BACKGROUND	Management experience plus broad technical knowledge covering PCs, data, video systems, audiovisual equipment and telecommunications. Business experience in marketing, public relations, corporate communications and multimedia production.
DESIRED WORK LOCATION	I am willing to relocate. My preferred work region is PA, MD, VA, DC, NJ, DE, NY, CT, MA, OH, or NC, but all U.S. locations will be considered. Extensive business travel is acceptable.
VERSATILITY	Versatility is one of my major attributes. Capitalizing on limited resources is vital in today's business environment. My diverse and unique credentials are an excellent fit for a wide variety of positions. More importantly, they enable me to fill many roles and perform multiple functions, offering you the benefit of maximizing productivity while limiting staffing requirements.
SKILLS PROFILE	Extensive experience in video, audio and related technologies: videoconferencing and distance learning systems, IP-based video distribution, room control systems, video surveillance systems, media and CATV distribution, sound systems, video projectors and other audio/video peripherals. Computer knowledge spanning numerous computer platforms, including Windows XP/2000/NT/98/95 and Macintosh. Demonstrated management and leadership skills. Skilled in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.) Communicates and interacts effectively with peers, partners, customers and all levels of management. Excellent presentation skills, experienced public speaker. Comfortable speaking before audiences of two or two thousand. Highly creative, with proven skills in multimedia production, photography and videography. Innovative, resourceful, excels in situations where resources are limited. Extremely versatile. Uniquely qualified to perform multiple functions, helping you to control costs and staffing requirements.

CERTIFICATIONS and LICENSES

• Certified Videoconferencing Engineer, Polycom Corporation
• Certified VTEL Video Systems Engineer
• Certified PC Service and Support Professional, Learning Tree International
• General Radiotelephone License, Federal Communications Commission

NOTABLE CONTRIBUTIONS

Organization and Administration

• Supervised and participated in numerous corporate teams of up to 20 employees, including product development, process improvement, security and employee relations.
• Established and managed a corporate Visual Communications Center, an in-house service bureau providing business presentation support, photographic and audio/video production services - Includes development of the original business plan for the VCC and management of an annual budget exceeding $100,000.
• Created, managed and supported an audiovisual network spanning a five states.
• Protected company assets, potentially saving thousands of dollars in litigation expenses, by developing and implementing a copyright awareness policy to educate employees about the legal use of copyrighted materials.
• Successfully introduced and implemented new communications tools (videoconferencing, computer collaboration tools and Internet/Intranet technology) to employees and management.

Innovation and Resourcefulness

• Saved NASA 50% on a technology improvement project through an innovative project plan, simultaneously expanding experience and learning opportunities for my technicians.
• Reduced expenses by approximately 30% while simultaneously expanding productivity by implementing a new video production planning process that greatly reduced production time.
• Improved employee communications by utilizing existing resources to provide live video broadcasts of business presentations and guest speakers to large audiences in remote locations.
• Assisted executive management by developing a news service to provide convenient and timely summaries of industry-related stories gathered from local TV stations and major networks.
• Saved thousands of dollars and increased employee productivity by proactively developing, at no cost to the company, an Internet site to assist our employees in navigating the worldwide Web.

Technology

• Increased efficiencies by promoting the use of various communications technologies, including videoconferencing, web conferencing and video streaming. The videoconferencing project, alone, saved my employer approximately $108,000 in the first six years.
• Pioneered the use of the Internet as a business tool and promoted its use among management.
• Amassed a comprehensive understanding of various emerging technologies with an emphasis on discovering how they can be applied to greatest advantage.
• Coached associates in the efficient and effective use of high-tech communications tools through a combination of one-on-one counseling and group training sessions.

Communications

• Numerous articles published in various corporate publications; authored many technical guides and documents.
• Instructed employees by presenting seminars and workshops on various technical issues, including the Internet, Intranet, videoconferencing, computer programming, digital technology, wireless communications, presentation skills and presentation graphics software.
• Wrote, produced and edited more than 400 video, audio and multimedia programs.
• Awarded special honors as the first member of Sprint's Speakers Bureau to present more than one hundred public speeches.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

• Served in leadership roles in numerous civic and service organizations.
• Provided free technical consultation and support, multimedia production services and Internet development for numerous community non-profit organizations.