Calnan-web.com/John's Resume

Objective

I am a senior programming and management professional looking to further my career in programming and analysis. I enjoy a challenging work environment where I could use my experience and problem solving skills to strike a positive impact and achieve success.

I have a passion for mastering a broad range of products/technologies and utilizing them to solve real world problems for my customers. I am working in a fast-paced environment in which everyone contributes to our projects as a team, yet work independently to achieve those solutions.

Profile

I am an experienced programmer, business analyst, and manager with extensive experience in Human Resource and Payroll applications. 10 years of experience in management, analysis, and project management. 10 years of experience developing complex customized solutions for Human Resource and Payroll customers using languages such as Visual Basic, HTML/CSS/XML, Transact-SQL, Advanced Revelation and OpenInsight.

Skill Set

SQL Server Database Development
- Transact-SQL
- SQL Reporting
- DTS
Systems Analysis
Visual Basic 6
VBScript, HTML, XML, CSS, Javascript

Work Experience

Consultant/Programmer [company name confidential] (January 1995 Present) Perform requirements gathering, system analysis and design, programming, testing, installation, training, and documentation of custom Human Resource and Payroll solutions. Custom solutions are extensions to existing payroll service bureau front-ends, using Visual Basic 6, MS SQL Server T-SQL & DTS, MS Access, HTML/CSS/XML, Advanced Revelation and OpenInsight.

Key Accomplishments

Work independently in a virtual environment.
Gather requirements directly from users and corporate IT departments
Develop and implement custom Human Resource and Payroll sub-systems
Develop system interfaces, extracts, and payroll conversion programs

Human Resource Systems Manager Starbucks Coffee Company (May 1992 Jan 1995) Built the Human Resource Information/Operations group from scratch. Developed and maintained custom HRIS interfaces and custom import processes from mainframe payroll system. Managed conversion from PC based to mainframe based Human Resource Information System. Staffed and managed Human Resource recordkeeping/data entry group.

Key Accomplishments

Built HR Operations/Recordkeeping department from the ground up
Managed conversion of HR Systems from PC (HR-1) to Mainframe (Software 2000) system
Coordination and oversight of human resources annual budgeting process
Developed methodologies to automate employee stock option grant process

Human Resources Consulting H.R. Services, Inc. (Oct. 1990 May 1992) Consult to companies in various industries on Human Resources Management, Compensation, HR Info Systems.

Human Resources Management Pacific First Bank (Mar. 1982 Sep. 1990) Managed all aspects of 20 person Human Resources Department for a bank of 2000+ employees. Project management of HR functions for seven mergers and acquisitions of other banking institutions. Implementation of early Human Resource Info Systems, Flexible Benefit Plans, Stock Ownership plan, Executive Compensation, and 401(k) plans. Built video-based training capability.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts Communications (Minor in Anthropology)
Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma WA, Aug 1978

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