Chris Rick

About Chris Rick

Passionate about leveraging technology to drive organizational success, I am an…

Experience

1. Director, Information Technology Services

   Special Olympics Florida

   Mar 2025 — Present · Clermont, FL, US

   Identifies, assesses, and recommends advanced technologies to improve operational efficiency•Leads the adoption of new tools, systems, and software that align with the organization’s strategic goals•Collaborates with senior leadership to define and execute a long-term technology roadmap. Ensuring that technological innovations support organizational growth, enhance performance, and meet business objectives•Oversees the integration of new technologies with existing systems to ensure seamless functionality across all departments•Continuously monitors and refines technological processes to enhance speed, security, and usability•Leads the digital transformation efforts, ensuring the effective adoption of digital tools and platforms across the organization. Facilitates change management and training to ensure smooth transitions and user adoption•Manages IT systems, including maintenance of all servers, network administration, computer support, data integrity, and confidentiality•Facilitates IT security audits or investigations•Develops and maintains relationships with external IT vendors and service providers•Inventories, maintains, and tracks all IT and communications equipment. Purchases, configures, and deploys desktop and laptop computers to users•Develops and implements business continuity protocols to minimize disruption to business operations in the event of emergencies or data loss•Oversees IT budget and maintains cost-effectiveness•Performs Administrative responsibilities for applications•Performs application training for new employees and develops curriculum for hardware and software training statewide•Advises all field offices regarding IT hardware, software, and networks•First line of support for all IT-related problems (equipment and application-based)

Education

• University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business

  Executive Certificate in Leadership and Management

  2015 — 2016

• Florida State College at Jacksonville

  Bachelor of Science (BS)

  2011 — 2013

• Florida Keys Community College

  AS

  1987 — 1991

• Liberty University

  Master of Science in Information Systems

  2021 — 2023

• University of North Florida

  Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management

  2013 — 2014

• Institute for Veterans and Military Families - IVMF

  Network and System Administration/Administrator

Skills

• Project Management
• Dod
• National Security
• Mentoring
• Coaching
• Community Outreach
• Program Development
• Team Building
• Management
• Public Policy
• Conflict Resolution
• Teaching
• Employee Relations
• Strategic Planning
• Microsoft Office
• Organizational Development
• Tactics
• Non-Profits
• Supervisory Skills
• Public Speaking
• Microsoft Outlook
• Leadership
• Microsoft Excel
• Security Clearance
• Program Management
• Fundraising
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Operational Planning
• Military Operations
• Customer Service
• Policy
• Organizational Leadership
• Military Experience
• Microsoft Project
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Social Media
• Problem Solving
• Operations Management
• Leadership Development