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      <title>Video/Animator/Media artist looking for work</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Marc LeMont Casey &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;51 Columbus Dr #2 &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Savannah, Georgia 31405&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Phone (912) 604-1061 &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;E-mail: &lt;a href="mailto:marc@itsawayoflife.org"&gt;marc@itsawayoflife.org&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.itsawayoflife.org"&gt;www.itsawayoflife.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
&lt;br /&gt;To work with a team of professionals that reaches the limits of creativity and develops ideas, stories, and concepts that inspire and change our society.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;EDUCATION &amp; TRAINING
&lt;br /&gt;Savannah College of Art &amp; Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts - Film and Television, Graduation 2010, GPA 3.3&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Virginia College of Huntsville, Associate - Computer Aided Imaging &amp; Visualization, 2001, GPA 4.0&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;United States Air Force - Airman Leadership Training &#8211; July 1998&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;RELATED SKILLS
&lt;br /&gt;Media - Final Cut Studio, 3D Studio Max, Discreet Cleaner, Adobe Premiere, After Effects, and Encore.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Design - HTML, Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Flash and InDesign.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Equipment &#8211; DVCam and other camcorders, audio equipment, digital video switchers and decks, jibs and dollies.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;KNOWLEDGE
&lt;br /&gt;Windows XP and MAC OSX operating systems model and animate 3D characters and models 
&lt;br /&gt;Author, develop and design DVD&#8217;s, CD&#8217;s, and websites. Knowledge of audio/video equipment to include DVCam camcorders, decks, jibs, microphones, lighting kits, chroma-key environment set up and various other equipment. Produce and direct live audio/video events for Internet streaming or postproduction. Ability to interpret diagrams, schematics, technical orders, and equipment manuals.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;PROJECTS
&lt;br /&gt;Believers Bayou &#8211; Three 28 minute children&#8217;s videos using people interacting with puppets. Final format was DVD and television. Director, editor, animation, and camera operator&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The Rock &#8211; Weekly live three camera event recorded to be used for national and international television broadcast and pod cast. Director, camera operator, graphic artist, and tech support person.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Days of Jubilee &#8211; 45-minute video produced to generate donations to pay off build fund for The Rock Family Worship Center. Director, videographer, editor, animator, and DVD author.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Freedom Has A Price &#8211; A 40 minute Theatrical short developed to present a unique illustrated look at why Christ died on the cross. Videographer, editor, and animator. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Gospel According to Scrooge &#8211; 2 hour stage performance captured on video with three cameras to include a jib, 40 member cast, and 6 scenes performed for a total of four days. Director, camera operator, editor, animator, and DVD author.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Life Groups &#8211; 30-second commercial designed to promote small group meetings. Videographer, editor, compositor, and animator.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;EXPERIENCE
&lt;br /&gt;Photojournalist - WSAV News 3 Savannah, Georgia - Jan 2007 &#8211; Present
&lt;br /&gt;Edit and play back video during early morning news show. Use Panasonic camcorder with PS cards technology. Responsible for shooting and editing video, work with reporters as a team to capture the heart of a story. Edit stories as assigned in a professional manner and act as a reporter when no reporter is assigned.  Other software and equipment used: Grass Valley News Edit SC Non-Linear Editing system, NewsQ Pro playback systems, ENPS news computer system.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Creative Media Director &#8211; Rockrusher Productions Huntsville, Alabama - Feb 2005 &#8211; Dec 2006
&lt;br /&gt;Director, videographer, editor, 3D/2D animator, interactive DVD/CD authoring, video pre/post-production, script writing, and storyboarding, &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Associate Artist - Media Fusion / Marshall Space Flight Center - Oct 2003 &#8211; Feb 2005
&lt;br /&gt;Interacted directly with clients in the pre-design stages to effectively provide quality products for each audio/video project. Responsible for design and delivery of various graphics, motion graphics, 2-D/3-D animation, and DVD projects to NASA Customers. Specialize in creating title sequences, NASA hardware animations and other projects incorporated into video and multimedia productions. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Multimedia Specialist - D&amp;C Multimedia - Franklin, Tennessee - July 2002 &#8211; July 2003
&lt;br /&gt;Managed, produced, shot, and edited live video productions.  Designed over ten websites while supporting video projects, created interactive multimedia projects for the Internet, CD ROM, and video. Developing all in house and client related graphic design work and publications. Proactively produced solutions to solve technical problems with computers on a regular basis. Traveled to tradeshows, conventions and conferences to present company services to potential customers.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;CBS WHNT-TV 19 &#8211; Graphics/Chyron Operator, Huntsville, Alabama - April 2002 - July 2002
&lt;br /&gt;Utilized the Chyron graphics generator and PhotoShop software. Prepared news rundowns, scripts, graphics, and text to air during live news coverage.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;ISTC-2 Technician III - Colsa ARC, Huntsville, Alabama - Oct 2001 &#8211; July 2002
&lt;br /&gt;Installed and maintained computer systems, PESA video switchers, audio mixers, amplifiers, cameras, video projectors.  Terminated various cables: CAT5, RCA audio/video, CATV, Canare, composite, microphone/audio, fiber optic and data. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Integration &amp; Test Associate - Quantum Resources, Huntsville, Alabama - Dec 2000 - Oct 2001
&lt;br /&gt;Performed numerous tests and checkouts, using computers, on the Northrop Grumman Brilliant Anti-Armor Submunition (BAT).  Trained new employees how to use test equipment, procedures, and software. Used FileMaker Pro, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word to track test and equipment failures, and update or rewrite test procedures.  &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Control Room Technician - Live On The Net, Huntsville, Alabama, Mar 2000 - Dec 2000
&lt;br /&gt;Set up and operated studio designed to produce video for the Internet. Captured, edited, and converted audio/video tapes using Real media software. Managed, directed, and controlled all live audio/video events while on duty.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Missile/Space Facility Technician &amp; Manager &#8211; US Air Force - Mar 1993 - Feb 2000
&lt;br /&gt;Operated, troubleshot, serviced, and repaired environmental control systems, diesel electric units, power generation and distribution systems, and refrigerant systems.  Supervised maintenance and inspection teams at 20 Missile Alert Facilities (MAF&#8217;s) in the Minuteman III and Peacekeeper weapon systems.  Other responsibilities included: fuel management activities, supply inventory, emergency response team, equipment servicing, lightning and water system checks.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;ACHIEVEMENTS/ACTIVITIES
&lt;br /&gt;Awarded Frances Larkin McCommon Scholarship, Savannah College of Art &amp; Design, based upon portfolio review totaling over $72,000 to complete a BA or MFA degree - November 2006&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Project Manager - New Century High School students US First Robotics Animation Team, 2002&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Virginia College at Huntsville - Student Ambassadors Program, April 2001 &#8211; March 2002&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Chief of Staff of the Air Force Volunteer In Excellence Award, 1999 (Life time achievement award) &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Demo reel available online and DVD upon request.
