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Finance, Human Resources, and Payroll

Lead efforts to ensure that information systems support the enterprise's mission and objectives. Conduct business analysis and identify business objectives and requirements. Coordinate the development of technology plans and strategies. Manage, from a client business perspective, requirements and testing for related systems projects. Ensure a high level of client satisfaction by monitoring the delivery of ongoing information systems to the enterprise.

Research in Computer Architecture, specifically in eliminating unnecessary writebacks in the memory hierarchy. In cooperation with wasted writes, I will be investigating FPGA-based simulation using behavioral techniques and assisting with work in scheduled data flow.

I am working as a firmware engineer on video routing systems. My work has largely involved analog to digital conversion and video resolutions and timings. It's exciting, fun, and I work with the best team out there.My projects included an implementation of an automatic offset correction in an analog video signal, root causing a timing and phasing concern, and documentation of a particular card technology used by the SwitchPoint Infinity 3 and SPI3 Lite systems.

I decided to go back to school to pursue my passion for computer hardware. I love the hardware side of the technology business and decided working to develop better products for businesses and consumers would be the best path for me to take.I've received my Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering and am pursuing a Master of Science degree in Computer Engineering. I've been able to take a research position with the university and further my studies and experience.

We developed the leading swing analysis software available. Mike Malaska at Superstition Mountain, Steve North at St. Andrews Golf Academy, Charlie King at Reynolds Plantation and Brad Brewer of the Golf Channel are among those using our software to capture and analyze golf swings. We also install TruGolf simulators in homes and businesses and provide complete control and integration solutions.

I managed a 24,000 sq ft golf entertainment and retail facility and restaurant. We had 18 golf simulators and 9 high-speed swing analysis bays to hone your golf game. I began during the development and creation of the idea and was an integral part of the design, marketing and business development team. We promoted the game of golf by hosting corporate events as well as providing lessons and junior golf camps.

My primary role was to oversee premium and sponsorship activation programs for our clients. In the sponsorship agreements Genesco Sports Enterprises negotiated for our clients, we would include added value items and opportunities the client could use to reach their customers and increase brand loyalty. I sourced items for large events such as the Super Bowl, Pro Bowl, MLB All-Star Game, NCAA Final Four, etc. for our corporate clients, their guests, and any prize winners or other corporate hospitality needs.

As Client Manager at GSE, I was charged with leveraging current sponsorship and promotional partner assets to increase brand awareness and drive store traffic and volume. In addition, I managed and evaluated my clients' current sponsorships, developed plans for sponsorship renewal strategies, and obtained proof of performance. I also led in researching and evaluating new national, regional and local marketing opportunities and recommended new sponsorship and promotional opportunities.