Experience

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  Global turnkey systems

  Mar 1980 - Aug 1984

  Software applications manager (project leader)

  Reported to Department Manager.• Project Management: Project manager for the development of an apparel-manufacturing and distribution package called “Style-Data”. Manage a programming staff of up to 10 programmers. Specific applications include Financials, A/R, A/P, G/L, cash receipts, factoring, order processing, order allocation, billing, purchase orders, work orders, cutting tickets, F/G & R/M inventory control, BOM, multi-warehouse, UOM, NRP, MRP, foreign currency conversion, and management information analysis.• Programming: Design, program and implement new applications for manufacturing, importing, wholesale and retail distribution. Show less

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  Kenar enterprises ltd

  Aug 1984 - Oct 1985

  Manager of computer operations (project leader)

  Reported to CFO.• Project Management: Communicate with other departments to determine technology requests and recommend solutions. Research, prioritize and schedule programming requests. Manage a staff of 30 responsible for data processing, customer service and programming for this major manufacturer of women’s apparel. • Programming: Design, program and implement new applications for manufacturing, importing, wholesale and retail distribution.

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  Lesportsac

  Oct 1985 - May 2002

  Information technology director

  $60MM designer, manufacturer, distributor and retailer of the LeSportsac line.• Project Management: Project leader for projects that implement or expand IT and network services supporting multiple plants / offices including Local and Wide Area networks utilizing various tools in the support of Legacy, Client/Server and Web based applications. Monitoring progress of projects, resolving issues and maintaining an up to date timeline using Microsoft Project. Some projects were:1. Replacement of Legacy system with an ERP software package.2. Implementation of JD Edwards ERP applications software with custom financial reporting subsystem.3. Conversion of legacy data to JD Edwards World (WorldSoft) on AS/400.4. Island Pacific Retail Pro Point of Sale system with merchandising management analysis reports for retail stores.5. Interface legacy, JD Edwards (WorldSoft), EDI and pick/scan/pack systems.6. Data Warehouse interfacing information from AS/400 (JD Edwards) database, Retail Pro and MS SQL server.7. COGNOS Business Intelligence Tools.8. EDI system to communication with trading partners. Documents traded are 850, 860, 832, 810, 864, 816, and 856.9. Pick/Scan/Pack system with EAN-128 labels for shipments.10. Bar coded hang tags utilizing Paxar tag printers.11. PDT subsystem for Inventory Control.12. ISDN, frame relay and fractional T1 communications.• Budgets & Forecasts: Develop short and long term MIS business plans and budgets.• IT Infrastructure: Manage IT infrastructure for this major manufacturer of nylon handbags, luggage and accessories located in New York-NY, Dandridge-TN, Sterns-KY, Hot Springs-NC and 15 retail stores.• System Administration: Implement and maintain NT and Windows 2000 network of over 200 workstations and servers with Active Directory. • Programming: Design, program and implement new applications and reports in RPG on the AS/400.• Help Desk: Coordinate help desk support for over 200 users. Show less

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  Winer industries / spitalnick associates

  May 1986 - Apr 1990

  Programming and operations manager (project leader)

  Reported to Vice-President of Finance. Managed a staff of 7 programmers and system operators..• Project Management: Communicate with other departments to analyze technology requests and recommended solutions. Research, prioritize and schedule programming requests. Maintain and develop new applications for AMS/Silton apparel package. • Programming: Design, program and implement new applications and reports in COBOL on HP3000.• Help Desk: Coordinate help desk support for over 100 users. Show less

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  Kk consultants inc.

  May 2002 - Aug 2003

  Consultant

  Self-owned computer consulting business provides service to small and medium size companies.• Project Management: Initiate, plan, execute, monitor, control and close projects for many clients. Monitor progress of projects resolving issues and maintaining an up to date timelines using MS Project. Some projects include:1. Island Pacific Retail Pro Point of Sale & Merchandising systems.2. Design and Setup Windows network with Internet Access.3. Lotus Notes/Domino Email system. 4. High Speed Internet Service. 5. Internet firewall solutions. 6. Voice Mail systems. • PC Maintenance: Troubleshoot, repair, upgrade, virus removal, secure sharing of hard drives and printers for PCs and Servers.• System Administration: Implement and maintain NT, Windows 2000 and 2003 networks of over 200 workstations and servers with Active Directory. Show less

