Brian J. Stover, MBA/TM
Email: brianstover@bellsouth.net
Qualifications
Dynamic, skilled professional with proven success in managing multiple projects for corporate, education, and government industries. Leadership capabilities demonstrated by cutting maintenance costs, providing workable strategies, and building teams for maximum effectiveness. Technical, and managerial expertise gained through scholastic achievement and real-world experience.
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Professional Experience
Aquinas College, Nashville, TN 2004 – Present
MIS Manager
Administrator and instructor of the Comprehensive Academic Management System (CAMS)
Webmaster responsibility of Aquinas College Website
Purchasing and budgetary responsibility for MIS Department
Technology purchasing and budgetary responsibility for entire college
Responsible for deadline critical campus wide reporting
Strategic planning responsibility for MIS department
Manager of multiple projects
Chair of CAMS, Staff Development, and Website committees
Coordinating and documentation responsibility for campus-wide strategic planning committee
Wilson County Planning Office, Lebanon, TN 2002 – 2004
GIS Manager
Developed mapping solutions for Wilson County employees, citizens, and corporate entities
Built and maintained office website for public use
Built and maintained network infrastructure
Installed and trained MS Office, Microsoft OS, and GIS software
Coordinated efforts to standardize GIS production county-wide
IT specialist for multiple offices on a variety of issues
Created and maintained multiple databases utilized for analysis purposes and map creation
Dialogic Communications Corporation (DCC), Franklin, TN 1999 – 2002
Account Executive, Strategy and Government Sales
Developed and implemented comprehensive internal and external strategic plans designed around increasing revenue and profits
Helped develop an overall company strategy to position company competitively and strategically in the market place
Maintained sales relationships with critical accounts and sought new customer accounts focusing mainly on military and government markets
Utilized project management skills to ensure time constraints were followed during projects
Trained clients in the operation of all software and hardware products
United States Air Force, Pentagon, Washington DC 1993-1999
Command and Control Specialist, Air Force Operations Center (AFOC)
Performed the communication security function for Headquarters AFOC
Compiled information about Air Force issues, helped resolve problems world-wide, and created in-depth reports for Senior Executives
Space surveillance (detecting and tracking) of foreign and domestic missile launches and/or debris fallout
Utilized various IT&S systems to track Air Force activities, analyze information, record findings, and brief those affected.
______________________________________________________________________________ Community Involvement
Wilson and Trousdale County Foster Care Association, Lebanon, TN
President (Former)
Created newsletter that goes to approximately 300 members, supporters, and sponsors
Conducted all meetings and make final ruling on all association decisions
Speak publicly to promote foster care
Oversee fund raising activities
Network with local, state, and federal officials to recommend change in foster care issues
_________________________________________________________________________ Education
Antelope Valley College, Lancaster, CA
Associate of Arts, Liberal Studies
AA/LS (3.3 GPA)
Aquinas College, Nashville, TN
Bachelor of Science, Management of Information Systems
BS/MIS (3.8 GPA)
Summa Cum Laude
University of Phoenix, Nashville, TN
Masters in Business Administration, Emphasis on Technology Management
MBA/TM (3.9 GPA)
University of Phoenix, Nashville, TN
Doctorate of Management In Organizational Leadership
DM/OL (3.9 GPA)
Currently Pursuing