Experience

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  Abt tv and appliance

  Jan 1990 - Jan 1998

  Warehouse supervisor

  Supervised daily activities of warehouse personnel and prepared distribution center for next day's activities.

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  Illinois criminal justice authority

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2000

  Computer information consultant

  Responsible for adding city and county police departments to the mobile radio frequency information network, including working with chiefs of police to plan the conversions, creating custom databases for each department, conducting training for police officers and dispatch personnel, and servicing system problems.

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  Tech staffing, inc

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2001

  Account manager/team leader

  Recruited mid- to senior-level IT professionals focused on software and hardware development, network administration, database administration, and telecom technology.

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  Illinois criminal justice authority

  Mar 2002 - Sept 2006

  System specialist

  Project manager for a web-based police records management system (RMS), Pimsnet, which is a shared database system developed by Crisnet, Inc., and used by police departments to manage and report criminal data. Oversaw data conversion from a legacy mainframe system to an SQL database format for the new RMS system. Defined start-up processes with police departments across Illinois for product installations. Identified required equipment, software and hardware. Provided training, installation expertise, and software support. Tested the product in the operating environment to identify errors, document findings, coordinate remedies, and perform final testing.Part of a team that redesigned the CJA’s wireless and LAN-based system software built on a .net web format. The system – which comprises ALERTS (automated law enforcement radio terminal system), the largest private RF wireless system in the country, and ALECS (automated law enforcement communication system), the LAN-based software for ALERTS – are for access to critical law enforcement and FBI data.As project manager, oversaw installations, as well as provided hands-on software implementation, training and support. Show less

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  2006-2007

  Sept 2006 - Aug 2007

  Web developer

  Built IDES Intranet and Internet web pages using Macromedia Dreamweaver 8.Advised internal divisions on web page design and layout to improve effectiveness.

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  Illinois, idnetworks, inc

  Aug 2007 - Apr 2011

  Project manager

  Directed the installation, testing and deployment of customized solutions for this veteran software development company specializing in public safety, law enforcement and criminal justice applications. Developed installation plans and coordinated teams for both server and client installations, including computer aided dispatch (CAD) systems, record management systems (RMS), field reporting, mobile CAD, Livescan (fingerprint) and jail management software. Determined best practice for implementation in a Windows network environment, based on understanding of client local area networks. Implementation plans included client software implementation, desktop and laptop computer configuration, hardware/software upgrades as needed. Installations included third-party software, RadioIP, which allows wireless laptops to roam between available data networks, such as RF, wireless and cellular, to ensure IDNetworks products run without interruption. Ensured network reliability through rigorous testing of product applications, reporting protocol, and on-site training for client staff.Extensive knowledge and experience with Enterprise Wizard for support tickets, knowledge-base information and enhancement request, as well as Remedy for support services. Routinely and actively participated in public safety trade shows, pre- and post-sales meetings, and new employee training. Show less

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  Motorola solutions

  Sept 2012 - now

  Responsible for the implementation of Motorola’s PremierOne public safety software for Mobile, CAD, Jail and Records Management systems. Projects include Rock County, WI (Mobile implementation), FoxComm, WI (CAD and Mobile system shared by three counties) Loudoun County, Virginia (Part of the National Capital Region for CAD, Mobile, Records) and Virginia Beach (Records Management System)• Defines and develops program scope, objectives, detailed plans, budgets and metrics for large projects and/or portions of complex projects.• Develops forecasts and proposes responses to variances and trends with the project. • Monitor project execution to ensure all obligations are met. • Recommends corrective actions and implements changes.• Identifies and mitigates risks; develops and implements risk mitigation plans.• Procures internal and external resources. • Allocates project staff with required competencies to meet project objectives.• Responsible for direct communication to relevant senior stakeholders. • Provide input into proposal preparation, statements of work and specifications, and estimations of costs.• Conducts project reviews through the life of the project. Show less

  • Senior Project Manager

    Oct 2017 - now

  • Project Manager

    Sept 2012 - Oct 2017