CHRISTINE M. DELEON
                244 Tammanny Lane • Romeoville, IL 60446 • (630) 418 2739 • deleo2004@aol.com


                                       SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Articulate, confident, and achievement driven Information Technology professional and impending MBA graduate
with progressive growth and experience in the ares of Network Infrastructure and Administration. Motivated and
analytical problem solver offering a strong academic background with particular strengths in:

   •   Over three years of professional technical support on information infrastructure hardware and software
       products to lower costs, lower risk and ensure optimal performance and business agility.
   •   Technical proficiency in a broad range of operating systems, computer hardware, languages, and tools.
   •   Knowledge and understanding of network infrastructure and design with the ability to recognize the key
       elements of IT methodologies and processes and their direct impact on achieving business goals and
       objectives.
   •   Extraordinary time management skills with the ability to excel in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment,
       manage competing priorities with ease, and inspiring confidence at all levels.
   •   Demonstrated ability as a team contributor and leader with the ability to establish rapport with a diverse
       group of individuals.
   •   Exceptional communication skills with the capacity to build rapport with colleagues and customers.
   •   Bilingual with proficiency in Spanish.

                                              TECHNICAL SKILLS
          LAN/WAN/SAN • TCP/IP • HTML • HELP DESK • WIRESHARK • OPNET IT GURU • NET DOCTOR
               WINDOWS & UNIX OPERATING SYSTEMS • CISCO & BROCADE ROUTERS & SWITCHES
                   ORACLE MS OFICE 2003/2007 • SHAREPOINT • PROJECT MANAGEMENT
                             RISK MITIGATION • TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

                                         PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
EMC Corporation, Lisle, IL                                                          September 2007-Present
ASSOCIATE TECHNOLOGY CONSULTANT
Collaborate with sales team to develop and implement specific account penetration strategies, and product,
service, and sales plans. Anticipate technology and/or market trends to provide guidance to external customers
on their application, offering customer feedback on business requirements back to EMC's engineering and
marketing organizations.
   •Successfully cultivate relationships with the account team, partners and customers in support of sales team
   objectives, engaging and leveraging corporate resources, abilities, budgets, and personnel as appropriate.
   •Maintain knowledge and understanding of competitive solutions and delivering training to account teams
   to effectively address and mitigate customer concerns and objections to EMC solutions.
   • Configure and document software, hardware, and service solutions to meet customer and sales
       objectives while completing required pre-sales documentation in a timely and efficient manner.

Health Care Service Corporation, Chicago, IL     March 2007 to November 2007
(Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois)
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY GROUP-PROJECT COORDINATOR
   •   Collaborated with project managers and technical leads on large, complex technical projects and
       programs of high risk.
   •   Developed and maintained project plans and timetables; compiled and distributed project logs, meeting
       minutes, action items, and status reports.
   •   Cultivated relationships between the technology group and internal/external client organizations to
       ensure the seamless execution of projects and achievement of client deliverables and expectations.
•   Participated in solution deliverable methodology (SDM) training; completed online Cisco training
       courses.

Symphony Information Resources (IRI), Chicago, IL                            March 2005 to March 2007
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT/DATA COORDINATOR
   •   Managed Global Data request projects, assisting commercial teams in the tracking and monitoring of
       progress of submitted requests and final resolution.
   •   Created and monitored new invoices in Oracle Financials application.

MWH Americas Inc., Chicago, IL                                       November 2003-November 2004
BUSINESS ANALYST/PROJECT COORDINATOR
  • Compiled and generated financial data analysis and project reporting to the Domestic and Energy
     Resource group.
  • Drafted requests for information and requests for proposals.
  • Delivered training to project managers on using the workload forecast and operational information
     management tool.

