Shannon L. Gaddis

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Dynamic, passionate, creative, dedicated and results-driven artist, technology leader and professional

who approaches IT from a creative mindset and uses decisive leadership skills to guide and force critical initiatives through multidisciplinary team projects. Creative Manager / IT Project Manager with strong and proven record of achievement in art, computer systems, network administration, technical support (groups and individuals) and:

  • Data Analysis
  • Aesthetic Analysis
  • Microsoft Application Integration across: Access, Word, Excel, Sharepoint and Outlook
  • A/V Signal Systems
  • Network Administration
  • Web Development
  • Internet Technologies

 

Project Manager / Coordinator (Creative or Technical)

      • Enthusiastic self-starter that meets deadlines while balancing speed, accuracy and timely decisions during crisis situations
      • Proactively document and enforce processes. Expert at preparing reports on very short notice including integrating and exchanging information between MS Office applications including posting to SharePoint if required
      • Highly organized with extreme attention to detail and excellent follow-thru while managing multiple, concurrent tasks
      • When it comes to project affiliation, I take great pride and ownership of outcomes

 

 

Excellent Communicator / Public Speaker 

      • Excellent written and verbal communication ability
      • Comfortable presenting project status, selling ideas and design concepts to project team, clients or stakeholders as well as participating in or leading productive brainstorming sessions
      • Maintain open lines of communication with managers and team members to ensure that project timeline remain on schedule

 
 

 

Technology and Signal Specialist

      • Specialization in web-casting and virtual collaboration  systems
      • Always seeking out and maintaining current knowledge of technologies and interface standards
      • Strong knowledge and understanding of AV and signal flow

 

Technical Proficiency and Certifications to include:

Security+ (CompTIA) Network+ (CompTIA) Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist Windows 7 Configuration
    Hours   Completion
                   
  Technical Continued Education Courses
        
         
  • Information Assurance Security Officers (Annual Training)
   40    
  • Microsoft Office Applications / SharePoint 2010 Intregration
   40   1/13/2012
  40   10/14/2011
  40   6/24/2011
  40   6/10/2011
  40   3/11/2011
  40   11/20/2009
  40   10/23/2009
  684   8/11/2009

 

 

Graphic Designer

      • Technical graphic design: complex subjects made simple through effective graphic illustration of concept(s)
      • Corporate identity and promotional graphic design
      • Esprit de corp graphic design
      • Mockups and composite designs

  

Web Developer

      • Innovative creative thinker able to translate ideas and concepts into functional and unforgettable interactive motion-based web designs
      • When apt, I enjoy getting my hands dirty in the design phase by designing a couple sketches or mockups for the team

 

 

Community / Mentorship 

    • Always seeking out opportunities to mentor youth through technology programs and make a positive impact in society and less fortunate communities