Thomas La Via
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Marion Body Works, Inc.
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United States
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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IT/IS Manager
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Aug 2018 - Present
Direct IT staff, manage contracts, manage vendors, manage day-to-day IT operations, and work with the VP of IT/IS to shape and drive the corporate IT vision.
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System Analyst
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Sep 2013 - Present
Responsible for effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software and related infrastructure. Participates in technical research and development to enable continuing innovation within the infrastructure. Ensures that system hardware, operating systems, software systems, and related procedures adhere to organizational values, enabling staff, volunteers, and Partners. Assists project teams with technical issues in all phases of… Show more Responsible for effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software and related infrastructure. Participates in technical research and development to enable continuing innovation within the infrastructure. Ensures that system hardware, operating systems, software systems, and related procedures adhere to organizational values, enabling staff, volunteers, and Partners. Assists project teams with technical issues in all phases of standard Project Management Methodology. These activities include the definition of needs, benefits, and technical strategy; research & development within the project life-cycle; technical analysis and design; and support of operations staff in executing, testing and rolling-out the solutions. Participation on projects is focused on smoothing the transition of projects from development staff to production staff by performing operations activities within the project life-cycle.
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Titan Industries
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New London, WI
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IT Manager
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Sep 2012 - Sep 2013
Maintain computing environment by identifying network requirements; installing upgrades; monitoring network performance; performing backups and restores; handling all help desk requests. Administer the LAN and provide expert-level technical support and end-user training. Maintain computing environment by identifying network requirements; installing upgrades; monitoring network performance; performing backups and restores; handling all help desk requests. Administer the LAN and provide expert-level technical support and end-user training.
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Independent IT Consultant
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Hortonville, WI
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Independent IT Consultant
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May 2012 - Sep 2012
Assist local small businesses, without the resources for a dedicated IT staff, solve day to day as well as complex IT problems. Assist local small businesses, without the resources for a dedicated IT staff, solve day to day as well as complex IT problems.
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Patz Corporation
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United States
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Farming
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1 - 100 Employee
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PC/LAN Technician
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Apr 2010 - May 2012
Hold multifaceted responsibility to configure, install and administer network infrastructure and telecommunications systems that support staff of 100 personnel. Create documentation of all IT infrastructure and solutions. Fulfill administrative responsibilities including the addition and changes to user desktop, email and PBX accounts. Install and configure servers as well as perform backup and restore duties. Configure and monitor status of printers, upgrade printer firmware and handle… Show more Hold multifaceted responsibility to configure, install and administer network infrastructure and telecommunications systems that support staff of 100 personnel. Create documentation of all IT infrastructure and solutions. Fulfill administrative responsibilities including the addition and changes to user desktop, email and PBX accounts. Install and configure servers as well as perform backup and restore duties. Configure and monitor status of printers, upgrade printer firmware and handle installation of other peripherals. Actively provide desktop, configuration and phone support for software and hardware. Provide expert-level technical support and end-user training. Implemented help desk ticket system to track all IT issues through resolution. Developed corporate backup procedure to ensure preservation of critical data. Instituted plan to ensure all servers and clients networked according to industry best practices. Established system whereby all network clients were patched in a timely manner. Show less Hold multifaceted responsibility to configure, install and administer network infrastructure and telecommunications systems that support staff of 100 personnel. Create documentation of all IT infrastructure and solutions. Fulfill administrative responsibilities including the addition and changes to user desktop, email and PBX accounts. Install and configure servers as well as perform backup and restore duties. Configure and monitor status of printers, upgrade printer firmware and handle… Show more Hold multifaceted responsibility to configure, install and administer network infrastructure and telecommunications systems that support staff of 100 personnel. Create documentation of all IT infrastructure and solutions. Fulfill administrative responsibilities including the addition and changes to user desktop, email and PBX accounts. Install and configure servers as well as perform backup and restore duties. Configure and monitor status of printers, upgrade printer firmware and handle installation of other peripherals. Actively provide desktop, configuration and phone support for software and hardware. Provide expert-level technical support and end-user training. Implemented help desk ticket system to track all IT issues through resolution. Developed corporate backup procedure to ensure preservation of critical data. Instituted plan to ensure all servers and clients networked according to industry best practices. Established system whereby all network clients were patched in a timely manner. Show less
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Owner
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Sep 2008 - Jan 2010
Host, server, kitchen help, AR, AP, HR, budgeting, ordering and overall master of all that needed doing. Host, server, kitchen help, AR, AP, HR, budgeting, ordering and overall master of all that needed doing.
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Winsert | Innovative Alloy Solutions
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United States
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Automotive
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Systems & Programming
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Feb 1996 - Aug 2008
Lead technical team in all facets of IT systems planning and management encompassing 4 production servers and more than 100 clients. Monitor and evaluate system performance. Identify and resolve problems to optimize systems and networks. Create documentation of all IT infrastructure and solutions. Provide expert-level technical support and end-user training. Devise and execute long-term technology strategies, to include planning of system upgrades and hardware refreshes. Prepare and deliver… Show more Lead technical team in all facets of IT systems planning and management encompassing 4 production servers and more than 100 clients. Monitor and evaluate system performance. Identify and resolve problems to optimize systems and networks. Create documentation of all IT infrastructure and solutions. Provide expert-level technical support and end-user training. Devise and execute long-term technology strategies, to include planning of system upgrades and hardware refreshes. Prepare and deliver comprehensive IT assessments to executive team. Plan and administer annual IT budget. Led research, solution design, and deployment of corporate VoIP system that improved communications flexibility and reduced telecommunications expenses. Directed special project teams in full life cycle management, from gathering and analyzing requirements to establishing project scope and deliverables, to designing and implementing solutions. Crafted process strategies that achieved compliance with ISO 14001 environmental standards. Oversaw management of enterprise TCM ERP and Oncontact CRM solution.
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Assistant to Vice President of Quality
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Jan 1992 - Jan 1996
Collaborated with VP of Quality to launch quality improvement initiative. Documented and maintained detailed process road maps. Coordinated enterprise documentation change management. Key Achievements: Developed and implemented robust document control and management solution. Facilitated compliance with strict quality standards to achieve prestigious ISO 9000 certification.
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Education
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1995 - 1997
UW-Oshkosh
MBA -
1989 - 1992
St. Norbert College
Bachelor of Science, Pre-Medicine -
1988 - 1989
Alma College
Bachelor of Science (BS), Pre-Medicine -
1984 - 1988
Menominee High School
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