DANIEL J PATRIN

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Maple Grove, MN 55311 Work: 763-***-****

Software Executive

Seasoned veteran of computer systems from PCs to Mainframes. Extensive expertise in both Operating Systems and Application software. Successful experience in starting companies from concept to profitable operation. Strong management skills achieving superior results motivating “knowledge” employees to highly productive output. Major highlights include:

Founded Commercial Systems Corporation (CSC) in 1984. Designed IRIS

(Interactive Retail Information System), a host and store level retail system consisting of over 400 programs. IRIS is a UNIX based system running on hardware ranging from the PC to Mainframe. Sold ownership in 1993.

Managed CSC to a profitable level with over 500 installations of IRIS. Significant users included US Postal Service, Marriott Corporation, and BP Oil.

IT director for 75 store retail chain with $40 million wholesale operation. Selected, integrated, and implemented system from 10 to 75 stores. Outsourced most development to control costs and support staff (4 total). Experience Overview

Tech-Toads, Inc. 2006-Present

President

Tech-Toads develops and markets solutions to technical problems with today’s personal computer.

Achievements

Developed Spot-On from concept to proven success. Researched market to find existing products and freeware to minimize costs. Out sourced all programming to achieve a higher level of expertise and further control costs.

Established remote support program used by all customers.

Performed all job requirements of Tech-Toads and established a base of over 1,500 customers and 3,000 computers supported by Tech-Toads. Hitching Post Motor Sports 2004-2006

General Manager

Hitching Post is the largest Power Sports business in the Midwest. They sell and service Motorcycles, All Terrain Vehicles, Snowmobiles and Personal Watercrafts from Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Polaris, Bombardier, and BMW. Achievements

Took over location in NE Minneapolis consistently posting losses averaging

$250 thousand per year. Turned around to breakeven in 1 year.

Reduced expenses while improving customer service.

Upgraded 50% of store personnel with minimal cost and business disruption.

Implemented web site feature to sell slow moving products. Increased cash flow and reduced inventory write-offs.

Excel Motor Sports 1999-2004

Partner

Excel Motor Sports was the result of purchasing existing dealership (Rapid Sports Center) and implementing modern customer relationship techniques with aggressive marketing.

Achievements

Increased business from $3.5 million sales with $50 thousand profit to $9.2 million sales with $400 thousand profit.

Sold business at a profit in 2004

Universal International/Only Deals 1992 – 1999

MIS Director

Universal International was a wholesaler and retailer of closeout merchandise. The wholesale division generated sales of $30 million with retail sales of $75 million. Achievements

Hired as MIS director when the retail division (Only Deals) was a 10 store chain. Implemented Point of Sale (POS), Store Back Office, Host Polling, Automated Replenishment, Merchandising and Sales Audit system.

Supported 3 year rollout from 10 to 75 stores with support staff of 3.

Designed, integrated and implemented real-time, wireless Sales Order Processing system. Achieved system payback in 3 months.

Designed, integrated and implemented UPC labeling system with automated warehouse picking system.

Commercial Systems Corporation 1983-1999

Founder

Commercial Systems Corporation was a retail systems business. We developed, marketed and supported UNIX based multi-user and multi-store retail systems. The business was founded to take advantage of the newfound processing power now present in the PC. Achievements

Wrote over 90% of the design specifications for the IRIS system. The IRIS ultimately grew to over 400 programs.

Documented initial end user manuals.

Personally installed over 75 store and host IRIS systems.

Salesman responsible for major accounts. Closed sales with BP Oil, Marriott Corporation, US Postal Service, Excalibur Hotel and Casino, and SpringMaid. Display Data Corporation 1979-1983

National Marketing Manager

Display Data Corporation was the first company to develop and market in-house computer systems to automotive dealerships. They forced the major on-line systems providers (ADP, Reynolds & Reynolds, CARS) to develop competing in-house systems. Achievements

Promoted from Branch Installation Manager to Regional Installation Manager to National Marketing Manager in 4 years.

Managed Minneapolis office installation department that consistently achieved highest growth rate in the company.

Maintained highest customer satisfaction index in the company.

Personally installed over 50 multi-user computer systems in Auto Dealers and Beverage Distributors.

Education

University of Saint Thomas 1980-1981

MBA program

Saint John’s University 1974-1977

BS-Business Management Minor-Accounting

GPA 3.03

Personal

Happily for over 36 years. Daughter (28) currently employed as an engineer by Polaris with a PHD in mechanical engineering. Son (26) attending U of M Master’s program in Physical Therapy. Interests are widespread which include snowmobiling, riding motorcycles and all terrain vehicles, exercise, house projects, parental involvement, religion, traveling, sports and enjoying life.

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