Octavis Dickens Jr.
* *** * ******** **, Balti more, MD 21223
P : 443-***-**** o ********@*****.***
C a re er Overview
I have several years experience all computer design and implementation
of complex systems local, nation and international. I have designed, pro-
gram and trained people in multiple areas of automation.
Q ualifications
* Technical help desk experience
* Strong analytical skills
* Programming and design skills
* Cross-tier components implementation
* Local remote systems support
* Proficiency in TCP/IP protocols
* Project management
* Excellent problem solving skills
Technical Skills
Skills Experience Total years Last used
Accounting Software Excellent 43+ Current
Consulting Excellent 43+ Current
Network Excellent 43+ Current
Computer Repair Excellent 10+ Current
A ccomplishments
Design Consultant
Network Consultant
Operations Consultant
Wo r k E x p e r i e n c e
S tarted a Computer Consulting Company March 1982-Present
The Computer Analytical Network Baltimore MD
Designed and implemented a Project Management System for Westinghouse Corpora-
tion in Hunt Valley on a IBM 4341 mainframe. Management Facilities for two years
contract with Carefirst Medical System. Developed a Trust Accounting System for
Maryland Legal Services. Also at Maryland Legal Services implemented the first
working Novell network system in B altimore . D esigned and implemented a
Methadone m anagement a nd billing s ystem for East Baltimore Drug Abuse Corpo-
ration . I T Consultant for Turning Point Methadone Clinic from Dec 2003 to June
2011 with 35 workstations and a mirrored Server with Internet capabilities. Developed
a Property Assessment system for the Northwest Covenant in the Loch Raven Area.
Design and developed a membership accounting system for Masonic Temple at Prince
Hall Grand Lodge. Designed and implemented a Payroll system for over fifteen
thousand employees of the National Energy Power Authority in Lagos Nigeria.
Also designed a Bank Reconciliation program, General Ledger and Accounts Pay-
able systems. Implemented Bank management systems for several banks in Nige-
ria. Help Radio One digitize all music and commercials for use by all local sta-
tions. Help setup site locations for the Baltimore, Washington D.C. and Philadel-
phia offices. IT Manager for The National Great Blacks In Wax Museum from
February 2010 to December 2013. Duties included implementing several account-
ing software packages, hardware maintenance, network, operation procedures and a
company newsletter. Also managed, designed and developed numerous software and
hardware solutions for businesses from small to large in accounting, manufacturing and
networking installations.
System/Project Manager May 1979-March 1982
Technical Data System Baltimore MD
Managed client's Software and Development systems applications both micro and
mainframe. Developed and implemented an accounting system for Baltimore Contrac-
tors developed and implemented a C ertified P a y r o l l system f or Baltimore C ontrac-
tors. Also implemented General Ledger and Accounts Payable systems on a mid-
frame server. Participated as part of a five person development team to develop an
Bank Tracking System for Argentina Attache' Embassy in Spanish under a con-
tract for Boeing Airplane Systems. Managed computer operations at Binai Birth the
Jewish organization in Washington DC. Designed and developed a laundry manage-
ment system for Maryland Hospital L a u nd r y . Managed n umerous c omputer a u t o -
m a t i o n o f businesses f ro m s mall t o l arge accounting and manufacturing installa-
tions.
Micro-Division Supervisor/ Software and Project Manager August 1978– May 1979
Genasys Corporation Rockville MD
Division Supervisor for Micro-Computer Division for area of Baltimore-Washington-
Virginia. Developed a n i n - h o u s e Payroll a n d Accounting system for Genasys Corpora-
tion. A l s o w a s t h e P rogrammer Manager and supervised a staff of ten p rogrammers
for an accounting system developed for Department of Human Resources eighty agencies.
Program Analyst October 1977 - August 1978
Poly-Seal Corporation Baltimore MD
D eveloped a Manufacturer Work In Progress Inventory Control system for an over 80,000
parts manufacturing plastic cap manufacturer. Managed and supervised daily operations
Computer Operations/ Programmer February 1977 - August 1978
Parks Sausage Corporation Baltimore MD
Duties included complete computer operations for five regional locations. Also maintain all
software medications for all locations.
Computer Operator/ Programmer/ System Analyst/ Operations Manager
March 1971 - January 1977
F. A. Davis and Son, Inc. Baltimore MD
Started as a computer operator and programmer trainee. I was promoted to Operation manager
of a 24 hour computer operation. Assume full programming duties on an IBM System 34 main-
frame. Participated as a part of a five member development team to design one of most efficient
wholesale distribution system for five regional locations in Maryland.
E ducation and Training
High School Diploma, High School
FOREST PARK HIGH SCHOOL - Baltimore, M D
Assorted Business and Technical Classes