Bruce Alan Benton PMP, MS Ed
A+, Network+, Security+
3200 Flatiron Road ♦ Bloomfield, New York, 14469
585-261-0642 ♦ bbenton@frontiernet.net
www.linkedin.com/in/brucealanbenton

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

• 8 years’ experience in Information Technology Management and Project Management / Coordination; over 25 years total professional experience
• Key experience & interest in Green / Sustainable Technologies and Green Project Management
• Proven track record of successfully working with clients and colleagues to meet & exceed expectations and solve problems in a variety of environments
• Skill in handling sensitive issues with diplomacy, confidentiality, and objectivity
• Clear and effective speaker and writer, fast / lifelong learner

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

• MS Ed, MST (Mathematics, Science & Technology) Education. St. John Fisher College, Rochester, NY.
• BS, Industrial Technology / Minor in Business Administration. Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA.
• Project Management Professional #1397611; PMI member including Rochester, NY Chapter & IS CoP
• CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+ Certified
• Administering Windows Server 2003. 2-Day Workshop, 2006
• New York State Permanent K-12 Teaching Certification- Technology Education
• Certified Adult Literacy Tutor
• Certified Private Pilot / Instrument Rated

WORK HISTORY

Management / Project Management / Project Coordination

Project Management Consultant Short-term contract

Fusion Productions 2010 - 2011

• Project Manager for initial development of the SUNY-cIcu Knowledge NY Economic Development Web Portal Project, the goal of which is to bring business and higher education together to form collaborations & partnerships leading to increased economic development in New York State.
• Worked with the Fusion development team and SUNY and cIcu Project Managers in implementing RFP and Contract specifications to begin creation of a sophisticated interactive web portal. Also worked with staff liaisons at the pilot campuses to define campus data sources and methods to acquire relevant data in their respective ERPs and other data systems. Took part in design, delivery and interpretation of usability studies with business, higher education, government & economic development personnel in the greater Rochester, NY area and worked with Fusion team on development of project documentation.

Information Services Coordinator

Catholic Family Center 2010

• Accountable for coordination and communications in support of ongoing projects in the IS department, including managing activities, task tracking, documentation, process development and performance monitoring for IS projects and initiatives.  Acted as a technical resource while assisting in the development and completion of technical projects, IS policies & procedures, and project documentation within a highly dynamic environment.
• Utilized Project 2007 to develop & track IS projects and Visio 2007 for process development
• Coordinated database projects including the Parole ReEntry Program, which assists parolees with successful reentry into the community; the Family Investment Initiative, which serves clients whose needs fall across multiple CFC & other services; and the Adult & Aging Program’s Representative Payee System, which had been in development off-and-on for over three years, for fiduciary management of elderly clients’ financial affairs
• Worked with the VP of Corporate Compliance and the Director of Purchasing & Facilities to identify and analyze software for Incident Reporting / Management and Facilities Management
• Managed development of satisfaction surveys for clients and funders utilizing both in-house databases and web-based services

Information Technology Project Manager Contractor

Synergy Global Solutions 2008 – 2009

• Managed server virtualization (VMware ESX), HP EVA SAN, &  CommVault implementation project for the Baldwinsville school district
• Assisted SGS sales department in establishing scope and phased schedule for replacing & managing over 270 printers throughout ITT Space Systems Division's multiple Rochester facilities
• Operated on-site with ITT SSD Information Management Asset & Security Manager to identify and implement the first phase of printer replacements and establish processes and protocols for future replacement phases; many factors came into play including secure remote printing needs of ITT Corporate, and working with SSD network & server support teams to create print queues and assure printers were connected to correct static IP drop box ports on VLAN
• Accomplished implementation of network based printer error & status reporting software system

Director of Information Technology

Marcus Whitman Central School District (through Genesee Valley / Wayne-Finger Lakes EduTech) 2005 – 2007

• Managed all aspects of educational technology in four-campus school district of ~1500 students K – 12.
• Supervised teams of three Technical Support Staff & four Computer Lab Teaching Assistants; utilized TrackIt to monitor help desk calls
• Administered Internet Content Filter and assisted technicians with network management
• Recommended & managed new district website, which included self-service teacher / classroom websites
• Successfully completed summer 2006 network infrastructure overhaul in all district buildings, which comprised replacing a medley of data switch & file server makes & models with Cisco core and edge switches and HP/Compaq file servers; included implementation of CommVault backup and Exchange 2003 systems.
• Developed & managed district technology budget and purchasing; Initiated District Technology Committee; gave presentations to Board of Education meetings
• Specified products and vendors catering to education, that provided 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
• Replaced original, aging Compaq Novell company file server with limited storage and no redundancy with  HP/Compaq Windows Server 2003 file server with RAID 5 and automatic tape backup to accommodate increasingly large AutoCAD and Engineering files; Instructed receptionist & alternate on daily backup tape rotation & disaster resistant tape storage
• Assessed the needs of in-house architects and timber frame engineers regarding their PC specification requirements to afford maximum work efficiency while striving for the lowest cost
• Personally resolved routine technical issues; coordinated contract computer technician for complex technical issues

Construction Management Experience:

• Managed contract & estimate–through– turnkey construction of high-end timber frame homes in the greater Rochester and Finger Lakes region
• Supervised carpenters & laborers; hired & managed subcontractors; and collaborated closely with project site supervisors to identify and resolve issues & risks on a daily basis
• Created construction estimates, specifications and contracts; tracked project costs against budgets
• Worked closely with clients to define construction specifications and budget
• Consulted 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
• Collaborated with internal / external architects and  pre-cast foundation & Structural Insulated Panel manufacturers to develop / verify basement & timber frame enclosure plans using AutoCAD 2005

Information Technology Project Coordinator

Genesee Valley / Wayne-Finger Lakes EduTech 2000 – 2002

• Assigned to seven upstate NY school districts for their educational / information technology needs; frequently managed over 20 projects simultaneously
• Interfaced & negotiated between IT companies, IT vendors, and the school districts to ensure districts’ information technology needs met their approval
• Managed projects involving installation / replacement / upgrades of instructional and administrative workstations; Local Area Network infrastructure; and Administrative Application software

Professional References Available