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      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Sep 2006 09:26:08 -0400</pubDate>
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      <author>Marc Casey</author>
      <link>http://www.thecreativecoast.org/savannahresumes/view/123-video-animator-media-artist-looking-for-work</link>
      <category>Film, Video and Media Production</category>
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      <title>Systems Analyst</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Summary: I have worked as a computer programmer, analyst, tester and team lead, on platforms ranging from Mainframes to Unix servers to PCs for twenty years prior to the internet bubble. I have experience with embedded C++ in avionics and Java EJBs using LDAP. I have also programmed in Oracle PL/SQL, Sybase Transact/SQL, SQL, perl, awk, sed, c, FORTRAN-77, PL/I, and assembler. I took a career detour to get an FAA mechanics license (A&amp;P) and a multiengine commercial pilot license.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Education:	
&lt;br /&gt;Received a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics in April 1984 with a minor in Mathematics and a strong background in computers from the University of Dayton in Dayton, OH.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;11/03 &#8211; Present
&lt;br /&gt;Received an FAA A&amp;P certificate in December 2005 from Georgia Aviation and Technical College in Eastman, GA. I am currently teaching Avionics at an FAA school for mechanics.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;09/02-11/03	Universal Avionics Systems Corp.	Norcross, GA
&lt;br /&gt;Redesigned prototype display software to use MVC architecture (Model/View/Controller). Coded the new architecture using C++. The software runs embedded on a Hitachi processor board driving a color LCD display in an avionics box which tunes ARINC and CSDB radios via serial buses. Wrote the software requirements document for FAR Part 25 certification. Worked with hardware engineers to isolate hardware failures. Mentored employees on writing test plans and problem reports.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;01/02-04/02	Intelitix	Norcross, GA
&lt;br /&gt;Designed, coded and documented a Java process to authorize user permissions to web pages for a ticketing application using an LDAP server. The process intercepts JSP page requests on an existing JBoss application to grant or deny the user access to a page via a set of permissions stored on an OpenLDAP server. The permissions are granted and revoked from the users via user groups which are assigned to web pages. Also, wrote requirements for the administration of the permissions in the LDAP server. (Java 1.4, OpenLDAP 2.0.23, JBoss 2.4.3, Tomcat 3.2.3)&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;02/01-04/01	Siemens AG	Alpharetta, GA
&lt;br /&gt;Systems Analyst on a pilot project for an eCommerce website. Hired short-term just before site went live to help development team achieve existing deadlines. Major task was to design and code an update process for the WebSphere (NetCommerce) Product Catalog. This process extracted product and category data from an i2 hierarchical object database (Aspect), created the corresponding WebSphere relational table formats, and updated the WebSphere product catalog on a nightly basis using SQL and SQL loader scripts (Oracle 8i database).  Also wrote ftp client and encryption client in Java for use in existing Java business processes. Automated a Visual Basic database extract program to run nightly on an NT server. Wrote ksh scripts to automate transfer of data files between M/F and Unix server for order information. Mentored employees on Java, SQL, sed, awk, Unix.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;10/00-12/00	Serengeti Software	Atlanta, GA
&lt;br /&gt;Systems Analyst for a small startup company. Redesigned and rewrote an administration GUI for a Loyalty Engine. (GUI had been inherited from overseas company in malfunctioning state - though parts were already in production.) GUI consisted of Java Swing clients calling servlets across a URL Connection using a proprietary protocol, on a BEA WebLogic Application Server. Servlets acted as HTTP front-end to EJBs (both CMP and BMP) to expose an Oracle database. Improved functionality of GUI and performance of EJBs using verbal requirements from customer. Maintained servlets for production API which served up responses in XML based on database queries. (Development was on Win2000; deployment was on Sun Solaris)&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;3/00-8/00	MetLife 	Atlanta, GA
&lt;br /&gt;Systems Analyst on a pilot project to create EJB-based intranet security components. Wrote new APIs for EJB components to retrieve user profile information from a NetScape LDAP directory (4.11). Installed and deployed LDAP directory in production environment. Discovered bug in IBMs LDAP JNDI provider package concerning expired passwords by decompiling Java code, wrote workaround code to modify LDAP passwords using NetScape Java SDK and worked with IBM to isolate the problem. Responsible for administration of Visual Source Safe repository and deployment of security components into the production environment. Wrote and deployed GUI test client for team using Swing components with IBMs Visual Age IDE. Mentored employees in Java, WebSphere Application Server 3.02, NetScape LDAP server 4.11, Awk and Korn shell. Worked closely with IBM marketers and developers to isolate problems with Stateful Session Beans in WebSphere Application Server 3.02. Wrote prototype code using RSA BSAFE SDK to retrieve certificates from a Keon server. Created and maintained acceptance test environments on Compaq NT servers for end users of security components. Facilitated architectural discussions to gather requirements for single sign-on project.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;9/99-3/00	SunTrust Bank	Atlanta, GA
&lt;br /&gt;Systems Analyst on Web-enabled banking application. Coded web pages using Java, JavaScript and HTML on a NetDynamics Application server. Installed Netscape 3.63 Webserver, NetDynamics 5.0 Application server, DB2Connect and a NetDynamics PAC for CICS on a Sun Sparc server. Currently serving as defect coordinator. Responsible for evaluating defects from test team, estimating amount of work required for fix, assigning fixes to FTEs and mentoring FTEs in Java. Also responsible for labeling software releases using Visual Source Safe and deploying software releases to Test and QA servers.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;8/98-7/99	BellSouth Applied Technologies	Norcross, GA
&lt;br /&gt;Coded a graphical user interface in Java, for a billing system, which displayed customer information on a web browser, across an intranet, allowing users to quickly respond to customer billing queries. The displays were written using Java Servlets (JSDK 2.0 on Jrun servlet engine), which created dynamic HTML, based on billing data retrieved via JDBC, from an Oracle database. Modified IDL for backend CORBA server for the billing operations interface. Wrote Korn shell scripts to deploy the billing system elements (GUI, Corba server).  Prior to that, wrote SQL queries to implement new billing functionality and rewrote existing SQL queries to improve performance for an interim internet billing system used by BellSouth's Dot Net subsidiary. The system was written in SQL/Sybase wrapped by Korn shell scripts.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;2/85-8/98	Independent Consultant
&lt;br /&gt;Systems Analyst at various Fortune 500 companies including: Alltel, CDC, P&amp;G, MCI, S3 Technologies, Integral Systems, and Computer Sciences Corporation.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Computer O/S Experience: Sun SPARC (Solaris), HP-9000 (Unix), DEC VAX (VMS 4.4), IBM 3090 (MVS/XA), CDC Cyber (NOS), UNIVAC 90/80 (VS/9), Data General MV/15000 (AOS/VS, AOS/RT-32), Data General NOVA (RDOS), MODCOMP Classic (MAX IV).&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Jul 2007 15:51:52 -0400</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.thecreativecoast.org/savannahresumes/view/440-systems-analyst</guid>
      <author>Juan Perez</author>
      <link>http://www.thecreativecoast.org/savannahresumes/view/440-systems-analyst</link>
      <category>Software Engineering And Development</category>
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      <title>Website Developer looking to grow with an established company</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Hi, I'm Chris Brown. I'm currently working part-time and I am pursuing my Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology/Multimedia and Visual Communication. I would like the opportunity to grow with an established company who has room for an entry-level designer.  &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;J. CHRIS BROWN&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;3317 Henry Moxley Road * Cobbtown, Georgia 30420 * (912) 684-3820  Email:&lt;a href="mailto:jchrisbrown93@yahoo.com"&gt;jchrisbrown93@yahoo.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;WEBSITE DEVELOPER&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;A creative Website Designer with proven ability to design and maintain technology-driven Websites. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;*Current with latest developments and trends in web and graphics, design styles, techniques and software.
&lt;br /&gt;* Proficient use of Website design software to create and update Websites.
&lt;br /&gt;* Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask.
&lt;br /&gt;* Team player with very strong work ethic and cooperative attitude.
&lt;br /&gt;* Current with the latest Microsoft Office software.
&lt;br /&gt;* Excellent oral and written communication skills.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
&lt;br /&gt;Platforms:	Windows XP/Vista
&lt;br /&gt;Languages:	HTML, XHTML, XML, Perl, JavaScript, PHP, C
&lt;br /&gt;Tools:		Adobe Creative Suite 3 (Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Flash), CSS, Microsoft Office Suite
&lt;br /&gt;		(Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project), PHP-Based CMS, FTP&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
&lt;br /&gt;03/07-Present
&lt;br /&gt;Southpoint Media, Project Manager/ Website Developer 
&lt;br /&gt;* Responsible for adhering to a tight schedule
&lt;br /&gt;* Responsible for adding new content to Websites and modifying Website content as needed using Joomla, Photoshop, and Dreamweaver
&lt;br /&gt;* Set up and manage new projects using Base Camp (Milestones, Project Scope, Development)
&lt;br /&gt;* Promoted to Project Manager  - October 2007&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;03/06-03/07
&lt;br /&gt;Freelance Designer                             	
&lt;br /&gt;* Designed and maintained all aspects of Websites for clients using Dreamweaver and Photoshop
&lt;br /&gt;*  Met with or called clients on a regular basis to show progress of sites
&lt;br /&gt;* Set up Websites on servers for clients&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;OTHER EXPERIENCE
&lt;br /&gt;04/03-06/03
&lt;br /&gt;Kern-Coleman &amp; Company 
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&lt;br /&gt;08/02-01/03
&lt;br /&gt;Georgia Southern University 
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&lt;br /&gt;10/95-10/00
&lt;br /&gt;Briggs &amp; Stratton&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
&lt;br /&gt;Bachelor of Science in Information Technology/Multimedia and Visual Communication
&lt;br /&gt;University of Phoenix &#8211; Phoenix, AZ
&lt;br /&gt;Projected Date of Completion:  July 2009 3.9 GPA&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Web Site Design Specialist Certification
&lt;br /&gt;Ogeechee Technical College &#8211; Statesboro, GA&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 13 Jul 2008 22:31:11 -0400</pubDate>
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      <author>Chris Brown</author>
      <link>http://www.thecreativecoast.org/savannahresumes/view/844-website-developer-looking-to-grow-with-an-established-company</link>
      <category>Web Development And Programming</category>
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      <title>Well-Rounded Designer Seeks Job</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;I'm currently looking for a business in the Savannah area that has a need for a Graphic Design and/or Web Developer. I would prefer full-time work, but I also take freelance jobs.  If you are such a business, please email me at the address below.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;My resume:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Brandon Barnes
&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="mailto:freelance.brandon@yahoo.com"&gt;freelance.brandon@yahoo.com&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.brandonbarnes.us"&gt;www.brandonbarnes.us&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;912.484.3543
&lt;br /&gt;Graphic Design /
&lt;br /&gt;Information Technology /
&lt;br /&gt;Web Design and Development /&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;_____Education_____&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Bachelor of Science in Information Technology - Georgia Southern University
&lt;br /&gt;Specialization in Web and Multimedia
&lt;br /&gt;Second Discipline in Visual Communications&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;_____Experience_____&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;2008
&lt;br /&gt; Online Content Director
&lt;br /&gt;  Clear Channel Savannah
&lt;br /&gt;   
&lt;br /&gt;In charge of maintaining six websites for Savannah-area radio stations.  Duties include graphic design, web design, online ad placement, and web statistics reports.  I am responsible for both creating new web content and adapting content from a corporate office to fit the Savannah area culture. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;2005 - 2008
&lt;br /&gt; Freelance Design&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;I have run a small-time successful freelance design business out of my home for many years.  I have completed 40+ jobs ranging from book covers to logo design to complete web designs. I have worked for many clients including Big House Graphix, Eyesore Productions, Bliss Lane Studios, and United WebWorks, Inc.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Summer 2007
&lt;br /&gt; Graphic/Web Designer
&lt;br /&gt;  Martin Yate, CPC&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Intern for Martin Yate, the NY Times Bestselling Author of Knock 'Em Dead: The Ultimate Job Seeker's Guide.  I was in charge of Martin's new ad campaign and was responsible for his Flash's advertisements along with many other things involving graphic design and web design.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;2005 - 2006
&lt;br /&gt; Graphic Designer
&lt;br /&gt;  Zebra Grafix&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Full-time designer in charge of car wraps, logo design, decal graphics, signs, billboards, magazines, business cards, and lots more.  I was responsible for organizing and managing 40+ jobs at once in a fast-paced and deadline-heavy business.  I am also credited with creating Zebra's first ever standardized pricing booklet in their 25+ years of business. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;_____Skills_____&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;* PC and Mac Experience
&lt;br /&gt;* Photoshop
&lt;br /&gt;* Illustrator
&lt;br /&gt;* InDesign
&lt;br /&gt;* Flash
&lt;br /&gt;* Actionscript 2 (and some AS3)
&lt;br /&gt;* Dreamweaver
&lt;br /&gt;* PHP
&lt;br /&gt;* Quark
&lt;br /&gt;* HTML
&lt;br /&gt;* Javascript
&lt;br /&gt;* CSS
&lt;br /&gt;* Fruity Loops Studio
&lt;br /&gt;* Gerber Omega
&lt;br /&gt;* Microsoft Office Package&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;_____References_____&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Online portfolio available at &lt;a href="http://www.brandonbarnes.us"&gt;http://www.brandonbarnes.us&lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;br /&gt;More available on request.
