Charles Bell

Experience

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  Mannington Mills, Inc.

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2001

  Associate Engineer

  ◘ Managed start-up production staff of thirty and maintenance staff of four, while managing vendor negotiations and installation timelines with mechanical, electrical, and software contractors.Key Achievementso Contributed to the research, testing, specification, design, installation, and start-up of a new, innovative $20,000,000 tile line. o Successfully managed $500,000 material delivery system project with tight installation window, delivering project on time and on budget. Show less

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  Mannington Mills, Inc., R&D Capital Deployment,

  May 2002 - May 2004

  Consultant

  ◘ Successfully managed several large projects from design, vendor bids, and installation through production line startup. ◘ Specified, purchased, and set up computer software and hardware within budget for projects. Projects included a Man-Machine Interface controlling Infrared Heaters, Packaging Machinery Line, and Ink Dispenser Equipment with Inventory Control software and an Infrared Warehouse Scanner system.◘ Also directed design, procurement, budget, and installation of Print Department inventory control and reclamation project, saving Mannington $2,000,000 annually in waste at a project cost of $100,000. Show less

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  Site Engineering Services

  May 2004 - Jan 2006

  Project Manager

  ◘ Used AutoCAD to design and develop project site plans and surveys of land divisions. ◘ Set up and maintained office networking system, software applications and system security.

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  CBell Technology Services

  Jan 2006 - Sept 2008

  Founder

  ◘ Develop, manage, and maintain client Web sites on a freelance basis. ◘ Incorporate technical considerations into Web site design plans, such as budgets, equipment, and performance requirements. ◘ Evaluate code to ensure that it is valid, properly structured, meets industry standards, and is compatible with browsers, devices, or operating systems. ◘ Maintain understanding of current Web technologies or programming practices through continuing education, reading, or participation in professional conferences, workshops, or groups. ◘ Designed and manage an online registration system for a local youth football league that registers 3,000 players and 800 coaches annually. ◘ Implement a time- and cost-saving drawing repository that allows a local contractor to post job drawings online and share them with team members in a secure, password-protected area. Designed and installed the network and security of a new 5,000-square-foot office building for client including wired and wireless network connectivity. Show less

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  Destination Imagination

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2011

  IT Manager

  ◘ Designed a network and effectively managed the build and move into a new 10,000-square-foot office building. ◘ Seamlessly upgraded Microsoft Solomon ERP system, with no accounting downtime or loss of data. ◘ Upgraded Windows Server 2003 network to a Windows Server 2008 network without effecting normal business operations. ◘ Installed a Hyper-V virtual server on the network, reducing the number of physical servers required. ◘ Converted the new office from a traditional phone system to a VoIP system, saving Destination Imagination over $5,000 annually. ◘ Interviewed, hired, and managed an inside Web developer and two external consultants. ◘ Developed and oversaw Destination Imagination’s IT and Web programming budget while consistently delivering projects on time and under budget. ◘ Provided support for twenty PC workstations, three remote workstations, four Mac workstations, four Windows Servers, one mail server, and three Web servers. Show less

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  Destination Imagination Inc.

  Jan 2011 - Sept 2012

  Director of IT

  ◘ Conceived, planned, and managed an event management system (EMS) that registered all attendees. ◘ Prior to the EMS, attendees had to fax paper forms to corporate headquarters, which was prone to mistakes and duplicates. ◘ Designed and coordinated the event’s emergency contact system to communicate potential emergencies via voicemail or SMS to onsite attendees. ◘ The system was used in May 2011 to alert participants to seek shelter in advance of a severe thunderstorm, resulting in zero injuries. ◘ FEMA recognized the system and commended our organization’s overall readiness.◘ Successfully produced and planned a NASA downlink, providing students in the Philadelphia area the opportunity to interact with astronauts on the International Space Station. ◘ Directed the project’s technical team, consisting of the host location’s IT staff and NASA satellite technicians, throughout the planning and execution of the event. ◘ Specified and installed audio-visual equipment and developed a streaming media site that broadcasted the downlink to participants and volunteers globally. The event was maintained under a budget of $5,000.◘ Designed and installed a high-tech conference room, including SMART board, multiple monitors and displays, video conferencing, and IP printing. Key Achievementso Eliminated the need for overtime and temporary employment and has saved the organization over $250,000 in overhead costs since its inception.o Manage all aspects of IT, including planning, budget, staffing, and onsite coverage of an annual $9,000,000 event consisting of more than 15,000 attendees.o Delivered project two weeks early and $5,000 under the $30,000 budget. The upgrades save the organization over $15,000 per year in travel expenses.o Managed Web & IT staff of one Web developer, two designers, one IT technician, and three consultants by providing project expectations, timelines, and deliverables. Show less

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  DESTINATION IMAGINATION, INC.

  Sept 2012 - Sept 2013

  Director of Operations

  ◘ Focused on achieving bottom-line results while managing day-to-day operations, staffing, sales, marketing, customer service, creative, information technology, purchasing, and budget for Destination Imagination, Inc., a non-profit organization that provides educational programs for students to learn and experience creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving.◘ Provided project leadership to the creative team for the Web site and application development, including budget, schedule, progress reporting, team coordination, and quality assurance, to ensure delivery of high-quality, on-schedule, and on-budget Web sites. ◘ Improved customer service satisfaction by re-focusing the staff priorities to respond and answer customer inquiries within one business day. ◘ Developed and implemented a new logistics process to eliminate shipping mistakes and increase turnaround time. ◘ Increased Destination Imagination’s media exposure by hiring a new communications manager, focusing on our Social Media campaigns, improving our language, and partnering with a new PR firm. Show less

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  Cequix Technology Solutions

  Sept 2013 - now

  Founder / Self Employed

  ◘ Lead, mentor and provide focus to a dynamic team of programmers and technicians. ◘ Financial, Human Resources, and project decision maker. ◘ Provide Information Technology guidance service and support for small to medium sized businesses.◘ Provide IT services such as budget, planning, project management, and interim management. ◘ Render web development, social media marketing, network and server support for both Linux and Windows systems, security and programming services.Key Achievementso Developed a custom catering management application. Increased the customer capacity and income over 35% providing capital to expand their business. Eliminated errors from lost papers and multiple Excel sheets thus increasing customer satisfaction. Reduced our customers expenses by providing detailed ordering and inventory reports. o Conceived and created a custom CRM application for our service customers. Increased customer satisfaction by providing instant notifications and feedback. Saved our customer $120,000+ annually by reducing staffing needs. o Developed Virtual Reality experiences for various clients. Including an Escape Room, Haunted House’s and a training experience. Show less