LEO D. DITTEMORE

Long Beach, CA 90808 (562) 429-0227
Dittemore@WebConnections.com

SENIOR EXECUTIVE / CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER


PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS

Leads by example. Recognized for calm and confident management style resulting in high levels of team productivity. Analytical, intuitive and fair. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; keen observer…good listener. Exceptional record of restructuring ineffective processes, cost containment and improving the bottom line results. Extremely dependable in completing projects on time and within budgetary constraints. Directed multiple projects from inception to completion. Won the loyalty and commitment of colleagues. A resourceful problem solver. An intuitive decision-maker. Diverse skill set. Reshaped organizations—recruited, hired and trained new employees. Strong people development skill. A natural mentor…determined, patient and smart.


PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE

A senior information management position utilizing accumulated expertise in information technology, product development, R & D, budget management and team building.


SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Demonstrated management and leadership abilities over an 18-year career in fast-paced, project-based, technical environments working as a Project Manager, Consultant and Team Manager in Information Technology. Excels at creating, planning and executing new strategic business initiatives. Proven ability to quickly adapt to new industries and technology. Effectively use technology to increase profits and /or significantly reduce the cost of doing business. Developed working relationships with leading technology vendors including Microsoft, Great Plains, SAP, Oracle, Compaq, HP, IBM, Exodus Communications and Akamai. Areas of expertise include:
 
Programming Software Development Systems Analysis/Design/Development
Computer Operations Data Security Management Information Systems
Project Management Systems Design System Management
Operating Systems Network Engineering Support Internet/Intranet Applications
Office Automation Desktop Applications Windows XP/2000/NT/9x/ME
Open VMS UNIX HP Open View
Compaq Alpha & VAX Systems Compaq Intel Servers Dell Servers
Veritas Software Suite Computer Associates Unicenter Network Monitoring & Management
ERP Implementations Great Plains eEnterprise FASCOR Warehouse Management
Microsoft Exchange Microsoft Backoffice Microsoft SQL Server
Microsoft Office Seibel CRM Applications Oracle Database


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT

Long Beach, CA

Chief Technology Officer for Kavana Technology.  Web hosting, design and setup for small businesses. Application development and integration. Network setup and management. Server selection, installation, and performance enhancement.
May, 2001 – Present

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

Vertex Systems, Inc., Los Angeles, CA

Infrastructure Practice/Technology Consulting/Project Management – START - UP September 1997 – May 2001

For Client (Kavana Technology) - Developed technology solution needed for implementation of plan. Created architecture produced estimates/plan for system’s development and delivered documentation for inclusion in business plan. Results: seeking funding of $10 million.

Project Manager for several Microsoft Exchange implementations including Occidental Oil, Aramco and Union Transport.

For Client (Volume Distributors) – needed to replace financial systems and integrate a warehouse management system. Completed implementation of Great Plains Software financials back-end system, integrated with FASCOR Warehouse Management System and customized application for client. Results: reduced inventory cost by 15%, ability to process 25% more orders and utilized warehouse space more efficiently.

For Client – (Loyola-Marymount University) large university needed to upgrade their network. Worked with vendor to complete the effort. Results: migrated from a large Ethernet LAN to a flexible ATM base backbone that increased available bandwidth by 1000%. Transitioned consulting position to become the school’s network manager. Added company personnel and brought in an additional $1.5 million in consulting revenue.


PROGRAM MANAGER…UNIT MANAGER…LA GOVERNMENT PROPOSAL TEAM MANAGER…LA GOVERNMENT SALES SUPPORT CONSULTANT

Digital Equipment Corporation, Culver City, CA

Aerospace/Government Sales, Consulting & Computer Manufacturing June 1987 – September 1997

For Client – (Sony Pictures) closed new sale of hardware with upgraded database worth $750,000. Consolidated application operation from seven servers to three, which reduced computer room space usage by 500%. Results: completed project early and under budget. Reduced operating expenses by 50% and generated an additional $250,000 in consulting revenue.

For Client – (Rockwell Semiconductor Systems) implemented a cell control system in order to utilize the use of investment in computer controlled manufacturing process. Results: decreased time of manufacturing process by 30%. Reduced the use of paper documentation. Brought in $1.5 million in consulting fees over 18 months.

For DEC Consulting – established the operation of information systems. Set corporate goals, managed budgets and resolved issues. Developed training programs/procedures for project management. Results: exceeded goals of $4 million with profits of $1 million for 2 consecutive years. Grew business from $750,000/quarter to $1.25million/quarter. Expanded business into new territories.

For DEC Sales – Sales organization needed to be more efficient in the delivery of proposals. Created processes for reviewing requests, set priorities and defined requirements. Created document repository for proposals. Results: decreased time for response by 20%. Doubled number of responses. Exceeded budget goals for expenses and product delivery.

For DEC Sales – Sales needed technical personnel to define solutions and increase product sales. Worked with clients to understand needs, presented product information in one-on-one situations and in public speaking engagements. Developed solutions, leveraged skills and defined processes. Results: exceeded goals for product and service sales. Grew business by 25% each for four consecutive years. Received regional and corporate rewards for performance with sales team.

Consistently rated top performer. Received company’s Excellence Award 1988 and 1990.


MANAGER, INFORMATION SYSTEMS

TRW, Inc.

Systems Integration Laboratory, Redondo Beach, CA 1983 – 1987

Provided leadership to information systems support personnel. Built distributed system that provided office automation and engineering analysis tools to Laboratory and Group management and engineers. Sold analysis tools to outside clients. Results: met expense and revenue goals each year..


PREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Test Engineer at Hughes Aircraft Company, TRW, US Army


EDUCATION

  • BS, West Coast University, Los Angeles, Computer Science, Magna Cum Laude
  • Graduate Studies at Information Networking Institute, Carnegie-Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
  • Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, 1996, #279194


OUTSTANDING REFERENCES PROVIDED UPON ESTABLISHMENT OF MUTUAL INTEREST