&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <author>Brandon Barnes</author>
      <link>http://www.thecreativecoast.org/savannahresumes/view/852-well-rounded-designer-seeks-job</link>
      <category>Graphic And Web Design</category>
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      <title>Take Action</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Objective
&lt;br /&gt;To obtain a leadership position in management consulting, operations, finance, sales, and / or marketing.  The ideal position would allow for leadership, creativity, multi-tasking, be measurement driven, focus on processes, financials and quality, be in a position to make a difference, set long term goals in that position and see career growth within the company.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Summary of Talents
&lt;br /&gt;Leadership
&lt;br /&gt;--Thirteen years of leadership and/or in leadership training
&lt;br /&gt;--Visionary (&#8220;Big picture&#8221; business strategy planning, Urban Master Planning)
&lt;br /&gt;--Cross Functional Leadership 
&lt;br /&gt;--Business consulting (1 year)
&lt;br /&gt;--Metrics (President / Director / Unit Level) (10 years)
&lt;br /&gt;--Military Doctrine (18 years)
&lt;br /&gt;--Competitive Threat and Market Share Analysis (6 months)
&lt;br /&gt;--Executive Management Simulations
&lt;br /&gt;--Business Plans	
&lt;br /&gt;Process Improvement
&lt;br /&gt;--Problem Solving
&lt;br /&gt;--Cross Functional Process Development, Implementation and Documentation (SOPs, Process Diagrams)  
&lt;br /&gt;--Process Audits (4 years)
&lt;br /&gt;--6-Sigma Green Belt Certified (Quality / Statistical Analysis, Mentoring)   
&lt;br /&gt;--Regression Modeling (SPSS / Minitab)
&lt;br /&gt;--ISO trained      
&lt;br /&gt;Project Management (Thirteen years)
&lt;br /&gt;--Construction
&lt;br /&gt;--Real Estate Tenant Leasing
&lt;br /&gt;--Inventory Accuracy
&lt;br /&gt;--Major software upgrade (Cognos 8.2)	
&lt;br /&gt;Information Technologies
&lt;br /&gt;--Research and Data Mining (SQL/MS Access)   
&lt;br /&gt;--Database Development 
&lt;br /&gt;--Systems Analysis and Design (E-commerce Request for Quote; SOP Database)
&lt;br /&gt;Supply Chain Management (All functions)
&lt;br /&gt;--Contract Development and Negations 
&lt;br /&gt;--Supplier Report Cards
&lt;br /&gt;--NAPM certified as a Certified Purchasing Manager &#8211; passed test 
&lt;br /&gt;--Uniform Commercial Code training
&lt;br /&gt;--Hazmat Shipping Certification &#8211; Expired
&lt;br /&gt;--Government Purchasing Procedures
&lt;br /&gt;--Outsourcing Business Analysis
&lt;br /&gt;--Project Lead on E-commerce Request for Quote System
&lt;br /&gt;Sales / Marketing
&lt;br /&gt;--Creative sales packages to fit customers&#8217; need (Electrical Contracting Service package at ~ $1,000,000)
&lt;br /&gt;--Event Planning for Sales Meeting
&lt;br /&gt;--Public Relations Plan
&lt;br /&gt;Training
&lt;br /&gt;--Training Cognos Business Intelligence technical skills (1 year)&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Education
&lt;br /&gt;Masters of Business Administration
&lt;br /&gt;Georgia Southern University - Savannah, GA 2001- May 2007 &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Bachelor of Architecture
&lt;br /&gt;Commission in United States Army Reserves / National Guard
&lt;br /&gt;University of Kansas - Lawrence, KS 1988-1994, 5-year professional degree&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt; 
&lt;br /&gt;Experience
&lt;br /&gt;Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation &#8211; Savannah, GA June &#8217;05 &#8211; July &#8216;08
&lt;br /&gt;End User Computing Analyst, Sr.
&lt;br /&gt;--Process development and documentation, public relation program, metrics, user forum, user training and mentoring, report writing, and troubleshooting for Gulfstream&#8217;s report program of choice, Cognos Business Intelligence software supporting an estimated 1500 employees across 11 sites.  
&lt;br /&gt;Supply Chain Management Project Manager 
&lt;br /&gt;--Responsibility for supply chain management projects for the Director of Materials.  Projects include department president and director level metrics, guiding staffs procedural documentation, real estate tenant leasing, process audits, database queries, data mining, aisle ownership program, warehouse access control and inventory clean up.  Skills &#8211; Coordination across sites at every position level, critical path project management.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Gulfstream Management Association, VP of Professional Development April &#8217;08 &#8211; July &#8216;08
&lt;br /&gt;--Direct committee to determine educational needs of members, schedule, market and teach management classes.  Plan and host events for professional development speakers.  Maintain associated budget.        &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Business Consulting Services &#8211; Canton, GA Sept &#8217;07 &#8211; Oct&#8217;07
&lt;br /&gt;--Consulted on business plan with proposed partnership to become executive management of Aaron Lakes, Inc.  Aaron Lakes, Inc formed with the intention of buying and operating a chemical company with environmentally friendly chemical release agents for construction purposes.  &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Aerospace Products International &#8211; Savannah, GA July &#8217;04 &#8211; June &#8216;05
&lt;br /&gt;Consultant (Business Analyst) to Gulfstream Aviation 
&lt;br /&gt;--Consulted to the VP/GM of Gulfstream Logistics and staff in After Market Supply Management.  
&lt;br /&gt;--Skills included process analysis, improvement and documentation; develop and implement project programs; research competitive threat and market share; develop sales programs; inventory accuracy; analysis of out-sourcing options for repairable parts; data mining and analysis.  &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;DOD, Georgia National Guard - Atlanta, GA June &#8217;01 &#8211; Dec &#8217;01, June 02 &#8211; July 04                            
&lt;br /&gt;Renovation and Construction Project Manager
&lt;br /&gt;--Project manager and owner&#8217;s liaison for renovations and new construction of Georgia National Guard Buildings.   Ensured quality control, project schedule, and project cost.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;United States Army &#8211; Operation Iraqi Freedom Feb 03 &#8211;March 04
&lt;br /&gt;Battle Captain / Construction Project Manager / Master Planner / Operations Officer for Redeploying Soldiers
&lt;br /&gt;--Battle Captain to ensure that information was delivered it to the correct staff officer(s) and action items were not left unattended.
