Brian Swan
ad0zu3@r.postjobfree.com
Programmer/Project Lead
Recently trained in Web Design Programming at UMGC, with training in HTML, JavaScript, and XML. Made the Deans List with a 4.0 grade average for my coursework and abilities.
Independent and reliable customer oriented with considerable sales and technical history. Experienced in software development, training, project leadership, delegating, and project status charting and reporting. Experienced with adapting to diverse office procedures and equipment, including computers and common software applications. Energetic, highly motivated, and dependable employee willing to work all hours and overtime when needed. Increased company productivity by relieving upper level management of certain job obligations.
Software Programming/Leadership
Provided mainframe programming expertise and project direction to teams of five to ten resulting in the automation and streamlining of a tax bill payment system.
Led the mainframe side development of a mortgage tax bill scanning/payment automation system that reduced the manual workload by more than half.
Trainer and project lead of seven member team to implement a new report generating system for the extraction of relevant loan data specific to individual bank portfolios, completed ahead of schedule.
Managed the selection of skill specific team members for individual projects necessary to accomplish certain goals, relieving Project Managers to pursue other pressing needs.
Completed coding, testing, and installation of Y2K updates for BB&T and Sara Lee Hosiery.
Customer Service - May Company Department Stores
Improved customer loyalty and satisfaction by taking initiative to learn details like
age, size and preferences for the people they were shopping for.
Facilitated customers by listening to them and guiding them to desired clothing items, often resulting in increased sales.
Other Strengths
●Apps - Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, TSO
●Programming Languages – HTML, JavaScript, XML, VB, COBOL, ALC, CICS, JCL, VSAM, DB2
●Presentations using PowerPoint, Analytical and Design abilities
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
Jerry Furr Properties 2001- 2016
Facilitated rentals of 45 properties in North Carolina, providing hands-on management of repairs and maintenance as well as programming and maintenance for the Furr Construction website.
Assisted with payroll and A/P responsibilities as well as employee entertainment and awards functions.
Sara Lee Hosiery 1999 – 2000
Y2K Upgrades/testing,installation of Y2K upgrades for year 2000 implementation.
Branch Banking & Trust 1997 - 1999
Y2K Upgrades/testing, installation of Y2K upgrades for year 2000 implementation.
Chase Home Mortgage, Tampa FL 1995 - 1997 Programmer, Project Leader
Lead the project team of employees and contractors to implement financial reporting
systems. Provided training on how to read CPI files and extract data for the reports.
Production control and on-call service provided at month-end and year-end cycles.
Standard Federal Savings Bank, Frederick MD 1990 - 1995 Programmer,
Project Leader
Provided mainframe programming expertise and project direction to teams of five to ten resulting in the automation and streamlining of a tax bill payment system.
Led the mainframe side development of the mortgage tax bill scanning/payment automation system that reduced the manual workload by more than half.
Trainer and project lead of seven member team to implement a new report generating system for the extraction of relevant loan data specific to individual bank portfolios, completed ahead of schedule.
Managed the selection of skill specific team members for individual projects necessary to accomplish project goals, relieving Project Managers to pursue other pressing needs.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Web Design Certificate, University of Maryland Global Campus, Fall 2023
Will complete my certificate this Fall in Web Design, HTML, Java, XML. Receiving design training in all facets of web programming. Instruction in programming languages relevant to current web design capabilities.
CARITAS Works Training & Certificate April, 2019
Engaged in full-time coursework (160 hours) to strengthen workforce competencies and skills: computer literacy, professionalism, team-building, communication, conflict management and leadership.
Computer Learning Center, Springfield, VA1986 -1987
Computer Programming Diploma, Honors Graduate
University of Maryland, College Park, MD 1978 - 1980 General Liberal Arts Studies