SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

• More than 25 years of experience with EDI, primary focused in software design, deployment and data migration.
• Business process and integration in the Manufacturing, WMS, 3PL - Supply Chain, Retail and Banking Industries.
• Extensive years of experience with EDI Migration and implementations.
• Assist Payment Origination and Receivable clients in readying their computer applications and business processes for the migration to a new EDI platform.
• Provide guidance to clients during the migration process.
• Review/Analyze Vector: Connexion set up and maps for trading partners for migration process
• Created and revised existing programs for Account Mate accounting software written in Visual FoxPro. Network Administration (LAN/WAN - NetWare 4.11 Windows NT 4.0)
• Having nearly one year of experience in Vector: Connexion application and JCL.
• Manage multiple implementations simultaneously using a structured project management approach. Coordinate various internal bank and external resources to complete implementations successfully including IT, Operations, and Data Transmission resources.
• Experience in a vast range of business and manufacturing Information Systems (PC, Mini and Mainframe Platforms) with an emphasis on database management and EDI in the Automotive - Original Equipment Manufacturer, Retail and Automotive Aftermarket industries including:
• Project Design, Development and Deployment, Database Administration and System Analysis.
• Testing, Strategic Planning, Technical Documenting, Programming and Data Techniques
• Business Experience in QS9000, ISO9000, Consulting, Technical Training, ERP and MRP Systems.
• Interface Design, Systems Analysis and Business Design, Database Mining and Evaluation of Client Server Development Tools.
• Positions held: IT Business Analyst, EDI Architect, EDI Migration Specialist, Programmer/Analyst, EDI Coordinator, Customer Support/Computer Programmer/EDI Specialist, IT Account Leader, Network Administration, Technical Analyst, MIS Supervisor and System Administrator.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Distribution/MRP/ERP Packages: Infor (Formerly GEAC) JBA System21, Symix for UNIX, Frontstep CRM (Formerly Syteline), DATA 3 MRPS 38-S, Vanguard NT (Client Server), Promail - Multi User Fulfillment, Retail and Mailing software

Operating Systems: AS400, XENIX, SCO UNIX, SYSTEM/38, NOVELL and MS Windows Servers

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI): EVision Workflow, EVision Mapper, M3 EDI, Future III EDI, Harbinger for DOS, Harbinger for Windows w/Mapper, Harbinger Trustedlink iSeries w/Mapper, BizManager400 utilizing FTP and AS2, DNS Worldwide w/Mapper, XML Mapping Intranet, Altova Mapforce Professional, GENTRAN, Connect Enterprise and IDOC for use with SAP business processes and interfacing.

VANS: Inovisworks, IBM, Sterling Commerce, ANX

Trading Partners: Big Lots, Joanne Fabric, Kmart, Bed Bath & Beyond, Meijer, Walmart, GM, GMSPO, GMSPO Ship Direct, Ryder, Ford, Ford Service, Ford Dealer Direct, Honda, Honda Service, Honda Dealer Direct, DCX, DCX Service, Nissan, Mazda, Saturn, Apple, Sam’s Club, Office Depot, Amazon, Staples, Tiger Direct, Peachmac, Loblaws, FIAT, Jaguar, BMW.

Database and Programming Languages: Oracle 6i and 11g, COBOL, DFU Query, RPG III, Advanced Revelation (Business Basic), UNIBASIC (Pick Basic), DBASE IV, FoxPro, Visual FoxPro, Progress 4GL, SQL, DB2 and Informix RDBMS

Miscellaneous: Visual Studio 5.0 Report Writer, Decision Link 38, IMPACT, ABRA HR with Crystal Report Writer (Client Server), MS Projects, Office IQ, Powerway, SQC Pack, MS Office 2007.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Auburn Hills, MI

EDI Applications Software Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for deployment and design of current and future business requirements using SDLC.in a supply chain capacity.
• Data mining using SQL Developer for analysis.
• Development of functional requirements into technical specifications in a supply chain capacity. Enhancing existing business processes to fit to customer specifications both domestic and internationally.
• Worked with IDOCS and X12 for use with SAP business processes and interfacing.

B2B EDI Business Analyst

• Responsible for business analysis of new and existing customer facing clients.
• Development of requirements to retro fit into the existing organic distribution system.
• Specifications are then delivered to the offshore team to implement into the test environment.
• Perform testing per test case scenarios.
• Create RFCs for deployment into the production environment.
• Performed post support for the client and hypercare for any defects.
• Development and migration of over 7 trading partners per month as well as project management for the life cycle of the project per trading partner.

Confidential

EDI Architect/SME

• Responsible for ID and Assessment of current state of system
• Develop future state of system
• Collaborate with internal business customers
• Consult with management on industry practices and standards
• Define risks, assumptions, develop requirements for ETL which includes mapping standards, communications plan/strategy, perform cost analyst for TCO.

