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<DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma, Sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">I'm currently working on a confidential Director of IT position with a well-established client of mine in the consumer-facing, e-commerce space. I can share details of the company once contacted. </DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma, Sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><FONT face="Tahoma, sans-serif">Here's what they are looking for -</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma, Sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><FONT face="Tahoma, sans-serif">We are looking for a passionate, intelligent individual to lead our IT, Operations, and Platform development group during a very exciting time, while we take our web presence to the next level and seek to find innovative new channels to reach our readers and the members of our community.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></FONT></DIV>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma, Sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 10pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><FONT face="Tahoma, sans-serif">Reporting to the VP of Technology, the Director of IT will provide critical software, hardware, and network support to the entire staff, including remote employees based in multiple cities across the country. Responsibilities include but are not limited to server administration, VOIP management, hands-on computer hardware/software support, IT security, troubleshooting, and networking. <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma, Sans-serif; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 10pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><FONT face="Tahoma, sans-serif">You will have several direct reports focused on IT and Operations, but will also have to be a hands-on manager working directly in a customer support role.<BR><BR></FONT><FONT face="Tahoma, sans-serif"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Key Responsibilities<o:p></o:p></B></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<LI style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Tahoma, sans-serif"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Provide IT leadership and strategic and tactical guidance for the group and the company<B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><o:p></o:p></B></SPAN> </FONT>
<LI style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Tahoma, sans-serif"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Respond to and address the needs of 100+ staff via hands-on support<B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><o:p></o:p></B></SPAN> </FONT>
<LI style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Tahoma, sans-serif"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Lead and mentor a team of IT and Operations professionals, including staffing, scheduling, prioritization, and career development<B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><o:p></o:p></B></SPAN> </FONT>
<LI style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Tahoma, sans-serif"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Ensure the continual availability and security of all IT systems<B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><o:p></o:p></B></SPAN> </FONT>
<LI style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Tahoma, sans-serif"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Serve as IT liaison for 3<SUP>rd</SUP> party vendors<B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><o:p></o:p></B></SPAN> </FONT>
<LI style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Tahoma, sans-serif"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Manage purchasing and implementation of software and support licenses<B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><o:p></o:p></B></SPAN> </FONT>
<LI style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Tahoma, sans-serif"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Stay up to date with trends, technologies, and regulations within the IT field<B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><o:p></o:p></B></SPAN> </FONT>
<LI style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Tahoma, sans-serif"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Make implementation recommendations regarding systems, security, tools, performance and support<B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><o:p></o:p></B></SPAN> </FONT>
<LI style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Tahoma, sans-serif"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Maintain accurate records for hardware and software inventory, licensing, cabling, equipment configuration, and other documentation<B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><o:p></o:p></B></SPAN> </FONT>
<LI style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Tahoma, sans-serif"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Establish and maintain user accounts and security permissions<B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><o:p></o:p></B></SPAN> </FONT>
<LI style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><FONT face="Tahoma, sans-serif">Facilitate server and local data backups and ensure effective storage methods for recovery</FONT></SPAN></LI></UL></DIV>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><o:p></o:p></B></SPAN><FONT face="Tahoma, sans-serif">While this role reads heavily managerial, it is poised to be very hands-on. Experience in a high traffic Linux environments will be a big plus here. </FONT></P>
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<DIV><FONT face="Tahoma, sans-serif">If anything I mentioned </FONT><FONT face="Tahoma, sans-serif">here sounds interesting, please send your resume and contact information with the expectation of confidentiality to Sabrina McGrail - </FONT><A href="mailto:smcgrail@winterwyman.com"><FONT color=#000000 face="Tahoma, sans-serif">smcgrail@winterwyman.com</FONT></A><FONT face="Tahoma, sans-serif"><FONT color=#000000> or call 212-616-3527.</FONT></FONT></DIV>
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<P><FONT face="Tahoma, sans-serif">All the Best,</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face="Tahoma, sans-serif">Sabrina</P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma; COLOR: gray; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Sabrina McGrail <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma; COLOR: gray; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Consultant - Technology Division <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma; COLOR: #00ccff; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><FONT color=#3399cc>Winter, Wyman & Company - <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">New York</st1:place></st1:State> </FONT> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma; COLOR: gray; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><U>smcgrail@winterwyman.com</U> | 212.616.3527</SPAN></FONT></SPAN></P></SPAN></SPAN></DIV><!-- End_Signature 6D525299-004D-1C28-C7F3554F32259123 -->