BRENDON GORY	

646–295–6540

2115 Windsor Park Court 
Englewood, New Jersey  07631 
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VALUE TO THE ORGANIZATION

SENIOR LEVEL IT MANAGEMENT: PROGRAMMING/DEVELOPMENT

Innovatively integrate and align information technology with business strategy 

Highly–skilled and motivated IT Manager. Passionate about developing structured
technology and web solutions 
for now and well into the future. Confident and persuasive communicator. Build
lasting business relationships 
with individuals at all levels of an organization. Motivate and develop
professional teams promoting ownership of 
responsibilities. Recognized for integrity, dedication, extensive industry
knowledge, and strong work ethic.

*  Quality Control / Assurance
*  Technical Writing and Training
*  Technology Evaluation / Deployment 
*  Software Development/ Implementation
*  Project Management Resource Allocation
*  Trusted Decision–Maker
*  Streamline Systems / Operations
*  Recruit, Hire, and Develop Teams
*  Client Needs Assessment/Solutions 
*  Effectuate Process Improvements/Cost Savings

Technical Qualifications

*  MS SQL 2000 & MS SQL 2005
*  DTDs and Schemas
*  XML 
*  Batch Processing
*  GUI Design 
*  DOC1 
*  Print Streams (PDF, PostScript)
*  VB 2005
*  VB Script
*  VB 6.0
*  ASP.NET
*  Photoshop Elements 
*  SourceSafe (source control)
*  Technical Documentation
*  Windows XP and Server 2003

CAREER NARRATIVE

OUTPUT SERVICES GROUP, INC., Englewood, New Jersey; 1999 to Present
Provides document solutions maximizing postage discounts for print and mail.
Located in New Jersey and 
Arizona, with over 120 employees and $60 million in annual revenues.

MANAGER OF PROGRAMMING AND DEVELOPMENT; 2004 to Present

Full accountability for implementing new technologies; managing six direct
reports analysts, programmers and 
senior programmers, including, hiring, training, and performance evaluations.
Average annual business is up to $7 
million. Provide detailed information for project planning and execution,
including man hours and necessary 
resources. Collaborate with department managers and offer solutions for client
problems. Point person for Sales 
in developing new client relationships. Effectively relate complex information.


Notable Skills and Accomplishments: 

*  Researched high speed printer file format specifications. Devised process for
creating PDF print stream to 
send to printer instead of PostScript (default). Greatly increased productivity,
shortened print times, 
reduced operating expenses, met client commitments, and improved customer
satisfaction.

*  One of eight individuals selected by Director of Marketing to join ad hoc
committee to discuss future 
endeavors. Gained consensus from both peers and management for two “green”
solutions for clients, 
recycled/post–consumer paper used for documents, and development of in–house
EBPP solution.

*  Directly hired all reports; provided Best Practices training, and focus on
quality. Built exceptional team 
that maintained 99.6% production accuracy. 

*  Received Employee Recognition award in 2007 for fast turnaround of new
project for major client. 
Assessed situation, purchased and coded new components, and successfully
developed product with tight 
time constraint. Solution resulted in $4 thousand recurring monthly, and
additional business 
opportunities with client.
 
*  Provided documentation and training to both internal and external customers
on newly developed 
systems, including post-implementation follow–up.


PROGRAMMER; 1999 to 2004

One of the first programmer/analysts hired by the company, responsible for
developing applications to convert 
client document file formats in a time–sensitive, mission–critical atmosphere.
Conversions were built using VB 
6.0, VB Script or VB 2005 reading XML or flat files.

Notable Skills and Accomplishments:

*  Successfully assisted in management and design of SQL database, including
cardinality and relationships, 
replication and backups/restoration. Earned trust of management to develop
applications for three major 
clients, completing assignments on time and with 100% accuracy.

*  Significant contributor to creation of Best Practices procedures used for
training and assessment of teams.

*  Beta tested DOC1 software versions developed by Pitney Bowes. OSG is one of
the most innovative and 
largest users of the DOC1 product.
 
*  Proactive participant in development of 50+ proprietary programs used by
Accounting, Customer Service, 
Operations and Sales departments, enabling efficient use of technology for
billing, client relations, and 
business development.

*  Developed and instituted internal GUI applications for departments within my
company. The applications 
were designed for tracking in-house work and client information. 

*  Set up web pages and portals for clients to view their documents online,
reducing errors in final products.


ADVEST INVESTMENTS, INC.; New York, New York; 1997 to 1998

Junior Stock Broker
Responsibilities included with opening new accounts for Head Broker’s portfolio,
following up on 
communications, and learning the industry.

Notable Skills and Accomplishments:

*  Prospected for new business with professional potential clients including,
company executives, doctors, 
and lawyers.

*  Read trade publications and aided in selecting investment opportunities.
 
*  Monitored sold investments and alerted when investments hit strike price. 

EDUCATION

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, New York, New York
Post-Baccalaureate Studies: July 2009 – Current

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI, Coral Gables, Florida
Bachelor in Arts and Sciences Degree Statistical Mathematics; 1997
Major: Statistical Mathematics – Dual Minor: Finance and Psychology

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT / CERTIFICATIONS

Series 7 License
ASP 2.0
VB 2005
AMA Management Training