Blake A. Chambers

IT Professional | Web Designer | SQL Developer

chambers.blake@yahoo.com

ABOUT ME

Information Technology professional with more than a decade of experience in the IT field. Strong technical and logistical project management experience, military experience with the ability to make decisions in a constantly changing environment. Experience in network and server management, contract management, as well as lease management, and coordinating technical and logistical needs for office relocations. I enjoy project management and the opportunity to coordinate and focus organization resources toward the achievement of a common vision.

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EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science
Florida State University
Information Technology - College of Communication and Information

IT Project Management, Mobile App Development, Information Architecture

GRADUATED DEC 2015


WORK

Technical Specialist
EasyTerritory, Inc.

Specializing in Cloud and On-Premises implementations of EasyTerritory geospatial business intelligence mapping solution, integration with Microsoft Dynamics 365, consulting, use case and training development, and technical support.

JAN 2016 - PRESENT

Telecommunications Administrator
Florida Department of Elder Affairs

Managed $300,000 contract with telecommunications vendor and monitored system functionality servicing 250 Department HQ staff members. Managed lease actions, office relocations, installation of voice and data wiring, and contract agreements for 35 leased properties statewide. Designed call routing, scripting, and reporting for central call center. Streamlined Department resources to meet customer telecommunications needs.

SEPT 2013 - JAN 2016

Distributed Computer Systems Specialist
Florida Department of Elder Affairs

Developed and configured a distributed computer systems environment with appropriate hardware and software on a network of 500 Department employees statewide. Configured remote technology as part of the Mobile Assessment Deployment Team. Trained 250 staff members across 19 field offices statewide in the use of remote technology. Earned Davis Productivity Award for efficiencies gained through the Mobile Assessment Deployment Team.

DEC 2010 - SEPT 2013

Helpdesk Computer Technician
Florida Department of Elder Affairs

Worked with programmers and systems analysts in problem determination and resolution. Assisted in providing for the security and confidentiality of Department data storage. Ensured prompt resolution of all technology issues for Department staff members statewide. Developed user training materials for various desktop and web-based applications.

OCT 2007 - DEC 2010

Radio Operator Maintainer - Paratrooper
U.S. Army - 20th Engineer Brigade

Maintained communication equipment and security devices for Battalion Headquarters. Provided secure communications for Brigade/Battalion Command during tactical operations. Deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom Nov 2004 - Nov 2005. Established and implemented the Iraqi Geospatial Reference System, a system essential for future infrastructure development projects.

OCT 2003 - OCT 2007


AWARDS

Davis Productivity Award
Mobile Assessment Deployment Team

2012

Davis Productivity Award
Information Technology Network Team

2011

Army Commendation Medal
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Award presented following implementation of Iraqi Geospatial Reference System

2005


VOLUNTEERING

Florida Senior Day at the Capitol
Department of Elder Affairs
Transportation and Logistics

2007 - PRESENT

Meals on Wheels
Elder Care Services
Food delivery for Tallahassee's seniors

2007 - PRESENT

Derby Day at Dover
Chelsea House - Women's Transitional Housing Program
Logistics and Wager Tabulations

2015 - PRESENT

Field Day Tallahassee
Judy Field Memorial Foundation
Logistics

2016 - PRESENT


SKILLS

SQL Development


HTML/CSS


PHP


CRM Administration


Project Management


Network and Security



PORTFOLIO

US ARMY - COMBAT VETERAN

Deployed with 20th Engineer Brigade (Combat)(Airborne) to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom Nov 2004 - Nov 2005. Established and implemented the Iraqi Geospatial Reference System (IGRS), a system essential for future infrastructure development projects.

The IGRS project was featured in the November 2005 edition of The American Surveyor.
igrs

WEBSITE DESIGN

Developed website www.Blake-Chambers.com as an online portfolio linking my résumé and professional/social media sites to enhance understanding, continue learning, and demomstrate proficiency.

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CONTACT

Email
chambers.blake@yahoo.com

Address
Tallahassee, FL

Phone
850-728-0007

SOCIAL LINKS

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