JAMES E. NESTLER, JR.
10 Tuckahoe Road - Sound Beach, New York 11789
(631) 744-2570
shamus61@optonline.net
Web Site: http://www.ussites.com/res04/JEN-F020
Accomplished manager & IT professional with hands-on experience in analyzing and delivering powerful systems ... excellent strategic thinker who focuses on key objectives and goals, anticipates areas of concern and implements solutions to achieve results...seasoned leader who is able to set priorities logically, simplify complex problems and formulate practical action plans
DEMONSTRATED AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Team Builder/Leader/Mentor
Systems Analysis & Design
Networks Management
Strategic View
Process Improvement
Budgeting
Cross Functional Communications
Change Management
Website Development
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Town of Brookhaven (NY) (Dept of Finance, Div of Information Technology 2002-Present)
NETWORK & SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR / INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COORDINATOR
Responsibilities include: analyze IT infrastructure and staff abilities and work assignments; develop methods to improve wide area network and make recommendations for changes in staffing titles, responsibilities and levels. Direct reports 4; indirect 8.
Reduced helpdesk issued resolution turnaround time by 75%.
Analyzed, recommended, planned, ands supervised firewall installation.
Cut expenses and turnaround time for website updates by moving hosting in house.
Successfully led installation of tax assessment/collection and financial systems on time and on budget.
Served on relocation committee responsible for renovation of an existing building for new offices.
Provided, as member of Information Technology Working Committee, a unified set of standards for all IT issues.
Installed help desk issue resolution system
Suffolk County (NY) (Dept of Finance & Taxation 1997-2002)
OFFICE SYSTEMS ANALYST III / INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPERVISOR
Analyzed systems needs and recommended new methodologies and technologies; managed IT staff. Direct reports 5; indirect 11.
Saved more than 20 work-hours per week, by developing and maintained new check-printing system.
Increased productivity and reduced staffing levels by evaluating and proposing modifications to internal clerical and administrative procedures to assure accurate and rapid input.
Achieved no impact from Y2K issues by analyzing, recommending, implementing and managing operational plan.
Replaced mainframe terminals with PCs while maintaining connectivity to the mainframe systems and enabled performance of a wider variety of functions per station.
Delivered to end-users a wider variety of information for analysis with efficient reporting methods.
Implemented, as project coordinator, a countywide delinquent property tax collection system.
Spearheaded installation of a countywide help desk issue resolution system.
Magic Carpet Computers - Sound Beach, NY (1990-1998)
PRESIDENT
Consulted with clients to define needs, create and implement appropriate solutions. Direct reports 2; indirect 3.
Improved law firm's efficiency and effectiveness by replacing manual and outdated computerized systems.
Enabled approved staff to connect to the office via modem from offsite connections.
Enhanced profitability and operational efficiency for auto repair companies by creating inventory and billing database system.
Assisted carpet companies move from paper inventory and delivery scheduling system to a computerized system.
Installed financial and inventory systems for more than 20 family businesses, enabling them to cut costs and increase income.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Operating Environments
Windows 9x, NT, 2000, XP; Internet; LAN; WAN
Databases
Oracle; MSSQL; Access
Languages
Visual Basic; C++
Applications
Microsoft Office; PhotoShop; Ultradev
Specialty Finance and Tax Programs:
Munis, CLT's Integrated Assessment System, AMS's Integrated Financial Management Systems (IFMS).
Helpdesk Programs:
Helpstar, CA Unicenter
