Andy Flagg

Experienced Business and Technology Leader

Reno, Nevada Area

Current
  • Board Supervisor at Washoe-Storey Conservation District
  • Member, 2008 President at Nevada Inventors Association
  • WCSD IT Advisory Subcommittee Member at Washoe County School District
  • Owner, VP/Treasurer at Mountain Computers, Inc.
Past
  • Chairman, Customer Service 2008 Competition at Skills USA Nevada
  • Owner at Reno4Sale.com - Reno, NV
  • Owner, Director of Software Development and Training at Andrew R. Flagg Enterprises, N. Nevada
  • Software Support Specialist and Professional at University of Nevada, Reno
  • Business and Technology Evangelist DBA Information Technology Specialist at University of Nevada, Reno - Reno, NV
  • Network Operations Manager / Interim Director at Redundant Networks - Reno, NV
  • CTO at NeuralTick.com - Scottsdale, AZ
  • Chairman, Commissioner at Humboldt County Regional Planning Commission
  • CIO at Web-Stew.com - N. Nevada & Scottsdale, AZ
  • Network Operations Manager, Contractor, Consultant at The-OnRamp.Net
  • Editorial Column Guest Writer at Humboldt Sun Newspaper
  • Technical Manager / Program Manager at Microsoft Corporation - Redmond, WA
  • Supply Specialist at Washington Army National Guard - Seattle, WA
  • Supply Specialist at Oregon Army National Guard - Ashland, OR
  • Editorial Column Writer at The Edge Newspaper
  • Student Body President at Oregon Institute of Technology (OIT) - Klamath Falls, OR
  • Chairman, Member at Oregon Student Lobby (OSL) - Salem, OR
  • Assistant Manager at Bit Stop Computers - Klamath Falls, OR
  • Library Aide and Research Assistant at Various
  • Computing Center Specialist at Oregon Institute of Technology
  • Supply Specialist at US Army
  • Clerk, Checker, Box Boy - Rays Sentry, Ashland, OR at Ray's Sentry Market, Ashland Oregon
  • President - Ashland, OR at 4-H of Southern Oregon
Education
  • University of Phoenix - Phoenix, AZ
  • University of Phoenix - Phoenix, AZ
  • Oregon Institute of Technology
  • US Army Quartermaster School - Ft. Lee, VA
  • Ashland High School - Ashland, OR
Connections
65 connections
Industry
Computer Software
Websites

Andy Flagg’s Summary

My passion and growth emphasis focuses on senior strategic and tactical levels of business management, technology planning, research and innovation, design, strategic communications, and project and program development and execution.

My business and organization expertise includes: business development and management; information technology, creative services, sales and marketing, public relations; organizational streamlining and optimization, re-organization, change management; finance and accounting; public relations; legal, risk and ethics management; quality solutions and systems; and organizational improvement management and human resources.

Technical expertise includes practical application of research and methodologies in organizational management and design, sales and revenue growth through strategic marketing, planning and execution; and, information technology focusing on software design and development, customer support and service management, software and hardware integration, network design and operations, hardware engineering, quality testing.

Andy Flagg’s Specialties:

Strategic business planning, sales, marketing & advertising, finance & accounting, business management, information technology. Business Skills: HRM, PMP, SCM, ERP, CRM, ISO, TQM, Six Sigma. Technical Skills: Windows Server, Enterprise Email Systems, SQL Server Database Development and Testing , Performance Tuning Technologies, DHTML (ASP, PHP, HTML, JavaScript), UNIX, DNS, RADIUS, Network Design and Security, SDLC, Application Design, Usability, Performance and Testing are all major strengths.


Andy Flagg’s Experience

  • Board Supervisor

    Washoe-Storey Conservation District

    (Government Agency; 1-10 employees; Government Relations industry)

    February 2007Present (1 year 6 months)

    "working with all agencies to collaborate, communicate, lead and synergize, reduce duplication of effort and conserve resources and promote the greater good of the region, and educate all in the spirit and supporting law of the land to protect the history, habitats and nature for all to enjoy and treasure." - learn more at http://wscd.nv.gov and http://www.wscd.org

  • Member, 2008 President

    Nevada Inventors Association

    (Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

    January 2007Present (1 year 7 months)

    The Nevada Inventors Association is an organization based on helping innovators, inventors and the public on the education and training to protect ones ideas, creations and intellectual property.

    visit and join, learn more http://www.NevadaInventors.Org

    As of February 2008, serving as President of the NIA with the goals and intentions to grow, streamline and optimize the organization and improve training and development of the members in the areas of patent protection, business, sales, marketing, and product development, manufacturing, quality, and more...

