RENO TOMASI 613 Sara Lane ¥ Marengo, IL 60152 reno.tomasi@gmail.com ¥ 815-575-1446 SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS Solutions-based IT professional with a focus on web application development and workflow optimization. A leader and contributor to projects that enhance productivity and user functionality, acknowledged for ability to tackle challenging issues and provide innovative solutions. Persistence, quality of work and dedication are major strengths consistently cited by managers and clients. A resourceful, life-long learner, embracing knowledge as a tool for improved problem-solving effectiveness. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE IT Manager / Web Application Development Vertis Communications Ð Elk Grove Village, IL 2001 - 2009 * Designed web interface to control and manage automated page construction systems using HTML, CSS, PHP and MySQL * Consistently increased variable profit margins on non-performing accounts by 300% with use of custom software utilizing internet technologies * Developed content management system allowing customers to easily edit their own website data using PHP and MySQL * Developed custom workflow automation software using AppleScript, Pearl, Shell Script and JavaScript to increase productivity * Analyzed and streamlined workflow procedures to reduce waste while improving accuracy, production speed and overall profitability * Developed HTML email report distribution system to keep customers informed of account progress and status * Conceptualized photography studio web application to track products from customer to the photography studio and track imagery through correction cycles * Facilitated Six Sigma quality improvement teams to design, analyze, improve and verify processes System Manager American Color Corporation Ð Elk Grove Village, IL 1996 - 2001 * Installed and managed Macintosh, Unix and Windows servers * Provided remote system support to nationwide systems and personnel * Designed and managed network installation during relocation to new building to improve network efficiency * Administered user accounts, user groups and user security * Performed hardware and software audits and maintained inventory database of fixed assets RENO TOMASI 613 Sara Lane ¥ Marengo, IL 60152 reno.tomasi@gmail.com ¥ 815-575-1446 Workflow Consultant Walgreens Company Ð Deerfield, IL 1996 - 1996 * Analyzed and streamlined advertisement production workflow * Developed custom software to automate redundant processes * Compiled documentation of program development * Assembled web interfaces to make user interaction simple and concise using HTML * Prepared detailed workflow chart and diagram to illustrate sequence of steps to describe input, output, and logical operation Production Manager American Drug Stores / Osco Drug Ð Oak Brook Terrace 1994 - 1996 * Managed design department responsible for advertising and sale inserts * Reviewed daily work schedule with creative/account executives/art production department * Transitioned existing traditional prepress facilities into a modern digital facility * Resolved any problems affecting job quality, due dates and costs * Reviewed and approved art, copy and proof materials developed by staff * Presented final layouts to client for approval * Assigned and directed staff members to develop design concepts into art layouts and prepare layouts for printing EDUCATION Associate, Graphic Design Elgin Community College Ð Elgin, IL 1991 - 1993 * Awarded Trustee Leadership Scholarship for Excellence in Graphic Design AREAS OF EXPERTISE Web Application Development Workflow Automation Workflow Analysis Search Engine Optimization Diagnosis and Troubleshooting Systems Administration End-user Training and Support Critical Problem-Solving Conceptual Design TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES Operating Systems: Windows NT, XP, Vista; Mac OS; UNIX Hardware: PC, Apple and UNIX servers, desktops, notebooks; Lucent PBX Programming: HTML, PHP, MySQL, CSS, AJAX, JavaScript, AppleScript, Shell Script Web Analysis: SEO, Web analytics Applications: MS Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Quark Express Page 2 of 2