CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER

 

PROFILE

·        Strong business and technical background combines wide-ranging information/knowledge management experience with MS in Communication and Information Studies.

·        Through the role of IT Director envisioned new uses of emerging technology to streamline workflow and increase efficiency (2002-present).

·        Excellent project management and leadership skills. Ability to leverage multiple projects and oversee their successful conception, implementation and completion.

·        Superior technical and analytical skills. Ability to visualize, plan and implement complex Information Infrastructures.

·        Excellent communication skills. Experienced at maximizing productivity by developing new strategies to work effectively with existing and potential clients.

·        Cited for “significant contribution made to the financial well-being, and increased productivity of (MCC)” by Director, who said: “(Spase’s) assistance and creative problem solving abilities helped me and every department accomplish, and exceed their business objectives.” (2004)

 

EXPERIENCE

CIO, The Metropolitan Corporate Counsel, Mountainside, NJ (2002-present).

Plan and manage IT infrastructure for knowledge-based legal publication with over 34,000 readers. Plan, establish and manage IT Infrastructure including servers, information/knowledge databases, web site, CRM, network, hardware/software and VPN. Oversee all technical training.

·        Manage, insure accuracy and direct development and application of CMS, CRM, Circulation and Web Content databases.

·        Oversee proper storage, retrieval and archiving of data and information in core inter-organizational knowledge management program.

·        Manage company network including integrated Linux/Windows servers, networked printers and workstations.

·        Consistently save thousands per year by envisioning, developing and implementing innovative Content Management System that streamlines print to web publishing and bridges editorial content.

·        Cut annual printing and production costs by introducing new electronic media as well as networked, high-speed printing that allows for in-house production of all marketing collateral.

·        Expanded company network and provided on-demand access to company information through and expanded VPN and customized applications.

·        Ensure 100% network up-time, while improving information security and viability, by managing centralized virus scan, spam-filtering and firewall protection.

·        Cut production cost  and increased circulation accuracy by introducing new ways, electronic and print, to communicate with subscribers and help validate subscriber information.  

·        Envisioned centralized CRM Software that bridges and provides real-time access to marketing, sales, editorial and accounting information.

·        Realized savings in annual administrative costs by instituting custom software that provides and expedites e-mail/fax communications to thousands of potential clients.

·        Employ research methodologies that seek and aid in the development of new software that cuts production time and cost.

 

IT Manager, RSS Transport, Haskell, NJ (2000-2002).

Implemented Windows NT network for this small trucking company. Upgraded and maintained computer hardware and software. Designed and developed company web site. Introduced electronic accounting management system.

 

EDUCATION

·        MS, Communication and Information Studies, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ (2003). GPA 4.0.  Focus on Computer-Mediated Communication.

·        BA, English Language and Literature, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ (2001).
Minor in Computer Science.

 

TECHNICAL SKILLS

·        Web/Programming: AJAX, XML, JavaScript, PHP, IIS, Apache, FTP, SMTP/POP/IMAP Servers; ASP, ASP.NET, CGI, HTML, DHTML, Perl, Visual Basic.

·        Operating Systems: DOS, Windows 3.1/95/98/NT/2000/XP, Windows Server 2000/2003, Mac OS Classic/X, Linux.

·        Software: QuarkXPress, InDesign, Photoshop, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, FrontPage, Act, WinFax Pro, Dreamweaver, Flash, Fireworks, Acrobat, PageMaker, Premiere, VideoStudio, MediaStudio, VirtualDub, Quark XPress, AutoCAD and Revit.

·        Networking: LAN, WAN, TCP/IP, WINS, DHCP and VPN.

·        Databases: Access, MySQL, MSSQL, ODBC, OLEDB, FoxPro, Netware and Oracle.