  • WCSD IT Advisory Subcommittee Member

    Washoe County School District

    (Educational Institution; 5001-10,000 employees; Education Management industry)

    September 2006Present (1 year 11 months)

    Mountain Computers is an IT advisory subcommittee member to the Washoe County School District. Our service includes visiting and auditing high schools in the area and recommending improvements that enhance and connect the students experience in high school and connect it to the real world of business and employment.

  • Owner, VP/Treasurer

    Mountain Computers, Inc.

    (Public Company; 1-10 employees; Information Services industry)

    May 2006Present (2 years 3 months)

    Responsible for Business Operations and Finance of a newly formed computer company based in Reno, Nevada specializing in computer repair and service, website design and development, advanced computer design and optimization, information technology and network services, professional training and development / image coaching.

  • Chairman, Customer Service 2008 Competition

    Skills USA Nevada

    (Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Education Management industry)

    April 2008April 2008 (1 month)

    Completed sponsorship and organization of the customer service competition for the Nevada Skills USA 2008 contest. Worked with Terry Fowler of the Washoe County School District to design and implement a new and accurate customer service contest that accurately depicts business and industry needs. The competition was most successfully held at the Mandalay Bay Circus Circus Ballroom. Judges of the competition include Kellie Kuchler, Mike Tontimonia, and Terry Fowler.

  • Owner

    Reno4Sale.com - Reno, NV

    (Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)

    November 2001December 2006 (5 years 2 months)

    As of December 2007, Reno4Sale will become a division of Mountain Computers, Inc. The future of Reno4Sale and its other regions along with R&D are under development.

    Back in 2002, the Reno4Sale.com (R4S) phenomenon has taken off with several competitors seeking to take market dominance. The value of Regional4Sale.com (RG4S) continues to grow as strategic and tactical marketing and sales reach every demographic within the RG4S business plan.

    The investment value and opportunity to seek critical mass at some M&A is evident if not foretold based on the movement and direction of the online phenomenon as expected. Continued forward effort and progress of work, passion, streamlining, and optimizing based on existing business models is forthcoming (Subway, Mailboxes Etc., JetBlue, Southwest, Clear Channel, etc).

  • Owner, Director of Software Development and Training

    Andrew R. Flagg Enterprises, N. Nevada

    (Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)

    January 1998June 2006 (8 years 6 months)

    From 1998 to 2001, invested, supported and managed a software development and comprehensive training company in N. Nevada with plans to expand to the West coast region. Clientele included 5 enterprise customers, and 45 mid-tier customers in 10 different industry sectors.

    As of 2005, currently managing three business ventures in the western United States starting 1998 in the areas of business and technology management and consulting, marketing and sales support management; with plans to expand from a local regional solution network to a national network in phases from 2005 and 2007. Ultimate goal is a fully capitalized national network by the year 2008, with strategic re-organization by 2010, and a 10 year business success cycle to the year 2020. By the year 2016, there are national intentions of strategic management changes and re-organization by the year of 2020.

    In 2006, migrated Andrew R. Flagg Enterprises into Mountain Computers, Inc.

  • Software Support Specialist and Professional

    University of Nevada, Reno

    (Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Computer Software industry)

    May 2004May 2006 (2 years 1 month)

    Provided software support to the University of Nevada Reno campus and surrounding satellite offices on a daily basis. Served on campus projects to improve computing support services, professional development and training projects, and worked with management to guide in the growth and development of centralized and managed support services. Over 25 colleges, 1500 employees, 6000 computers, 100 networks, 100 servers and 40 applications were managed and supported.

  • Business and Technology Evangelist DBA Information Technology Specialist

    University of Nevada, Reno - Reno, NV

    (Educational Institution; 10,001 or more employees; Information Services industry)

    May 2004May 2006 (2 years 1 month)

    Currently delivering information technology computing solutions and evangilizing policies and procedures within the university. The customer base of the university includes 65+ administrative departments, and 25+ academic departments. I continually seek an internal or external strategic management and leadership position in business and technology industry albiet in manufacturing, telecommunications, education, marketing and communication, information technology, real estate, transportation, or a hi-tech startup that needs aggressive and capable business and technology executives with a hands-on management style.

  • Network Operations Manager / Interim Director

    Redundant Networks - Reno, NV

    (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)

    November 2003May 2004 (7 months)

    On a monthly basis, directed the day-to-day operations of a 20,000 sq. ft data center, organizing human resources, and identifying, planning, and directing concurrently over a dozen IT and business projects. My major successes included overhauling the network operations organization to streamline and optimize internal operations with sales, marketing and quality, and at the same time end-to-end 7/24 customer support. Major successes included improving team member and employee performance and professional development, streamlined and optimized daily operations to seek a world class level of business unit. In addition re-established and improved technical information and knowledge sharing with other departments to enhances marketing, sales and quality management support. Strategically and tactically supported the company's SAS 70 Level 2 goal to attract additional financial customers.