Atlanta, GA

EDI Migration Specialist 

• Assist Payment Origination and Receivable clients in readying their computer applications and business processes for the migration to a new EDI platform.
• Provide guidance to clients during the migration process.
• Review/Analyze Vector Connexion set up and maps for trading partners for migration process
• Manage multiple implementations simultaneously using a structured project management approach. Coordinate various internal bank and external resources to complete implementations successfully including IT, Operations, and Data Transmission resources.
• Educate and counsel clients regarding payment networks, receivable networks, EDI message standards, data communications, and security issues.
• Share documentation the client will use as a guide to their internal development.
• Explain all aspects of the EDI services, focusing on the recommended implementation and migration approach.
• Maintain project plans for client and internal use.
• Provide consultative guidance to the client on payment/receivables systems, with strong focus on the ACH network as well as Wire Transfer, Lockbox, and Check Processing.
• Guide the client to enable them to use the EDI services effectively.
• Act as the single point of contact for client inquiries and guidance during the migration process and transition to production support.
• Provide consultative guidance as necessary for internal constituents including Sales, Product Management, Operations and Implementation Management.

Flint, MI 

EDI Programmer/Analyst

• Program Modifications, Enhancements and Development for use with Mission Critical Business Applications
• Programming to accommodate business rules and requirements per internal and external customer specifications. 
• Create custom applications for Market Research analysis utilizing data normalization per client specifications. 
• Custom programming as required for data mining on project-by-project basis using Visual Foxpro, Altova Mapforce and Visual Studio. 
• EDI application interface utilizing VICS 4010, X12, IDOC and EDIFACT standards to incorporate the following: DELJIT, INVRPT, CONTROL, APERAK, DESADV, INVRPT (outbound) for GMSPO Ship Direct program, 810 , 856 and 85 0 for Aftermarket/Retail partners.
• Write custom interfaces to upload retail orders created from mapped flat file, using Harbinger Trusted Link for Windows, into the MRP creating automation that increases productivity while eliminating human error. 
• Write custom interface to extract both advance shipping notification and inventory balances from the MRP system automation that increased productivity while eliminating human error.            

Lapeer, MI

EDI Programmer/Analyst

• Responsible for integration of transactions between systems
• Main duties include EDI integration utilizing the Harbinger Trusted Link for the AS/400 visual mapper while programming in RPG to interface into the JBA system 21 application. 
• Create and monitor communications and services with BizManager400 using AS2 and FTP protocols. 
• Other duties include programming modifications as needed as well as support to the internal customer. 
• Transaction sets include; 810, 824, 830, 850, 860, 861, 862, 856, 865, 870, 997, DESADV, DELJIT, DELFOR, APERAK, CONTROL. 
• Trading partners include; Ford Direct Ship, Ford Plant, Ford Service, Saturn Service, GM Mgo, GMSPO., GMSPO Ship Direct, Honda, Honda Service, Honda Dealer Direct, DCX, DCX Service, Nissan and Mazda. 
• XML mapping for purchase requisition system intranet.  Optio forms and Visual Studio form and report writing.                                                               

Plymouth, MI.

EDI Programmer/Analyst/EDI Coordinator

• Responsible for integration of transactions between systems
• Project consisted of mapping inbound orders for integration into the ERP software written in Pick Basic. 
• Programming was created to seamlessly integrate the data between systems. 
• Mapping was created to extract data into a flat file for processing. 
• Created test environment from the ground up including Windows 2000 server.

Burton, MI.

IT Account Leader

• Responsible for IT Project Management as well as system analysis of the existing ERP system
• Project consisted of analyzing over 900 modifications in efforts of reducing micro customization and incorporating an ‘out of the box’ solution for future upgrades and growth. 
• The Manufacturing environment consists of a diversified mix of kit building and assembly work prior to packaging.
• Responsible for EDI customer requirements, EDI supply requirements, upgrade analysis and deployment
• Project consisted of implementing a new solution that will seamlessly integrate between packages. 
• Develop in house training plan for new and existing users
• Project consisted of holding in house formal training using the manuals and instruction. 
• Prerequisites are defined as required for both new and existing employees of the organization.
• Budgetary proposals on IT projects. Budget proposals are required prior to project kick off. 
• Successful approvals of current fork lift upgrade as well as defining life cycle analysis for hardware and software.

Flint, MI.