                             EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
                        DeVry University Keller Graduate School of Management
       Master of Business Administration Candidate (2011) • Network & Communications Management
                  Master of Network & Communications (2009) • Concentration in Security
                                   Graduated with Distinction (3.9 GPA)
                                     DeVry University, Addison, IL
                  Bachelor of Science • Network & Communications Management (2007)
                                   Graduated Cum Laude • GPA 3.7/4.0
                    CAPM Certification Candidate (expected completion January 2011)
                                         Relevant Coursework
            Network Strategy & Design • Network Operations & Management • Network Security
                                Wireless Systems • Project Management
                                              Affiliations
              Women in Technology International (WITI) • EMC Proven Professional Network
                EMC Women’s Leadership Forum • Project Management Institute (PMI)

De Leon, Christine Resume Final

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    CHRISTINE M. DELEON 244 Tammanny Lane • Romeoville, IL 60446 • (630) 418 2739 • deleo2004@aol.com SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS Articulate, confident, and achievement driven Information Technology professional and impending MBA graduate with progressive growth and experience in the ares of Network Infrastructure and Administration. Motivated and analytical problem solver offering a strong academic background with particular strengths in: • Over three years of professional technical support on information infrastructure hardware and software products to lower costs, lower risk and ensure optimal performance and business agility. • Technical proficiency in a broad range of operating systems, computer hardware, languages, and tools. • Knowledge and understanding of network infrastructure and design with the ability to recognize the key elements of IT methodologies and processes and their direct impact on achieving business goals and objectives. • Extraordinary time management skills with the ability to excel in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment, manage competing priorities with ease, and inspiring confidence at all levels. • Demonstrated ability as a team contributor and leader with the ability to establish rapport with a diverse group of individuals. • Exceptional communication skills with the capacity to build rapport with colleagues and customers. • Bilingual with proficiency in Spanish. TECHNICAL SKILLS LAN/WAN/SAN • TCP/IP • HTML • HELP DESK • WIRESHARK • OPNET IT GURU • NET DOCTOR WINDOWS & UNIX OPERATING SYSTEMS • CISCO & BROCADE ROUTERS & SWITCHES ORACLE MS OFICE 2003/2007 • SHAREPOINT • PROJECT MANAGEMENT RISK MITIGATION • TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE EMC Corporation, Lisle, IL September 2007-Present ASSOCIATE TECHNOLOGY CONSULTANT Collaborate with sales team to develop and implement specific account penetration strategies, and product, service, and sales plans. Anticipate technology and/or market trends to provide guidance to external customers on their application, offering customer feedback on business requirements back to EMC's engineering and marketing organizations. •Successfully cultivate relationships with the account team, partners and customers in support of sales team objectives, engaging and leveraging corporate resources, abilities, budgets, and personnel as appropriate. •Maintain knowledge and understanding of competitive solutions and delivering training to account teams to effectively address and mitigate customer concerns and objections to EMC solutions. • Configure and document software, hardware, and service solutions to meet customer and sales objectives while completing required pre-sales documentation in a timely and efficient manner. Health Care Service Corporation, Chicago, IL March 2007 to November 2007 (Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois) INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY GROUP-PROJECT COORDINATOR • Collaborated with project managers and technical leads on large, complex technical projects and programs of high risk. • Developed and maintained project plans and timetables; compiled and distributed project logs, meeting minutes, action items, and status reports. • Cultivated relationships between the technology group and internal/external client organizations to ensure the seamless execution of projects and achievement of client deliverables and expectations.
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    Participated in solution deliverable methodology (SDM) training; completed online Cisco training courses. Symphony Information Resources (IRI), Chicago, IL March 2005 to March 2007 EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT/DATA COORDINATOR • Managed Global Data request projects, assisting commercial teams in the tracking and monitoring of progress of submitted requests and final resolution. • Created and monitored new invoices in Oracle Financials application. MWH Americas Inc., Chicago, IL November 2003-November 2004 BUSINESS ANALYST/PROJECT COORDINATOR • Compiled and generated financial data analysis and project reporting to the Domestic and Energy Resource group. • Drafted requests for information and requests for proposals. • Delivered training to project managers on using the workload forecast and operational information management tool. EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DeVry University Keller Graduate School of Management Master of Business Administration Candidate (2011) • Network & Communications Management Master of Network & Communications (2009) • Concentration in Security Graduated with Distinction (3.9 GPA) DeVry University, Addison, IL Bachelor of Science • Network & Communications Management (2007) Graduated Cum Laude • GPA 3.7/4.0 CAPM Certification Candidate (expected completion January 2011) Relevant Coursework Network Strategy & Design • Network Operations & Management • Network Security Wireless Systems • Project Management Affiliations Women in Technology International (WITI) • EMC Proven Professional Network EMC Women’s Leadership Forum • Project Management Institute (PMI)