Tony E. Jones
Memphis, TN *****
Summary
Established a 12+ year history of effective MIS project involvement, systems management with combined expertise in hardware and software applications management with combined stages through completion multisite hardware installation, upgrades, system administration, as well as provided input on software development.
Expertise in computer operations on Mainframe & AS400 systems.
Have established a reputation for ability to take charge, orchestrate resources and efficiently guide projects toward cost goals, completion deadlines, and functionality requirements.
Background includes system development and hardware administration projects; consulting, budget, purchasing, and personnel management.
Offer expertise in coordination of technical (preventive/corrective maintenance/technical troubleshooting)
Technical Skills
Software:
Microsoft Suite, Lotus Notes, Group Wise, Outlook, CICS, IMS, ISPF, SDSF, IOF, JES2&3, Enterprise Applications Integration, Omegamon, Candle, Domino, Omniview, SAP
Scheduling Packages: Autosys Zeke, UCC7, UCC11, Control-M, CA-1, CA-7, Jobtrac, JCL, Automic Batch Monitoring Processing, WinSCP, Putty
Operating Systems:
OS390, OS400, System38, DEC/Alpha, Unicenter, Unix Red Hat, Meditech, Epic, Nex Gen, WMS, Linux
Problem Tracking:
Expert Advisor, PMS, Netman, Infoman, Remedy, Magic, Heat, GroupWise and Kisam, ServiceNow
Hardware:
3590s,3490s,3422, Magstar (Tape Drives) CMOS-9672, AS/400, ES9000, 3800, 4245, Datamax printers, IBM Roll Feed printers, RFI Hand Held
Communication:
TCP/IP, ETHERNET, NETVIEW, WAN, LAN, CISCO ROUTERS, VOIP, Token Ring
Education:
University of Tennessee Knoxville, Tennessee
Courses of Study
Marketing/Business Administration
University of Memphis Memphis, Tennessee
Courses of Study
Marketing/Business Administration
Highschool Diploma, Overton High school- Memphis TN (1979)
Professional Experience
United States Postal Service Contractor Memphis, TN
May 2016 - Present
Applications Support Lead Batch Scheduler Control-M
Control-M Building job schedules, adhocs Mainframe, monitoring escalating priority 1 issues
Monitoring batch Scheduing
Approving Install Packages- Service Now
Approving new Schedules- Service Now
Helpdesk / Service Now
Experience with Bladelogic, Ansible
Proficient in Microsoft Windows Products
Martin Army Community Hospital Contractor Fort Benning, GA
Sept 2014 – May 2016
Implementation Manager / Supply Chain
Training in house staff using Omnicell Supply cabinet
Building par level databases, reorder and stocking levels
General reporting on usage, expiration date, cycle counts
Federal Express Contractor Memphis, TN
Nov 2013 – May 2014
Batch Scheduler
Monitoring batch processing correcting job abend errors
Handling all priority jobs, such as ground, air and peak times
Taking request for adhocs. Processing all request sent via RT
Supported IMS/CICS DBR databases by identifying databases for production batch processing
Internal Revenue Service’s Contractor Memphis, TN
Mar 2013 – Jul 2013
Computer System Analyst
Monitor nightly batch processing to ensure timely completion
Logging tickets, monitoring control-M fixing all abends
Shift turnover call with all departments
Moderator for change control
Shelby County Healthcare Corporation The Med Memphis, TN
Aug 2005 – Apr 2013
Systems Coordinator Materials Management / Supply Chain
Managed Omnicell Supply Cabinets automated system reordering supplies, setting par levels reorder point, created a put back systems (returns for items not used) prevented over stock
Monthly reporting, cycle counts, expiration date checks, training staff, product recalls, setup new users, stock outs. Focused accounting professional with over (2) years experiences processing invoices and auditing reports EDI/SAP
Monitoring server, implementing upgrades, scheduling system downtime, report writing, on-call, ABC analysis
Implementation / Configuration / Installation new cabinets, product conversion item number catalog number changes
RFI specialize in the support, installation, maintenance and service
System backups
Harrah’s Entertainment Contractor Memphis, TN
Mar 2005 – May 2005
Senior Technician
Support the implementation of the internal business system and technology
Maintain operating procedures configuration and user documentation
Recorded problem symptoms and status information through the use of computerized problem management system
Performed follow-ups and escalation of outstanding problems
Extensive background with active directory
Service Master Inc Contractor Memphis, TN
May 2005 – Jun 2005
AS/400 3rd Level Support
Provide primary support for AS/400 entailing all day-to-day activities including end user setup
Working assigned tickets (REMEDY) contacting end user, accessing problems determining causes
Primary support for rollout of new Thin Client Computers
Federal Express Corporation Contractor Memphis, TN
Apr 2003 – Sep 2004
Airfreight Systems Analyst
Duties included scheduling flights and trucks for heavy weight pickups, calculating ground times
Between stops
Making flight schedule adjustments and re-routing flights when holidays occur
Creating substitution routes, monthly fly out report
Notifying end user when flight routes change
Writing SQL query in Oracle DB select counts remotely
First Consulting Group UT Bowld The Med Contractor Memphis, TN
Jan 2001 – Feb 2005
Computer Operator Systems Analyst Supervisor Computer Operations
Daily responsibilities consisted of closing previous day business
Help desk incoming call from end users
Monthly pharmacy uploads
Weekly Decision Data EDI transmission, NST
System backups, data repository, monitor all systems modules A thru I
Setup new user access, customer surveys, report writing
Bristol-Myers Squibb Meade Johnson Contractor Evansville, IN
Jun 2000 – Dec 2000
Operations Analyst
Assist shift operators when productions problems occur, abends, jcl errors
Monitoring backups for AS/400 running on unix platform
Maintain procedures for report distribution
Implement directive and provide leadership, strategic planning, motivation
Diagnosis of problems, intervention when needed
Writing SQL query creating tables that contain columns returned by that query
Ascension Health ISD Contractor Evansville, IN
Nov 1999 – Jun 2000
Production Control Analyst Control-M
Provide second level technical support to determine hardware and software problems
Building and testing schedules before rollout (Auto Sys Zeke)
Primary support for rollout of new Thin Client Computers
Second level support for AS/400
International Paper Inc Contractor Memphis, TN
Jan 1998 – Nov 1999
AS/400 Technical Support Jr. Systems Administrator
Optimize company time and reduced calls to minimum talk time
Applying PTF’s
Assisting end-users with hardware and software issue
Rotating on-call
Conducted telephone base troubleshooting to identify conflicts or complications
Schering-Plough Corporation Maybelline Inc
Oct 1984 – Mar 1998
Senior Computer Operator
Monitoring nightly production, helpdesk responsibilities
Daily and Weekly system backups, IPL system
Preventive maintenance tape drives, printers
Assisted in training and scheduling new hires
Worked directly with shift supervisor preparing computer operations procedures