WORK EXPERIENCE:

November 2011 - January 2012 - Confidential
Title: Contract Programmer on iSeries Platform
Accomplishments and Responsibilities:

• Wrote Core Module for Therapy Reassessment Enhancement using RPGLE and Free format
• Integrated Therapy Assessment Enhancement into Reporting Modules.

December 2004 - March 2010 -Confidential
Title: Contract Programmer / Analyst on IBM AS400 / iSeries Platform
Accomplishments and Responsibilities:

• Performed program enhancements to HFA software using RPG Language.
• Loaded new product information from spreadsheets into HFA Inventory Management and Product Structure.
• Modified RPG programs to create XML feeds to ProQuest for web ordering.
• Responsible for Maintaining EDI interfaces to Sales Associate (SMH).
• Produced Cost/Price Impact Analysis reports and performed price and cost updates based on feedback from Parts Department management.
• Developed re-order system based on projected sales for Parts Department.
• Responsible for developing software options based on user need.
• Generate various reports based on user requests.
• Used Aldon Change Management software to manage source code on iSeries.

July 2003 to December 2004 -Confidential
Title: Senior Systems Engineer on IBM AS400 / iSeries Platform
Accomplishments and Responsibilities:

• Supported ERP system and Warehouse Management system by Mincron.
• Project leader on project to open a 500,000 sq ft warehouse in Maryland.
• Performed code system enhancements in Mincron software.
• Created new EDI interface to Mincron AP when HD switched to SAP accounting system.

July 1997 to March 2003 - Confidential
Title: Consultant at Georgia-Pacific Corporation on the IBM AS400 / iSeries Platform
Accomplishments and Responsibilities:

• Supported Infinium Human Resources Applications including Health and Welfare Benefits, 401K, Pensions, Payroll Tax, and Workers Compensation on AS/400 platform.
• Year 2000 conversions for the above Applications.
• Used FTP to transport data from AS/400 to NT and to Unix platforms.
• Used Reflections File Transfer to convert AS/400 data to Excel Spreadsheet format to meet user requests.
• Setup ODBCs to migrate AS/400 data to NT platform for archival purposes, and to setup dynamic links to database tables on SQL server.
• Used SQL Enterprise Manager to import AS/400 data to the SQL server, and to import Access database tables into SQL.
• Designed and implemented Access database to give users access to archived AS/400 data on SQL server.
• Supported Infinium menu system for users access to AS/400 applications.
• Department liaison to Year 2000 Project Office.
• Install and Support IBM Network printers.
• Wrote AS/400 Utility commands for file layouts, file transfers, object promotion, etc.

January 1997 to June 1997 - Confidential
Title: Consultant at Confidential. on the IBM AS400 Platform
Accomplishments and Responsibilities:

• Develop of new software package designed for use by telemarketers.

July 1995 through December 1996 - Confidential
Title: Consultant at Georgia-Confidential on iSeries Platform
Accomplishments and Responsibilities:

• Gathered user requirements to convert the Panel Manufacturing System that was being used in Eugene, OR to also meet the business requirements for the Savannah, GA. mill.
• Analyzed the Panel Manufacturing System software to determine where modifications/enhancements were required and obtain user approval from both mills.
• Worked on the team to make the required modifications and enhancements
• Installed the modified software package in the Savannah, Ga. mill.
• Coordinated the roll-out to the Eugene, Or mill and wrote conversion programs to convert their current data.
• Interfaced with Software 2000’s A/R, A/P, and G/L running on other AS/400’s
• Interfaced with a VAX system to transmit export shipments using AS/400 FTP.
• Used Rumba(r) and Reflections(r) PC desktop applications to access AS/400.
• Documented program enhancements using PC applications Word, Visio, and Snap Graphics.

August 1994 to July 1995 - Confidential
Title: Contract Programmer at Confidential on the IBM AS400 Platform
Accomplishments and Responsibilities:

• Design and develop reports for distribution system
• Enhancements for Warehouse Control module of distribution system
• Reformat and add bar-code to warehouse documents
• Develop Inventory Control reports
• Develop Financial Analysis reports

July 1991 to August 1994 -Confidential
Title: Contract Programmer on Confidential AS400 Platform
Accomplishments and Responsibilities

• Design and Development programming modifications system
• Design and Development of Interactive Expense Report system
• Design and Development of Price Update System to allow users to work with and update MAPICS prices and costs from Media supplied by vendors
• Design and Development of spool file transfer system to send reports to remote AS/400s
• Development and maintenance of Serial number tracking reports
• AS/400 System Tuning, System Management, and Software Installation
• AS/400 Device configurations and Communications management
• Development of reports to enhance MAPICS (Manufacturing and Accounting, Production, Inventory Control System) reporting capabilities
• Design, Coding, and Implementation of Accounts Payable Module for Point-of-Sale System
• Design, Coding, and Implementation of Inventory Management enhancements for Point-of-Sale System
• Design and programming of Sales Commission System
• Release upgrades for modified inventory management system
• Configuration and installation of Novell Networks

