Mainframe IBM 3090, TSO/ISPF, DBS M:Series General Ledger 2.03, Millennium, Viewprint, PC Link, Accounts Payable, Capital Projects,SAR, RMS, Unitech Systems' ACR/Detail, ACR/TM

PC Novell LAN, MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, Windows, EXTRA for Windows, LOTUS 123

Client Server Peoplesoft Human Resources, PS/Query, Crystal

Experience

July 2003 to present - Citibank
Implementing Unitech Systems' products

September 2001 to June 2003 - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Il
Implementing Unitech Systems' products

December 1996 to August 2001 - ABN AMRO Bank - Chicago, IL
Consultant for Van Duyn Associates
Implementing Unitech Systems software into the Financial Systems area.

October 1995 to November 1996 - Allstate Insurance - Northbrook, IL
Consultant for Van Duyn Associates
Implementing Unitech Systems software into the testing area.

September 1994 to October 1995 - Transamerica Commercial Finance Corporation (formerly Borg-Warner Acceptance Corporation) - Rolling Meadows, IL
Corporate Systems Manager
Primary liaison between Information Systems and six Corporate staff departments, reporting to the Vice President of Corporate Development. Responsibilities include coordination of user requests, evaluation and recommendation of mainframe and PC applications, and assisting end-users with PC and mainframe questions. Current projects include: coordinating corporate communications with the Vice President of Human Resources for the Transamerica corporate initiative to migrate from HRMS to Peoplesoft; coordinating, preparing and executing test plans for the migration of DBS financials from a mainframe to a Hewlett Packard UNIX environment (Open Millennium).
Major Accomplishments:
- Re-designed, developed, distributed, and support a self-executing budget model for 1996 expenses. The model was distributed to 17 branch locations and 7 Corporate staff departments in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K.
- Automated employee performance appraisals within Microsoft Word.
- Coordinated design and implementation of Micro-Control Headquarters site.

March 1994 to September 1994 - Client Contact Manager
Primary client contact reporting to the Director of Network Client Services within Information Systems. Experience includes: managing requests and expectations for all PC users in the Chicagoland area; coordinating PC and network services with Business Support Specialists throughout the U.S. and Canada; ensuring adherence to hardware and software purchasing standards. Managed a staff of 5.
Major Accomplishments:
- Coordinated purchase, installation and training of computer hardware/software for 5 different Corporate departments.
- Researched, evaluated, and recommended help-desk software for installation of a corporate-wide help-desk. - Researched and resolved backlogged user requests in the Chicago office (125 users).

November 1988 to March 1994 - Accounting Systems Manager
Primary liaison between Information Systems and the Controller's department reporting directly to the Vice President-Controller. Supervised a staff of 18 which included the data entry function. Experience includes implementation of General Ledger and Accounts Payable, supervision of general ledger operations, training, and security management.
Major Accomplishments:
- Automated the data entry function resulting in the elimination of 12 positions and producing an annual cost savings of $135,000.
- Designed, prepared and presented interactive hands-on training classes utilizing overhead mainframe displays, networked PCs, and handouts for 40 people. Follow-up sessions have been presented on an as-needed basis.
- Designed, implemented and maintained multi-tiered Millennium security which allows for segregated journal entry and approval levels. This has eliminated suspense items over 30 days old.
- Introduced on-line report viewing and PC Link data downloads, thereby reducing paper and microfiche production by 75% resulting in annual savings of $50,000.
- Assisted with the design and development of a self-executing budget model utilized by Home Office and field personnel.
- Evaluated, championed and implemented the Unitech ACR/Detail reconciliation package, currently being utilized for check and draft reconciliations.
- Prepared a user manual for mainframe and network applications.
- Assisted with the design and implementation of a 100 node Novell local area network.
- Developed procedures to allow tracking of ad hoc tasks.
June 1987 to Novemember 1988 - Senior Accountant - Accounting Systems
- Assisted with the implementation of the M:Series General Ledger module (version 2.03).
- Prepared all major financial statements utilizing Detail and Auditor report writers.
- Trained users on suspense clearing techniques.
- Tested new system for accuracy and to ensure the smooth transition from the UCCEL General Ledger package.
December 1985 to June 1987 - Senior Accountant - Operations Accounting
- Supervised the accounting function for seven BWAC leasing companies and four outside leasing clients.
November 1984 to December 1985 -General Accountant - Operations Accounting
January 1982 to November 1984 - Accountant - Headquarters Accounting - Borg-Warner Corporation - Chicago, IL

  Education

MBA/MIS, DePaul University, Chicago 5/88

BS Accounting, Bradley University, Peoria 12/81

Peoplesoft Query and Crystal Training

Various Dun & Bradstreet training courses

Novell Systems Manager course