Vernon Brooks

Vernon J. Brooks - Atlanta, Ga. LinkedIn Profile SharePoint Developer SharePoint Developer with 10+ years of experience in SharePoint Online and Server environments. Performed SharePoint site development and migrations using ShareGate and Infodash. Skilled in SPFx, JavaScript, React, PowerShell, C#, and the Power Platform. Strong background in governance, compliance, user training, and Microsoft 365 administration. Qualification Highlights • DoD Clearance • MS Power Platform | Automate • SharePoint Migration (ShareGate) • SPFx, jQuery, CSS, HTML5 • SharePoint Intranet Design • • • • • M365 – Products and Admin SharePoint Designer 2010/2013 SharePoint Security Auditing IT Help Desk | Trouble Ticket Design Azure AD Security Groups • • • • • SharePoint Governance Microsoft Teams Admin IT Network Admin Technical Writing (Policies) Training Dev and Delivery Certifications • • • • • • • • PMP – Project Management Professional, PMI – License:- – Dec 2014 to Dec 2027 CISSP – Certified Information Systems Security Professional – Cert ID: 392217 ISC2 – Oct 2012 to Oct 2027 Security+ – CompTIA – December 2010 – No Expiration Project+ – CompTIA – October 2014 – No Expiration CCAI – Cisco Certified Academy Instructor – Cisco Systems – March 2003 CCNA – Cisco Certified Network Associate – Cisco Systems – License-GMWG – March 2007 to March 2016 CCDA – Cisco Certified Design Associate – Cisco Systems – License CSCO- – March 2013 to March 2016 CCNP (Partial - ROUTE complete) – Cisco Systems – License CSCO- – February 2013 to February 2016 Professional Experience SharePoint Administrator (Contract), 10/2024 to 05/2024 K&L Gates LLC, Pittsburgh, Pa. • • • • • • • Brought 10+ years of experience in SharePoint Online and SharePoint Server platforms, focusing on administration, migration, and intranet development. Led the successful new development and migration of 200+ SharePoint sites from SharePoint on-premises to SharePoint Online using the ShareGate migration tool and Infodash development platform. Developed SharePoint solutions using SPFx, JavaScript, React, C#, PowerShell, and REST APIs. Applied strong knowledge of SharePoint governance, including permissions, lifecycle management, and compliance. Used Power Platform tools (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI) and enforced governance across environments. Supported enterprise environments with Microsoft 365, Azure AD, Windows Server, SQL Server, IIS, and Active Directory. Delivered user documentation and training to support post-migration adoption and cross-functional collaboration. SharePoint Administrator, 04/2023 to 01/2024 Morgan Properties – Conshohocken, Pa. • Lead admin for multiple solutions designs for business units and Teams using SharePoint and Microsoft Power Platforms. • Designed/Implemented SP migration strategy for large business units (documents (1Tb) and workflows) into new subsites. • Audited day-to-day operational activity and security on SharePoint platform, Microsoft Teams and MS Power platforms. • Trained and shared knowledge with mentors, Teams, and SharePoint users on SharePoint capabilities and configuration. • Communicated M365 industry developments, best practices, emerging tools/ solutions with managers and end users. • Authored SharePoint platform documentation (processes and procedures) for IT team members and SharePoint users. • Used continuous improvement processes to optimize SharePoint, promoting SharePoint adoption and engagement Vernon J. Brooks - Atlanta, Ga. LinkedIn Profile • Supported IT Security and Help Desk on SharePoint issues. SharePoint Administrator/Developer, 12/2021 to 02/2023 Optomi LLC – Atlanta, Ga. • Designed/Created new SharePoint Intranets and departmental Intranet sites based on collaborative SharePoint governance including policies, procedures, and processes. • Developed IT Service Request Ticketing system, Facilities Maintenance and Work Order Tracking System, Recruiting Referral Tracker, and New Client Intake Tracker using Dynamic Forms for SharePoint and Microsoft Power Automate. • Designed IT Asset Inventory Management Tracking System with automated flows. • Administered/Managed Microsoft Teams, providing user guidance on Teams configurations and Team site customizations. • Created SharePoint company Birthday and Employee Anniversary notification system for all business units and C-Suite • Designed and delivered SharePoint and Microsoft Teams online training, just-in-time training videos, Quick Reference. Guides, Process Flow diagrams and Procedures for SharePoint initiatives. IT SharePoint Developer/Administrator, 11/2015 to 10/2021 Envistacom LLC – Atlanta, Ga. • Consulted/Collaborated with Teams and Departments to refine baseline governance including policies, roles, responsibilities and processes for SharePoint architecture and security. • Scoped, developed, and implemented company migration strategy to SharePoint from Box.com • Created SharePoint workflows for Metrics and Analytics collection and Non-Conformance issue reporting, • Designed, Developed, and Leveraged SharePoint Hiring Requisition Approval workflow for recruitment and onboarding. • Collaborated with Directors, Managers and functional teams for SharePoint site development. • Structured, assigned, and audited security roles and permissions for all SharePoint sites. • Facilitated department process capture meetings to develop and integrate processes into SharePoint workflows. • Resolved SharePoint user issues using ConnectWise “Manage” platform. • Developed/Delivered instructor-led SharePoint training and online videos for SharePoint users. Senior Technical Writer and Training Content Developer, 03/2015 to 11/2015 Envistacom – Atlanta, Ga. • Created Quick-Reference Installation and Operation Guides for Satellite Communications and IT hardware installations. • Produced advanced online video training packages for the installation, setup, and configuration of satellite, wireless, and IT network communications equipment in support of the Department of Defense. Training Manager, Global New Product Introduction (NPI) Process, 01/2014 to 11/2014 AGCO, Duluth, GA. ` • Configured SharePoint sites and applications for business units. • Developed, tracked, and managed two new online professional training development initiatives for 50+ AGCO Global NPI Project Managers – Initiatives included interactive courses of study on Advanced Leadership Fundamentals and three progressive Project Management Professional certification tracks. • Drafted and edited technical documentation on NPI Stage-Gate processes, procedures, and deliverables for NPI project teams to manage and report on global AGCO NPI Projects. Education Bachelor of Science, IT Business Management, Western Governors University (12 credits remaining) Associate of Applied Science, Instructor of Technology and Military Science, Air University (CCAF) Associate of Applied Science, Electronic Systems Technology, Air University (CCAF) OCI Proposal Writing and Proposal Management Training Courses, Reston, VA., 2013