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  Jimmy choo

  Aug 2003 - Apr 2004

  Consultant

  $100MM designer, manufacturer, distributor and retailer of the Jimmy Choo line.• Project Management: Initiate, plan, execute, monitor, control and close projects for many clients. Monitor progress of projects resolving issues and maintaining an up to date timelines using MS Project. Some projects include:1. Maintenance of Retail Pro Point of Sale system for retail stores.2. Interface Island Pacific Retail Pro’s sales, purchase orders and inventory with MOVEX ERP on AS/400. 3. Custom Retail Merchandising Analysis subsystem. 4. NY requested revisions to MOVEX ERP system for wholesale division in London,5. Documentation and implementation of retail store procedures.6. Procurement and installation of POS equipment.• Help Desk: Coordinate help desk support for over 50 users. Show less

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  Unlimited computer solutions llc

  Apr 2004 - Jul 2007

  Director of systems

  Managed IT services for small businesses.• Project Management: Initiate, plan, execute, monitor, control and close projects for many clients. Monitor progress of projects resolving issues and maintaining an up to date timelines using MS Project. Some projects include:1. Design and Setup Windows network with Internet Access.2. Retail Pro Point of Sale system and QuickBooks POS for retail stores.3. Shopping web site for retail sales of medical supplies.4. Document Imaging systems.5. Backup and Disaster Recovery systems. 6. Voice over IP (VoIP) with Vonage and Cablevision.7. High Speed Internet Service. 8. Internet firewall solutions.• PC Maintenance: Troubleshoot, repair, upgrade, virus removal, secure sharing of hard drives and printers for PCs and Servers. • Help Desk: Coordinate help desk support for over 100 users. Show less

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  Triumph apparel corp. (formerly danskin, inc.)

  Jul 2007 - Aug 2009

  Vice-president of information technology

  $60MM designer, manufacturer, distributor and retailer of the DANSKIN line.• Project Management: Initiate, plan, execute, monitor, control and close projects. Monitor progress of projects resolving issues and maintaining an up to date timeline using MS Project. Some projects include:1. Outsourcing IBM 390 mainframe. Decreasing annual spending by $200,000 and improving the speed of the system.2. Replacement of KWI retail service with an integrated retail management / merchandising system which included CRM (Customer Relationship Management).3. Convert Network Interface from Token ring to Ethernet. Increased network speed 400%.4. SaaS Implementation of FDM4 ERP applications software with DiCentral EDI.5. Replacement of Legacy system with an ERP software package.• Budgets & Forecasts: Evaluated and allocated forecasted annual MIS/IT operational and capital improvement budgets. Reviewed and adjusted variances quarterly. Fulfilling mission objectives staying within budget constraints.• Vendor Negotiations: Renegotiated current vendor relationships and established new relationships with hardware, software and service vendors. Balanced quality with price. Stimulating competition among vendors saved company over $50,000 annually.• IT Infrastructure: Managed IT infrastructure in New York-NY, White Plains-NY, Batavia-IL, York-PA and 10 retail stores. Show less

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  Klk consultants llc

  Aug 2009 - May 2011

  Consultant

  Self-owned computer consulting business provides service to small and medium size companies.• Project Management: Initiate, plan, execute, monitor, control and close projects for many clients. Monitor progress of projects resolving issues and maintaining an up to date timelines using MS Project. Some projects include:1. Resolve issues and software enhancements to GCS’s A2000 ERP software package.2. Reorganization of support and development departments resulting in quicker response times and an 80% increase of billable support time. 3. Analyze client requests for software modifications, prepare specifications and estimate cost to complete project. 4. Setup Windows networks with Internet Access. 5. Backup and Disaster Recovery systems. 6. Upgrade and replace Windows 2000 network and server with new Windows 2003 network. 7. Document Imaging systems. 8. Internet firewall solutions. • System Administration: Implement and maintain NT, Windows 2000, 2003 and 2008 networks of workstations and servers with Active Directory. • Help Desk: Managed help desk support personnel and service tickets using ConnectWise. • Programming: Programming in PL/SQL using SQL worksheet, Oracle Forms and Reports. Show less

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  Lcd mortgage

  Jun 2010 - Sept 2020

  Mortgage loan officer

  • Originated loans and aggressively sold residential mortgages. • Conducted cold calls to prospect business; called Real Estate Agents, Lawyers and CPAs to solicit sales. • Pre-qualified and pre-approved applications, and evaluated client credit history. • Conducts interviews with prospective borrowers in order to analyze financial and credit data, determine member financing objectives, advise members of product/pricing, and gather any additional required information• Provides timely and proper follow-up to the customer; exceeds customer service standards• Collect documentation from applicants and deliver loan package to Customer Care Reps or Processors and manage the loan pipeline for all originated loans through closing and funding while maintaining high levels of customer service providing information to all those involved in the loan process• Maintain knowledge of available loan products, processing procedures, and underwriting and general departmental guideline as well as Company's policies and procedures Show less

