Experience

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  Dexter + chaney

  Jan 1983 - Jan 1988

  Software analyst/programmer

  Researched, designed, and coded software, trained programmers, configured andinstalled computer systems, set quality control procedures, wrote sales copy, andprovided hardware and software support for turnkey clients. Interviewed industryexperts, reviewed related software, and methodically read industry publications.Software developed for Dexter & Chaney is currently marketed internationally.Project Examples:• Forefront Construction Packages – Wrote the Estimating, Job Cost and AccountsReceivable modules in Pro-IV. Responsible for all coding, technical designs, andtest support. Responsible for technical end of customer support for all clients. Show less

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  Self employed

  Jan 1988 - Jan 2003

  Software analyst programmer/project manager

  Provided database design, coding, testing and training for US and international clients. Successfullydeveloped and delivered software to clients in Washington State, Malaysia, India, Sweden and Russia.• Managed up to 10 programmers and provided leadership level strategic advice• Successfully designed, coded and tested software for Mental Health Demographics, Inventory,Manufacturing, Shop Floor Control, General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable,Warehouse Management, Logistics, Order Entry, Job Cost, Estimating, End of Period Billing(telephony)• Clients included Computer Science Corporation Intelicom (Bethesda and Stockholm),McDonnel Information Systems, Eastside Mental Health, Martha Lake Electronics, K2 SkiCorporation, Cutter & Buck, Dexter & Chaney, Software Consultants of New York and others Show less

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  Cutter & buck

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2005

  Manager, legacy applications

  Maintained and managed aging legacy system up to and through transition to SAP, including overseeing the simultaneous development of the upgrade and integration of the warehouse logistics system (WMS) with the new ERP.• Managed maintenance and operation of a Warehouse Management System responsiblefor the routing and shipping of a daily average of $500,000 of time critical orders• Managed maintenance and operation of a set of ERP systems used by 350 people• Led the effort to save over $400,000 in software upgrade costs• Cost effectively delivered 24/7 support for core financial and logistic systems in twophysical locations with a modest staff of 2 Show less

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  Mud bay

  Jun 2007 - Sept 2009

  It director

  Hired as a consultant to assist completion of problematic conversion to new Point of Sale system andpromoted to IT Director to oversee an upgrade to the entire IT infrastructure including new networkswitches, upgraded telephones, IPS vendor, MPLS VPN and Knowledge Base software.• Supervised department of 5 employees• Responsible for all IT functions for 18 locations• Successfully converted all 17 stores to new web-based retail system• Successfully led the effort to change the corporate communication culture fromphone/fax technology to a company-wide email/portal solution• Reduced total department expenses by 20% while providing increased functionality andensuring business continuity Show less