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,
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,
· BA, English Language and Literature,
Minor in Computer Science.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
· Web/Programming:
· 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.