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  Promotion in motion

  May 2011 - Nov 2013

  Senior director of information technology

  Manufacturer and Distributor of Candy.• Project Management: Initiate, plan, execute, monitor, control and close projects. Monitor progress of projects resolving issues and maintaining an up to date timeline using MS Project. Some projects include:1. ERP implementation of Purchasing, Supply Chain, Order Processing, EDI, Manufacturing, Warehouse Management and Finance.2. Interface Gentran EDI system with ERP system to communication with trading partners.3. Setup ERP printing with Streamserve.4. Merge three domains into one corporate network.5. Convert physical servers to VMware servers.6. Upgrade Exchange 2003 to Exchange 2010.7. Setup card access and security camera systems.8. Layout and coordinate installation of network and telephone wiring for new facility.9. Establish site to site VPN’s.10. Upgrade Small Business Server to Standard Server.11. Setup card access and security camera systems.12. Move corporate headquarters from Closter, NJ to Allendale, NJ.• Budgets & Forecasts: Evaluated and allocated forecasted annual MIS/IT operational and capital improvement budgets. Reviewed and adjusted variances quarterly. Fulfilling mission objectives staying within budget constraints.• Vendor Negotiations: Renegotiated current vendor relationships and established new relationships with hardware, software and service vendors. Balanced quality with price. Stimulating competition among vendors creating a substantial annual savings.• IT Infrastructure: Managed IT infrastructure in Allendale, NJ and Somerset, NJ.• Help Desk: Coordinate help desk support for over 300 users. Main contact with Infor Xtreme Support.• System Administration: Implement and maintain Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 2003 and 2008 networks of workstations and servers with Active Directory (both physical and VMware). Show less

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  Klk consultants llc

  Nov 2013 - now

  Consultant

  Self-owned computer consulting business provides service to small and medium size companies.• Project Management: Initiate, plan, execute, monitor, control and close projects for many clients. Monitor progress of projects resolving issues and maintaining an up to date timelines using MS Project. Some projects include:1. Design and Setup Windows network with Internet Access.2. Backup and Disaster Recovery systems. 3. Document Imaging systems. 4. Internet firewall solutions.• PC Maintenance: Troubleshoot, repair, upgrade, virus removal, secure sharing of hard drives and printers for PCs and Servers.• System Administration: Implement and maintain Windows XP, 7, 2000, 2003 and 2008 networks of workstations and servers with Active Directory. Show less

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  Keller williams team realty

  Apr 2014 - Jan 2024

  Real estate agent

  • Conduct open houses to help market for-sale properties• Stay up-to-date on market trends and property values to best assist clients• Develop positive and trusting relationships with customers by addressing individual needs• Prepared, reviewed and executed confidential documents, contracts and disclosures.• Communicated clearly with clients to identify their needs and budget and match to available properties• Scheduled walkthroughs of prospective properties and guided clients through each home's features and value• Negotiated and managed sales contracts and answered all client questions Show less

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  Family first funding llc

  Oct 2020 - Jun 2022

  Loan officer

  • Originated loans and aggressively sold residential mortgages. • Conducted cold calls to prospect business; called Real Estate Agents, Lawyers and CPAs to solicit sales. • Pre-qualified and pre-approved applications, and evaluated client credit history. • Conducts interviews with prospective borrowers in order to analyze financial and credit data, determine member financing objectives, advise members of product/pricing, and gather any additional required information• Provides timely and proper follow-up to the customer; exceeds customer service standards• Collect documentation from applicants and deliver loan package to Customer Care Reps or Processors and manage the loan pipeline for all originated loans through closing and funding while maintaining high levels of customer service providing information to all those involved in the loan process• Maintain knowledge of available loan products, processing procedures, and underwriting and general departmental guideline as well as Company's policies and procedures Show less

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  Home team mortgage

  Jun 2022 - May 2023

  Loan officer
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  Alpine mortgage services

  Jun 2023 - now

  Loan officer
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  Curated realty

  Feb 2024 - now

  Real estate agent

  • Conduct open houses to help market for-sale properties• Stay up-to-date on market trends and property values to best assist clients• Develop positive and trusting relationships with customers by addressing individual needs• Prepared, reviewed and executed confidential documents, contracts and disclosures.• Communicated clearly with clients to identify their needs and budget and match to available properties• Scheduled walkthroughs of prospective properties and guided clients through each home's features and value• Negotiated and managed sales contracts and answered all client questions Show less