Jan. 1990 to July 1991 - Confidential
Title: Contractor (IBM - Atlanta) on Confidential AS400 Platform
Accomplishments and Responsibilities

• MAPICS Order Entry and Invoicing Development team
• Programming to implement Multiple Currency Support, Multiple Language
• Support, and Value Added Tax Support to the OE&I system.
• MAPICS Product Data Management Support for the above features
• MAPICS Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable for the above features

Dec. 1989 to Jan. 1990: Confidential
Title: Consultant on Confidential AS400 Platform
Accomplishments and Responsibilities

• Analyze problems with client\'s MAPICS system and make recommendations for improvements.
• Set up database and advised personnel on maintenance of database to improve MRP processing.
• - Converted Physical Inventory software, wrote procedures, and assisted in the implementation of the Physical Inventory.

Sept. 1988 to Nov. 1989: Confidential
Title: MIS Manager
Accomplishments and Responsibilities:

• Designed, Wrote, and Implemented software sub-systems on S/38 platform to handle the following areas: Order Entry, Crate Assignment, Crate Making, Glass Sorting, Packing, Shipping, Invoicing, and Purchasing cut-size glass.
• Purchased and installed the following modules of Packagedeal(r) Financial Software
  Financial Software: General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Payroll, Personnel, Accounts Payable, Inventory, and Purchasing.
• Interfaced Order Entry with the Packagedeal(tm) A/R, and Invoicing with A/R and G/L.
• Sold excess computer equipment, replaced monochrome displays with color displays in Order Entry, and purchased equipment to replace leased equipment.
• Added auxiliary storage, matched DASD types, and installed check-summing for added protection against HDA failure.
• Managed computer operations and program maintenance.

Dec. 1987 to Sept. 1988: Confidential
Title: MIS Manager of Confidential AS400 System
Accomplishments and Responsibilities:

• Installed IBM Product Change (PC-D) and Engineering Change
• Established system backup procedures
• Trained computer operator to program in RPG III using MAPICS
• Slashed departmental costs 30% by negotiating with vendors
• Performed System maintenance, Programming, and Trouble shooting on S/30 platform

Nov. 1986 to Dec. 1987: Confidential Dunn, NC
Title: Senior Programmer/Analyst on S/38 Platform
Accomplishments and responsibilities:

• MAPICS I to MAPICS II Conversion
• Trained programmers in database techniques
• Wrote interactive Sales Inquiry system
• Responsible for tuning the S/38
• Installed CPF Release 8
• Established programming standards
• Wrote and implemented a menu driven audit trail and security system for programming changes
• Responsible for reviewing and recommending software packages

Nov. 1984 to Nov. 1986: Confidential, Huntsville, AL
Title: Programmer/Analyst on S/38 Platform
Accomplishments and responsibilities:

• Wrote and maintained Quality Management System to track and report component defects and workmanship errors.
• Designed and wrote Automated Data Collection System using.
• Implemented work-in-process tracking system using Code 39 bar coding.
• Installed and maintained Intermec bar coding equipment to support data collection
• Interfaced Automated data collection system with S/38 MAPICS and the Quality Management System
• Wrote graphics programs to support Quality Management System (Process Trend Analysis)
• Maintained MAPICS system
• Wrote various programs to support MAPICS

March 1981 to Nov. 1984: Confidential, Statesboro, GA
Title: System Operator/Programmer Trainee
Responsibilities and Accomplishments:

• Responsible for running and maintaining inventory system on IBM S/34 and UNIVAC 90/30
• Gained a thorough knowledge of the S/38 operating system
• Learned Control Language Programming and RPG III
• Wrote various inventory analysis reports for sister company in Hatfield, PA
• Learned to program IBM 5280 in DE/RPG language
• Programmed on HP 85 computer in BASIC

March 1978 to March 1981: Confidential
Title: Class "A" Machinist
Responsibilities:

• Setup and operate automatic and CNC lathes
• Trained operators to setup and operate automatic and CNC machines

Aug. 1977 to Dec. 1978: Confidential Statesboro, GA
Title: Owner/Manager
Accomplishments and responsibilities:

• Gained experience in managing a business and working with people.
• Responsible for all facets of business operation

Sept. 1973 to Aug. 1977: Confidential
Title: Machinist
Accomplishments and responsibilities:

• Operated drill press
• Promoted to drill presses and radials
• Promoted to Automatic turret lathes

EDUCATION:

Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration in Management with emphasis on Information Systems
Courses: Interpersonal Relationships, Management Principles
APICS: Inventory Management Course
Degree: Associate of Arts in Business Administration; Minor - Music

HOBBIES AND INTERESTS:

• Play Trombone.
• Enjoy do-it-yourself projects.
• Enjoy cooking.