PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
IT professional with hands-on experience in the telecommunications industry
designing and implementing complex business solutions. Proven ability to
assess customer needs and lead the development of solutions to meet those
needs on-time. Effective problem solver with ability to communicate
technical issues and perform critical technical tasks. Expertise in
relational databases. Ability to work effectively within a team or with
little supervision and a strong commitment to achieving corporate goals
EXPERIENCE
Mar 2008 - Present
CHR Solutions, Inc. - Mitchell, SD
Technical Lead, Implementation Services
Working as a remote employee on the implementations team. Serving as
technical lead responsible for the data conversion and set up from the
client's legacy system to the CHR software suite. Responsible for data
mapping, software configuration, GAP analysis, requirements gathering,
specification creation for third party vendor, system enhancements &
modifications, testing, validation and implementation.
. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting all
deadlines.
. Create customized reports based on client needs
. Consult with all functional areas (Billing, Customer Care, Finance,
Operations, etc) to ensure reliability of business solution
. Develop technical requirements based on client specific system
requirements
Key Contributions:
. Successfully converted three major corporations
. Worked in a consultant role auditing business processes to determine
efficiencies to be gained
Mar 2000 - Feb 2008
Knology - Sioux Falls, SD
Operational Support Specialist
Required to lead design, testing and support of marketing offers.
Responsible for the timeliness and accuracy of the data which results in
customer billing, end user support, product development, reporting, data
integrity and revenue assurance.
. Created reports based on internal needs
. Assisted with Configuration of Products & Pricing
Key Contributions:
. Integral part of conversion process for five BSS/OSS implementations
Sept 1999 - Dec 1999
Eastern Farmers Coop - Harrisburg, SD
Laborer
. Load semi trucks, unload farmer's grain, and drive truck
Mar 1999 - Sept 1999
Michael Walters Inc - Sioux Falls, SD
Carpenter
. Built houses and assisted with remodels
Nov 1993 - Mar 1999
Gateway Sioux Falls, SD
Material Analyst
. Responsible for the updating of all Bills of Materials (BOMs)
. Ordered parts for the BOMs
. Created and maintained several databases and queries
. Assisted with monthly inventories
Inventory Supervisor
. Supervised 15 employees
. Maintained accurate inventory
. Ensured Production Line was supplied with materials
. Received product into the warehouse
Employee Development Specialist
. Created and updated all training materials
. Facilitated assigned classes
. Established partnerships with other EDS to develop effective training
modules
. Performed assigned projects
Team Advisor
. Oversaw the functions of the warehouse
. Ensured shipments to vendors
. Assisted in other areas of the warehouse
Jan 1991 - Nov 1993
Raven Industries Inc - Sioux Falls, SD
Inventory Control Coordinator
. Supervised 2 employees
. Maintained accurate inventory
SKILLS
Database: SQL Server, Microsoft Access
Operating Systems: AS400, Windows 3.x, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows
2000, Windows XP
Languages/Utilities: SQL
Applications: SQL Server Management Studio, OMNIA, MS Office
Suite, Visio, PWA