Financial Services Las Vegas

NICHOLAS D. RUGGIERO

Las Vegas, NV

702-***-**** ***************@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/domonicruggiero/ PREFERRING A POSITION IN FINANCIAL SERVICES

Familiar with Small to Mid-sized Business Operations from the Owner's point of view. Well versed in MS Office, all Great Plains Dynamics modules, 3rd Party integrations. Working knowledge related to the Windows environment, both at the desktop and server level. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

* Initiate Windows 2008 server with Active Directory; consisting of >8 servers and >60 user workstations

* Managed numerous integration projects involving Great Plains and various business departments

* Successful implementation of automated, remote-

online Ahsay backup solution for all network servers

* Successful implementation of Demand Solutions Forecasting for > 10,000 SKUs

* Founded-managed Atlanta based Fund Raising co., growing sales to 2 million annually.

* Developed E.D.I. integration to large retailers with in-house, multi-user, accounting systems (Sears, Lowes, Walmart)

* Development & production of corporate web site with >1,000 item catalog, with online ordering

* Successful transition from Unix network to Windows NT network for Las Vegas’ largest Pest Control co.

* Leader in MIS development role for creation of upstart multimedia CD-ROM based advertising firm

* Guided Coupon Mailer/Security Guard company with > 125 employees through Chapter 11 Plan Approval

EDUCATION

B. S. in General Business Management and Accounting Miami University: Oxford, OH.

SKILLS & EXPERTISE

• Licensed Life-Health, Medicare

Insurance Agent (NV, CA, AZ)

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Bookkeeping w/ Business Central,

365, QB Online and QB Pro

• Great Plains Dynamics with its

Addons, Extensions and AR, AP,

PR, GL, INV, POP, SOP (10+ yrs.)

• Inventory management (10 yrs.)

• Excel and Lotus (10+ yrs.)

• Crystal Reports (5+ yrs.)

• Windows Server Admin. (5 yrs.)

• MS 365, Office & Outlook (10+ yrs.)

• Exch./AD Server mgmnt (2 yrs.)

• SQL Server mgmnt (2 yrs.)

• Network Support (5+ yrs.)

• LAN (5 yrs.)

• Operating Systems (10+ yrs.)

• Help Desk (10+ yrs.)

• Network Administration (2 yrs.)

• Technical Support (10+ yrs.)

• SharePoint (Less than 1 yr.)

• Accounts receivable (10+ yrs.)

• System Administration (5+ yrs.)

• Remote Access Software (10+ yrs.)

MS Teams

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EXPERIENCED NETWORKED ACCOUNTING SERVICES CANDIDATE Dedicated, data-driven Networked Accounting/Systems Information Technology professional, respected for thirty years driving forward-thinking IT strategies to improve business functions, product adoption, and client satisfaction. Proven track record of leading large-scale initiatives to enhance infrastructure and architecture based on cost-effective emerging technologies. Exemplary educational qualifications include a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Business Administration from Miami University-Oxford Ohio. Out-of-the-box thinker committed to defining and monitoring consistent IT operations to reduce inefficiencies while exceeding performance targets. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ACCOUNTING/NETWORK COMPUTER CONSULTANT

New Data Resources: Las Vegas, NV. May 1991 to Present

Development and administration of networked accounting systems. Network Server and Systems design.

Core competencies in Business Management/Processes and Accounting.

Providing active monthly accounting/bookkeeping services to small to medium sized local companies.

Providing outsourced Systems Support, User Training, Software Installs, Upgrades, Maintenance.

Implementing unique ideas to enhance workflow process of SOP, Inventory, Forecasting, POP, Shipping, Reporting, EDI and WMS.

Help clients facilitate new relationships with Data, Voice, Internet, Hosting, programmers, Hardware and Software suppliers and service providers in the Las Vegas area. Assist with contract negotiations.

IT/M.I.S. DIRECTOR-Systems Project Manager

JS Products, Inc.: Las Vegas, NV. January 1998 to January 2014

Manage group of 3, myself reporting directly to CFO of > $125,000,000 auto tool manufacturer. Relations with large national retailers such as Lowes, Sears and Walmart along with nationwide wagon jobber's "mechanic service" fleets such as MAC Tools, Snap- on and Cornwell.

Provided custom Great Plains data reporting for entire management team. Responsible Great Plains 2010 server setup and support. Oversaw all daily functions of EDI, custom inventory reporting, NT-2000-2008 network systems, helpdesk, support and maintenance for >60 office personnel. Oversight for Televantage phone system. Provided training and support for company's DSRP forecasting needs.

Previously designed, built and maintained company Catalog Web Site consisting of over 1,200 pages and 5,500 files to provide on-line product catalogs of > 1,000 items (including full in-house e-commerce).

Developed and maintained daily operational support and Crystal reporting for Marketing, Purchasing, Sales, Warehouse, Finance and MFG departments. M.I.S. DIRECTOR/MARKETING ASSISTANT

All Creative Technologies: Las Vegas, NV.

Managed technical staff of 5. Developed unique multimedia advertising systems for the gaming market. Responsible for networked systems for >50 employees. Integrated systems to provide support and solutions for phone sales staff.

Responsible for all computer training, program installation, network and workstation maintenance, phone system, and internal reporting and accounting systems. ACCOUNTANT/NETWORK ADMISISTATOR

Advanced Cart Technology: Las Vegas, NV.

Installation of network to perform office synchronization, multi-user access to accounting, sales data and daily workgroup activities. Performed daily monitoring of network, updates of systems. Provided training and technical support to company staff of 9. Responsible for all customer databases, reports from accounting system, payroll support and custom report applications.

FOUNDER/SENIOR PARTNER

Pennies From Heaven: Kennesaw, GA.

SENIOR PARTNER WITH SCHOOL FUNDRAISING COMPANY

As president, responsibilities included company financial planning, procurement of funds for operations, buying functions, management of personnel and sales to youth organizations.

Designed and maintained all internal networked/computerized functions. Organizing fund raising campaigns. Territory included Dayton, Springfield, Lima and Columbus, Ohio. Calling on and selling products to Schools, PTA's and youth associations. Position required presentations to both individuals and large groups. District Manager

Hershey Chocolate Co: Dayton, OH.

Sold entire line of Hershey products to individual grocery and retail stores, as well as to buyers for large wholesale grocers. Coordinated product placement with advertising campaigns taking place at the local and national levels. Responsible for

>200 accounts and over $25,000,000 in sales annually. Indeed Assessments

Technical Support — Proficient

March 2020

Performing software, hardware, and network

operations. Full results: Proficient

Accounting Skills: Bookkeeping — Highly Proficient January 2020

Calculating and determining the accuracy of

financial data Full results: Highly Proficient

Basic Computer Skills: PC — Highly Proficient

March 2020

Performing basic computer operations, navigating a Windows OS, and troubleshooting common computer problems.

Full results: Highly Proficient

Spreadsheets with Microsoft Excel — Highly Proficient January 2021

Knowledge of various Microsoft Excel features,

functions, and formulas Full results: Highly Proficient Data entry: Accuracy — Highly Proficient

March 2021

Entering Data Quickly and Accurately:-- Highly

Proficient

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