  • CTO

    NeuralTick.com - Scottsdale, AZ

    (Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Investment Management industry)

    November 2001June 2002 (8 months)

    Completed strategic planning, technical design & management, and business development of Nevada based Internet based revolutionary financial stock trading system and e-commerce company. Headquarters in Scottsdale, Arizona. Company re-organized in 2002 through 2004, with new strategic investment and implementation plans in 2005.

  • Chairman, Commissioner

    Humboldt County Regional Planning Commission

    (Government Agency; 11-50 employees; Government Relations industry)

    December 1999November 2001 (2 years)

    Appointed as commissioner and then Chairman of Regional Planning Commission to complete representative duties to the county regarding planning, zoning, and business license applications. Completed initial and follow-up activities on 20 year master planning project for the region.

  • CIO

    Web-Stew.com - N. Nevada & Scottsdale, AZ

    (Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)

    January 1999July 2001 (2 years 7 months)

    Completed strategic planning, business development, and software development of Nevada based Internet e-commerce company. Headquarters in Scottsdale, Arizona.

  • Network Operations Manager, Contractor, Consultant

    The-OnRamp.Net

    (Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Computer Networking industry)

    January 1998July 2001 (3 years 7 months)

    Managed overall network operations of systems and staff, providing direct customer service on complex networking issues, designing and developing application integration solutions, and providing online accounting systems design, streamlining and support. Managed all DNS, RADIUS, IIS, ASP, Windows 2000 Servers, SQL Server 6.5/7, LiveStats, ActivePerl. Managed major and minor management of Cisco Border and Distribution Routers across 5 POPs statewide. Worked extensively with CEO to improve and re-organize Internet presence with their migration to wireless and virtual dialup services. Completed VOIP development and design solutions in Reno area. Developed and designed proactive and preventive systems to provide corrective action and monitoring and auditing systems for overall operations from webhosting, network traffic, to accounting.

  • Editorial Column Guest Writer

    Humboldt Sun Newspaper

    (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Newspapers industry)

    September 1999September 2000 (1 year 1 month)

    Completed a weekly editorial section called Flagg's Forum for the local newspaper. Topics included education, libraries, family, community, health, technology, and business. The focus of the column was suggesting proactive thinking, planning, and communication with activities to improve your home, family and work life.

  • Technical Manager / Program Manager

    Microsoft Corporation - Redmond, WA

    (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; msft; Computer Software industry)

    June 1991November 1997 (6 years 6 months)

    Manufacturing Management, Contract and Vendor Management, Quality Management, Information Technology, Software Engineering, and Product Support were the business divisions I worked heavily within an emphasis in replication hardware and software engineering. Emphasis in hardware and software manufacturing engineering integration and management.

  • Supply Specialist

    Washington Army National Guard - Seattle, WA

    (Government Agency; 1001-5000 employees; Logistics and Supply Chain industry)

    June 1991September 1993 (2 years 4 months)

  • Supply Specialist

    Oregon Army National Guard - Ashland, OR

    (Government Agency; 1001-5000 employees; Logistics and Supply Chain industry)

    September 1987June 1991 (3 years 10 months)

  • Editorial Column Writer

    The Edge Newspaper

    (Educational Institution; 1-10 employees; Newspapers industry)

    May 1990June 1991 (1 year 2 months)

    Completed a weekly editorial section called Flagg's Forum for the local college newspaper. Topics included student rights, education, libraries, family, community, health, technology, military, and business. The focus of the column was suggesting proactive thinking, planning, and communication with activities to improve your home, family and work life.

  • Student Body President

    Oregon Institute of Technology (OIT) - Klamath Falls, OR

    (Educational Institution; 5001-10,000 employees; Higher Education industry)

    May 1990May 1991 (1 year 1 month)

    Elected by the students of Oregon Institute of Technology to lead the student senate, represent the student body in the community and across the state, manage and lead university activities, fund raising, and alumni relations.

  • Chairman, Member

    Oregon Student Lobby (OSL) - Salem, OR

    (Educational Institution; 11-50 employees; Higher Education industry)

    May 1990May 1991 (1 year 1 month)

    Elected and appointed by the Student Body Presidents and member institutions of the Oregon State System of Higher Education to represent and lead the organizations lobbying effort at the Oregon State Legislature.