EDI Programmer/Analyst

• Assist MIS Manager with projects. Which included minor modifications to existing active server pages to change data types and add data source, migration of platforms from SCO Unix 3.2.4.2 to Windows 2000, migration of existing MRP Promail system via ftp and UNIBASIC, server installation of UNIBASIC, interfacing of merchant payment system to custom FoxPro programs and competitive pricing for server hardware.
• Modify and enhance an existing MRP application written in UNIBASIC.
• Revise/create custom Pick/Pack Slips, Retail Reporting, Usage Extraction, Shipping Information Export, File Upload any and all custom specification provided by the client.
• Beginner skill set training to end-users. Computer instruction/training in Ms Word and Ms Excel.
• Programmer/Analyst - FoxPro 2.6, Ms Access 2.0, 95, 97 and UNIBASIC (Pick Basic).
• Created custom application for Market Research analysis utilizing Ms Access 97 utilizing data normalization per client specifications.  Custom programming as required for data mining on project-by-project basis utilizing FoxPro 2.6 as well as UNIBASIC (Pick Basic).  Streamline processes as deemed necessary by analysis.  Design and normalize data tables.
• EDI application interface utilizing EDIFACT standards to incorporate the following: Transaction sets include; DELJIT, INVRPT, CONTROL, APERAK, DESADV, INVRPT (outbound) for GMSPO Ship Direct program.
• Wrote custom interface to upload retail orders created from mapped flat file, using Harbinger Trusted Link for Windows, into the MRP system written in UNIBASIC creating automation that increased productivity while eliminating human error.  Wrote custom interface to extract both advance shipping notification and inventory balances from the MRP system written in UNIBASIC creating automation that increased productivity while eliminating human error.

Burton, MI

Senior EDI Programmer/Analyst/EDI Specialist

• Programmer/Analyst - Progress, MS Access 97 and Visual Fox 5.0.
• Modified existing code written in Progress for the Syteline ERP system on a Windows NT 4.0 platform for efficiency with EDIFACT. 
• This particular client was GMSPO’s largest Ship Direct supplier.  The host product had to meet all existing EDIFACT standards and Business Rules. 
• Analyzed and revised existing process reducing manpower requirements from three to one individual.  Played a key role in increasing Supplier Performance rating from Approx 28% to 98% within a six-month time span.  Created and revised existing programs for Account Mate accounting software written in Visual FoxPro. Network Administration (LAN/WAN - NetWare 4.11 Windows NT 4.0)
• Administered Intranet in a bridging environment communicating between remote sites using T1 connections.  Approximately 100 users as well as Radio Frequency equipment for Data Collection using TCP/IP and IPX/SPX.
• EDIFACT implementation and design as well as X 12 301 0, 30 20 and 40 10 utilizing Tier 1 business rules.
• EDI application interface utilizing EDIFACT and X12 standards to incorporate the following:
• Trading Partners include; GMSPO (Ship Direct), GMSPO (MGO), ISUZU, INSITE.  Transaction sets include; DELJIT, INVRPT, CONTROL, APERAK, 820, 830, 850, 862, DESADV, INVRPT (outbound) , 810 and 85 0(Outbound)
• Modified existing X12 (820, 830, 850, 862) mappings to accommodate version change to 4010.  The information is utilized in the Syteline ERP system for further processing.  Modified existing mappings to conclude migration to the EDIFACT standards as well as testing with GMSPO for EDIFACT compliance.
• Modified existing X12 (810, 850) mappings to accommodate version change to 4010.  The information is utilized in the Syteline ERP system for further processing.  Modified existing mappings to conclude migration to the EDIFACT standards as well as testing with GMSPO for EDIFACT compliance.

Flint, MI

EDI Technical Analyst

• Hardware and software support in a LAN/WAN environment. Administered Intranet in a routing environment communicating between remote sites using T1 and ISDN connections.  Approximately 100 users using TCP/IP and IPX/SPX protocols.
• Corporate support for MS Office - Word, Excel and Access. Provide support for problems with MS Office suite as well as training to end-users.
• EDI testing, implementing and interfacing.Beta testing the REDS system with GMSPO using Harbingers Trusted Link for Windows Edition.  Transaction sets included EDIFACT DESADV, INVRPT, DELJIT and CONTROL.  First supplier to become EDIFACT certified with GMSPO Ship Direct.
• Modify and enhance the Promail MRP system written in UNIBASIC.
• Revise/create custom Pick/Pack Slips, Retail Reporting, Usage Extraction, Shipping Information Export, File Upload any and all custom specification provided by the client.
• Program design and implementation. Created custom applications for marketing research analysis with Ms Access 97 utilizing data normalization per client specifications.  Custom programming as required for data mining on project-by-project basis utilizing FoxPro 2.6 as well as UNIBASIC (Pick Basic).  Streamline processes as deemed necessary by analysis.  Design and normalize data tables.

Plymouth, MI

Customer Support/Computer Programmer/EDI Specialist

• Developed EDI maps, configured trading partner to interface between EDI and AS/400, executed various test cycles internally and with partners
• Manually executed and monitored operational tasks on AS/400
• Provided critical production support.

Imlay City, MI

MIS Supervisor

• Corporate support for MS Office – Word, Excel and Access in a client server environment
• Network Administration (LAN-NetWare 3.12)/Programmer/Analyst – Dbase IV, Powerbuilder 4.0 and Ms Access 2.0.