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Lake Villa, IL Street Address
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PROFILE
BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY MANAGER - Results oriented technology manager
experienced in design, development and implementation of complex business
systems. Over 28 years experience with IBM mid-range systems and Microsoft
application/database servers. Worked in all types of organizations from
start-up to mature business. Industry focus on retail. Broad range of
technology and business skills with hands on approach to evaluation,
implementation and support. Last several years, focus on business skill
set acting as liaison between organization and IT. Interested in exploring
a role leaning more towards the business function as a business or IT
business analyst, possibly outside of IT.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Midas International, Itasca, Illinois 2000 - 2013
One of the world's largest providers of automotive service, 2350
franchised, licensed and company-owned Midas shops in 15 countries,
including nearly 1,600 in the United States and Canada. Midas also owns the
SpeeDee Oil Change business, with 172 auto service centers in the United
States and Mexico.
IT Director, 2004 - 2013
Asked by CFO to move over to IT, manage development team and assist in
other IT related management duties. IT needed to be restructured and
downsized, requiring a more open, creative and productive environment.
Oversaw the following:
Developed portal web sites as main communication mechanism between
corporate and US/Canada shops.
Personally worked with rest of organization to evaluate/enhance processes
and related systems.
Implemented and customized Microsoft Dynamics financial modules and Frx
financial reporting software.
Developed in-house queue-based Collections system integrated with Dynamics
AR.
Developed in-house Royalty and Warranty systems utilizing .Net and
Microsoft SQL.
Implemented Sarbanes/Oxley throughout department, establishing better
controls in all IT areas.
Business Analyst Finance, 2000 - 2004
Initially hired as a consultant and later employed by company CFO to manage
several finance-sponsored systems and operational projects. Worked in
finance department acting as liaison between IT, finance and other
departments to purchase/develop, manage/implement systems and process
automation.
Coordinated business-requirement enhancement requests and user testing for
new JDA ERP system for finance.
Managed team for the migration of in-house mainframe payroll/benefits
system to outsourced ADP.
Implemented Adaytum Cognos Planning financial reporting and consolidation
software .
Developed many automated solutions utilizing Microsoft Access/Excel with
ERP ODBC connections.
DELRAY FARMS, inc, Chicago, Illinois 1995 - 2000
Chain of over 25 ethnic-based grocery stores specializing in produce, dairy
and meats. Primary located in the Chicago area market with a few locations
in Georgia. Competed with small local independently-owned produce stores.
Consultant, 2000 - 2005
On annual retainer agreements, remotely supported all IT systems and
processes, with occasional project and on site work.
IT Director, 1995 - 2000
IT Department management including project planning, budgeting and vendor
relationships. Responsible for all aspects of AS400 design, development,
implementation and operations. Managed small staff.
Installed and configured AS400 Model 300 along with with JDA ERP System.
Designed point-of-sale interface on AS400 and other interfaces to Microsoft
Backoffice servers/databases.
Installed and supported ADP and Kronos payroll software.
Designed ordering, inventory and margin analysis programs utilizing
Access/SQL with links to AS400.
Completed software / hardware Y2K analysis and implementation on all
systems, servers and networks.
Courtesy home centers, Wheeling, Illinois 1991 - 1995
Small group of home improvement stores located in the Chicago area that
existed prior to the arrival of the large home improvement chains in the
area.
IT Director
Responsible for management of IT staff consisting of programmers, quality
assurance coordinator, point-of-sale manager and consultants. Hardware
included IBM AS400, Novell File Server, and Point-of-sale. Analysis,
design, maintenance, training and support of systems. Product evaluation
and selection for hardware and software. Departmental planning,
budgeting, communications and vendor negotiating.
Restructure of IT department staff, operations and processes.
Trained entry level programmer in AS400 operations and RPG
programming/analysis.
Designed test environment and implemented change-management development
environment.
Designed AS400 interface to point-of-sale system.
Conversion design and training on new version of JDA financial system.
Created custom merchandising and financial applications utilizing
Access/Excel with interfaces to AS400.
Circle Fine Art Corporation, Chicago, Illinois 1988 - 1991
Large chain of small art gallery stores located throughout the US in urban
and travel destination areas. Sold limited edition original paintings and
lithographs from a select group of artists, Disney animation cells and
custom designed jewelry.
Project Manager / Senior Programmer Analyst
Responsible for analysis, design and support of finance, inventory, sales,
and commission systems on IBM System 36 and AS400 utilizing RPG II, ASNA
RPG III and RPG400. Analysis, design and programming of new applications.
IT department communications and system support, consulting on new projects
and software. Assistant management of IT department and data entry
personnel. Trained and supported users on new systems.
Established data integrity audit on IBM System 36 to identify and correct
problem areas.
Managed migration from System 36 to IBM AS400.
Implemented custom-built inventory, sales and order entry systems working
with outside consulting firm.
Rebuilt/Enhanced commission system in RPG on AS400.
Designed point-of-sale and other 3rd party interfaces to AS400.
Handy Andy Home Improvement Centers, Gurnee and Schaumburg, Illinois
1985 - 1988
Large chain of home improvement stores located in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio
and Michigan that existed prior to the expansion of the current large home
improvement chains into those states.
Senior Programmer Analyst
Responsible for analysis, design, programming and support of financial,
payroll and sales systems on IBM Systems 36 and 38. Other
responsibilities included the management, support and training of all
corporate operations. Supported all IT functions in two corporate offices
and distribution center.
Designed IBM System 36 interface to point-of-sale system.
Managed migration from IBM System 36 to IBM System 38.
Managed conversion to new JDA Merchandise / Financial management ERP
system.
Developed enhancements to JDA system modules for specific company
requirements.
Configured, installed and supported Novell network at distribution
facility.
Designed payroll and accounts payable check reconciliation programs.
Configured, installed and supported PC hardware and software.
Education
College of Lake County
Associate of Applied Science - Data Processing - 1984
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