Charles Bennafield

Background

About Charles Bennafield

Seasoned professional with more than 10 years of proven experience delivering results in Information Technology (IT) for a diverse array of projects in several industries including telecommunication, aviation and manufacturing. Determined and dedicated, results-oriented leader with adaptive leadership style driven to maximize the potential of every team member by creating a diverse culture of inclusiveness and engagement. Skilled in strategic planning and tactical operations, business development, and process improvements. Team builder with diverse background and proven results managing IT projects in order management, human resources, commissions systems, accounting and finance for legacy systems and web-based applications. Disciplined and organized professional able to effectively manage time, people, and projects assuring consistent completion, communication, and adherence to budget, schedule, and quality requirements. Talented problem-solver and solutions provider meeting current needs while addressing potential future concerns. Business partner with hands-on experience in all phases of IT including infrastructure management, applications development, quality assurance, project management and resource management. Expertise in requirements gathering, system configuration, solution design, and trouble-shooting. Experienced building cohesive teams, managing direct employees, contractors and project teams. Experienced in the selection and configuration of physical and cloud data centers, Virtual Desktop Environment, Application Virtualization, Imaging, selection of scalable SAN storage, security and other infrastructure and application solutions. Proven trainer, technical writer, and business facilitator with corporate, consulting and an entrepreneurial background. Span of control ranging from individual contributor, mid-level manager up to Director level managing organization with up to 125 employees.