  • Assistant Manager

    Bit Stop Computers - Klamath Falls, OR

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

    April 1990March 1991 (1 year)

  • Library Aide and Research Assistant

    Various

    (Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Primary/Secondary Education industry)

    September 1977May 1990 (12 years 9 months)

    Completed over 12 years of library activities; from 5th grade through 12th grade in K-12 settings, in the military for the battalion local records, and for my undergraduate college library, and the Microsoft library near Lake Bill 'Gates'. I write about the focus and need for everyone to have a library card just like a voter registration card, and to know where their local library is and visit it often.

  • Computing Center Specialist

    Oregon Institute of Technology

    (Educational Institution; 501-1000 employees; Information Services industry)

    July 1988September 1989 (1 year 3 months)

    Completed computing duties for the main computing center for administration, faculty and students; 3 PC labs, 2 Harris mainframes, 1 Harris miniframe, 1 Sequent mainframe 16 way, and LAN support for Novell servers, and Macintosh workstations. Performed PC configuration and repair, mainframe backups, student print requests, and enormous print jobs for administration.

  • Supply Specialist

    US Army

    (Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; Military industry)

    September 1984August 1987 (3 years)

    Completed tour of duty at Ft. Riley, Kansas at 1st Infantry Division "Big Red One", 937th Engineer Group, 541st Maintenance Battalion, A Co. and HHC Co.

  • Clerk, Checker, Box Boy - Rays Sentry, Ashland, OR

    Ray's Sentry Market, Ashland Oregon

    (Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Food Production industry)

    August 1982July 1984 (2 years)

    Performed duties as a top performing box-boy, promoted to clerk/checker and performed 4AM opening clerk duties, and 11PM closing duties for a regional grocery chain.

  • President - Ashland, OR

    4-H of Southern Oregon

    (Educational Institution; 11-50 employees; Farming industry)

    June 1975August 1978 (3 years 3 months)

    Performed duties of 4-H president to local swine 4-H club as elected and appointed by 4-H leaders, sponsors, and club members.


Andy Flagg’s Education

  • University of Phoenix - Phoenix, AZ

    DM, Organizational Leadership, August 2004March 2005

    Completed 1st year residency requirements. Complete 9 credit hours, last 3 credit course was LDR 711 Transformational Leadership.

    Activities and Societies:
    Started doctoral studies in organizational leadership, and stopped to capitalize on Regional4Sale.com business opportunity; to pursue, expand and strengthen Reno4Sale.com venture based on Regional4Sale.com business model and strategic planning.
  • University of Phoenix - Phoenix, AZ

    MBA, Technology Management, November 2001March 2004

  • Oregon Institute of Technology

    BS, Computer Engineering, September 1987June 1991

    Activities and Societies:
    Phi Delta Theta Member and Alumni, College Computing Center Support Specialist(1989-1990), Library Assistant (1988-1990), Incident Fees Commissioner (1990), Student Body President (1991), Oregon Student Lobby Chairman (1991)
  • US Army Quartermaster School - Ft. Lee, VA

    Certificate, Maintenance Supply Management, November 1984May 1985

  • Ashland High School - Ashland, OR

    Diploma, Computers, Math, Languages, September 1981May 1984

    Computer Lab Assistant, Library assistant

    Activities and Societies:
    Computer Team, Math Team, Brain Bowl Team, Madigral Choir, Wrestling, Church and Prayer Team

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Andy Flagg’s Interests:

Research and Innovation; Business and Technology management; Marketing, Communications and Public Relations; Education and Community Development

Andy Flagg’s Groups:

Phi Delta Theta Alumni, Microsoft Alumni

  • Forbes.com San Francisco Group member
  • Forbes.com Entrepreneurs member
  • Forbes.com Personal Technology Forum member

Andy Flagg’s Honors:

Owens Citizenship Award (1991) - Annual award to the single most outstanding student contributing to the growth and improvement of university as deemed by the faculty senate. Oregon Institute of Technology

Most Outstanding Soldier - 1985, 1986, 1987 - received multiple awards across the 3+ years of active service as the most outstanding soldier of my unit. Completed non-commissioned officer advancement testing and 1st place recipient award, and receipt of promotable status to E-4P to advance to E-5 NCO school.

D&C Award Recipient - Received the 1st place award for accuracy and performance of drill and ceremony competition tests - US Army, Basic Training, Ft. Leonard Wood, MO

4-H Grand Champion Showmanship Award (2nd Year in 4-H) and Reserve Grand Champion Showmanship Award (1st Year in 4-H). Shared and demonstrated to others 4-H club members the excellence and discipline in showmanship. Many others in our 4-H club called Valley View Snorters won and excelled.


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