Mr. Brandes has an extensive background in all aspects of Information Technology Management and Organizational Security Management, with supporting dual Master degrees. Utilizes strong leadership skills and a proven ability to successfully manage operations, resources, training and development, projects and staff. Extraordinarily creative, recognized as a results-oriented and solution-focused individual, reduces costs by developing process improvements to enhance productivity and efficiency.

COMPANY	POSITION HELD	DATES WORKED
(Confidential)	(Confidential)	4/2003 - Present
(Confidential)	(Confidential)	4/2003 - Present
United States Navy	(Confidential)	9/1983 - 9/2003

SCHOOL	MAJOR	YEAR	DEGREE
Webster University	Security Management	2005	Master Degree
Webster University	Information Technology Management	2004	Master Degree
Columbia College	Computer Information Systems	2002	Bachelor Degree

TYPE	TITLE	URL	DESCRIPTION
Book	Leadership Styles and Skills	media url	Book describes the various approaches to leadership and how to hone those skills.

Highlights:

Through exceptional leadership, self-sacrificing attitude, and resolute commitment, uses strong interpersonal skills to manage a wide range of functions, maintaining relationships and building cohesive, successful teams.

Companies I like:

Progressive Company

Project/Program Management
Strategic Planning
Design Organizational Process, Design for Six Sigma (DFSS)
Performance Reporting and Analytics
Profit and Loss (P&L) Responsibility
Microsoft Office
Operational Excellence
Presentation Skills
Business Writing Skills
Business Analysis
Sales Force Automation
Sales Interpretation
P&L responsibilities
Presentation
Ecommerce Strategy and digital marketing channels optimization - SEO, SEM, email, affiliates - for high-profile accounts.
Technology Solutions
Sales Support
Software Implementation
Requirements Analysis & Specification
Leadership

• Management
• Director
• Security
• Information Technology
• Project Management

Oversee core technical and operational development functions (e.g. technical project management, risk management, quality assurance, training and development, technical integration) within production operations. Supervise staff of 45 and direct systems implementation to support major contracts with Department of Defense, U.S. Army, Joint Operations Command, and Transportation Security Administration. Challenged to initiate improvements for under-performing areas, including product deliveries, quality control, and team output. Challenged to formulate and establish organizational policies, operating procedures for company. Developed, implemented, and coordinated, through 13 support staff and 6 lower echelon managers, product assurance program to prevent or eliminate defects in new or existing products. Developed initial and subsequent modifications of product assurance program to delineate areas of responsibility, personnel requirements, and operational procedures within program, according to and consistent with company goals and policies.