&lt;br /&gt;--Construction Officer to prioritized, issued and ensured quality assurance for four-engineer battalions and over 500 projects for Quality of Live for LSA Adder, Iraq of over 23,000 soldiers and Humanitarian Assistance projects in the An Nasiriyah, Iraq.  
&lt;br /&gt;--Engineer Officer in Charge to design the master plan and infrastructure of Tallil Air Base, Iraq.  Highlights include being the project manager for a 28 million gallon pond to draw raw water for a water processing system.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;White Electrical Construction Company - Atlanta, GA Dec &#8217;01 &#8211; June 02	                         
&lt;br /&gt;Construction and Services Project Manager
&lt;br /&gt;--Manage the customer relations for electrical construction and service projects from zero to $500,000.00 to include estimating, writing contracts, planning labor, scheduling, budgeting, sales and quality assurance.  
&lt;br /&gt;--Number one account with annual revenue of 3 million dollars.  
&lt;br /&gt;--Developed sales initiative at $1 million to handle entire electrical management of owner&#8217;s faculties.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;General Electric - Atlanta, GA February &#8217;98 &#8211; May &#8217;01                                            
&lt;br /&gt;Credit Card Recovery Support Department Manager 
&lt;br /&gt;--Managed in-bound call center, written requests and ordering optical for write-off accounts under the (Fair Credit and Reporting Act) FCRA and other regulator agencies with 2 managers and 40 associates.  
&lt;br /&gt;Transportation Systems Technical Director 
&lt;br /&gt;--One of two first-line supervisors&#8217; responsible for 55 BNSF union employees for maintenance and servicing of G.E. locomotives.  6-sigma tool utilization.    
&lt;br /&gt;Project leader for Request for Quotes on E-commerce 
&lt;br /&gt;--This 6-sigma project would give GE a $6.5 million in sales opportunity.
&lt;br /&gt;Contracting Agent 
&lt;br /&gt;--Responsible for sourcing the control systems of the renewal parts division of locomotives, transit, and off highway vehicles.  &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;United States Army National Guard / Reserves - Atlanta, GA Jan &#8216;90-Feb&#8217;08
&lt;br /&gt;Engineer Officer
&lt;br /&gt;--14 years of leadership opportunities managing in many diverse situations and varying sizes of subordinates.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Other Skills
&lt;br /&gt;M. S. Office, M. S. Access, Visio, Cognos Products (8, Powerplay Transformer and Report.net), iGrafx, SQL writing, M. S. Project, Accubid, Oracle, CASS, AS400/RMS, HTML Web page design, Adobe Freehand 3.1, Adobe PhotoShop, CorelDraw, AutoCAD 2000, Microstation 5.0, UNIX and DOS language, Corridor, Oracle Query Reporter Version 8.1, iGrafx, PL/SQL and EZSQL, SPSS and MiniTab.
&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <title>mdevane</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;
Michael DeVane&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;912-631-1762                                                                                       &lt;a href="mailto:Michael.Devane@gmail.com"&gt;Michael.Devane@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;   
&lt;br /&gt;        
&lt;br /&gt;Summary of Qualifications   
&lt;br /&gt;  
&lt;br /&gt;Innovative and talented Project Manager / Programmer with 15+ years experience. Combines excellent technical qualifications with project management achievements. Proven ability to effectively coordinate efforts of multiple team members while maintaining cost and deadline constraints. Quickly identify problem areas and implement effective solutions to meet corporate goals. Key strengths include: success oriented, resolute, analytical and experience.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt; 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226; Project Management
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226; Rigorous Testing  
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226; Intranet Development  
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226; Trouble-shooting &amp; Problem 	Resolution
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226; Software Development 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226; Software Library Coordination
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226; Concise Communications 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226; Design and Analysis
&lt;br /&gt; 
&lt;br /&gt;   
&lt;br /&gt;Professional Experience
&lt;br /&gt;  
&lt;br /&gt;VERISIGN, Savannah, GA                                                                       4/2002 &#8211; Present
&lt;br /&gt;Provider of Internet infrastructure services for the digital world
&lt;br /&gt;Switch Engineer/ Project Manager
&lt;br /&gt;	Analyzed, developed, tested and implemented software modifications to resolve switch mediation software issues for cellular phone carriers. Delivered tested code to library system in order to expedite code to real-time production systems. Successfully maintained scope of project including quality and time. Coordinated efforts and supported development of technical support teams with required documentation resources to expedite service level agreement items. Communicated with external clients on technical issues and status of project.
&lt;br /&gt;   
&lt;br /&gt;SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS,  Atlanta, GA                                            2/2000 &#8211; 10/2001 
&lt;br /&gt;A global hospitality leader with more than 3200 properties worldwide
&lt;br /&gt;Software Programmer
&lt;br /&gt;Design and coding of Rate Code and Rage Category system (Rate Name pick list and Corporate Cross Reference database). Analysis and design of HITIS interface to the HOLIDEX computer reservation system. Modified code in the Guest Name Index portion of the hotel reservation system. These projects involved the usage of Assembler, C and C++ code and concepts along with a design document as an initial step in the lifecycle of the project.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;LANDMARK SYSTEMS, INC   Reston, VA 			    12/1999 &#8211; 12/2000	
&lt;br /&gt;Provider of Systems Monitoring Software
&lt;br /&gt;Software Developer				
&lt;br /&gt;Analysis and maintenance programming of Report Writer (Utilizes Assembler and VSE) under the Performance Works software suite. Principal Developer responsible for enhancing Navigraph, a performance measurement product. The Navigraph product enhancement utilized IBM 370 Assembler, TCP/IP and the VSE operating system.
&lt;br /&gt; 
&lt;br /&gt;Michael DeVane &#8226;  Page 2 &#8226; &lt;a href="mailto:Michael.DeVane@gmail.com"&gt;Michael.DeVane@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;BEDFORD ASSOCIATES, INC., Norwalk, CT.	                             12/1997 &#8211; 12/1998	
&lt;br /&gt;Software Consulting Firm for Travel and Financial Industry			
&lt;br /&gt;Software Programmer
&lt;br /&gt;Analysis and programming with TPF 4.1 update and Year 2000 modifications for the Quantas Airlines QUBE system. Coded IBM 370 Assembler and TPFDF. Performed Coding and Analysis for Blueshift (Off-site ATM) project for Citibank using in-house database interface, in-house mapping, Sabretalk and IBM Assembler. At Amtrak, completed maintenance tasks in Pricing, Ticketing and Teletype packages for Amtrak&#8217;s ARROW system. Coded in Assembler. Developed on TSO operating system.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;IBM, Poughkeepsie, NY						         2/1997-12/1997
&lt;br /&gt;Leading International Software and Hardware provider
&lt;br /&gt;Software Programmer
&lt;br /&gt;Consultant on the Folders and Pockets project. This product is designed to store and access data in an organized fashion. Develop and maintain code using new TPF database technology (TO2), and ISO-C. Also assumed testing and maintenance responsibilities for TCP/IP and TPF portion of Folders and Pockets.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;USAir, Winston-Salem, NC			                                         11/1994 &#8211; 11/1996 Leading Domestic Airline
&lt;br /&gt;Senior Software Engineer
&lt;br /&gt;Consultant with USAir in their Flight Operations and Revenue Management Information Services area. Produced code for FLIFO, Flight Planning, Flight Movement/Times, and Automated Baggage Runner Applications. Tools used were IBM 370 Assembler and TPFDF. Prominent developer for Goldfile (Special Rates) project using TPFDF, SPM and IBM 370 Assembler&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;AMR Corp, Ft. Worth, TX		                	             	       7/1990 &#8211; 10/1994
&lt;br /&gt;Leader in Software Services in the Hospitality and Airline Industry				
&lt;br /&gt;Programmer 
&lt;br /&gt;Developed Application Software using C/370, TPFDF, TPFDF/C, CMSTPF, VPARS, REXX, and a test simulation tool, TESTPRO. Work in the CNR area included producing summary displays based off of information from the Customer Name Record (CNR). Work in Application Support included support and development of an in-house screen simulation tool, as well as support with CMSTPF and VPARS. Also, Assisted in development plan for maintenance utility for the CONFIRM project. Developed and maintained Sabretalk and Assembler application software in the TPF environment for the Flight Attendant Scheduling, Flight Services Support, and Flight Planning. Tools utilized included TPFDF, VPARS, Instruction Trace and many in-house utilities. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Education &amp; Training&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Project Management Classes &#8211; Armstrong Atlantic State University, Savannah, GA
&lt;br /&gt;C++ programming class &#8211; Dutchess Community College, Poughkeepsie, NY
&lt;br /&gt;C Programming Class - High Point University, High Point, NC
&lt;br /&gt;Business Classes &#8211; University of Texas, Arlington, Arlington, TX
&lt;br /&gt;Teacher Certification &#8211; Mathematics &#8211; Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA
&lt;br /&gt;Bachelor of Science &#8211; Applied Math &#8211; Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL
&lt;br /&gt;  
&lt;br /&gt;Technical Expertise
&lt;br /&gt; 
&lt;br /&gt;C++
&lt;br /&gt;C / UNIX
&lt;br /&gt;IBM 370 Assembler
&lt;br /&gt;C, C/370, TPFDF
&lt;br /&gt;TPF
&lt;br /&gt;Sabretalk
&lt;br /&gt;VSE
&lt;br /&gt;MySQL
&lt;br /&gt;PHP
&lt;br /&gt;Z (Cobol derivative)
&lt;br /&gt;JavaScript
&lt;br /&gt;HTML
&lt;br /&gt;UNIX commands and scripts
&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <author>Michael DeVane</author>
      <link>http://www.thecreativecoast.org/savannahresumes/view/903-mdevane</link>
      <category>Education, Training, and Library</category>
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      <title>Jeffery S. Williams</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Professional Experience
&lt;br /&gt;June 2003-Present
&lt;br /&gt;WSAV TV								Savannah, Georgia&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&#8226;	Promoted to Multimedia Content/Coverage Coordinator in June 2007
&lt;br /&gt;&#61607;	Assigned reporters and photographers to daily stories and breaking news situations
&lt;br /&gt;&#61607;	Ran weekly meetings to discuss short-term and long-term coverage planning
&lt;br /&gt;&#61607;	Monitored scanners and wrote material for newscasts &amp; website throughout the day   
&lt;br /&gt;&#61607;	Sent breaking news text and email alerts 
&lt;br /&gt;&#61607;	Helped set up on-air crawls in breaking news situations
&lt;br /&gt;&#61607;	Set up election templates and collected results for Decision 2007 and 2008 coverage 
&lt;br /&gt;&#61607;	Gathered local high school football scores and entered info into script templates for weekly Friday Night Highlight Zone program 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Promoted to Coastal Sunrise Producer (Two-hour weekday morning newscast) in October 2006.
