Gary McElfresh 5702 Angola Road · Lot 176 · Toledo, OH 43615

(419) 309-3781 · gmcelfresh@buckeye-express.com

www.linkedin.com/in/garymcelfresh

 

PROGRAMMER ANALYST · COMPUTER PROGRAMMER

 

DATA BASE ADMINISTRATOR · DATA BASE PROGRAMMER

 

A results-oriented IT Professional with 20 years of wide range experience in Information Technology seeking a position utilizing past working experience, formal education, and technical training contributing to the success and profitability of an organization.  Proficient with analyzing and designing business-oriented programs using several languages from the planning stage through to coding, testing, and implementation.  Known for being enthusiastic, analytical, thorough, and dedicated.

 

TECHNICAL SKILLS

 

·         Operating Systems and Programming Aids: MVS, DOSVSE, VM/SP, ICCF, TSO, ISPF, CICS, EPIC, DYNAM/T, VSE/POWER, File-Aid for IMS/DB2/MVS, Hiperstation, Version Merger, CA-INTERTEST, ViaSoft SmartTest, CICSPRINT, CA-SORT.

·         Programming Languages and Databases: Visual Basic, C#, ASP.NET, Classic ASP, Microsoft SQL Server 2000/2005/2008/2012, COBOL, COBOL II, CA-IDEAL, Natural, RPGII, MVS JCL, DOSVSE JCL, IMS, DB2, VSAM, CA-DATACOM, DMS, BMS, MIS/OL.

·         PC Applications: Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP/Vista/7/8, MS Office Suite 97/2000/2003/2010/2013 including extensive VBA programming, Visio 4.0, ABC Flowcharter, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, WS-FTP, FTP Explorer.

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

Maritz Research, Maumee, OH1999 - April, 2014

(Designs and executes market research, creative communications, incentive programs, rewards and recognition solutions, customer loyalty programs, and event and meetings solutions)

 

Analyst Developer

 

Involved with consumer research studies for the automotive industry. Gathered survey data from paper/online surveys and created reports as requested by clients. Involved in a migration of all existing systems from mainframe to client/server architecture. Assisted in the implementation of several system rewrites, enhancements, and maintenance. Active in company preparation for and compliance with ISO registration.

 

·         Maintained and enhanced surveys and reporting sites for General Motors Customer Satisfaction Information resulting in satisfying the customer’s needs.

·         Developed a macro using Excel VBA that contained code enabling project staff to prepare reports automatically at the push of a button. This application has been used for over 10 years and modifications have been made with new reports that are requested by the clients.

·         Converted the company’s manual processes for creating using text files in retrieving data using SQL Server and created reports in Microsoft Excel taking place during a major company migration from mainframe to client/server systems.

·         Designed and assisted in the implementation of the company’s Intranet site which was a central source of information for employees in the Maumee, OH office.

·         Redesigned table names and stored procedures during an upgrade from SQL Server 2000 to SQL Server 2005.

·         Improved the company’s Web site used for reporting survey results to the corporate client by rewriting ASP and Visual Basic code that had existed since the site was created.

·         Participated in bringing the survey and reporting Web sites into compliance with industry security standards.

 

 

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La-Z-Boy, INC, Monroe, MI1997 - 1999

(An international manufacturer and distributor of a variety of furniture)

 

Computer Programmer

 

Responsible for maintenance and enhancement work primarily in the Sales and Marketing area.

 

·         Implemented several enhancements to the Order Entry and tracking system which improved efficiency.

·         Involved in executing baseline and renovation testing for the Year 2000 project.

 

Perot Systems Corporation, Troy, MI 1996 -1997

(A provider of information technology services and business solutions)

 

Programmer/Analyst

 

Project-oriented experience consisted of Order Entry System modifications for Worthington Steel Company to facilitate new processes that were implemented at a new plant in Delta, OH. 

 

·         Involved in mainframe to client/server conversion of warehousing systems for Chrysler Corporation.

·         Participated in the mainframe to client/server conversion of warehousing systems for automotive manufacturing.

 

McLouth Steel Corporation, Trenton, MI 1993 -1996

(An integrated steel company with 3 locations in Michigan)

 

Computer Programmer

 

Part of a team involved in the conversion of the payroll data entry system to the IDEAL programming language and the elimination of keypunch cards.  Knowledgeable in data systems required for steel manufacturing and processing including payroll, time and attendance, coil management, and accounting.

 

jones transfer company, Monroe, MI1991 - 1992

(A national motor property common carrier)

 

Computer Operator

 

Position involved day shift computer operations including running jobs on request of company employees.  Handled daily revenue processing and weekly payroll jobs.  Oversaw computer operations for remote terminals in 5 states.

 

EDCUATION / TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT

 

Associate Degree in Computer Programming

(GPA 3.3, Dean's List for 2 semesters)

Owens Technical College - Toledo, OH

 

Attended company sponsored training programs in: ASP Programming course, Introduction to Visual Basic 6.0, Visual Basic for Applications, Introduction to C# and ASP.NET, and several courses in ISO 9000 standards and certifications.

 

 

 

 

References and further information available upon request.