OBJECTIVE:                       Seeking a challenging career as a leader in information technology.

I am a strategic thinker who can be technical or non-technical.  I am able to build excellent customer/client relationships through good communication, and trust.  My ideal job is one that allows me freedom to be innovative, passionate, and self directed.  My gifts are in leadership, communication, and strategic thinking.

 

Work History:

July 98 to Present                Advantica

                                                Dennys/EPL Restaurants Inventory and Human Resource Consultant

·        Plan, Coordinate, and Execute Human Resource Systems Testing for Dennys.  (This is a rehost from the VSE mainframe to Unix)

·        Support Dennys/EPL’s Inventory and Human Resource Systems.

·       Work closely with clients to resolve balancing issues between Accounts Payable, General Ledger, EDI, Inventory, and Point Of Sale systems.

·        Natural Database Administration (DBA).

·        Design and Code Natural/Adabas solutions on VSE.

·        Design and Code Unix Scripts to execute Natural programs.

·        Code and Test FTP Scripts on Unix.

 

Feb 98 to July 98                  Software AG

                                                Staff Consultant

·        Design and implement client/server solutions for the state office of Puerto Rico’s Vocational Rehabilitation Agency.

·        Customize and implement a NATURAL LightStorm event driven, visually based, Windows NT, client/server system used for case management.

·        Install and configure Natural LightStorm, Adabas D, ODBC, and application source, as well as other DBA functions.

·        Design, set up, and manage test environments (NATURAL LightStorm).

·        Assist project planning, and tracking using MS Project.

 

Sept 96 to Jan 98                  AHOLD Information Services

Project Lead Developer

·        Supervised and assisted programmers in the development of conversion software for a phased implementation of OMI Purchasing, OMI Billing, and Dallas EXE Warehouse Management systems.  Platforms include IBM 3390 and RS6000.  Languages include JCL, COBOL, DB2, and REXX using TSO/ISPF, Fileaid, Filedb2, and Expediter.

·        Set up, Coordinate, and Manage test environments, and Scheduling.

·        Designed Technical Documentation of systems using VISIO.

·        Investigated problems with multi-platform communications (MQ/NDM).

·        Assisted project planning, and tracking using MS Project.

Apr 96 to Sept 96                 Havenver Business Network

Computer Consultant

·        Researched and designed applications for a growing distribution business.

·        Designed and implemented Lotus approach database applications for automating business tasks.

·        Purchased equipment and software.

·        Trained staff to use equipment and software.

 

Apr 93 to Apr 96                  Headquarters US Marine Corps, Manpower Division.

Lead Programmer

·        Managed and assisted 4 programmers in the development, implementation, and support of government Human Resource related systems on MVS mainframe, and client/server platforms.

·       Coded, tested, and executed programs on demand using various languages to include, Natural Adabas, JCL, SAS, COBOL, Dbase, Approach, Clipper, Lotus Approach, and MS Access. 

·        Conceived, developed, and implemented online Natural Adabas systems, which resulted in substantial manpower resource savings.

·         Executed, monitored, and supported production schedules for the “Enlisted Staffing Goal Model”.  ESGM projects staffing requirements and recommends staffing solutions for the Marine Corps, worldwide.

·        Provided Worldwide Customer Support by serving as point of contact for all Manpower report access and distribution.

·        Natural and LAN Security Administration.

·        Orchestrated support and training for 130 business users.

·        Instructed courses in Natural Adabas.

 

Apr 91 to Apr 93                        Marine Corps Logistics Base, Albany GA

                                Developer

·        Managed and assisted 2 programmers in development of Logistical Systems.

·        Performed coding assignments in Natural Adabas, JCL, and COBOL using CICS, TSO, and Roscoe in the IBM 3370 mainframe environment.

·        Selected to be a part of the most critical Marine Corps programming team called Tech Data.

 

Sept 90 to Apr 91                                Computer Science School, Quantico VA

                                Student (COBOL)

 

Apr 90 to Sept 90                                Parris Island / Camp Lejune NC

                                Basic Training / Marine Combat Training

                                 

 

 

SUMMATION OF COMPUTER EXPERIENCE

 

OPERATING SYSTEMS		LANGUAGES		FILE FORMATS
Windows (3.0 to 97) 9yrs		JCL 10yrs		Adabas C 10yrs
PC DOS 9yrs		Natural Adabas 10yrs		VSAM 3yrs
CICS 1yrs		COBOL 3yrs		QSAM 7yrs
Roscoe 5yrs		SAS 3yrs		Dbase 3yrs
TSO 6yrs		Dbase 3yrs		Oracle 1yr
Windows NT 2yrs		Clipper 3yrs		Adabas D 2yr
MVS 6yrs		HTML (Some Famaliarity)
VSE 3yrs		DB2 1yr		Tools
Unix 1yr		MQ 1yr		MS Project 2yrs
		NDM 1yr		Fileaid / Filedb2 1yr
		NATURAL LightStorm 1yr		Expediter 1yr
		FTP 1yr		Endevor 1yr
GRAPHICS PACKAGES		HARDWARE		WORD PROCESSORS
Harvard Graphics 3yrs		PCs 10rs		MS Word 5yrs
Freelance 3yrs		IBM 3390 5yrs		Word Perfect 3yrs
Claris Works 3yrs		IBM 3370 3yrs		AmiPro 3yrs
VISIO 4yrs		HP Printers 8yrs		Word Pro 3yrs
		ES9000 3yrs
		9672R52 1yr
		RS6000 2yr
		Windows NT 1yr

 

 

 

EDUCATION:

2000                                    Web Authoring and Publishing I, and II

2000                                    Java Nuts and Bolts

2000                                    Unix Fundamentals

2000                        C++

1997                        Endevor source management, AHOLD USA

1997                        Copernicus code generating concepts, AHOLD USA

1993                        Ada Programming School, Computer Sciences School, Quantico, VA

1993                        MVS/JCL Basic Concepts, MCLB Albany, GA

1993                        VSAM Concepts and applications, MCLB Albany, GA

1992                        Computer Concepts and Microcomputer Applications, Albany Community College

1992                        Advanced Natural Adabas Programming, Software A.G

1992                        Adabas and direct calls, Software A.G

1991                        Natural Adabas Programming, Software A.G

1991                        COBOL Programming, Computer Sciences School

1986-1990                Seminary, Bob Jones University

 

SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENTS:

1998                        Army Achievement Medal for outstanding performance

1996                                    VA State Heavy Weight Golden Gloves Champion.

1994                        DC, VA, and MA Regional Heavy Weight Golden Gloves Champion.

1993                        Meritorious Promotion to Non Commissioned Officer

1993                        Two USMC meritorious awards for outstanding performance

1992                        Marine of the Quarter