&lt;br /&gt;&#61607;	Wrote scripts
&lt;br /&gt;&#61607;	Booked guests  
&lt;br /&gt;&#61607;	Coordinated live breaking news/feature remotes 
&lt;br /&gt;&#61607;	Edited video
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Promoted from Intern to Associate Producer of Coastal Sunrise, within six months.
&lt;br /&gt;&#61607;	Assisted producer by writing stories and promotional teases
&lt;br /&gt;&#61607;	Wrote and updated website content
&lt;br /&gt;&#61607;	Helped edit and roll video  
&lt;br /&gt;&#61607;	Coordinated numerous Red Cross blood drives at WSAV
&lt;br /&gt;&#61607;	Worked as on-site field producer during G-8 Summit coverage in 2004&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Education
&lt;br /&gt;1997-2003
&lt;br /&gt;Georgia Southern University						Statesboro, Georgia
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	B.S. in Broadcasting	(HOPE scholarship recipient)
&lt;br /&gt;	
&lt;br /&gt;Specialized Courses
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Writing: News, Writing, &amp; Reporting; Feature Writing; Broadcast News; Writing for the Electronic Media
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Production: TV Studio Production; Video Field Production &amp; Editing; Digital Video Editing; Electronic Media Sales; Audio Production; Telecommunications; Computer Applications&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Skills &amp; Achievements
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Named Employee of the Quarter in 2007
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	In 2004, Coastal Sunrise was named the fastest growing morning show (by share) ever by an NBC affiliate.
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Trained in WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, &amp; Outlook software
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Basic skills: ENPS, GrassValley non-linear editing system, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Photoshop, and Casablanca&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Employment History
&lt;br /&gt;WSAV TV									2003-Present
&lt;br /&gt;Savannah, Georgia
&lt;br /&gt;-Multimedia Content/Coverage Coordinator
&lt;br /&gt;-Producer
&lt;br /&gt;-Associate Producer &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Publix Supermarket								2001-2003
&lt;br /&gt;Savannah, Georgia
&lt;br /&gt;-Stock clerk&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Walt Disney World								2001
&lt;br /&gt;Lake Buena Vista, Florida
&lt;br /&gt;-Internship&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;GAP Inc.									2000
&lt;br /&gt;Savannah, Georgia
&lt;br /&gt;-Sales associate&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Chick-Fil-a 									1997-1999
&lt;br /&gt;Savannah, Georgia
&lt;br /&gt;-Cashier
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      <category>Marketing, Pr, And Advertising</category>
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      <title>Interactive Communications professional</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;I am a communications professional currently employed by a national non-profit. I plan our strategies for long- and short-term Web projects. I have worked with internal and external communications as well with the marketing of products and services.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Management: I have managed the timeline and print production for brochures, catalogues, advertisements, benefits statements and educational materials, as well as for our Web-related projects. Setting goals, meeting with staff and assessing the pro............gress of staff are responsibilities that I am familiar with and have successfully handled.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Planning/Budget: I have worked with members of the hospital management group, the marketing department and other groups to plan the production of communications and marketing collateral. I have a variety of experience with departmental and organizational planning, having written disaster response plans for Red Cross chapters in the state of Texas and for the 1996 Olympics. As a former magazine editor, I planned and managed editorial content for 17 magazine issues a year. In all of these positions, I assisted with or had sole responsibility for managing the departmental and/or printing budget.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Community Partnerships/Sponsorships: Having worked with an advertising firm and the employment team, I planned the advertising strategy for employment. I was the liaison with the agency and responsible for ensuring that they have all the necessary materials to carry out the concepts we develop. I work with the agency to place ads on electronic sites as well as in print publications.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Organizational Message: I was part of a team that developed a new Human Resources brand architecture for the health care system, and it is part of my role to ensure that the messaging and graphics are consistent and accurate. I develop recruitment messages to attract new hires and ensure that those messages are carried out in internal communications, the intranet, the Web and in the system&#8217;s overall messaging.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Production/Graphic Design: As part of the Human Resources communications team, I oversaw the production of compensation statements for 10,000 plus employees. As a former magazine editor, I worked with the Art Director on the production of 17 magazine issues a year, and as an educator I oversaw the production of the school yearbook. I am used to developing relationships and working with printers, graphic designers and advertising agencies on an ongoing basis.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Web Site Content Management: I have managed intranet and Internet sites and have been responsible for content on the employee and career pages as well as the consumer site. I have managed Web site content for other entities as well, and maintained my own classroom site when I was an educator.  I have managed the redesign Web sites as well.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Editing and Writing: I have been responsible for proofing and editing the content of Web sites, for print production materials and for advertisements. I have been responsible for all of the publications of a local academic-oriented non-profit, for nationally-distributed magazines and for a high school yearbook. I write copy for communications collateral in my current position, and I still freelance as a writer for a nationally-distributed publications. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;OBJECTIVE: To find a communications position in Savannah, Georgia where I will use my creativity along with my skills of management, strategic planning, community relations, editing and writing 
&lt;br /&gt;EMPLOYMENT 
&lt;br /&gt;Communications 
&lt;br /&gt;November 2004-present, freelance writer for Business Book Review, EBSCO Publishing 
&lt;br /&gt; Write regular reviews and auxiliary materials for national audience of business professionals. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;03/08 &#8211; present Director of Online Content, Arthritis Foundation, national office
&lt;br /&gt;Responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing all aspects of content for the Foundation&#8217;s Internet presence. I have a creative &#8220;content managing editor&#8221; mindset, using a proactive approach to keep overall Web site content fresh and balanced. Actively coordinates and edits content from various sources; writes/edits own material; and devises dynamic strategies for attracting new and repeat visitors by envisioning and enacting new features and functions. I work with Foundation leadership and corporate sponsors to develop content.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;02/07-02/08, Manager of Communications, Emory Healthcare 
&lt;br /&gt;Manage communications directed toward employees and towards prospective employees. Develop communications and support materials for employee forums and focus groups on behalf of the Chief Human Resources Officer. Write letters and other communications for the CEO as required. Complete communications planning for short- and long-term projects. Work with hospital administration to ensure that branding and messaging are on target and meet standards. Work with advertising agency to coordinate overall advertising strategy, goals and budget, as well as ensure the messaging and images conform to the Human Resources branding. Work with consultants to refresh branding and to determine branding strategy for our different audiences. Manage internal communications in crisis situations. Use AP style manual.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;September 2005-February 2007, Southern Regional Education Board (SREB), Chief Editor 
&lt;br /&gt;Responsible for the publications, communications, media relations and Web content management for the school improvement programs for SREB. Managed a staff writer and graphics designer as well as freelance writers and editors. Managed the annual production of conference-related newsletters. Planned publication strategy for the year, worked with writers and editors, oversaw print production and evaluated the effectiveness of publications. Worked with the Senior Vice President to plan our communications and marketing strategy as well.
