Denny Plesnick Email & Phone Number

Zelienople, Pa

Semi Retired - Deliver JIT Auto and Truck parts to the Automotive Service sector

I worked in the Production Planning Department scheduling jobs, writing scripts and sending data to various internal and external systems.

$6B leading distributor of electrical construction products, industrial, and maintenance/repair/operating supplies.Manager Distribution Systems: Monitored quality of work, accuracy of software development, and project timelines. Fielded calls on system problems and rectified concerns. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver projects and initiate continuous process improvement. Developed B2B relationships and negotiated best pricing options. Administered $750K annual budget.• Upgraded $1M in hardware, replacing obsolete Tandem systems with 4 HP NonStop Host systems at 3 distribution centers with absolutely no downtime or interruption of service.• Installed new Intermec wireless hand-held computers, optimizing upgraded wireless networks at 6 distribution centers.• Converted AS/400 Warehouse Management System in place at facility acquisition, to WESCO HP NonStop hardware and WMS systems.• Prepared new distribution center, seamlessly incorporating operations, into corporate WMS hardware and software systems.• Led development team charged with converting software for Y2K processing.• Achieved successful results on annual IT audits, based on expert application of Sarbane-Oxley requirements in preparation for compliance review

$130M annual clothing sales with 143 storefronts across 30 states. Purchased American Eagle Outlet stores. Director Information Systems: Started IT department from ground up, creating plan for hardware procurement, staff hiring, and directing all IT corporate functions with staff of 3. Managed daily security and performance checks. Rapidly resolved all technical problems. Negotiated vendor pricing.• Set up all software systems to full levels of functioning in less than 3 weeks after installation of AS/400 corporate computer system.• Translated American Eagle merchandise inventory databases and point-of-sale functions to new Forman system seamlessly, and in record time, based on expert application of technical skills.• Led expansion of IT support from initial 31 stores to over 140 in less than 3 years. • Negotiated hardware equipment and software contracts. • Created and delivered computer system training curriculum.• Upgraded IBM Point-of-Sale hardware with CRS software for a 100+ location retail chain

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc., Warrendale, Pennsylvania • 1984 – 1996$285M annual clothing sales with 300+ retail locations in 41 states.Manager Systems Development (1984) and Director Information Systems Resources (1989): Led I.T. team consisting of 5 developers, 4 computer operators and 2 PC technical support personnel. Created plans for hardware and software procurement, staff hiring, and directing all IT corporate functions. Managed daily security and performance checks. Rapidly resolved all technical problems. Negotiated vendor pricing.• Interviewed, hired, developed and coached a professional programming, operations and personal computer support staff.• Prepared and presented performance appraisals and conducted verbal or written counseling when necessary. • Met with vendors on a regular basis to explore new technologies, negotiate prices, and purchase equipment, software and consumables.• Developed and co-administered department budget in excess of $1.5M dollars.• Installed AS/400 Model-F50 in 1993. Responsible for facility and electrical preparation and shared responsibility with co-workers for development and implementation of conversion plan.• Installed AS/400 Model-320 in 1994. Coordinated efforts for facility modifications and co-managed conversion.• Monitored system performance and adjusted performance parameters, system values and work management environment to achieve better throughput.• Performed duties of AS/400 System Administrator and Security Officer including installation of PTF’s and Operating System upgrades.• Participated in selection process towards purchase and implementation of IBM Point-of-Sale Hardware and CRS Point-of-Sale Software.

Aas, Business Management

Certificate, Cobol Programming