JON CHARLES AGERS
** ********* ****** ****** ( Las Vegas, Nevada, 89138
702-***-**** ( abl9lo@r.postjobfree.com
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: Project Management, Operations, and Infrastructure
Tested technology and business professional, with more than 10 years
experience (combined with MBA and MSIM degrees) in the effective
application of technology to solve complex problems. Uniquely able to
assess business situations and develop innovative new technology based
processes to improve performance and reduce cost. Extremely effective in
identifying, and creatively overcoming barriers to success. Readily
communicates with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Project Management ( Network Administration ( Negotiations ( IT Strategy (
Communications
Client Relations ( Technical Support ( Training ( Staff Management ( System
Analysis
Process Development ( Vendor Relations ( Team Development
Customer Service ( System Improvements ( Strategic Planning
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TRNXS.NET ( Las Vegas, Nevada ( May 2009 - September 2009
A Teleheath software company that provides billing, reconciliation,
fulfillment and website development for online pharmacies and medical
providers.
Project Manager
Project manager for all software development efforts for the company's new
Telehealth initiatives to set up doctor-patient consultation and to provide
electronic medical record (EMR) services via the Internet. Built and
managed two development teams which specialized in financial transaction
processing and web based enterprise applications. Developed look and feel
for web based projects including public facing web sites
(www.summerlinhealth.com, www.instacare.com) and documented process flows
for new back end production systems which included fulfillment, billing and
customer management.
. Mapped development effort through progressive elaboration, workflow
analysis and process flow modeling.
. Translated flow diagrams into MS Project work breakdown structures
(WBS) used for software development, progress tracking and management
reporting.
. Successfully planned and executed the move of company call center to
new physical location.
. Negotiated with service vendors to provide insurance processing and
reconciliation services for company internet properties.
Bechtel-SAIC Company (BSC) ( Las Vegas, Nevada ( October 2008 - March 2009
BSC is a joint limited liability company created by between Bechtel
National Inc. (BNI) and Science Applications International Corporation
(SAIC). A project focused organization providing the Management and
Operations functions to the Yucca Mountain Project (YMP). BSC operated
under contract with the United States Department of Energy (DOE) to design,
license, construct and operate phases of the YMP.
Project Systems Analyst
Coordinated the activities to establish retrieval procedures, processes and
systems to assemble and respond to requests for discovery materials and
Nuclear Regulatory Commissions' (NRC) requests for information during the
licensing procedure for the Yucca Mountain Project.
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Bechtel-SAIC Company (BSC) CONTD.
. Led the effort to develop a system to migrate the entire data
repository of the Yucca Mountain Project from archival media to online
storage facility.
. Improved existing information systems capabilities, system interfaces
and integration capabilities to support the project's information
retrieval needs.
. Created work breakdown structures to support process re-engineering.
. Technical writer who developed training curriculum for new software
deployments.
SELF EMPLOYED ( Las Vegas, Nevada ( October 2007 - May 2008
A private consulting company specializing in business process reengineering
and system development.
Consultant
Worked with companies to evaluate the business impact and determine
feasibility of new and existing projects using risk analysis and process
modeling. The work effort targeted business process reengineering and
providing recommendations.
. Developed network communications plan consisting of satellite updates
and maintenance requirements for digital display outdoor advertising
company.
. Led site surveys and authored findings reports for potential new
business locations for a billboard advertising company.
. Evaluated requirements for software program designed to provide
automated foreclosure services for financial company.
. Determined equipment requirements and staffing levels for financial
services company.
KEYON COMMUNICATIONS HOLDINGS ( Las Vegas, Nevada ( January 2002 - February
2007
Acquisition and Communications company providing high-speed wireless data
networks, broadband connectivity and VOIP services to more than 14,000
subscribers in 12 states.
Director of Information Technology
Technical leader of company who analyzed business and technical risks in
the design, execution and management of new software services (signal
strength geo-location, order processing, billing services, and trouble
ticketing) and hardware devices (customer premise equipment, circuits,
routers and switches). Managed engineering and field technical staffs in
the creation, management and servicing of network infrastructure and
subscriber equipment.
. Spearheaded hardware development for 4 generations of customer
premise equipment (CPE), reducing total cost of CPE by 292% (from
$585 per unit to $200 per unit) while increasing functionality and
decreasing size.
. Negotiated interconnect agreements which saved the company in excess
of $500,000 per year in services and support fees.
. Wrote product specifications, managed development and oversaw
deployment of CRM/Diagnostic/ Billing system (BrightEdge Manager)
that provides corporate backbone of day to day operations.
. Reduced the cost of consumable supplies such as cable, connectors,
tape and fittings 25% by creating a centralized purchasing plan for
all markets.
CERTIFIED AIRLINE PASSENGER SERVICES (CAPS) ( Las Vegas, Nevada ( May 2000
- Jan. 2002
A start-up company providing off airport check-in and baggage services to
the travelling public at 13 Las Vegas hotels as well as Alamo Rental Car.
CAPS was the first private company authorized by the FAA to provide these
services to the flying public.
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CERTIFIED AIRLINE PASSENGER SERVICES CONTD.
Manager of Information Technology
Project manager working with technology partners to develop new technology
and improved processes to check in airline passengers and their luggage.
Identified and developed new business locations and provided training for
employees.
. Project Manager working with the FAA, Unisys and Arinc to design and
implement new software to provide a single user interface to operate
multiple airline check-in systems (This system is the forerunner of
today's multi-airline self-check kiosk systems)
. Technical Analyst on the Federally funded Strategic Alliance for
Passenger Airline Safety (SAFPAS) initiative to improve passenger and
baggage processing.
. Designed, implemented and managed a single-user interface baggage-
tracking system using bar-code and RFID scanners.
. Coordinated installation of network infrastructure and hotel counters
by ordering circuits, working with airline technology groups, hotel
engineering services and McCarran International Airport support
personnel.
CONSECO FINANCE (formerly Green Tree Financial) ( Tempe, Arizona ( July
1997 - November 1998
Fortune 500 company and leading provider of financial security for term
life, health and retirement needs with more than 4 million costumers.
Imaging Systems Administrator
Developed a process to archive financial documents to optical disc and
developed a database to track, locate and retrieve documents for
distribution via the Internet to company field offices throughout the
continental United States, dramatically cutting the time required to
refinance mortgages by 2 weeks.
. Developed a first-of-its-kind system and database with the ability to
scan, archive and retrieve more than $5.3 billion worth of home
mortgages, allowing field offices to search, view and print files
from the system without having to wait for delivery.
. Improved operations processing by 62% by organizing field offices to
properly prepare financial documents prior to shipment to the imaging
facility.
. Increased processing capacity 500% without adding personnel or space
by replacing legacy scanners with new, high-speed equipment.
. Supported a two shift team of more than 75 employees through systems
optimization, technical support and maintenance of servers, scanners
and desktops.
EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration ( Arizona State University ( Tempe,
Arizona
Master of Science in Information Management ( Arizona State University (
Tempe, Arizona
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology ( Arizona State University (
Tempe, Arizona
CERTIFICATIONS/ WORKSHOPS
SAP Certifications: SAP20 - R/3 Overview, SAP50 - R/3 Basis Technology,
BC400 - ABAP Workbench
FileNet Certification: Supporting IMS for Windows/NT ( Eli Broad Graduate
School of Management
Process Mapping Executive Program ( Cardiff: Informs Designer
Intern: Honeywell, Inc ( Commercial Aviation Systems Division
Certificate of Achievement in Project Management ( Villanova University
Currently taking 8 week preparation course for PMP v.4 certification - I
will be taking PMI PMP exam in 12 weeks