Experience

MerchantCircle

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive - Technical Management Professional / Owner / Founder

  • Jan 2006 - Present

  Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area We get people out of the kitchen and into a better place. Have your own personal chef prepare a dinner for you: a romantic meal or a dinner party so you can enjoy your relationships, not making the meal. We are the people behind the doors of the restaurants and hotels in the downtown Twin Cities area. Our cooks, chefs and bartenders have worked and been trained at some of the finest restaurants and hotels in the United States and some have been on local television shows. The chef consults… Show more We get people out of the kitchen and into a better place. Have your own personal chef prepare a dinner for you: a romantic meal or a dinner party so you can enjoy your relationships, not making the meal. We are the people behind the doors of the restaurants and hotels in the downtown Twin Cities area. Our cooks, chefs and bartenders have worked and been trained at some of the finest restaurants and hotels in the United States and some have been on local television shows. The chef consults with you on meeting your culinary needs. This saves you time and money while giving you individual service and attention. What Is You Hire A Chef, LLC? • Consults with you to determine your culinary needs. • Customizes a menu prepared at your home with the freshest and finest ingredients that you help pick out. • Prepares your meal(s) for one or more weeks in advance. • Properly stores food in a refrigerator or freezer. • Leaves your kitchen spotless with a home cooked meal aroma. • Promptly returns on the next scheduled date. Benefits of You Hire A Chef, LLC • The Personal Chef customizes your meals. • The Personal Chef comes with you to purchase the freshest ingredients. • You enjoy meals in the comfort of your home. • You have more time for family and friends. Planning You Hire A Chef, LLC Your Personal Chef Service takes the time to learn your individual needs and preferences. They use this information to create delicious meals personalized to your individual tastes. Your Personal Chef comes to your home and prepares multiple personalized meals in your kitchen. Your Personal Chef packages and stores your meals in your refrigerator and freezer. They leave your kitchen sparkling clean and your home filled with aromas of freshly prepared foods. Occupation Description: Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities Show less



Aeon

• United States
• Real Estate
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Board Member (Volunteer)

  • Mar 2005 - Apr 2015

  The daily work of Aeon is guided by the organization's core values, vision and mission. Our Core Values • Community - Collaborate in the design of vibrant, healthy neighborhoods • Trust - Develop strong, effective relationships • Diversity - Build an inclusive organization and community • Excellence - Set and achieve high-quality goals and standards • Sustainability - Ensure properties are long-term community assets • Leadership - Advance positive community change … Show more The daily work of Aeon is guided by the organization's core values, vision and mission. Our Core Values • Community - Collaborate in the design of vibrant, healthy neighborhoods • Trust - Develop strong, effective relationships • Diversity - