Kyle R. Radon le R.

Radon
Work Experience

k yl e @ k yl e r a d o n . c o m

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Ambitious, experienced professional seeking new, challenging opportunities in the IT world in order to establish myself as a value add to any effort while expanding my knowledge and experience base.

IT Specialist (promoted from IT Intern), Williams Labadie, LLC, Chicago, IL

May 2011 - August 2011

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Took on the complete roles and responsibilities of the Director of IT Services after his abrupt termination on my fifth day, reporting directly to the Sr. VP of Finance Responsibilities included: systems and network administration, IT audit, and working with executives to understand and meet changing IT needs Deployed several new office-wide systems including: a systems management system, Windows Server Update Services, and a managed antivirus/firewall solution Migrated a large, business-critical, database/database application from offsite hosting to specifically purchased servers in-house Developed the IT strategy for integration with new parent company, Publicis Groupe

Computer Technician/Manager, Fast On Site Computer Repair, Glen Ellyn, IL

December 2009 - August 2010

Honed critical thinking and troubleshooting skills addressing computer repair needs and providing IT services to local businesses Responsible for managing general business operations on various occasions of extended owner absence

Intern, First Congregational Church of Glen Ellyn, Glen Ellyn, IL

July 2010 - August 2010

Grew intellectually, with a selective group of student interns, forced to think analytically and synthesize original ideas Polished oral and written communication skills corresponding professionally, participating weekly in service, and finally delivering a sermon; Enriched group work skills collaborating with other interns, staff, volunteers and ministers

Computer Technician, The Martins Computer Consulting, Glen Ellyn, IL

May 2009 - August 2009

Hired in effort to eliminate myself as local competition, offered the same rate I was charging clients independently Primarily responsible for diagnosing and repairing computers; providing networking services while regularly interacting with corporate and residential clients

Computer Consultant, Self-employed, Glen Ellyn, IL

June 2007 - May 2009

Started a small business from providing technical services to family and friends which I grew, through local advertising and outreach to dozens of clients Provided a full suite of consumer-centric services including: data recovery, hardware repair, virus removal, and home networking

Education
MIAMI UNIVERSITY, Oxford OH Majors: Management Information Systems, Philosophy Graduation: May 2014

Campus Leadership and Involvements

Pi Sigma Epsilon, Professional Student Organization September 2010 Present
Most selective Farmer Business Organization consisting of 130+ members providing professional marketing services to clients , earning $137,000+ of income in the past three years. Ranked Top Chapter nationally (of 70) 2011-2012 and nine of the past fourteen years.

Provisional Director of Knowledge Management

January 2012 Present

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Identified weaknesses in the chapters internal communications and data management practices, approached leadership with observations and potential resolutions, then tasked with designing and implementing a solution Worked with corporate partners, Farmer School IT personnel, and PSE alumni to for guidance and to accumulate resources Developing a SharePoint solution with custom database applications slated for an October 2012 go-live

Director of Technology
Lead a project team to build a completely new website for the chapter

January 2011 - January 2012

Implemented a content management system and an extranet portal to enhance chapter communication, thus enabling the PR committee to self-manage and create website content

Responsible for providing technical advising and support to all chapter functions, guided the chapter into the use of online collaboration and information sharing tools Recognized leader: as the only freshmen elected to a leadership position, contributed actively in executive discussions and in leading chapter events

Director of Web Design, MU Dance Marathon Brigadier, Global Business Brigades

January 2012 - Present September 2011 - Present

Implemented first-ever online registration and payment system for teams and donation gateway for supporters Traveled to rural Panama, overcoming significant cultural and language obstacles, to provide financial literacy education to families and consulting to existing community business in a third-world economic climate

References available on LinkedIn & upon request