&lt;br /&gt;Worked with staff members to prepare them for media talks and review external communications to ensure they followed style and content guidelines. Wrote scripts and speeches for summer conference and education forum speakers, talking points, articles and fact sheets as needed. Used AP, APA, MLA and Chicago Style guides. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;January 2005- September 2005, UPS Supply Chain Solutions Communications Supervisor 
&lt;br /&gt;Managed employee newsletter and intranet site for East District. Was member of U.S. regional Public Affairs team, which coordinated annual employee campaign. Responsible for coordinating CEO Forums for East District, including adapting script, writing speeches, coordinating schedule and speakers. Managed East District Community Relations and charitable giving; part of US regional Community Relations team. Responsible for ensuring company messaging and branding on target in all communications.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;May 2002-January 2005, Editor, Harris Publications
&lt;br /&gt;Moved from Features Editor to Associate Editor to Editor of Quilt magazine. Worked with Senior Editor of Quilt Magazine to plan annual editorial calendar and to manage 17 issues a year from concept to publication. Worked with Art Director to redesign the magazine, layouts and branding and to oversee production of each issue. Managed freelance writers.
&lt;br /&gt;Served as Co-Editor of 2005 issue of Easy Care Gardens and Plans.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;English Education &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;August 1998-May 2002, Forest Park High School English Department Chairman, Yearbook Advisor, English Teacher  
&lt;br /&gt;Responsible for departmental budget and for managing 18 member English department. Planned and managed curriculum for reading program. Coordinated lesson plans for department. Acted as liaison between district and English department Member of school leadership team. Faculty advisor for school yearbook, managing budget, selecting staff and providing oversight and guidance on the publication process.
&lt;br /&gt;August 1997-August 1998, Stephenson High School English Teacher &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Disaster Services&#8212;American Red Cross 
&lt;br /&gt;March 1994- October 1996, Director, Disaster &amp; International Services, Atlanta, GA 
&lt;br /&gt;Responsible for departmental budget, worked with volunteers on departmental planning and wrote the chapter&#8217;s disaster response plan for the 1996 Olympics.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;September 1992- March 1994, State Disaster Specialist, Texas 
&lt;br /&gt;Worked with chapters in the state of Texas to write disaster plans, to recruit and train volunteers and to carry out disaster plans as necessary.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;February 1989- September 1992, Assistant Director, Disaster Services, Houston, TX 
&lt;br /&gt;Responsible for recruitment and management of disaster volunteers and for managing the Disaster Action Teams, including overseeing their budget.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;June 1987- February 1989, Service Center Manager, Austin, Texas
&lt;br /&gt;Responsible for maintaining relationship and developing proposals for three area United Ways, for developing and maintaining community relations and ensuring the provision of services in the community.
&lt;br /&gt;September 1986- May 1987, Social Work Intern, Austin, TX&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;EDUCATION 
&lt;br /&gt;May 2004, Master of Arts in Professional Writing, Kennesaw State University 
&lt;br /&gt;August 1997, Master of Arts in Teaching, English, Agnes Scott College 
&lt;br /&gt;May 1987, Bachelor of Social Work, University of Texas, Austin &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Publications &amp; Awards
&lt;br /&gt;Monthly book reviews for the Business Book Review, &lt;a href="http://www.businessbookreview.com"&gt;www.businessbookreview.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Remnants (short story) published in Anthologies, May 2005, Kennesaw State University Press&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Interview with Georgia author Janisse Ray, Issue 11, Spring 2004, Arts &amp; Letter Journal &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Apogee (poem) published in AstroPoetica, May 2004, &lt;a href="http://www.astropoetica.com"&gt;www.astropoetica.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Symmetry (poem) published in Red River Review, May 2004, &lt;a href="http://www.redriverreview.com"&gt;www.redriverreview.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Winner of Kennesaw State University&#8217;s Graduate Short Story Contest for Remnants, March, 2004 &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Byline Magazine, 4th Prize, New Talents Poetry Contest, October 2003&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;First Person Column in The Atlanta Journal Constitution: February 2002, A Teacher Gives Up &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;OTHER SKILLS
&lt;br /&gt;Proficient in Microsoft Publisher and the Microsoft Office Suite
&lt;br /&gt;Familiar with InDesign and Quark
&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2008 20:03:07 -0400</pubDate>
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      <author>Jennifer Goad Cuthbertson</author>
      <link>http://www.thecreativecoast.org/savannahresumes/view/924-interactive-communications-professional</link>
      <category>Marketing, Pr, And Advertising</category>
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      <title>Web Site Developer seeking entry level position</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;My name is Brian Ages and I have spent the last 5 years creating Web Sites for friends and business associates. While I am "self taught" my sites have done well and produced increased web based income for everyone involved.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;I am at the point I would like to learn and grow in a corporate environment. My experiences as both a Realtor and small business owner have aided me significantly in understanding a clients needs and translating that into their web site.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;My age and experience has provid...e me with three key ingredients.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;1) The ability to work as a team player.
&lt;br /&gt;2) Fast learner with the ability to listen.
&lt;br /&gt;3) Focus and accomplish the task at hand.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Web Site Developer (Projects and Experience)&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;* &lt;a href="http://www.tybeeislandrentals.com"&gt;http://www.tybeeislandrentals.com&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;* &lt;a href="http://www.tybeerents.com"&gt;http://www.tybeerents.com&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;* &lt;a href="http://www.tybee-dolphin-tours.com"&gt;http://www.tybee-dolphin-tours.com&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;* &lt;a href="http://www.tybeejetski.com"&gt;http://www.tybeejetski.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Platforms: Windows XP/Vista
&lt;br /&gt;Languages: HTML, XHTML, XML, JavaScript
&lt;br /&gt;Tools: Dreamweaver, Coffecup FTP, Photoshop, FLV Converter&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Experience Detail:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Each of the above sites were started from scratch with a different target audience and goal in mind. The use of video and slide shows aided in the "grab and hold time" and the use of GPS mapping solved other issues on Tybee.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;I did have to contract out the .php side on two of the sites but I created everything else including the keywords and content to aid in the search propagation.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;I fully understand that my experience is entry level and I hope that it shows my ability to learn, overcome, and move forward in the future.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <author>Brian Ages</author>
      <link>http://www.thecreativecoast.org/savannahresumes/view/934-web-site-developer-seeking-entry-level-position</link>
      <category>Web Development And Programming</category>
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      <title>Business Analyst</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Personal Note: I currently reside in the Washington, DC area, however I want to relocate to Savannah to be near family.
&lt;br /&gt; 
&lt;br /&gt;CAREER SUMMARY
&lt;br /&gt; 
&lt;br /&gt;Broad background covering over 15 years of Business Analysis, Quality Assurance and User Acceptance Testing using Life-Cycle Software Development, Rational Unified Process and Rapid Application Development methodologies. Specific responsibilities within various methodologies included business process analysis, process reengineering and user requirements i.........dentification.  Managerial roles included coordinating efforts between internal and external customer based end-users and technical teams to document requirements, identify redundancies, resolve issues and provide effective solutions.  Excellent organizational, analytical, written and oral communication skills providing effective and proven solutions with the ability to operate individually or among a team.
&lt;br /&gt; 
&lt;br /&gt;SKILLS
&lt;br /&gt; 
&lt;br /&gt;Methodologies:   SDLC, RUP, RAD, UDM
&lt;br /&gt; 
&lt;br /&gt;Tools:	DOORS, Mercury TestDirector, MySQL, ClearCase, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project, Visual Source Safe, ClarifyCRM, ACT, PVCS Tracker, Remedy, Rational ClearQuest, SAP R/3, CRD, FrontPage, Adobe Photoshop 7.0, JASC Paint Shop 8.1, CAST
&lt;br /&gt; 
&lt;br /&gt;Databases:                             SQL, Lotus Notes
&lt;br /&gt; 
&lt;br /&gt;Development Tools:              Domino, Macromedia Contribute
&lt;br /&gt; 
&lt;br /&gt;Operating Systems:              Windows XP, Lotus Notes R6, UNIX
&lt;br /&gt; 
&lt;br /&gt; 
&lt;br /&gt;EXPERIENCE    
&lt;br /&gt;Syapps, Inc.:              May 2008 &#8211; Present
&lt;br /&gt;Sr. Business Analyst, CAST Administrator
&lt;br /&gt; 
&lt;br /&gt;Business analyst assigned as a consultant to the Department of Homeland Security on the US-VISIT program.  Within the US-VISIT program, I was brought onboard to start up a Process Improvement Team for the purpose of providing solutions to the development groups to help streamline and enhance development efforts and to implement a development process that coincides with US-VISIT&#8217;s Unified Development Methodology.  
&lt;br /&gt; 
&lt;br /&gt;Responsibilities:
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Recommend software solutions that will enhance the quality of SDLC process, development and testing productivity for US-VISIT. 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	CAST Administrator; CAST is a software application used to analyze UI, Code and Data at the component level.  
