger
I highly recommend Mike as a Manager & Co-Worker. He is a passionate, highly valuable and well respected employee. His professionalism is exceptional and he is a true subject matter expert in all things IT. Mike has inspired his fellow employees and especially excels in company wide training with a great sense of humor. Mike has always been willing to step up to the plate and take on special projects outside of his day-to-day responsibilities. Mike’s value is endless and any company who hires him will not be disappointed.
Danielle Van Witzenberg
I highly recommend Mike! Mike is a great thinker and collaborator. He is always one to graciously meet with others to provide support and insight. With Mike's experience in technology and public speaking he would be a great asset as a leader, motivator, and professional developer. Mike works from a growth mindset, which fuels his curiosity to learn and grow. All these things are more would make him a great asset to any team!
Gary M. Czarnecki MSM, MHRM
After working with Mike in different capacities over the years, I have come to know him as reliable, responsible, and completely professional in all that he does. He has successfully demonstrated his ability to work with and lead different individuals that range from customers, clients, executive-level managers, and subordinates. His leadership skills and experience enable him to be cross-functional across any industry or department he is involved with, starting with IT. I would strongly recommend Mike for any organization in which he pursues.
Credentials
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FOUNDATIONS OF LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATE 2
The National Society of Leadership and SuccessFeb, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
FOUNDATIONS OF LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATE 1
The National Society of Leadership and SuccessNov, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Microsoft Service Adoption Framework
MicrosoftNov, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Creating Fun and Engaging Video Training: The How
LinkedInOct, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Engaging Your Virtual Audience
LinkedInSep, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Smartsheet Essential Training
LinkedInSep, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Smartsheet Tips and Tricks
LinkedInSep, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Using Humor In Training to Engage Your Audience
LinkedInSep, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Writing Emails People Want to Read
LinkedInSep, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
OneDrive for Business Essential Training
LinkedInAug, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Teaching Technical Skills Through Video
LinkedInJul, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Ken Blanchard on Servant Leadership
LinkedInDec, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Maxwell Leadership Certified Speaker, Trainer & Coach
Maxwell LeadershipMay, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Construction Management Certification
Turner School of Construction ManagementJan, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Microsoft 365 Certified: Teams Administrator Associate
MicrosoftJul, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT)
MicrosoftJul, 2023- Nov, 2024
Experience
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The Global FoodBanking Network
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United States
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International Affairs
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1 - 100 Employee
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IT Manager
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Dec 2022 - Present
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New Life Community Church
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United States
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Religious Institutions
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1 - 100 Employee
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Location Pastor
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Jun 2023 - Present
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Maxwell Leadership
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United States
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Professional Training and Coaching
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200 - 300 Employee
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Maxwell Leadership Certified Speaker & Trainer
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May 2017 - Present
Specializing in... • Leadership Development • Keynote Speaking • Leadership Coaching, Executive Coaching, Group Coaching • Professional Development Specializing in... • Leadership Development • Keynote Speaking • Leadership Coaching, Executive Coaching, Group Coaching • Professional Development
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Draper and Kramer Mortgage Corp.
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United States
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Financial Services
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400 - 500 Employee
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IT Trainer/ Application Adoption Specialist
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Jun 2021 - Oct 2022
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New Life Centers
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United States
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Philanthropic Fundraising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of IT
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Jun 2019 - Oct 2021
• Major Projects o Planned and executed the successful migration of files from DropBox to SharePoint. o Planned and successfully implemented Microsoft Teams for several collaborative departments. • Major Projects o Planned and executed the successful migration of files from DropBox to SharePoint. o Planned and successfully implemented Microsoft Teams for several collaborative departments.
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New Life Community Church, Chicago
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United States
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Religious Institutions
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of IT
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Apr 2018 - Jun 2021
• Primary point of contact for senior leadership, managers, departments, vendors, and technology partners. • Provide solutions for strategic initiatives within organizations. • Conduct training for newly implemented technologies. • Major Projects – New Life Community Church o Oversaw and contributed to the successful migration of local server file shares to SharePoint o Oversaw and contributed to the successful migration of staff from local hard drive storage to OneDrive o Oversaw and contributed in the technical implementation of 4 new successful location launches in the Chicagoland area. Show less
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Common Sense Solutions
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Account Manager
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Jan 2015 - Feb 2018
Account Executive/ Account Manager 8/2017 - 2/2018 Interim Service Manager/ Account Manager 11/2016 - 8/2017 Account Manager (11/2015 – 11/2016) Client Services Manager (1/2015 – 11/2015) Summary of responsibilities Responsible for growth and retention of existing customer base. Responsible for attracting new clients. Chicagoland team manager, responsible for overseeing service for existing accounts, and projects for existing and new business accounts. vCIO for an array of companies in a variety of industries from non-profits to construction companies. Perform annual business reviews with customers. Review current technology and make recommendations based on business needs of customers and technology suited Manage projects of a multitude of scopes, length, and budgets. Research, recommend and provide feedback on technology solutions both internally and to customers. Liaison between client and Common Sense Solution's technical staff. Major projects: Oversaw and contributed to an Office 365 migration for a non-profit client. Oversaw and contributed VOIP implementation for customer at a brand new facility. Oversaw low voltage and technology redesign for customer in an existing facility. Scoped and oversaw a cloud migration for an existing client from an on-premises environment. Subject matter expert for VOIP systems. Resource for technical escalations Show less
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Lawndale Christian Health Center
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United States
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Health, Wellness & Fitness
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200 - 300 Employee
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Director of Information Technology
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Sep 2002 - Jan 2015
• Oversee day-to-day technical operations in a more than 400 user environment, including all in-house hardware, software and support. • Primary point of contact for senior leadership, managers, departments, vendors, and technology partners. • Provide leadership for the development of departmental policies and procedures designed to guide the department’s activities. • Successfully contributed and oversaw the technical implementation of a brand new $23,000,000 facility along with 3 other satellite locations. • Manage contract renewals with telecommunication carriers (MPLS, DSL, Cable Internet), software (including Microsoft SA, VMWare, VEEAM, and Citrix), and hardware (including HP LeftHand SAN Nodes, HP DL380/560 Hosts, Cisco SmartNet contracts) • Contributed or oversaw various stages of Electronic Medical Record implementation, including initial install and subsequent upgrades. • Major projects: o Disaster Recovery implementation (ongoing). o Oversaw the implementation of a gas generator for guaranteed data center uptime. o Oversaw and contributed to new Nimble SAN implementation for the purpose of providing more IOPS for EMR upgrade. o Oversaw and contributed to upgrading EMR to meet Meaningful Use stage 2 requirements (GE Centricity Practice Solution 12). Show less
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Field Technician/Consultant
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Mar 2001 - Apr 2002
- Installed and configured network hardware (switches and routers), network administration software and WAN circuit extension for retail kiosks on site at various geographic locations. - Provided level I front-line desktop technical support. - Carried out a network configuration migration from a peer-to-peer architecture using Windows 98 to a true client / server architecture using Windows 2000 Server. - Provided technical support of the network server and clients, workstation and application software both via telephone as well as on-site when required. Show less
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Education
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2020 - 2021
National Louis University
Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc, Behavioral Sciences -
2007 - 2011
City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College
Associate's in Applied Science (AAS) Networking Systems and Technology, Computer Networking Systems -
ITT Technical Institute
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Liberty University
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