Manage JDE World and custom financial applications and related hardware for CEP, who serves the Assemblies of God community with mortgages and investments. Programming in RPG, CL, SQL, PHP. Created and maintain internal website for employee inquiry and maintenance of financial data. Created and maintain website for external customers to view and interact with the investments and/or mortgages they have with our company.Manage one internal programmer and external consultants as needed.

Managed all aspects of Implementation of JD Edwards financials for a $200M company, including training, prototyping, conversion, go live, and customization. Upgraded other clients from A6.2 to A7.3. Supported and documented go live of large manufacturer's local branch onto JD Edwards. Worked with clients on interfacing other applications with JD Edwards General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Sales Order Entry, Commissions, Job Cost and Receivables.Training classes taken in One World Cornerstone, One World Troubleshooting, R.E.P. Methodology, Train the Trainer, Technical Foundations, General Ledger

Implemented multiple modules of full suite of Software 2000 Financials (now Infinium) in a merger environment. Projects were implemented concurrently, on time and within budget. Overall project was managed by KPMG.Led the Fixed Asset, Purchase Management and Project Management teams of users and technical resources. Projects were implemented on time or ahead of schedule. Documented existing procedures and designed new procedures. Consulted with client staff of all levels to determine user requirements and existing procedures. Designed training schedule and budget, trained users, supervised contractors and client technical resources involved in conversion of data into Software 2000. Designed programs and converted the Accounts Payable data from mainframe Data Design Associates database to Software 2000. Used RPG and SQL.Evaluated, implemented and enhanced a Powerbuilder client/server Cooperative Advertising system. Prepared existing data in spreadsheets for conversion into relational database. Interfaced the system with Software 2000 and created reports in MS Access. Used Powerbuilder Data Pipeline, SQL, Access, Erwin and Approach.

Assisted clients in choosing accounting software, productivity software and computer hardware. Packages included Solomon and Timberline Accounting Software.Demonstrated the accounting software to prospective clients individually and did trade show demonstrations.

Managed the information systems of the company, including McCosker accounting software on IBM AS/400 with 80 users as well as information stored on personal computers. Windows, Novell, RPG, CL, SQL.Oversaw the technical aspects of a merger of the company. Purchased and installed 2 networks including wiring specifications and purchase negotiation for four network servers and software, thirty new PCs, T-1 lines, AS/400 upgrade and a new Voice Mail System. Designed and installed a Wide Area Network linking the five offices. Created new reporting systems and trained users. Implemented Budget vs. Actual reporting on a monthly basis. Assisted on a conversion onto JD Edwards accounting software from McCosker Homebuilder package. Designed, coded and implemented many improvements to packaged reports and modules. Totally revamped Escrow tracking module to work according to company needs. This package was retained after conversion into JD Edwards as there was nothing comparable available.Supervised contract programmers hired for special projects as well as staff. Maintained software in RPG/400 and CL.

Managed a 19-person Accounts Payable department, 5 General Ledger bookkeepers, and a 2-person Payroll department. Built good interpersonal relationships that enabled quick problem solving and good communication within and between departments. Managed the end of a conversion process from service bureau to an AS/400 running McCosker Homebuilder package. Designed and implemented several new applications including sub-contract management, escrow tracking and expediting. Facilitated training and acceptance for other departments. Continually improved applications and procedures to manage and report on data in the system. Conversion was completed within estimated time.Analyzed and researched purpose and use of database and software tools to provide quick solutions to business process re-engineering needs, including new reports and applications. Designed specifications for new processes to microfilm invoices and use laser check printing. Negotiated the purchase of hardware and supervised the development of enhancements and implementation.Implemented monthly profit and loss reporting, which had been done quarterly. Financial statements were prepared promptly for analysis. Analyzed need for cross-department use of the AS/400. Implemented programs and trained users.Worked with software vendor on enhancing Loan Tracking Package for Lender Project Reporting and Fixed Asset Management.

Responsible for all aspects of engagement, including planning, supervision and training of staff, problem resolution and communications of results of audit to all levels of management. consulted on internal control and accounting systems. Mastered Lotus products and used them extensively as aids in engagement planning, budgeting, testing and reporting.

Responsible for monthly trail balance through financial statement for an insurance holding company.