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Set up source code on the dedicated server 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	identify the languages to be analyzed within the code 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Execute the CAST tool against the code and perform a manual analysis to validate any errors delivered in the results are valid. 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Configure the CAST tool to increase or decrease the weight of importance for each rule within an analyzer. 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Deliver the analysis reports to management.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt; 
&lt;br /&gt;Veredus: Aug 2007 &#8211; Dec 2007
&lt;br /&gt;Tampa, FL
&lt;br /&gt;Sr. Business Analyst
&lt;br /&gt; 
&lt;br /&gt;Business Analyst assigned as a short-term consultant to Pricewaterhouse Coopers within the Independence and Compliance Department (I&amp;C).  I was brought on to implement the Independence Consultation Database (ICD), a PwC global Lotus Notes application.  This database enabled partners of the firm to track consultations and to ensure compliancy with federal regulations and to ensure Independence.  
&lt;br /&gt; 
&lt;br /&gt;Responsibilities:
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Created Functional Requirements, Attribute Matrix and Wireframes for the ICD project. 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Conducted Requirements Analysis meetings to ascertain the business&#8217; detailed needs 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Performed Unit Testing and QA Testing. 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Tracked issues and provided resolutions as applicable.
&lt;br /&gt; 
&lt;br /&gt;Syapps, Inc.: November 2006 &#8211; June 2007
&lt;br /&gt;Sr. Business Analyst
&lt;br /&gt; 
&lt;br /&gt;Business Analyst assigned as a consultant to Freddie Mac within the Investment and Capital Markets Department.  My role&#8217;s initiative was responsible for implementing the Debt &amp; Derivatives Business and Functional Specification Requirements for the Summit Project into the DOORS application.   The decision to use DOORS as the requirements tool was decided after the project was already into the elaborative phase of the project.  
&lt;br /&gt; 
&lt;br /&gt;Responsibilities:
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Developed Standard Operating Procedures process for SOX compliancy. 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Provided weekly status for executive management. 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Created operation process for new DOORS team within the Summit Project. 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Ensured issues are captured in ClearQuest. 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Tracked issues and provide resolutions.
&lt;br /&gt; 
&lt;br /&gt;DOORS specific responsibilities:
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Uploaded existing requirements from Word documents into DOORS 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Reformatted complex tables to ensure requirement identification is at the most granular level. 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Ran testable requirements attribute reports. 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Created links between modules for traceability between functional and business requirements. 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Exported requirements to Word, Excel or HTML to use for statistical and reporting purposes 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Debugged corrupted objects and repaired or replaced.  Provided traceability for audit expectancies. 
&lt;br /&gt; 
&lt;br /&gt;InsightGlobal, Inc.: July 2006 &#8211; September 2006
&lt;br /&gt;Sr. Business Analyst
&lt;br /&gt;Summary:  Restatement consultant engaged to Fannie Mae as a Business Analyst for a short term initiative in the Securities Accounting Principle and Interest team.  Responsibilities included business analysis, requirements gathering and documentation, creation of user acceptance test cases, Project Change Request (PCR) coordination. 
&lt;br /&gt; 
&lt;br /&gt;Responsibilities:
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Ensured SOX deliverables were met within the required timelines. 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Served as an interface between Business Sponsors, Quality Assurance and Development teams to facilitate the comprehension of requirements. 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Conducted business analysis as it applied to system enhancements. 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Provided weekly status to upper management on PCR and User Acceptance Testing efforts. 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Executed user acceptance test scripts within the STATS application for monthly release cycles.  
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Worked directly with end user community to gain understanding of system issues. 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Gathered business and system requirements based on needs from End User Community.. 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Created User Acceptance Test Cases within Test Director tool and executed test scripts 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Updated business process flows against PCRs integrated into production. 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Documented and communicated testing issues to the development team and tracked issue resolution.
&lt;br /&gt; 
&lt;br /&gt; 
&lt;br /&gt;TekSystems:  - November 2004 - May 2006
&lt;br /&gt;Sr. Business Analyst: February 2006 &#8211; May 2006
&lt;br /&gt;Summary: Consulting Business Analyst assigned to National Public Radio to work with NPR&#8217;s Music Unit and News Group producers to document manual work process and provide solutions to implement applications to automate those work process.
&lt;br /&gt; 
&lt;br /&gt;Responsibilities:
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Conducted discovery meetings with end users identifying work process redundancies. 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Gathered and documented requirements for a file transfer application enabling field reporters to transfer audio files to Headquarters. 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Wrote training material for the audio file transfer application. 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Worked with developers to identify and solve application issues that arose from user acceptance testing.
&lt;br /&gt; 
&lt;br /&gt;TekSystems:  October 2005 &#8211; February 2006
&lt;br /&gt;Business Analyst
&lt;br /&gt;Summary:  Consultant engaged to SAIC as a Business Analyst where responsibilities included development of requirements documentation and analysis.  Documented requirements for an application developed for the Intelligence community.
&lt;br /&gt; 
&lt;br /&gt;Responsibilities:
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Updated DOORS with rapidly changing requirements to ensure consistency. 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Imported and formatted requirements from DOORS to track post-baseline requirements. 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Created PRCFs (Project Requirements Change Forms) to present to the SERB (System Engineering Review Board) which outline the necessary changes to be made to the (SRD) System Requirements Document. 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Worked with developers and testers to ascertain the analysis performed is pertinent to the overall project objective. 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Attended internal board meetings to discuss and provide resolution to issues involving requirements. 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Provided weekly status to upper management outlining outstanding issues and potential issues regarding the project requirements.
&lt;br /&gt; 
&lt;br /&gt;TekSystems:  November 2004 &#8211; September 2005
&lt;br /&gt;Business Analyst:
&lt;br /&gt;Summary:  Consultant engaged to NASD as a Business Analyst where responsibilities included requirements documentation and business model solutions development.  Developed requirements for the purpose of enhancing NASD&#8217;s Central Registration Depository (CRD) and Investment Advisor Registration Depository (IARD) systems.  Business Model documentation efforts consisted of creating a solution to provide information sharing between NASD and Insurance Regulatory systems and to provide the Securities and Insurance regulators membership data and identify the functionality impacts to the user community. 
&lt;br /&gt; 
&lt;br /&gt;Responsibilities:
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Wrote system requirements for new and existing CRD and IARD functionality   . 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Tailored the requirements development processes to streamline the deliverables for the business team. 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Implemented a user guide for the business team for incorporating requirements into DOORS. 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Rewrote the CRD On-Site test plan   for users at the NYSE, SEC and Member Firms. 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Wrote a business model solution and use cases   for the NASD Insurance Project. 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Developed data matching test scripts   for the Branch Office conversion effort. 
&lt;br /&gt; 	Supported the User Acceptance Team with data creation, test case   document review and user participation. 
&lt;br /&gt; 	Provided 24/7 production management support to users for the RAD Business team.
&lt;br /&gt; 
&lt;br /&gt;CC Pace Consulting: July 2003 &#8211; October 2004
&lt;br /&gt;Business Analyst
&lt;br /&gt;Summary:  Consultant engaged to Freddie Mac as a Business Analyst where responsibilities have included requirements gathering; use case development   and user acceptance test cases   for multiple corporate initiative projects to enhance the Freddie Mac customer loan scoring application.  Identified gaps within Freddie Mac&#8217;s simulated testing tools that emulate Freddie Mac&#8217;s customer&#8217;s loan scoring access methods.  Specific projects included successfully implementing a government mandate to update the customer&#8217;s loan scoring application to comply with the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act and Federal Patriot Act.  Lead a project to enhance vendor interface systems to ensure the Mortgage Insurance applications of Freddie Mac&#8217;s vendors were in compliance with the HMDA/Patriot Act.  Other projects included Data Integrity initiatives to ensure user access to specific loans was not compromised.
&lt;br /&gt; 
&lt;br /&gt;Responsibilities:
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Gathered business and functional requirements based on needs from Customer Offering Management area. 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Created and updated existing use cases   that define business rules from business requirements. 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Documented and communicated issues to the development team and tracked issue resolution. 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Provided business process analysis and identified issues within business areas. 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Served as an interface between testing and development teams to facilitate the comprehension of requirements. 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Conducted user acceptance testing and analysis to ensure software, systems and services met company standards against defined business and functional requirements. 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Created supporting test data with valid and invalid records to thoroughly test program logic and verify system flows. 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Lead team of new testers and conducted training sessions [Excel, trained how we used the spreadsheets in the testing process]on business processes and in-house test tool applications
&lt;br /&gt; 
&lt;br /&gt;DevElements, Inc:  June 2001 &#8211; July 2003
&lt;br /&gt;Sales Engineer/Project Manager:  
&lt;br /&gt;Summary:  Specific project efforts involved working directly with outside clients to understand line of business and provide solutions on how business processes can be automated or streamlined by leveraging existing technology or providing simple cost effective technical solutions.  Client business areas included; insurance management, political consulting, medical research and reporting and corporate outplacement.  
