John J Gabarron, IV

gabarron@altavista.com

Technical Experience

Programming Experience

Six years experience writing report generation programs using SAS:
·Full program life cycle development:
·Compiled data from multiple sources into a comprehensive online report for use by department personnel displaying all store unreceipted product.
·Developed a departmental procedure consisting of SAS jobs tailored to individuals and compatible with management goals, resulting in reduced workload of up to four hours per week per person.
·Designed series of reports using actual retail outlet transactions for distribution to corporate and field managers.
·Maintained and enhanced existing SAS programs. Achievements include: clean up of cumbersome, frequently run jobs resulting in reduced department expenses, or adding features to increase benefits of reports.
·Designed and created personal Internet web site using HTML 4.0.

Platform Experience

·Nine years experience in TSO / MVS / RACF mainframe environment using SAS, SyncSort and JCL ·Four years experience in PC environment (Windows 95 and NT 3.5). ·Three years experience in Apple Macintosh environment (Mac OS 7.6 - 9.0.

Software Experience

·Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Lotus Notes and MAS 90 accounting software for PC. ·Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, PhotoShop, QuarkXPress and Microsoft Office 98 for Macintosh.

Professional Experience

FAIR ISAAC AND COMPANY, INC, Programmer, Sept 1998 - Present
·Use SAS, Group1, COBOL, Microsoft Office and custom software to refine customer mailing and telephone lists and create reports for client
·Increasing knowledge of SAS, COBOL, SyncSort, and FTP for various projects
·Creation of ad hoc reports using SAS and Microsoft Excel

PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY, Customer Service Representative, Nov 1997 - Sept 1998
·Researched and processed various client disbursement and policy modification requests using MVS and Lotus Notes

ACCOUNTEMPS, Plymouth, MN, Temporary Employee, Nov 1996 - Nov 1997
Prudential Insurance Company, See above, Apr 1997 - Nov 1997.
Strom Engineering Corporation, Data Entry Clerk, Nov 1996 - Apr 1997.

THE MUSICLAND GROUP, INC., Minnetonka, MN, Apr 1987 - Sep 1996
Suncoast Retail Inventory Management (RIM), Associate Merchandise Planner, Feb 1992 - Sep 1996.
·Promoted five times through various departments.
·Designed reporting for home office and field management.
·Forecasted daily for assigned product lines to create demand for buyers.
·Provided assistance to retail field personnel as product hotline contact.
·Contributed artwork and design skills for flyers and presentations for department supervisors and managers.
Retail Inventory Management (RIM), Distributor, Mar 1990 - Feb 1992.
·Managed store level data integrity for assigned districts and provided ongoing support to store staff.
Musicland #946, Hastings, NE, Assistant Manager, Apr 1987 - March 1990.
·Provided prompt, courteous service to all store clientele.
·Controlled inventory through proper merchandise receipts, weekly on hand counts and proper attention to potential shoplifting situations.

Volunteer Experience

Published author and illustrator.
·Stories, poetry and art for a science fiction fan club and science fiction conventions.
·Flyers, posters, logos, newsletters for religious, social and professional affiliations.


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