Edward C. Kirchner

2710 Starfish Drive, John’s Island, SC 29455 mpfd12@prodigy.net  ·  (843) 559-3373 · (843) 559-9979 Fax

 

Qualifications Profile

 

High performance, results-oriented multi-faceted MIS Consultant / IT Professional with outstanding achievements, knowledge, and expertise in the development, implementation, and support of business systems and solutions. Combines excellent analytical, support, and technical acumen with strong team skills, to consistently deliver outcomes that surpass company objectives and client expectations.

Ø       Proven track record in performing diverse roles including MIS Consultant, Manager of Systems and Programming, Project Leader, Systems Analyst, Programmer, Computer Operator, consulting for corporations in various industries, with large IBM mainframes. Specialize in corporate mergers and support to end-users and IS staff.

Ø       Creative problem-solver envisioning solutions to technical and business dilemmas, integrating latest resources and equipment and embracing new technologies quickly.

Ø       Sound ability to analyze business and system requirements, teamed with strategic planning and implementation to streamline operational processes.

Ø       Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills interacting with clients and IS staff from diverse backgrounds. Ability to speak German.

Ø       Skilled at empowering end-users by translating technical information into non-technical terms.

Ø       Exceptional presentation skills with ability to promote innovative solutions and designs to management and IS staff.

Ø       Specialized in niche market areas utilizing expert knowledge of GEAC (formerly MSA and D&B software) gained from a solid background of over five years hands-on experience working with MSA (Management Science America).

 

CORE COMPETENCIES

 

· Systems Integration

· Consolidation/Streamlining Systems

· Corporate Mergers

· Corporate Infrastructure Support

· Facilitation/Presentation

· Needs Assessment

· Strategic Planning

· Relationship Management

· Development/Implementation of PR/HR

   Benefit Plans

 

 

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

 

 

Hardware:  IBM 1401, S/360, S/370, 39XX, 43XX, PC (IBM), S/3, Honeywell.

Software:   MSA (D&B/GEAC) (financial packages), ASI (financial packages), COMPRO (AP, GL), VERTEX TAX (mainframe & PC) OS/MVS, VM TSO/SPF, CONDOR, CICS (command), DOS/VSE, RPG II, COBOL, COBOL-2, COBOL-LE370 LIBRARIAN, PANVALET, VSAM, CMS, ICCF, LOTUS, EXCEL, DYNAM-D, DYNAM-T, WINDSTAR, TIPS, ACCESS, SMARTSTEAM.

 

 

Professional Experience

Kroger Co., Cincinnati, OH                                                                            June 2000 - March 2002

MIS Consultant

GEAC (HR/PR) Software Environment with extensively modified code; PL1 oriented.

Spearheaded integration of newly acquired plants into existing database system, and installing GEAC “Field Expansion” release (BU0115). Support corporate infrastructure for database containing over 4,000,000 employee records. Train staff in the use of COBOL LE370.

Ø       Successful integration of COBOL LE370 with PL1, being the most diverse, unique and challenging client assignment to date.

Ø       Ability to achieve last minute deadlines, requiring extensive tele-computing expertise.

Ø       Expertise within the knowledge of the core GEAC software, COBOL, and VSAM.

 

 

 

Gulfstream Aerospace, Savannah, GA                                                             Oct 1998 – May 2000

MIS Consultant

Integrated acquisition of KC Aviation by Gulfstream Aerospace business plans to include complex year-end processing of newly merged corporation. Developed and implemented new combined pension plan for all six locations, new benefits system, and new 401K system. Assisted staff with daily system support and collaboratively sustained requests from user areas.

Ø       Further contracted as team member for the Y2K conversion of MSA (GEAC), and implementation of all system tasks.

Ø       Instrumental in creating and instituting new investment plan for all facilities, including off-site teleprocessing reporting directly to the Financial IS Director.

 

 

Medical University Of South Carolina, Charleston, SC                                      Sept 1993 – Oct 1998

MIS Consultant

Coordinated Governmental/Federal compliance reporting requirements.  Developed and supported HR/PR peripheral modules; converted HR/PR system to new User Defined Accounting Key (UDAK) for financial system. Modified HR/Payroll Systems flow (using GEAC “E” Series (D&B) demonstrating high degree of D&B software expertise and internal operations knowledge. Provided 24 hour on call/system remote support. Implemented International (immigration) visa tracing for international students.

Ø       Developed multiple governmental/financial interfaces from and to “E” Series HR/PR systems, W2 generation and year-end processing.

Ø       Generated and modified COBOL programming to “E” Series HR/PR system, involving 500+ COBOL programs.

Ø       Wrote conversion programs from “E” Series HR/PR system to GEAC’s SmartStream Client/Server HR/PR system.

Ø       Streamlined offline processing operations by increasing processing efficiency 60%.

 

Michelin Tire Corp., Greenville, SC                                                                   June 1992 – Sept 1993

MIS Consultant

Functioned as Project Leader converting and consolidating payrolls of all Canadian divisions. Collaborated with installation of D&B (MSA) Canadian Payroll System which involved startup, planning, training, and final implementation. Facilitated strategic relationships between Canadian and US management.

Ø       Developed and implemented Canadian PR/HR systems with USA application processed out of Greenville, SC.

 

 

Elizabeth Arden                                                                                                 Feb 1990 – June 1992

MIS Consultant

Consolidated and streamlined systems to run interactively on VM DOS/MVS machine, resulting to millions of budgeted dollars savings for extra hardware/system support. Integrated three newly acquired businesses into the consolidated systems.

 

 

Pepsico International, Purchase, NY                                                                   Dec 1989 – Feb 1990

MIS Consultant

Conducted efficiency study on use of DASD and Tape for corporate data center information storage. Implemented recommendations, securing savings of thousands of budgeted dollars for additional DASD and offline storage hardware.

 

 

Dictaphone Corp., Trumbull, CT                                                                         Feb 1989 – Dec 1989

MIS Consultant

Assisted Dictaphone’s conversion from Honeywell to IBM 39XX involving data migration, new JCL, and program changes. Incorporated new Canadian division into integrated financial applications with teleprocessing capabilities.

 

 

PPG Biomedical, Pleasantville, NY                                                                     Nov 1987 – Feb 1989

MIS Consultant

Designed, developed, and implemented sales forecasting and reporting system, and consolidated G/L reporting system that responded on-line between the Honeywell and corporate IBM system.

 

 

Great Northern Nekoosa, Stamford, CT                                                             Mar 1987 – Nov 1987

MIS Consultant

Provided expertise in processing MSA payroll system with consolidated software, diversifying to a divisional level allowing centralized software support and operational control. Provided internal training at corporate level.

 

 

First Brands, Inc., Danbury, CT                                                                          Jan 1987 – Mar 1987

MIS Consultant

Spearheaded electronic integration of National Department store’s purchasing department with vendor’s/producer’s ordering system, securing a saving of numerous processing and billing man-hours.

Ø      Subsystem was a precursor to the present EDI system now available within the marketplace.

 

 

Emery Airfreight, Wilton. CT                                                                             June 1986 – Dec 1986

MIS Consultant

     Designed and implement on-line enhancements to table control system which provided multiple on-line updates and interface access to client data.

 

 

Administrative Consultants Inc., Waterbury, CT                                               Feb 1984 – June 1986

Manager of Systems and Programming

     Designed, developed, and implemented on-line interactive projects. Core applications included multi-tiered interrelating insurance record keeping and billing system, marketing solicitation, and commission system, alongside extensive work for the US Postal Service. Liaison between client management and user to secure cohesive, fully operational, and accurate systems. Instrumental in the conversion from Burroughs to IBM 43XX DOS/VSE.

 

Phelps Dodge Corp., Greenwich, CT                                                                    Feb 1983 – Jan 1984

Senior Project Leader

Consolidation of diversified data centers into one corporate data center, involving extensive interfacing with upper management to ensure collaborative efforts were achieved between data centers. Analyzed, selected, and installed MSA (D&B) software products, which successfully handled operational requirements.

 

Management Science America (MSA), Inc., Atlanta, GA                                         Jan 1978 – Feb 1983

Senior Account Manager

Diverse role overseeing multiple functions at over 70 international client sites, performing a wide of range of tasks including software installation, modification, support, and training. Liaised with upper management, data processing, and end-users.

Ø    Utilized multi-faceted expertise dealing with various software/hardware environments, and Honeywell to IBM Mainframes.

Ø       Awarded King’s Court for outstanding client service.

 

 

Clevepak Corp., White Plains, NY                                                                      June 1975 – Jan 1978

Project Leader

Hardware and software conversion. Selected and implemented MSA software packages; subsequent data migration and implementation. Trained staff.

 

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