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A driven professional with the rare ability to understand technical issues and educate users. Proven success in creating and running a successful help desk while simultaneously maintaining a network with minimal down time.

Posted @ 08:25AM, March 19, 2008 by Michael Granath | Permalink
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Work history

Self-Employed January 2004 to January 2007
IT and Project Management Consultant

How would you describe your time at Self-Employed?

* Hands on day-to-day project management for multiple technical projects and partner programs, maintained schedules and tracked status of multiple projects and deliverables. Regular communication with stakeholders resulted in all projects brought to completion on time and within budget.
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Skilled at presenting technical proposals to non technical staff. Developed projects for superiors and staff who had little or no technological experience. Ushered in solutions which would not have been realized.
* Develop project specifications and managed project life-cycles with engineering consultants to deploy major system modifications and upgrades.
* Implement and monitor information systems policies and controls to ensure data accuracy, security, and compliance with HIPPA, Sarbanes Oxley, and other industry standards.
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Tenderloin Housing Clinic January 1999 to January 2001
CDBG Contract Compliance Manager

How would you describe your time at Tenderloin Housing Clinic?

Compiled and submitted statistical, budgetary and narrative reports monthly and annually to the S.F. Mayor's Office for the CDBG Program for the THC Law Clinic which serves over three thousand tenants annually.
Tenderloin Housing Clinic January 1998 to January 2001
Client Accounts Coordinator

How would you describe your time at Tenderloin Housing Clinic?

Oversaw, administered and managed all Homeless Program client financial transactions consisting of over 1,000 individual accounts, $4Million annually. Hired and supervised 5 staff members. Worked with Social Security Administration, U.S. Dept of Housing and Urban Development, S. F. Dept. of Human Services, S.F. Housing Authority, S.F. Mayor's Office and other city and county agencies. Maintained relationships with over 50 landlords and property management groups city wide.
Participated in oversight of annual financial audit.
Assisted with design, upgrading and maintainance of customized MS Access database.
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Tenderloin Housing Clinic July 1997 to September 2007
Systems Administrator

How would you describe your time at Tenderloin Housing Clinic?

Administrator of IT department. Developed IT vision and budget estimates. Initiated and launched new products and services and managed products over the entire product lifecycle. Hands on day-to-day project management for multiple technical projects and partner programs, maintained schedules and tracked the status of multiple projects and deliverables. Provided oversight to planning by identifying business needs, prioritizing resources, and balancing technical constraints. Responsible for costs, schedules, risk management and product performance. Reported to Program Director and Director of Business Operations.... read more
CaterMarin January 1996 to January 1997
Chef

How would you describe your time at CaterMarin?

* Kitchen and on-site preparation of catered meals for events serving up to 2,500 guests.
* Supervised up to 50 kitchen and wait staff.
Jimmy Bean’s January 1996 to January 1997
Restaurant Manager

How would you describe your time at Jimmy Bean’s?

* Planned and opened new restaurant at HAAS School of Business.
* Hired and supervised over 20 kitchen and wait staff.
* Developed and implemented marketing plans.
* Oversaw regulatory compliance.
Bertelsmann Industry Services January 1996 to January 1996
Technical Editor

How would you describe your time at Bertelsmann Industry Services?

* Compiled databases for multiple California HMO directories, migration from various RDBMS and spreadsheet systems to MS Excel.
Law Offices of Melvin M. Belli (Sol... January 1994 to January 1996
Paralegal and Calendar Clerk

How would you describe your time at Law Offices of Melvin M. Be...?

* Supervised teams of over 10 lawyers, paralegals and clerks in case preparation.
* Created and maintained databases for class action lawsuits of over 10,000 participants.
Access Video Productions (Sole Prop... January 1991 to January 1993
Manager, Videographer, and Editor

How would you describe your time at Access Video Productions ...?

Managed a mid-sized video production house.
Wrote, directed, shot and edited video productions.
Supervised up to 30 cast and crew members.
Developed and managed intern program with U.C. Berkeley and Laney College
Lawler and Lawler January 1988 to January 1989
Receptionist, Legal Assistant, and Calendar Clerk

Education

How would you describe your time at georgetown university law c...?

Activities and Societies: Debate Team
San Francisco Art Institute January 1983 to December 1988
BFA
The American School in Switzerland January 1980 to December 1981

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