Management Insurance
Resume:
Robert Ebersold
Berwyn, IL *0402
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SUMMARY
Highly effective academic professional with in depth experience educating adults with careers in transition. Provide vocational instruction in the fields of business, computer science, and mathematics. Strong background in training, mentoring, and public speaking.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Independent Contractor / Management Consulting January 2010-present
Offer various business and information technology services to a number of local companies.
These projects include computer programming and troubleshooting, advice on business systems requirements, and financial and marketing services.
Adjunct Instructor August 2009-present
St. Augustine College, Chicago IL
Duties
Responsible for teaching college business, mathematics, economics, and technical courses geared towards adults changing careers or preparing for GED exams. Provide support for the design of course objectives, syllabi, and exams. Offer courses for degree seeking students.
Morton College, Cicero IL 2006-2009
Instructor, Computer Information Services, Full-Time, Temporary 2007-2009
Adjunct Instructor, Computer Information Services 2006-2007
Developed and taught a wide range of computer science and programming courses. The curriculum included Microsoft Office Suites, Internet Applications, Web Development Methods, Visual Basic, JAVA, SQL, MS-DOS, Adobe Dreamweaver and Photoshop, ASP.NET, and general systems analysis and design. Taught business and economics courses when needed. Served on technology, student relations, and course planning committees. Mentored students in computer career related topics. Lead instructor for Microsoft Office Institute designed for adult career changers.
Prudential Financial, Rosemont IL 2005-2007
Financial Services Associate, Pruco Securities
Held Series 6, Series 63, Property and Casualty, and Life and Health Insurance Licenses in the State of Illinois.
Provided financial services and advisement for insurance, long term care, and securities products.
Offered health care insurance and qualified investment products.
Served as an independent agent offering Blue Cross Blue Shield products.
USG Corporation, Chicago IL 1997-2004
Fortune 500 company that is a leader in the production and distribution of building materials.
Senior Systems Analyst
Responsible for developing, maintaining, and supporting complex computer applications that run on mainframe and client server platforms. Directed tasks of two junior staff members. Primary support to user community. Programmed in Visual Basic, COBOL, JCL, DB2, IMS, EDI mapping, EXCEL, MS-SQL, ACCESS, PEOPLESOFT, and CICS. Training and development in ORACLE.
• Developed, tested, installed, and maintained an invoicing system that saved USG over $2.0 million a year in administrative costs.
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• Effectively trained junior staff members in program development resulting in individuals operating independently in a short period of time.
• Assumed the responsibilities of and coordinated the programming schedules for the customer, order entry, and EDI application functions. This freed up other staff members to work on other key assignments.
• Advanced level of programming and analysis for year 2000 conversion that resulted in a smooth transition to the new millennium.
• Designed a modified accounts payable system using ORACLE software.
DePaul University, Chicago IL 1992-1998
Adjunct Professor of Management (Evening Sessions)
Taught various undergraduate and graduate courses in Project Management, Operations Research, and Management Principles. Assisted students in job search, resume writing, and interviewing techniques. Developed and implemented course syllabi, lesson plans and textbooks/materials.
Ryerson-Tull Inc., Chicago IL 1991-1997
A leader in warehousing and distribution of industrial metals. A wholly owned subsidiary of Inland Steel Industries at the time.
Senior Systems Analyst (1995-1997)
Designed, developed, and supported complicated mainframe and open system platforms. Trained and supervised two junior staff members. Liaison to user community.
• Developed and maintained special applications for the purchasing, credit, and sales departments resulting in optimal inventory levels, better customer reporting, and quicker materials distribution.
• Saved Ryerson-Tull $ 4.0 million a year developing a fax application that served the purchasing and sales departments.
• Served as Project Leader for purchasing applications.
• Developed forecasting system with MANUGISTICS software that greatly improved inventory levels.
• Because of special communication skills, was appointed to develop and present information technology project activities to the company's senior management team
Systems Analyst (1991-1995)
Developed and supported middle to large scale mainframe computer applications. Report to a project leader. Executed programming in COBOL, JCL, Natural, ADABAS, and CICS.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, Chicago, IL 1987-1990
A not for profit clearing house and political lobbyist for the Blue Cross and Blue Shield insurance companies in each state.
Programmer Analyst
Assigned by senior management to travel extensively to a wide range of Blue Cross and Blue Shield locations to evaluate, adjust, and integrate software applications to ensure compatibility and efficient integration into the home office source. Served as Developer for a Burroughs to IBM mainframe software conversion and supervisor of computer operations. Tested software changes at various Blue Cross and Blue Shield sites to make the services compatible and consistent among insurance companies. Maintained and supported billing and reporting systems. Executed programming in COBOL, JCL, IMS, and CICS.
EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration, DePaul University, Chicago, IL 1989
Bachelor of Science in Commerce, DePaul University, Chicago, IL 1985
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