Objective
Looking for professional work in the maritime industry, prefer shipboard positions, but will consider all opportunities in marina management and support
Experience
United States Postal Service, Colorado, Feb 2006 to Sep 2006
Contract Position, RCA
Douglas County Government, Colorado, May 1999 to Aug 2005
Director of Information Technology
Technical manager for one of the most affluent and fastest growing counties in the US; 65 FTE’s; $6-$10 million annual operating budget. Responsible for financial and technical operations, enterprise business services, business systems implementation, software development, business analysis, new technology implementation, custom and third party business applications, geographic information systems, help desk, user support, networking, facilities, systems administration, telecommunications, enterprise hardware and software purchasing, inventory control, budgeting, project accounting, reporting, contracting, and project management.
• Replaced many outdated department business systems with new technologies and business solutions
• Established enterprise technology standards and platforms, and implemented supporting infrastructure
• Averaged 25 concurrent technology projects under active project management at any given time
Douglas County Government, Colorado, Oct 1987 to May1999
Systems Analyst
Responsible to design, enhance, modify, replace, implement, and support new or existing business systems and/or technology initiatives. Responsible for project management, needs analysis, business analysis, functional and technical specifications, systems design and integration, business improvement, data conversion, applications and systems testing, systems implementation, user documentation, user training, and on-going user support. Worked was performed on a variety of business systems including Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Treasurer, Assessor, Public Works, Recording, Elections, Building, Planning, Engineering, Legal, and Law Enforcement.
• Implemented enterprise Imaging solutions for 25 divisions with multiple systems integrations
• Designed and implemented Interactive Voice Response technology and business applications
• Implemented the county’s first web based business applications (http://www.douglas.co.us)
Delta Airlines, Colorado Aug 1984 - Aug 1987
Project Leader and Systems Implementation Specialist
Implemented automated accounting systems and trained users at client sites; led a 14 member project team in development of travel agency accounting software integrated to Delta reservations systems; accounting functionality through G/L and financial statements and statistical and business reporting.
• Designed one of the first PC/Network based travel agency accounting systems on the market
• Installed and implemented automated accounting systems at client sites throughout the country
Steamboat Ski Resort, Colorado, Oct 1982 - May 1984
Payroll Accountant and Computer Coordinator
• Performed in-house payroll production, processing, taxes, and reporting for 650 employees
• Maintained and updated accounting and business systems infrastructure and software modules
Hertz World Wide Data Center, Oklahoma, Feb 1981 - Sep 1982
Assistant to Vice President/Controller and Operations Supervisor
• Prepared and presented quarterly data center operations and business performance results
• Supervised automated daily reports of business, credit card processing, and accounts receivable
Education
University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma, Dec 1980
Bachelor of Business Administration, Major in Accounting, Minor in Marketing
Chapman School of Seamanship, Stuart, Florida, Sep 2006 - Dec 2006
Professional Mariner Training Program, received a diploma for 369 hours of theory and hands on experience in Seamanship, Rules of the Road, Marlinespike, Weather, First Aid/CPR, Boat Handling, Piloting, Dead Reckoning, Electronic Navigation, Marine Electronics, Vessel Systems, Boat and Engine Maintenance.
Certification
USCG Master of Steam and Power Vessels, Towing Endorsement, Jan 2007
STCW 95 Certification, Jan 2007
USCG Merchant Mariners Document, Ordinary Seaman, Oct 2006
FCC Marine Radio Operators Permit, Dec 2006
Skils
Executive level business and technology management and customer support skills. Expert level systems and business analysis and software design, implemntation, and support.
Gained experience at the Chapman School of Seamanship in close quarter maneuvering, docking and undocking, with and without spring lines, and backing down on single and twin-screw vessels ranging in size from 25 feet to 50 feet. Also, experience gained in tacking, jibing, man-overboard procedures and sailing on all points of sail aboard vessels of 27 feet to 40 feet. Owner of pleasure boats for 20+ years with experience Interior and Exterior Boat Maintenance, and Boat Engines Maintenance.
Very hard worker, will consider any opportunities in the maritime industry.
- Customer focused, friendly, courteous and respectful
- Safety and health conscious
- Former volunteer fireman, runs 5k every day
- Technical skills in PC, network, hardware, software, and applications support
- Leadership, management, accounting, budget, payroll, and procurement skills