Richard's InformationLocation: BARTLETT, ILTitle: IT Sr. Project ManagerExperience: 12+ yearsWork Types:

Willing to Relocate: YesWilling to Travel: Few times a yearCareer Level: ManagerWork Status: U.S. CitizenMember Since: 2009-01-22 Helpful Links

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Richard Schwalb

abpq1a@r.postjobfree.com

224-***-****

Mundelein, IL 60060

Dynamic, hands-on, solutions oriented Director of IT/eCommerce with 15 years of experience in the technology field including 10 years in Business Intelligence, eCommerce, Infrastructure, System Architecture and Enterprise Application Development for various industries including non-profit, Defense, manufacturing and retail. Proven ability to work across business structures and departments to implement future-looking, scalable solutions that meet current needs and requirements. Developed policies and procedures leading to continuous improvement, efficiency gains and cost savings across organizations.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Operating Systems: HP-UX, Solaris, Ubuntu, Red Hat, SuSE/openSuSE, MS-DOS, Windows 3.11, 95, 98, ME, 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7, Mac OS 8.6, 9.x, 10.4, 10.6

Networking: LAN, WAN, SAMBA, AppleTalk, TCPI/IP, NFS, WINS

Hardware: IBM, Dell, Compaq, HP, Macintosh, Sun

Programming Languages: Java, C++, COBOL, HTML, Javascript, PHP, MySQL, CSS, XML, ActionScript, MySQL, Access

Web: Apache, FTP, IIS, JRox, PCI Compliance

Desktop Software: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Visio, Project, Adobe Dreamweaver, Flash, Photoshop, Illustrator, Quark express, JBuilder, Xcode, Parallels

Project Management Methodologies: Agile, Waterfall, JAD, RAD, RUP

EXPERIENCE

Contractor, IL 10.01.2009–present

Currently working with Quiltcreator.com, a wholly owned subsidiary of Nostalgia Home Fashions, providing a range of IT services and support, including XML development and support, Flash/Flex development and consultation for multiple online channels, Google Analytics setup and maintenance, and general IT and eCommerce related services.

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Plan, oversee and implement eCommerce development and strategy reporting to Director of Marketing and eBusiness, including coordinating efforts with multiple vendors and internal staff to support ongoing and future eCommerce activities.

• Oversee Web Host migration effort, including planning, research and selection of new Web Host partner, coordinating efforts with Quiltcreator.com, current and new Host Partners, and payment gateway partners.

• Support advertising channels and a wide range of online marketing and advertising avenues, including MarthaStewart.com and various search engines, each with their own specific technology requirements.

• Consult with senior management to provide analysis and strategic consultation regarding the eCommerce site structure and architecture, which was built utilizing Flex, Drupal and Übercart with an XML bridge to Sage and MAS 90.

• Provide remote troubleshooting support for a range of issues, including desktop PC and Mac support, site performance issues, as well as site bug analysis and consultation.

Director of IT/eCommerce, Emma Stine Brands, IL 2004–07.12.2009

Direct and supervise all IT development, acquisitions and strategies for Emma Stine Brands and its subsidiaries; a distributor and developer for the lifestyle/accessory markets sold primarily through US Department Stores.

• Manage multiple high-profile projects in a client/vendor-facing role from project plan / timeline setup, project deliverables management and status reports, to development life cycle and change management.

• Oversee all aspects of the technological infrastructure, including hosted websites and internal computer hardware and software systems. Responsible for all IT purchases and acquisitions.

• Analyzed and assessed business model to develop and lead product development, establishment of all company project management and IT related policies and procedures, establishment and enforcement of costing standards and control measures.

• Organized IT project time lines and resources, budget allocation, risk factors, milestones, general issues, and management responsibilities. Review weekly progress/status reports and present pertinent reports to appropriate departments and parties to ensure open channels of communication.

• Spearhead development & design of multiple e-commerce websites and coordinate changes with internal stakeholders and external third-party vendors. Lead successful completion of tactical IT initiatives and enterprise-related projects requiring continuous, active management.

• Created and led implementation of IT Project Management Methodologies to reduce overhead while increasing productivity, business development, technology & strategic relationships.

• Implemented COTS and Open Source solutions in conjunction with custom design requirements to realize a new PHP/MySQL based e-commerce site, cutting total time for design and development by 60 days.

• Partner with Marketing to develop the company’s affiliate program. Researched, identified and implemented a free, commercially available web-centric affiliate management solution.

• Proactively met all challenges through risk management and creative mitigation strategies that allowed IT and Product Development projects to come to completion on time and within budget, culminating in publication in various industry and consumer oriented media.

• Developed and wrote all project plans/proposals and presentations based on business needs analysis. Led all meetings with senior management to present proposals, discuss project scope and develop project budgets.

Sr. Project Manager IT, Cubed, Inc., FL 2002–2004

• Directed strategic planning for the redesign of Tupperware, Inc.'s e-commerce site, a large scale, high volume, multi-department project involving redevelopment of the site's infrastructure, architecture and integration/implementation of third party packages utilizing web centric technologies.

• Realized a nearly 300% increase in sales revenue within 6 months of Tupperware.com launch. E-mail campaign related revenues increased from an average of $8,000 per campaign to over $200,000.

• Combined website and email campaign sales exceeded $2.1 million after launch.

• Created and established post-project guidelines and operating procedures for Tupperware's internal teams to ensure that the site would be properly maintained and internal communication within and between departments would be clear and concise resulting in increased cooperation.

PM/Lead Software Engineer, Sonalysts, Inc., FL 1998–2002

PM/Lead Software Engineer on JSIMS (Joint Simulation System), a large-scale Java-based enterprise application development project, allowing all branches of the Armed Forces to stage combined tactical training exercises. Worked with classified government information requiring an active Security Clearance.

• Managed JSIMS Integration Facility (JIF) Software Problem Reports (SPRs) tracking system, comparing data against Key Performance Indicators, Project Scope, Goals, and Critical Success Factors.

• Organized and coordinated testing efforts within JIF, tracking Basic Interface Testing (BITs) with results used by SME, testers and developers.

• Directed software and architecture development of tactical decision aids for the Navy Integrated Tactical Environmental Subsystem (NITES) II and the SPPEDS ICAP Integrated Product (SIIP) under the auspices of NAVSEA and the Naval Undersea Warfare Center. NITES II and SIIP being n-tier client-server, mission critical, component-based enterprise application systems utilizing and implementing both custom and third party packages.

• Led the Java redesign of Maritime Search and Rescue Meteorology Decision Aid (MSAR) software utilizing UML, OOA, and OOD. Led requirements process, infrastructure and architectural design, programmer coordination with NAVOCEANO, and testing of software.

• Implemented Rational Unified Process (RUP) within software development teams. Enforced OOD methodologies across multiple projects. Organized and led User Seminars, Use Case Scenarios for all Java based development. Oversaw development of C, C++, and Java applications within the U.S. Military Command and Control infrastructure in a UNIX and Windows environment.

• Coordinated requirements definition, development, and integration of software (including custom and third party packages) in coordination with Naval Undersea Warfare Center.

Awards & Publications

The Knot TV 2006 Wall Street Journal 2005

Giftware News 2006 Tupperware.com Fastest Growing E-Commerce Site 2003

Greetings Etc. 2006 Active Security Clearance 1998–2002

Party & Paper 2005–2006

Education & Certifications

ProjectSummit (towards PMP Certification), 2006

Advance Java Programming, IBM 2001

Object Oriented Development, 2000

Rhode Island College – BS Management Information Systems

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