Ron Thomas

About Ron Thomas

Media professional managing the quarterly production of FotoShoot Magazine. Manages all aspects of the magazine\'s photo collaboration projects with contributors. FotoShoot Magazine highlights the CREATIVE and ARTISTIC side of photography and photographers. Contributors are a DIVERSE group of photographers, creators, innovators, and writers covering the multifaceted genres of photography. Their contributions make for a unique online magazine experience. Photography project management and production Adobe Photoshop Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Photo Post-Processing using Perfectly Clear Adobe InDesign DXO Color EFX Pro Portrait Professional Landscape & Adventure Photography Portrait Photography Specialize in Godox Lighting & Modifiers Nikon D850, D750, D610Other Key Competencies: Application Development Project Management eCommerce Platform Development Project Management Project Management Processes (Agile, Waterfall) Business Process Analysis & Re-engineering Policy and Procedure Development Data Center Relocation Office Technology Relocation Planning and Execution Mergers and Acquisitions Analysis, Planning, ExecutionArticles/Publications/Webinars: “Coaching the Team: Here Is a Game Plan that Works” | ILTA 2005 \"Setting up a Project Management Organization: What Is It; Is It Right for You?\"| ILTA 2005 “PMOs and Law Firms: Lessons from the Field” | ILTA Magazine 2007 White Paper: “Data Center Stabilization” 2011Certifications: Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) Certified Agile Practitioner (CAP) ITIL v3 Foundation Certification Technical Skills:Windows/Wintel Platform (Windows 2007, Windows 10) Microsoft Office 365 Microsoft Office 2016 VBScript HTML Adobe Dreamweaver Adobe Photoshop Adobe Lightroom Microsoft Project CA Clarity PPM CA Rally Agile SAVO RAINMAKER Microsoft SharePoint SQL Atlassian JIRA Atlassian CONFLUENCE

Experience

1. Information Technology Project Manager

   Emerson

   Apr 2018 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   Enterprise Cybersecurity and Network Solutions (April 2020 to Present).Responsible for managing large scale cybersecurity solutions affecting Emerson\'s global network following a pre-defined PMO lifecycle to manage projects or programs. Most recently, projects complete or in flight are: CrowdStrike Enterprise Deployment to replace FireEye and Symantec endpoint security applications; ServiceNow consumer-grade portal upgrade and deployment (Agile/Sprint project); Rosemont Specialty Products implementation of the Department of Defense’s new standard for controlled unsecured information (CMMC Level 3); Data Center Optimization Program Networking and Security (Workstreams 4 and 10); FCV DEMARC, WAN, and core switch relocation. I also manage the Enterprise Cybersecurity Network Solutions (ECNS) resource manager’s review of projects that require staffing.

Education

• Clark Atlanta University

  Bachelor’s Degree

Skills

• Knowledge Management
• Business Intelligence
• Program Management
• Six Sigma
• Integration
• Document Management
• Change Management
• Analysis
• Leadership
• Professional Services
• Strategic Planning
• Business Process
• Strategy
• Litigation Support
• Software Development
• Process Improvement
• Networking
• Leadership Development
• Team Leadership
• IT Strategy
• Consulting
• Team Building
• Management
• Records Management
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Business Analysis
• IT Management
• Public Speaking
• Business Process Improvement
• Information Technology
• Project Management
• Data Center
• Training
• Contract Negotiation