Keith J. Kern

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Jeanerette La. *0544

Cell: 337-***-****

acqut4@r.postjobfree.com

QUALIFICATIONS

I am an accomplished Information Technology (IT) professional with exceptional leadership abilities and technical proficiency in designing, building and maintaining corporate IT infrastructure using a hand on approach to problem solving.

Systems Manager with a strong technical background in designing, installing, maintaining, troubleshooting and supporting both Microsoft Windows based as well as IBM AS400 based systems. Twenty plus years IT experience. Experience with ERP systems, Payroll Systems, Biometric Time Keeping Systems, RedPrairie Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), File Servers, Mail Servers, Web Servers, Digital Video Recorder (DVR) Systems as well as Gentran for Windows Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) System. Microsoft experience includes Windows Server, SQL, SharePoint Server, Desktop systems up to and including Windows 7, Microsoft Dynamics Enterprise Resource Planner (ERP). IBM experience includes OS400, Query 400, DB2 . I have extensive experience in designing, developing and maintaining Microsoft Access and well as Microsoft SQL databases. I am experiences in Jack Henry and Associates, Infor and Microsoft Dynamics.

Network Management experience includes designing, implementing and supporting local area networks (LAN) as well as wide area networks (WAN). Network equipment experience includes Cisco Switches, Cisco PIX and ASA firewalls, Cisco Wireless Access Points and Motorola Air Defense. Expertise includes designing, securing and supporting large wireless networks.

Project Management experience covers all aspects from developing Request For Proposals (RFPs) through implementation and final acceptance of finished projects. The scale of projects managed ranged from minor projects through million dollar implementations.

In the area of data security I have done everything from configuring equipment to performing security audits in extremely sensitive banking environment.

In the area of Business Intelligence I have developed databases in MS Access as well as SQL. I have extracted data from a variety of platforms including SQL and DB2. I have published through Cognos, SharePoint and Discovery.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Bruce Foods Corp. Cade Louisiana June 2000 through Present

Information Systems Manager - Responsible for ALL information systems in the company’s four manufacturing and distribution centers as well as all remote users. I managed corporate staff as well as numerous consultants and contractors to maintain an efficient operation.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Reduced full time support staff members from five to three while increasing users from 200 to 250 through increased efficiencies and a hands on approach.

Designed and implemented Corporate Disaster Center backing up over 35 servers as well as an AS400.

Negotiated data contracts which reduced cost while increased capacity

Designed and implemented corporate wide area network with VPN and failover

Negotiated contracts and managed mobile devices for all remote users

Negotiated with all software and hardware vendors to minimize cost

Led implementation of RedPrairie WMS system in multiple locations

Led the development of interface between Windows based WMS and AS400 based ERP

Maintained 24 by 7 support 365 days per year with minimal staff and minimal down time

Developed numerous Access and SQL Databases gathering data from multiple platforms to provide management with the latest available data in an easy to use format

Trough a relentless search for savings maintained a competitive IT infrastructure at significantly lower cost than competitors which led to a competitive advantage.

Reduced company’s reliance on outside contractors by bringing in house and personally performing such AS400 processes as the installation of updates and PTFs (Program Temporary fixes). I also personally performed disaster recovery drills bringing an AS400 up from scratch to online and operational.

Reduced physical servers over 80% through implementation of VMWare

Lead selection as well as technical implementation of Microsoft Navision to improve operational visibility as well as reduce cost

Implemented ERP/WMS system across four manufacturing and distribution centers simultaneously without any work stopage

Employee Evaluation Quotes

Reliability – “Excellent in this area, Never absent, always on time. Always thinking ahead of what is needed”

Quality of Work – “Work quality is excellent.”

Job Knowledge – “again excellent in this area”

Attitude – “Your attitude and demeanor is perfect for what you are asked to do”

Communication – “Very good in this area”

Awards

Awarded Presedents award for outstanding leadership during ERP implementation 2011

IberiaBank New Iberia, Louisiana 1997 – May 2000

Sr. Electronic Banking Specialist – I was responsible for providing technical support for commercial electronic banking customers as well as all branch locations in a Jack Henry environment.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Developed operational procedures as well as training personnel

Developed various queries which reduced the labor involved in balancing legers associated with electronic funds transfers

First National Bank Jeanerette, Louisiana 1994 – 1997

Internal Auditor – I was responsible for performing all internal audits on a bank wide level as well as presenting results to executives and directors on a monthly basis. I prepared daily and weekly operational reports. I developed queries to automate the production of loan officer production and exception reports. I reviewed loans for collateral as well as compliance exception. Performed security audits over all areas of IT operations.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Met or exceeded all state and federal guidelines throughout tenure as auditor.

First National Bank Jeanerette, Louisiana 1989 – 1994

Night Operator – I was responsible for all midrange operations. Perform network administration task in local as well as wide area network. Developed Operational procedures and trained employees. Installed all system updates on an IBM36. Developed and tested disaster recovery plan.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Reduced labor in nighttime operations to part time position through increased automation and process improvements while taking on additional responsibilities

Technical lead on conversion from IBM36 to AS400

Implemented PC based document management system to reduce printing and reduce work load

Jeanerette Electric Co. Jeanerette, Louisiana 1981 – 1989

Salesman - Worked for family owned appliance and Radio Shack franchise store through High School and College. Sold, installed and repaired household appliances and electronics

EDUCATION

University of Louisiana, Lafayette Louisiana 1985-1989

Bachelors of Science in General Studies with a Minor in Business Administration

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