Dennis Whitehead

About Dennis Whitehead

My vast experience in the Information Technology industry have given me a deep…

Experience

1. Independent i t Business Consultant

   Self

   Mar 2020 — Present · Sparks, NV, US

   PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEDWA CONSULTING / PRIVATE TECHNICAL CONSULTINGCEO / CONSULTING IT DIRECTORJanuary 2003 – May 2020• Led IT strategy, infrastructure design, and security implementations for 17+ small to mid-sized businesses.• Developed and deployed 256-bit encryption methodologies for secure data transfer and storage in compliance with SEC regulations.• Managed cloud migrations, transitioning clients from Lotus Notes to Microsoft 365 and Exchange-based solutions.• Designed and executed network upgrades, security policies, and disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity.• Spearheaded multi-location facility rollouts, implementing scalable IT infrastructures and VoIP solutions.• Consulted with legal firms to develop internet usage policies, compliance measures, and secure document storage.• Engineered custom-built servers for financial planners and support staff, optimizing performance and security.• Integrated cloud-based storage and network interoperability for hybrid work environments.AETHER SYSTEMS, INC.Customer Services Manager, Transportation & Logistics DivisionOct – Jan 2003• Served as primary customer liaison for 31 enterprise clients across 17 states, overseeing IT integrations and implementations.• Led satellite tracking and telemetry system installations, ensuring seamless IT infrastructure compatibility.• Directed post-implementation support, providing continuous IT strategy consulting and optimization.• Collaborated with engineering, management, and network operations to resolve client IT challenges.• Conducted network assessments to enhance performance, uptime, and scalability.

Education

• Bellevue College

  English and Journalism

  1986 — 1988

Skills

• Writing
• Editing
• Publishing
• Press Releases
• Sales
• Service Level Agreements
• Leadership
• Copywriting
• Public Speaking
• Web Design
• Management Consulting
• Team Building
• Management
• Small Business
• Online Advertising
• Public Relations
• Media Relations
• Strategy
• Social Media Marketing
• Entertainment
• Social Networking
• Training
• New Business Development
• Published Author
• Social Media
• Marketing Communications
• Facebook
• Copy Editing
• Marketing
• Blogging
• Online Marketing
• Strategic Planning
• Project Planning
• Leadership Development
• Content Management
• Product Management
• Project Management
• Marketing Strategy
• Customer Service
• Newsletters