Sr. Business Analyst

Rick Klopfer

*** ******** ***** 937-***-****

Vandalia, OH 45377 ****.*******@*****.***

Career Recap

Programming specialist with extensive background in developing solutions for business. Broad experience with IBM midrange systems (AS/400, iSeries, i/5, system i) using standard programming languages and development tools.

Recent Experience

Sr. Programmer/Analyst

Holloway Sportswear Inc. Oct-05 - Present

Manufacturer and distributor of athletic garments with 3 facilities and overseas fulfillment centers

• Support integrated enterprise application suite (ERP) and warehouse management system (WMS) as well as RFID/bar-code data collection applications

• Responsible for IT and operational projects involving program development for order processing, finance, warehouse, and materials

• Maintain and modify program code for legacy systems and vendor applications

• Function as lead developer, mentoring and supporting other staff in department

• Troubleshoot application errors and work with software supplier for problem resolution

• Train system users on applications and develop how-to guides/job aids

• Generate functional specifications for program development or modification

• Create application test scripts, engaging user input and coordination

• Work with outside consultants to develop requirements and manage their activities

• Implemented reporting system using email-delivery to eliminate paper costs

• Electronic forms/labels design using ACOM Solutions eForms and CYBRA MarkMagic

• Leadership role in ERP conversion to Intentia/Lawson Movex (M3) application suite, primarily responsible for data conversion/integrity and gap-analysis review

Systems Analyst/Programmer

Dayton Progress Corporation Sept-99 – Sept-05

Global leader in metal fabrication and stamping tools with 24x7 operations at multiple facilities.

• Program development for order processing, accounting, materials, and bar-code apps

• Used query tools and report-writing software

• Project activities included requirements definition and development of program specs

• Played role in working with users in implementing JDE EnterpriseOne (OneWorld), moving away from legacy application system

• Installed and responsible for setting up backup and disaster recovery using Mimix DR1

• Participated on Sarbanes-Oxley compliance team representing Business Systems Dept.

• Function as JDE CNC in handling upgrades, ESU’s, Knowledge Garden searches, etc.

Other Employment

1992-1999: Worked as independent consultant, contractor, or employee in the areas of systems analysis, program development, and information technology support.

Technologies

• ERP solutions: Mapics/XA, Mincron, Software International, Jobscope, JD Edwards, and ABS (ERP and WMS), Intentia/Lawson Movex

• MS/Office, MS/Visio, MS/Access, MS/Project, MS/FrontPage

• IBM Midrange: AS/400, iSeries, i5, system i

• Business Analysis and Support Tools: QlikView, Lawson Learning Accelerator

• Computer Languages: RPG III/IV/free-format, COBOL, SQL, Query Manager, CL, Visual Basic, javascript , html

• Recent training: C#, vb.net, QlikView BI

Education and Certification

BS in Information Systems Rockwell College

AA in General Studies Sinclair Community College

AS in Programming Southern Ohio College

CCP – Certified Computer Professional

For more information, visit my website: http://rickklopfer.tripod.com/info

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