IT, WEB DESIGNER, MULTI-MEDIA ARTIST
Dad & Human Rights Activist
I'M
Ricky Cortez.
Ricky Cortez’s unique theatre background as an actor, director, and choreographer gives him a creative approach and great attention to detail. He managed the top level On-Site techs at Tekserve and Volchok Consulting in NYC, working with individuals and clients like NBC, JWT and a long list of nonprofits. As Director of Technology at O.W.N. Charter School IT Manger of Witness he has learned how to put the power of technology in your hands at the most affordable cost available. As owner of Media Star, Ricky get he opportunity to work with local business owners and private individuals on their websites, network, help desk needs and provides one on one training.
Ricky will not only make sure your tech environment is up to date and optimized, he will make sure you understand what is going on and how to deal with anything that may come up while you are working on your next project.
01 PROFESSIONAL
IT & Experience Level
95%
02 PORTFOLIO
MY LATEST WORK. SEE MORE.
03 EXPERIENCE
Volunteer Work 2018 - 2019
Board Member - Corresponding Secretary
Of Note: Redesign of website, Newsletter and online Fundraisers & School sales
Digital & Social Media Team created
Volunteer Work 2012 - 2014
Board Member
Managed 20 unit Coop. Involved in operations, budget allocations, Annual Budget Approval applications, implemented owner to rental %
Volunteer Work 2009 - 2014
Founder / Board Member
Of Note: Designed safe space and resources for Adoption, Surrogacy, Foster Care
& Family Planning
2006 - 2008
Director of Technology
Administer over 250 Mac/PC servers, printers and mobile home client computers with VPN. OS X Server Administration, SuccessMaker, PowerSchool, developed newly created positions, implement CSL Program (Computers as a 2nd Language).
1997 - 2003
Actors Equity Association (AEA)
Screen Actors Guild (SAG)
Director, Choreographer, Actor, Singer and Dancer. Over forty professional productions, Two Broadway National Tours; West Side Story & Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
2003 - 2018
Owner
Web designer, graphic designer, network technician, server administrator, multi-media a/v technician, onsite IT tech & instructor.
2010 - 2014
International Human Rights Organization
IT Manager, HELP DESK
System Administrator for over 10 servers, SAN, NAS , VPN, Backup & remote access. Managed budget, vendor relations & interns.Help Desk for over 30 clients.
2008 - 2010
Director of Professional Services
J. Walter Thompson, Ogilvy, Wonderworks Construction, Weinstein Company, Anomaly, Peoples Revolution, Access IT, Scherman Foundation, Tourism Ireland, Argo, whY-Q. Managed all aspects of corporate relations, including: hardware and software sales and upgrades, system repairs, and all IT services
2004 - 2006
Onsite Services Manager
J. Walter Thompson, Ogilvy, Wonderworks Construction, Weinstein Company, Anomaly, Peoples Revolution, Access IT, Scherman Foundation, Tourism Ireland, Argo, whY-Q. Managed all aspects of corporate relations, including: hardware and software sales and upgrades, system repairs, and all IT services
CONTACT
Let's talk about your project and find a way to create a solution that fits your needs!