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Brandon Rowe

I NFORMATION T ECHNOLOGY D IRECTOR

Strengthening Business Opportunity Through Strategic Technology Planning, Enterprise Roadmaps, & Execution at The Milwaukee Radio Group

Confident,dedicatedtechnologyleaderwithcareerlongrecordofpromotion,staffsatisfaction,team building,andstrategicinsight,poisedfornextlevelsuccessinanInformationTechnology role. StrategicITexecutiveandchampionforchangewithreputationforleadingthroughambiguityandmaximizing cuttingedgetechnologies;proponentofdisruptiveinnovation. Enterprisewidestandardsdriver,withleadershipadaptabilitytorapidchangesinrequirementsandenablement ofcrossfunctionaltransparencytopreventsiloedpractices. Businessintelligencethoughtleaderwithnewemphasisonsupport,services,standards,andbestpractices (vs.infrastructureonlyfocus). Icanassureyou

StrategicPlanning&Enablement TeamBuilding&Direction ValueEngineering MarketResearch EnterpriseLevelDeployments CustomerResponsiveness SupportProgram&ProjectManagement FindingSolutions VendorOversight BudgetManagement

IT L EA D ER SH I P Q U A L IF I CA T IO N S I N A C T I ON
ROADMAPDEVELOPMENTAnalysisandinputtostrategicplansandsolutionsfor

Automationsoftware\hardwarestandardizationthroughout23markets.

TECHNOLOGYLEADERSHIPIdentification&implementationofhardware\softwareopportunitiestoenhance

productivityandefficiency.

RESPONSIVENESSQuickattentiontoresolution,alignmentwithinfrastructureteams,anduseof

bestpracticemethodsthatacceleratedresolutionsforstaff.

ONTIMEDELIVERYDeploymentofactionabletools,data,andcomponentssupportingourbrands.

P R O F ESSI O N A L H I S TO R Y
MilwaukeeRadioGroupInformation Technology,20022013
DirectorofInformationTechnology EnterpriseAutomationProjectManager StudioandAutomationInformationTechnologyDirector 20102013 20102013 20052013

AssistanttotheDirectorofITandtheDirectorofEngineering 20022010 Progressivelypromotedbasedontechnicalandleadershipresults,earningaccoladesforabilitytofindsolutionsincomplex situations.Beingversatile,dependable,anddeliveringsignificantproductivityandefficiency.

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DIRECTOR OF IT, 20102013

Facilitate a topnotch reputation forthe Information Technology department, achieving a departmentalperception ofreliabilityandspeedfortechnologysupportthroughouttheMilwaukeeRadioGroup.

Ensuredstrategicapplicationsdeliverywithcreationofrobustenvironmentsscaledforlongtermenterprise use. Identification&implementationofhardwareandsoftwareopportunitiestoenhanceproductivityandefficiency. SupportITsoftwareandhardwareneedsforall90+onsitestaff.Also,23marketsondemand. Install\configure\maintain\troubleshootaCiscoNetworkconsistingofmultiplepiecesofswitchinggearand CiscoroutersspanningmultiplebuildingsandsupportingmultiplevLANnetworks. Install\configure\maintain\troubleshootMicrosoftoperatingsystems.(XP\7\Server2003\2008Enterprise)

AdvancedknowledgeofWindows2008Server,includingActiveDirectory,WSUS,WINS,DNS,DHCPandGroup Policies.

Designandmaintainannualprojectbudgets&monthlyrunningbudgets

Configure\maintaindaily&weeklySOXbackups. Developmentofprotocolsforstafftechnologyusage. Trainedbothinternalandoffsiteusersinrepairingandresolvingrecurringissues.

Achievements Designed&implementedanewserverroomwithupdatedtechnology.Virtuallynoenduserdowntimeduring transition. Cuttechnologyfootprintwitholdversionupgradesandenvironmentconsolidations/sharing. Designed&implementedanisolatedAudiooverIPnetwork.

ENTERPRISE AUTOMATION PROJECT MANAGER, 20102013

On demand automation support for 23 markets. With responsibilities of; designing and scheduling hardware & softwareupgrades.Also,testingeverysoftwarereleasebeforeinstalledintoaliveenvironment.