&lt;br /&gt; 
&lt;br /&gt;Responsibilities:
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Business development with existing client accounts.
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Tracked task order estimates, status and approvals, resource scheduling, monthly and ad-hoc reporting.   . 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Wrote solution proposals for new projects as business needs and enhancements present themselves. 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Worked with web designers, developers and system architects on projects in the areas of:  Web Design and Web Enablement, Content Management Tool implementation, Systems Analysis and Software Development. 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Performed cost benefit analysis on client maintenance agreements.   . 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Authorized client invoices and ensure accuracy of development billable time. 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Inform clients of technology upgrades and industry changes that pertain to their business, including software point releases and security patches. 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Proposed ways to streamline clients' business process within their technology by automation, leveraging existing technology or identifying redundant and latent development within applications. 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Educated client on latest technology as it pertains to their business practices.
&lt;br /&gt; 
&lt;br /&gt;Project Manager/QA Manager: 
&lt;br /&gt;Summary:  Managed business process analysis and requirements identification for the development of a global enterprise CRM system.  Original system was a Domino-based intranet application consisting of multiple databases and applications.  Redundancies in business processes and technology limitations lead to the need of a centralized multi-lingual application encompassing end-to-end business processes.  The webased CRM application created in ASP provided global users access through a single sign-on from any location providing web access.
&lt;br /&gt;              
&lt;br /&gt;Responsibilities:
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Creation of project plans and schedules to ensure on-time delivery of milestones for clients. 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Interacted directly with clients, requirements analysts, developers and database administrators to ensure the clients&#8217; requirements were effectively met. 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Created a successful implementation plan for 40 portal sites over a 6-month period.  
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Developed test plans   and use cases for a web-based global CRM application. 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Maintained bug tracking database to report code errors in testing environment. 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Conducted meetings with clients to document requirements. 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Offered business process recommendations for clients during requirements gathering and development phases. 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Wrote quick reference training materials for multiple web-based applications.
&lt;br /&gt; 
&lt;br /&gt;Edge Technical Services:  August 2000 &#8211; April 2001
&lt;br /&gt;Project Manager
&lt;br /&gt;Summary:  Consultant engaged to manage Cable &amp; Wireless&#8217; US user community in a global LDAP email rollout.  US Project Manager for Cable &amp; Wireless&#8217;s Global Directory Infrastructure Project, an LDAP email product consisting of multiple vendors that would replace C&amp;W&#8217;s existing Exchange email system.
&lt;br /&gt; 
&lt;br /&gt;Responsibilities:
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Point of Contact for project communications for entire US user community 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Defined pilot process methodology for change requests and email account creations. 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Provide user support to international pilot users in Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Fiji, and Australia. 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Wrote rollout plan and schedule that would migrate 5000+ US email users from MS Exchange to the LDAP email system. 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Gathered functional requirements from the application development team and prioritized requirements into a Function Requirements Document   presented to the Project Sponsors. 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Maintained daily log of account creation and deletion requests   of pilot system. 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Reported monthly project status reports to Project Sponsors.
&lt;br /&gt; 
&lt;br /&gt;MCI Worldcom: January 1997 - August 2000
&lt;br /&gt; 
&lt;br /&gt;Project Manager: January 2000 &#8211; August 2000
&lt;br /&gt;Summary:  Employee engaged in managing development projects, integrating business process workflows within the provisioning and translation systems for MCI&#8217;s local telephone service.  Managed a test team of 4 testers for a workflow application and provided test support for integrated application testing efforts.  Set up production support team and created issue resolution processes.
&lt;br /&gt; 
&lt;br /&gt;Responsibilities:
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Responsible for the full life-cycle development of multiple systems integration and enhancement projects. 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Created project plans and schedules for multiple system dependencies 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Facilitated weekly status meetings with system developers, architects, users, and system project managers. 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Maintained weekly status reports of projects and communicated issues and resolutions to project team and ensured timely delivery of project milestones. 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Created High-Level Approach Architecture diagrams from sponsor documentation. 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Created, documented, and submitted Change Requests   to baselined business requirements and system design documents. 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Assessed proposed changes to ensure that implementation does not adversely impact project schedule or user business process. 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Worked with testing team to provide project information required to develop integrated test cases. 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Responded to critical integration test issues and assisted in resolution. 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Identified deferred requirements to enable enhancement projects in subsequent releases.
&lt;br /&gt; 
&lt;br /&gt;Y2K Project Manager: May 1999 &#8211; January 2000
&lt;br /&gt; 
&lt;br /&gt;Responsibilities:
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Facilitated and coordinated the local Y2K Integration Test Project for local systems. 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Planned and implemented the local Y2K IT test schedule. 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Single focal point for management of all Local Y2K Integration Test efforts. 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Reported test schedule delays to management. 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Maintained weekly status reports in Excel and MS Project.
&lt;br /&gt; 
&lt;br /&gt; 
&lt;br /&gt;Team Lead, Integration Test: May 1998 &#8211; May 1999
&lt;br /&gt; 
&lt;br /&gt;Responsibilities:
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Wrote test plans, test cases, and expected results.   
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Developed full regression test plan and Y2K test cases   for a web based workflow application. 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Wrote test cases for all new builds against system requirements. 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Executed and analyzed test cases against front and back end applications. 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Provided Integration testing support across multiple user platforms. 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Implemented training process for news testers on workflow application.
&lt;br /&gt; 
&lt;br /&gt;Production Systems Analyst: December 1997  - May 1998
&lt;br /&gt; 
&lt;br /&gt;Responsibilities:
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Provided performance and production support for end-user community. 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Provided daily status to senior management.   
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Developed and generated hierarchy scripts against production database. 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Wrote training documentation for resource allocation software program and data archiving tool for development team.
&lt;br /&gt; 
&lt;br /&gt;Business Analyst: June 1997 &#8211; December 1997
&lt;br /&gt; 
&lt;br /&gt;Responsibilities:
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Worked with team of analysts to define workflow application production methodology. 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Communicated pre-production system issues to analysis team and created resolution requirements. 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Documented and prioritized system requirements from end-user community. 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Provided weekly status reports to senior management and end-user community.
&lt;br /&gt; 
&lt;br /&gt;Training Coordinator: January 1997 &#8211; June 1997
&lt;br /&gt; 
&lt;br /&gt;Responsibilities:
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Created training documentation for a new workflow application. 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Liaison between development team and end-user community. 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Implemented processes and procedures for help desk to ensure end-user community received adequate, timely assistance.
&lt;br /&gt; 
&lt;br /&gt;Science Applications International Corporation:    November 1991 - January 1997
&lt;br /&gt;SAP R/3 Trainer/Tester:  October 1995 &#8211; January 1997
&lt;br /&gt;Summary:  Conducted training and testing of the East Coast operations for SAIC&#8217;s SAP implementation project.  Prior to joining the SAP integration team, Purchased hardware and software for corporate procurement and worked with subcontracting group on government contracting efforts.
&lt;br /&gt; 
&lt;br /&gt;Responsibilities:
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Conducted SAP R/3 courses to subject matter experts and end-users 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Wrote test cases   for SAP R/3 software reconfigured for SAIC business processes 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Wrote presentations and course material for train-the-trainer sessions 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Coordinated the construction of SAIC&#8217;s East Coast training facility involving facilities planning and design, classroom layout, setup of 32 computer systems, NEC projection units, security alarm system. 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Solely managed and maintained the SAIC east coast training facilities. 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Wrote user manual and quick reference guides for SAP R/3 procurement module 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	User acceptance testing point of contact 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Conducted survey analysis of courses and prepared evaluation reports.   
&lt;br /&gt; 
&lt;br /&gt;Buyer:  November 1991 &#8211; April 1994
&lt;br /&gt; 
&lt;br /&gt;Responsibilities:
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Purchased computer hardware, software, peripherals, warranty and maintenance agreements 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Prepared Requests for Quotations (RFQ) 
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Assisted in subcontracting proposal efforts
&lt;br /&gt; 
&lt;br /&gt;Intertek Services Corporation: June 1991 &#8211; November 1991
&lt;br /&gt;Program Administrator 
&lt;br /&gt;Summary:  Assisted in the documentation of various projects involving technical certification programs for clients.
&lt;br /&gt; 
&lt;br /&gt;Responsibilities:
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Prepared graphic illustrations and flow charts for presentations of the ISO-9000 certification program.
&lt;br /&gt;&#8226;	Assisted in the development of Intertek&#8217;s Standard Operating Procedures.
&lt;br /&gt; 
&lt;br /&gt;EDUCATION
&lt;br /&gt; 
&lt;br /&gt;Washington Business School
&lt;br /&gt;Microcomputer Specialist Certification, 1991
&lt;br /&gt; 
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      <pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2008 11:29:13 -0400</pubDate>
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      <author>Syndee Werner</author>
      <link>http://www.thecreativecoast.org/savannahresumes/view/961-business-analyst</link>
      <category>Business Consulting And Senior Management</category>
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