Dave Thomas

Current

VP / Co-Owner / CIO at CeruleanBlue, Inc.

Past

Service Manager at Red Barn Technology Group, INC.
Store Manager at Red Barn Technology Group, INC.
Owner / Graphic Designer at Sublevel5 Design Labs (Self-employed)

Owner / Operator at Gear33 (Sole Proprietorship)
Store Manager at Namco Cybertainment

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Education

Broome Community College

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Industry

Information Technology and Services

Dave Thomas’s Summary

Dave Thomas is currently Vice President of CeruleanBlue, Inc. a managed IT services company with offices located in the Greater Binghamton NY area. No stranger to the IT industry, Dave has been actively engaged in the channel for over 10 years.

Now focused on the massive Small- Medium Business sector, Dave is pushing CeruleanBlue's Managed IT Solutions and services to help other businesses move forward in regards to lowering their IT overhead, increasing productivity and minimizing problems and issues in the future.

Dave Thomas’s Specialties:

With the exception of some highly specialized technical areas, I can do just about anything. Specialties include:

Business outlook, planning, organization, analysis, purchasing, branding, consultation, and general ideas.

Technical abilities include:
Microsoft operating systems, consumer and professional grade hardware, repair and service of all brands of desktops, servers and laptops. Malware removal, system security. Operating system deployment.

Dave Thomas’s Experience

VP / Co-Owner / CIO

CeruleanBlue, Inc.

(Privately Held; Information Technology and Services industry)

June 2007 — Present (2 years 2 months)

Along with my partner, we have created the only pure-play Managed IT Services company in our area. We have successfully migrated the traditional "break/fix" onsite business model to a proactive method of supporting small businesses nationwide.

Implemented a large scale software solution in order to actively monitor and maintain, and fix computer systems remotely.

Created a new outlook on how IT Service is provided in the Greater Binghamton area.
Service Manager

Red Barn Technology Group, INC.

(Privately Held; Computer Hardware industry)

July 2005 — June 2007 (2 years)

Creating and deploying new methods of service to reduce costs and time and improve efficiency in all areas of the business. Increasing department and business profitability by formulating new business strategies. Managing staff and delegating responsibilities to various staff members.

Increase brand awareness through industry partnerships.

Using my technical abilities and skills to troubleshoot and repair computer problems relating to software as well as hardware. Support of business clients and customers.

Implemented new remote services that allow further business reach and support. Increased in-location service revenue over 10-15% within the first year of employment.
Store Manager

Red Barn Technology Group, INC.

(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Computer Hardware industry)

November 2005 — January 2006 (3 months)

Was fully responsible for a former satelitte location. Daily activities included:
Computer systems, hardware and software sales, daily closeout and deposits, computer networking and repair, store maintenance, managing and delegating responsibilities to additional employees. Managed and maintained store inventory.

Successfully migrated the satelitte location into the main location in January 2006.
Owner / Graphic Designer
Sublevel5 Design Labs (Self-employed)

(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Graphic Design industry)

2002 — 2005 (3 years)

- Collaborating with clients from procurement and consultation throughout the design process.
- Responsibilities include running all aspects of a startup graphics and print design firm.
- Conveying complicated and specialized computer lingo and ideas in easy to understand terms.
Owner / Operator
Gear33 (Sole Proprietorship)

(Sole Proprietorship; 1-10 employees; Retail industry)

2000 — 2004 (4 years)

Gear33 was primarily an electronic record store. We serviced the Upstate NY region DJ's and event and nightclub attendees. In addition to carrying the latest music on vinyl, dj accessories and items such as clothing were focused on as well.

- Handled all aspects of an independent retail business, including purchasing, accounting, sales, security, promotion, marketing, advertising and inventory.
- Utilized customer relations and customer service daily.
- Created a unique business based around a small niche market.
- Planned and produced large over night electronic music events.
Store Manager

Namco Cybertainment

(Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; Entertainment industry)

1998 — 2000 (2 years)

- Raised business net sales 25% within first 3 months.
- Created and implemented schedules and workloads.
- Acquired technical knowledge of computer, electronic and mechanical repair and service.
- Managed the day-to-day operations of a high volume family gaming establishment.
- Hired, and trained new employees.

Dave Thomas’s Education

Broome Community College

Business Administration 1995 — 1996

Additional Information

Dave Thomas’s Interests:

All technology new and old, Innovative computer hardware and software, department and job efficiency and development, corporate partnerships, graphic design, home theater, minimalist art, and European automobiles