Bruce Alan Benton 3200 Flatiron Road * Bloomfield, New York, 14469 585-261-0642 *
[email protected] www.linkedin.com/in/brucealanbenton Dedicated to creating value for organizations by optimizing Information Technolo gy departments, systems, and processes in support of strategic objectives HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS * Over 7 years experience in Information Technology Management and Project Manag ement / Coordination; over 25 years total professional experience * Proven track record of successfully working with clients and colleagues to mee t & exceed expectations and solve problems in a variety of environments * Skill in handling sensitive issues with diplomacy, confidentiality, and object ivity * Clear and effective speaker and writer, fast / lifelong learner CERTIFICATIONS & EDUCATION * A+, Network+ 2009 * PMI Member; Project Management Professional (in progress) * CompTIA A+ / Network+ / Security+ courses. Bryant & Stratton College, Rocheste r, NY 2009 * Fundamentals of Networking. 2-Day Workshop, 2006 * Administering Windows Server 2003. 2-Day Workshop, 2006 * MS Ed, Mathematics, Science & Technology Education. St. John Fisher College, R ochester, NY. * BS, Industrial Technology Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA. * New York State Permanent Teaching Certification- Technology Education * FAA Certified Private Pilot / Instrument Rated WORK HISTORY Information Technology & Construction Management / Project Management / Project Coordination Information Services Coordinator Catholic Family Center 2010 In charge of coordination and communications in support of ongoing projects in t he IS department. Functioned as the control point for coordinating communicatio ns, activities, task tracking, documentation, process development and performanc e monitoring for IS projects and initiatives. Acted as a technical resource whi le assisting in the development and completion of technical projects, IS policie s & procedures, and project documentation within a highly dynamic environment. * Supervised database project for tracking success of parolee's reentry into the community based on four vectors - stable income, stable housing, supportive rel ationships, and substance abuse control * Managed database project for the Family Investment Initiative, which serves cl ients whose needs fall across multiple CFC services * Managed Representative Payee database project, which had been in development o ff-and-on for over three years, for fiduciary management of elderly clients' fin ancial affairs * Worked with VP of Corporate Compliance and Director of Facilities in identific ation and analysis of customizable off-the-shelf software for Incident Reporting & Management and Facilities Management * Oversaw development of satisfaction surveys for clients and funders/contractor s/3rd parties utilizing both in-house databases and surveymonkey.com
* Used Project 2007 to develop & track IS projects and Visio 2007 for process de velopment Information Technology Project Manager Synergy Global Solutions 2008 - 2009 * Managed server virtualization (VMware ESX) and HP EVA SAN / CommVault implemen tation project for the Baldwinsville school district * Assisted sales department in establishing scope and sequence of replacing over 270 printers throughout ITT SSD's Rochester facilities * Worked on-site with ITT SSD IM Asset & Security Manager to identify first set of printer replacements and establish process and protocols for future replaceme nts; many factors came into play including remote printing needs of ITT Corporat e, and working with SSD network & server support teams to create print queues an d assure printers were attached to correct static IP drop box ports * Managed implementation of printer error & status reporting software system Director of Information Technology Genesee Valley / Wayne-Finger Lakes EduTech for Marcus Whitman Central Schools 2 005 - 2007 * Managed all aspects of educational technology in four-campus school district o f ~1500 students K - 12. * Supervised teams of three Technical Support Staff & four Computer Lab Teaching Assistants; utilized TrackIt to monitor help desk calls * Oversaw complete network infrastructure overhaul in all district buildings inv olving the installation of Cisco core and edge switches and HP/Compaq file serve rs * Initiated and coordinated district Technology Committee; developed & managed d istrict technology budget and purchasing * Identified products and vendors catering to education, on the NY OGS bid list, providing quality and value to the teaching and learning process Information Technology Administrator / Assistant Construction Manager New Energy Works TimberFramers 2003 - 2005 * Served as IT Administrator for high-end upstate NY timber frame design / build company * Upgraded original Compaq/Novell company file server with limited storage and n o redundancy or backup to HP-Compaq/Windows Server 2003 file server with RAID 5 and automatic tape backup to accommodate increasingly large AutoCAD and Enginee ring files; Instructed receptionist on daily backup tape rotation & disaster res istant storage * Consulted with in-house architects and engineers regarding their PC specificat ion requirements to afford maximum work efficiency * Resolved routine technical issues and coordinated contract computer technician for complex technical issues Construction Management Experience: * Managed construction of high-end timber frame homes in the greater Rochester a nd Finger Lakes area * Supervised and coordinated carpenters, laborers, & subcontractors; worked clos ely with project site supervisors to identify and resolve issues on a daily basi s * Developed construction estimates, contracts, and specifications within a team environment * Communicated regularly with construction materials vendors regarding commodity availability and price fluctuations during a time of extreme market volatility * Developed critical path schedules for construction projects
* Worked with internal / external architects & Structural Insulated Panel manufa cturers to develop / verify timber frame enclosure plans using AutoCAD * Tracked job costing against project budgets, worked closely with clients to de fine construction specifications and budget Information Technology Project Coordinator Genesee Valley/Wayne-Finger Lakes EduTech 2000 - 2002 * Worked with 7 upstate NY school districts for their educational/information te chnology needs; frequently managed over 20 projects simultaneously * Interfaced between IT companies, IT vendors, and the school districts to ensur e districts' information technology needs were fulfilled to their satisfaction * Managed projects involving installation/replacement/upgrades of instructional and administrative workstations; Local Area Network infrastructure; and Administ rative Application software Additional Experience Substitute Teacher Canandaigua CSD & Victor CSD 2007- 2008 Teacher & Computer Technician-A/V Coordinator Arkport Central School District 2007 Self-Employed Construction & Woodworking 2002 - 2003 Middle/High School Technology Teacher Spencerport Central School District 1999 - 2000 Middle/High School Technology Teacher Honeoye Central School District 1997 - 1999 Carpentry Teaching Assistant , 11th & 12th Grades Finger Lakes Area Vocational Center (WFL BOCES) 1996 - 1997 Sole Proprietor: Construction Contractor / Carpenter / Commissioned Furniture and Cabinet Maker 1990 - 1997 Member, Board of Directors, Nonprofit Arcata Community Recycling Center, Inc. 1986 -1992 Memberships and Activities Tutor, Literacy Volunteers of Ontario-Yates, 2010 The August Group, 2009-2010 Digital Rochester, 2009-2010 Volunteer- Thompson Health Brighter Day Adult Program & Happiness House Childre n's Program, 2009 1st Lieutenant & Squadron Emergency Services Officer, Civil Air Patrol- Squadron 34, California Wing 1987 - 1989 Professional References Available