Supportedmarketsallaroundthecountrywithissues24\7\365. OnsiteautomationinstallationsinvariousmarketsalongsideaVendortechnician. Designedandmaintainedafullyfunctionalsandboxtotestallsoftwarereleasesbeforetheywentliveina companyenvironment.OnceIapprovedthereleaseIwoulddistributetoallmarkets.

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STUDIO AND AUTOMATION I.T. DIRECTOR , 20052013

Support and ownership of all studio related computers in Milwaukee. With responsibilities of; designing and scheduling hardware & software upgrades. Also, testing every software release before installing in to a live environment.

Designed,installed,configuredandmaintainedallstudiocomputers(software\hardware)with24\7\365 support.
ASSISTANT TO THE DIRECTOR OF IT AND THE DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING 20022010

Suppliedcrossteamcollaborationon allinitiatives. Helpdeskforallstaffandstudios. Firstrespondertoanymajorissue24\7\365. Installed\configuredvarioussoftware,cables,hardware,andoperatingsystemson100+companycomputers. Resolvedcomputerhardwareandsoftware,printing,installation,wordprocessing,emailandoperatingsystems issues. Resolvedvirusandmalwareissueswitha100%successrate. Restoreddata,operatingsystems,files,documentsanddrivers. Acquirenecessarysuppliesandpartstorepair/replacemalfunctioninghardware.

A WARDS

2009TopProducerOfTheYear 2008"Roz"AwardRunnerUp 2006EmployeeOfTheYear

AmyPrescott 48HiddenPinesDrive Gorham,Maine04038 2076711683 May16,2013 ToWhomItMayConcern: IwouldliketorecommendBrandonRoweasacandidateforapositioninyourorganization.Forthelast twoyearsIworkedwithBrandoninapeercapacity.InthistimeperiodIwaswitnesstoBrandons versatilityashetackledacomplexroleinatopproducingmarket.Brandonwastheteamleadonthe mostvitalproductionsysteminourfield. IwasalwaysabletodependonBrandonforhiscommitmenttogoalsandobjectivestoourteam.He wasalwayspatient,committedtocustomerserviceandhadadesireforcontinuouslearning.Heplayed adynamicroletonewdirectorsandaswellasprovidingdirecttrainingonvariousaspectsoftechnology. Brandonimpresseshiscustomerswithhisenergylevelandhiscustomerfirstattitudethatwas unmistakableinallofhisaccomplishments. ShouldyouhaveanyquestionsaboutBrandonsexperienceandaccomplishmentsduringthetime periodheandIworkedtogetheratSaga,pleasefeelfreetocontactmedirectly.Isincerelybelievethat Brandonwillbeavaluablecontributortoyourorganizationssuccessandwillexceedyourexpectations. Sincerely, AmyPrescott RegionalITDirector SagaCommunications(2011current)

ToWhomItMayConcern, WhileworkingasaRegionalITManagerforSagaCommunicationsIconsideredmyselfluckyto havehadtheprofessionalopportunitytoworkhandinhandwithmypeerBrandonRowe,afellow RegionalITManager.Weworkeddaytodayintandemtoensurethatourcorporationransmoothly, efficiently,andexcelledasabusiness.Weperformedmanyprojectstogether,alternatingwhowould leadtheseprojectsandefficientlycompletethembeforedeadlineandunderbudget. BrandonsstrengthsinanyITpositionregardlessoftieristhathebringsaverystrongand diverseknowledgebase,awillingnesstogotheextramiletogetthingsdone,andoneofthose personalitiesthatletsyouknowthathegenuinelyenjoyshisworkandstrivestomakethecompany bettereveryday.HisbesttraitissomethingrareinIT;hisapproachable,personable,andsociable naturethatputseveryoneateaseandlendsaconfidencetoeverythingthathesays.Hehasconfidence inhisskillsandhisability;itshinesthroughineverythinghedoes. IhighlyrecommendBrandon,Iwouldsnatchhimuptobeacorememberofmyteamina heartbeatifhewereinthearea.Hisvariedskillsetandstrongpersonalitywilldohimwellinallofhis futureendeavors. Sincerely, JoshuaD.Linkenhoker ComputerInformationSystemsManagerforCarrierAccess 5159188685

jd@carrieraccessinc.com