Improver

Joe Kresach

IT Consultant - Implementation/Project Mgr - Web Developer

Greater Chicago Area

Results driven information technology management professional with significant experience understanding the needs of a business and finding efficient and creative ways to meet those needs.

Effective working independently, as a member of a team or a team lead or manager.

● Demonstrated success implementing a number of systems across a range of industries.
● Hands-on experience managing all stages of system development efforts, including requirements definition, design, development, testing and support.
● Excellent leadership abilities; able to coordinate and direct all phases of project-based efforts.
● Analytical, creative and critical thinker effective at problem solving and process improvement.
● Demonstrated success working as the primary interface with stakeholders to identify, analyze, track and resolve problems.
● Self-motivated requiring little or no supervision with excellent communication skills to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
● Experienced in a broad range of industries including insurance, banking, health care, manufacturing and e-commerce.

While consulting I am also working in my spare time as a volunteer for the charity BrainUp and I am currently developing a website using SQL, Python and Django to handle their fundraising events.

CERTIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
Certifications: ITIL, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Platforms: Windows, Unix, IBM Mainframes

Tools: Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio, Toad, SharePoint, Jira, Gemini

Languages: SQL, Python, Django, PHP, HTML, CSS, Visual Basic, COBOL, Crystal Reports

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Experience:

• IT Manager - Volunteer (BrainUp)
• Independent Consultant (Signature HomeStyles)
• Web Developer - Consultant (BrainUp)
• IT Manager (lia sophia)
• Project Manager (Contractor) (Grand Circle Corporation)
• Project Manager - Contractor (Mars Inc. - Dove Chocolate Discoveries)

Skills:

• Software Development
• Team Leadership
• Lean Six Sigma
• Microsoft Office
• Business Process Improvement
• ITIL v3 Foundations Certified
• HTML
• Microsoft Excel
• Sales
• Analysis
• Integration
• Process Improvement
• Management
• Retail
• Team Building
• Marketing
• Project Management
• Business Analysis
• Training
• Customer Service
• Project+
• Software Project Management
• Leadership
• Software Implementation
• Strategic Planning