Project Manager

Joyce I. WEXLER

*** *. **** **. ***. *** Home: 215-***-****

Philadelphia, PA 19102 *******@***.*** Cell: 215-***-****

Summary

Information Technology Professional with extensive programming and analysis

experience in Human Resources Outsourcing and Banking industries.

Expertise is in COBOL and Visual Basic 6.0 (VB6) programming. Experienced

in all phases of the System Development Life Cycle. Demonstrated ability

to quickly adapt to new technologies and priorities. Ability to work

both independently and as a team member with focus on meeting client needs.

Reputation as a strong communicator and project negotiator, creating

faster, higher quality results.

Technical Skills

Languages: COBOL, COBOL II, Microfocus COBOL, Easytrieve, Visual

Basic 6.0 (VB6), SQL, XML,

Software and MS Office Suite, Microsoft Access, K-Edit, Crystal

Applications: Reports, PL/SQL, NetExpress, Oracle 10g, Visual

SourceSafe

Mainframe: TSO/SPF, MVS, VSAM, JCL, IBM Utilities, File-Aid,

AbendAid, Endevor, Librarian

Hardware: IBM Mainframe, IBM PC and Compatibles

Platforms: Windows XP and previous operating systems, Novell,

Citrix

Professional Experience

TD BANK, Mt. Laurel NJ

1/2011 - 10/2011

Programmer Analyst - Test Data Management Team Consultant 2/2012 -

10/2012

Fulfill mainframe data mining requests for Testing Group.

. Analyze requirements and create program specifications.

. Develop Easytrieve programs to extract data from Fidelity Systematics

Files including Impacs (IM), Savings/Time (ST), Customer Information

System (RM), Commercial Loans (CL),

Advanced Loans (AM), Tax (TX), and Customer Reference File (RF)

. Convert COBOL code to Easytrieve

HP ENTERPRISE SERVICES, Cherry Hill, NJ 2000 - 2010

(Formerly EDS/Excellerate HRO, 2005-- 2008)

(Formerly Towers Perrin, 2000 - 2005)

Programmer Analyst

Maintained and enhanced a Benefits Administration application. Completed

programming for basic enhancements as well as larger, more complex projects

encompassing adding new system functionality and optimizing current

processes. Addressed and resolved client inquiries and issues.

. Implemented and maintained custom code for PC based versions of Defined

Benefits system for largest client with 100,000 lives and high volume of

complex plans: Pension Manager (COBOL/VSAM), DB Module

(COBOL/SQL/Oracle) and DB7 (VB6/XML/Oracle/Crystal Reports).

. Member of team converting COBOL programs to VB6 resulting in high client

satisfaction. Participated in all phases of the SDLC process - defined

requirements, developed and reviewed technical specifications, created

end-user documentation

. Successfully met all client delivery dates and quality expectations for

the conversion and implementation of two high profile DB7 interfaces.

Resulted in correct processing of deductions and payments for all

inactive participants.

. Enhanced DB7 year end valuation extract programs used to audit pension

plan funding. Significantly reduced manual tasks and improved accuracy

of results provided to actuaries.

. Updated DB7 409A process to adhere to new regulations regarding

supplemental income. Required complex code to determine effected

population and ensure accuracy of participant benefit commencement dates.

. As lead programmer for largest client, first contact for all questions,

issues and research. Assigned and managed all Pension Manager and DB

Module work and ensured that all deadlines were met. Attended all

meetings for major projects providing programming estimates and

methodology advice. Organized releases and migrated code. Continued to

complete programming tasks during this time. Received bonus in

recognition of ongoing contributions to the Boeing account.

. Contributed to DB Module Refurbishment initiative by creating an Access

database to serve as a repository for repeatable code which enabled

programmers to quickly locate existing programs to use as the basis for

new programs.

. Successfully updated Demographic Interface for Total Access Readiness

project greatly increasing the number of participants able to complete a

pension calculation without requiring service center assistance.

Mellon bank, Philadelphia, PA 1995 - 2000

Programmer Analyst

Maintained and enhanced mainframe Installment Loans system utilizing COBOL

370, COBOL II and Microfocus COBOL as well as in-house online application

and report writing utility.

. Performed as Project Manger and Programmer/Analyst for Credit Bureau Risk

Scores Updates Project. Followed the new MPO (Mellon Project Office)

Process Vision by facilitating meetings and producing and distributing

supporting documentation including agendas, minutes, project scope,

technical and functional requirements and project plans

. Rotating on call employee. Resolved all abends satisfactorily avoiding

disruptions to loan operations.

. Updated all reports code for Y2K with 100% accuracy.

. Successfully added actuarial method of interest to the New Jersey

Actuarial Amortization report for projected and actual options.

Resulted in high Loan Accounting and Loan Servicing satisfaction.

. Supported two major marketing programs; Monthly Interest Rebate and

Quarterly Skip Pay

. Wrote a Microfocus COBOL guide and trained colleagues.

. As a mentor/coach, trained new employees regarding coding standards and

testing procedures and reviewed all code prior to release. Resulted in

faster time period for trainees to become productive and proficient

EDUCATION

AS, Computer Science, Computer Learning Center, Philadelphia, PA

Professional Development

Advanced Language Features of Microsoft VB.NET, SkillSoft

Moving to Visual Basic .NET, SkillSoft

Visual Basic Introduction, Penn State Great Valley, PA

Object Oriented Programming w/Java 3.0.8, DPT consulting Groups,

Philadelphia, PA

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