Evan Wiggs

28 Amityville Rd. Sound Beach, New York 11789

Home: 631.240.9941 Cell: 631.987.7313 Email: ewb065dc@westpost.net
Objective Statement:
Apply my B.S. degree in Information Systems Engineering, and previous nine years
of management skills to help obtain an Operations Management or Project Managem
ent position within the IT field, preferably in the financial services sector.
A position that will afford me the opportunity to join a firm that will enable m
e to grow as an individual, share my acquired Enterprise Information Technology
Management skills, and empower me to provide quality solutions in ERP - Enterpri
se Resource Planning, within a team environment. In addition, giving me the abi
lity to provide a firm with insight on how to tailor business processes, data fl
ows, and utilize technology to meet their everyday needs efficiently with a long
-term R.O.I., while helping to produce a sustainable competitive advantage. Ult
imately, utilizing the knowledge and experience I have gained to supply the firm
with the ability to remain highly productive and efficient, while keeping costs
low, thus allowing them to succeed in achieving their goals in today's evolving
, global marketplace.
Education:
Stony Brook University - Stony Brook, NY. (Graduating December 2010)
* Bachelors of Science in Information Systems Engineering / Business Administrat
ion minor
* 3.1GPA
New Horizons Technical Training School (June 2000)
* A+ and M.C.S.E. Certification Training
Erie Community College (North) - Williamsville, NY (May 1995)
* Associates of Applied Science In Ophthalmic Dispensing
Technical Knowledge:
* Linux Centos 5 (Remote Configuration)
* Linux Fedora Core 12 (Apache Web Server, Bugzilla, MYSQL)
* SQL (MSACCESS Database)
* Java
* VMware Fusion (Virtual Machine Software)
* HTML & CSS
* Extensive Hardware knowledge (PC & MAC)
* Networks (M.C.S.E. Training)
* Cisco Wired/Wireless Routers & Switches (Setup, Encryption, Networking)
* Adobe Creative Suites 3 & 4: (Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Flash)
* Carrara 5 Professional (3-D Virtual Design Suite)
* Windows (98, NT4.0, 2000NT, XP Pro, Windows 7)
* Mac Os/X
* Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook
IT Experience:
* ThinkNerve LLC. - Website Design
o Summer 2010 Internship - Digital Media, Website Design, I-phone apps.
* Brookhaven National Lab - ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning & Management
o Utilized my EIT management skills in designing a global Cloud based - ERP syst
em for implementation at the lab, that would assist in providing better business
processes, marketing, and both short and long term R.O.I.
* Stony Brook University - Sys-Admin. Remote Virtual Servers & Linux platforms
o System Administration of remote Linux Centos 5 and Fedora 12 Core server envir
onments using SSH.
o Centralized remote system administration providing configuration, optimization
, and troubleshooting of Linux Centos 5 and Fedora 12 Core systems via SSH - Se
cure Shell & Bourne shell.
o Provided remote implementation and configuration of Apache Web Server (Secure
and Unsecure), MySQL Database, Bugzilla and Zimbra Mail server setups within Lin
ux Centos 5, Linux Fedora Core 12.
o Implemented remote configuration of file level or disk level encryption and pa
rtitioning on Linux Centos 5 system.
o Designed 3-D animation including audio and video using (Photoshop, Flash, Gara
ge Band, Carrara 3-D).
* Professional Class Engineers - Wireless Networking & Hardware
o Managed my own business building, repairing and networking computers for both
commercial and private clientele for the past 7 years.
o Configured and implemented wireless Cisco Linksys routers and switches in home
s and businesses to provide secure networking capabilities using WPA & WPA2 encr
yption technologies. *
* Stony Brook University - Teachers Assistant
o Chosen to be Teachers Assistant for Digital Multimedia class to provide suppor
t to students regarding Adobe Flash, Photoshop, and Carrara 3-D software.
Employment Experience:
Operations/Office Manager - W.L. Wiggs Opticians Inc. - Stony Brook, New York
(October 2004 - August 2009):
* Implemented and administrated small professional healthcare business Client/Se
rver L.A.N. to secure medical records and provide business applications for data
retention.
* Produced, troubleshot and maintained computer hardware for company.
* Supervised operations of the company to provide business process efficiency an
d in order to maintain its 45 - year reputation for quality.
* Managed front and back office duties, including but not limited to purchasing
equipment and inventory, while dealing with outside labs and vendors to ensure q
uality and integrity of the company.
* Increased profits by 25% over 3 - year period by tailoring business processes
to be more efficient.
* Achieved and retained customer loyalty, by providing quality customer service
and customizing prescription eyewear to fit the client's specific needs in a hig
h-end professional service environment.
* New York State Licensed - Optician/Manager, in professional healthcare office
environment.
Manager - Sam's Club Optical - Medford, New York (October 2001 - October 2004):
* Supervised staff of 4 employees, and performed front & back office management
duties such as taking inventory, product ordering, scheduling of staff's and Doc
tor's hours, in high volume healthcare environment.
* Reported on progress of Optical department to upper management of warehouse an
d company.
* Commenced and managed brand new, high volume, cost driven Optical healthcare d
epartment.
* Administered pre-exam visual field, and auto-refraction testing to patients on
daily basis for Doctor of Optometry.
* Augmented sales and profits by 20% during the course of 3-year management.
* Strived to retain customer's loyalty by providing quality customer service thr
ough my ability of prescribing, and fitting of clients with customized prescript
ion eyewear.
Manager - W.L. Wiggs Opticians Inc - Stony Brook, New York (November 1997 - Oct
ober 2001):
* Managed front and back office duties, including ordering inventory for busines
s and liaising between lens labs and frame manufacturers at annual international
trade show.
* Licensed New York State Optician
o Maintained customer service through helping patients with prescription eyewear
choices.
o Accepted responsibility for patients eye-care needs in order to build and reta
in customer base.
Accreditations:
* Trained for A+ and M.C.S.E. in 2000.
o New York State Licensed Optician since 1995
o Member N.Y.S.S.O since 1995.
o Member American Board of Opticianry since 1994.