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Dave Shaffer

Address:	6979 154th Ct N	Birthdate:	April 28, 1947
	Palm Beach Gardens Fl. 33418	Health:	Excellent
Telephone:	(561) 601-0576	e-mail:	peacey@geocities.com

OBJECTIVE:

Seeking a secure position in the data processing industry as a Systems Analyst / Developer, or Instructor with the opportunity to keep current in the data processing industry

EDUCATION:

1965

Kane Area High School, Kane, Pa. Diploma (college prep/scientific)

1965 - 1969

U.S. Navy Schools Aviation Electronics

1969 - 1973

Clarion State University, Pa. B.S.Education (3.23 avg. - Math)

1979

Penn State University, Behrend Bus. Admin. ( 3.5 avg.)

1973 - 1997

Various computer and business courses and seminars

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

1998 / Present

Escalate Retail (formerly Ecometry Corporation)

Position:

Systems Analyst/Programmer

Applications:

Ecometry Software (formerly known as MACS - The Mail Order and Catalog System)

Duties:

Code and test Ecometry software - concentrating in the production, warehouse management system (WMS) interface and shipping modules. Also provide technical assistance to new programming staff involving programming tools and quality control testing. Ecometry software runs on the HP300 MPE system using Image database, Unix and Windows (using Oracle or SQL Server databases)

1986 / 1998

Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit (HP3000-68,70,927 and 947)

Position:

Sr. Analyst/Programmer

Applications:

School related student systems, Fund based accounting (AP, GL, PO), Payroll

Duties:

Supervise programming staff - responsible for assigning tasks, program and system design, and releasing programs into production. Maintain security and a user menu system using VESOFT SECURITY/3000. Maintain and modify Image database structures using DBKEYCHANGE and DBGENERAL. Design and conduct training sessions for users. Evaluate, test, and implement new software products such as EASY-WORLD, SUPERDEX, VISIMAGE, and HP NEWWAVE OFFICE. Supervise the customer support technicians. Troubleshoot and repair System, Network, and Data Communications problems. Install, Test, and Maintain various PC applications and hardware, including but not limited to ESP, Microsoft Office 97, Novell Client 32, ccMail, Eudora, and Netscape.

1984 / 1986:

Heritage Wine Cellars

Position:

Assistant Manager

Duties:

Anything and everything connected with manufacturing and marketing wine in the state of Pennsylvania. Supervised a staff of clerks and laborers.

1979 / 1984:

Corry Jamestown Corporation (HP3000-III,48)

Position:

Systems Analyst / Programmer

Applications:

Office Furniture Manufacturing Systems, Payroll / Personnel, Accounting / General Ledger

Duties:

Maintain all programs used by the company, Develop and implement new systems and programs, Converted all programs and systems from a Honeywell 200 to the HP3000, Install and maintain computer terminals and associated hardware.

1977 / 1979:

Union Bank & Trust Company (IBM 370)

Position:

Programmer / Analyst

Applications:

Banking - Savings, Checking, and Loans

Duties:

Install and maintain Customer Loan systems, Convert existing RPG programs to COBOL.

1973 / 1977:

Electralloy Corporation (IBM System3)

Position:

Programmer

Applications:

Raw materials and finished goods inventory, Payroll

Duties:

Design and maintain a computer costing and inventory control system, Installed and maintained a payroll/personnel system, Also worked as the production control assistant where I calculated the mix and supervised the loading of scrap metal to be melted to make stainless steel.

COMPUTER EXPERIENCE:

I have worked on the following computer systems: IBM System3 Model 8, IBM 370 Model 135, Honeywell 200, HP3000 series III, HP3000 68,70, and various Personal Computers. I am most familiar with the HP3000 using MPE/V and DOS based personal computers.

I do all of my programming in COBOL now. I have used RPG and Assembler in the past. I have also used QUERY, INFORM, QUIZ and VISIMAGE to generate reports or extract data for PC transfers.

During the past 25 years I have been exposed to many different systems and have been involved with the constant evolution of the computer industry. I have always been able to adapt and to learn whatever was necessary for me to do my job at the best of my ability.

PERSONAL INTERESTS:

I am a family oriented person and I keep involved with things my children do. I coach little league softball and baseball and I participate in various fund raising activities such as the Muscular Dystrophy Bike-a-thon.

I like to go camping, fishing, bicycling, play softball or baseball, bowling, swimming, and working around the house.

REFERENCES:

References will be furnished upon request.

1965	Kane Area High School, Kane, Pa. Diploma (college prep/scientific)
1965 - 1969	U.S. Navy Schools Aviation Electronics
1969 - 1973	Clarion State University, Pa. B.S.Education (3.23 avg. - Math)
1979	Penn State University, Behrend Bus. Admin. ( 3.5 avg.)
1973 - 1997	Various computer and business courses and seminars

1998 / Present		Escalate Retail (formerly Ecometry Corporation)
	Position:	Systems Analyst/Programmer
	Applications:	Ecometry Software (formerly known as MACS - The Mail Order and Catalog System)
	Duties:	Code and test Ecometry software - concentrating in the production, warehouse management system (WMS) interface and shipping modules. Also provide technical assistance to new programming staff involving programming tools and quality control testing. Ecometry software runs on the HP300 MPE system using Image database, Unix and Windows (using Oracle or SQL Server databases)

1986 / 1998		Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit (HP3000-68,70,927 and 947)
	Position:	Sr. Analyst/Programmer
	Applications:	School related student systems, Fund based accounting (AP, GL, PO), Payroll
	Duties:	Supervise programming staff - responsible for assigning tasks, program and system design, and releasing programs into production. Maintain security and a user menu system using VESOFT SECURITY/3000. Maintain and modify Image database structures using DBKEYCHANGE and DBGENERAL. Design and conduct training sessions for users. Evaluate, test, and implement new software products such as EASY-WORLD, SUPERDEX, VISIMAGE, and HP NEWWAVE OFFICE. Supervise the customer support technicians. Troubleshoot and repair System, Network, and Data Communications problems. Install, Test, and Maintain various PC applications and hardware, including but not limited to ESP, Microsoft Office 97, Novell Client 32, ccMail, Eudora, and Netscape.

1984 / 1986:		Heritage Wine Cellars
	Position:	Assistant Manager
	Duties:	Anything and everything connected with manufacturing and marketing wine in the state of Pennsylvania. Supervised a staff of clerks and laborers.

1979 / 1984:		Corry Jamestown Corporation (HP3000-III,48)
	Position:	Systems Analyst / Programmer
	Applications:	Office Furniture Manufacturing Systems, Payroll / Personnel, Accounting / General Ledger
	Duties:	Maintain all programs used by the company, Develop and implement new systems and programs, Converted all programs and systems from a Honeywell 200 to the HP3000, Install and maintain computer terminals and associated hardware.

1977 / 1979:		Union Bank & Trust Company (IBM 370)
	Position:	Programmer / Analyst
	Applications:	Banking - Savings, Checking, and Loans
	Duties:	Install and maintain Customer Loan systems, Convert existing RPG programs to COBOL.

1973 / 1977:		Electralloy Corporation (IBM System3)
	Position:	Programmer
	Applications:	Raw materials and finished goods inventory, Payroll
	Duties:	Design and maintain a computer costing and inventory control system, Installed and maintained a payroll/personnel system, Also worked as the production control assistant where I calculated the mix and supervised the loading of scrap metal to be melted to make stainless steel.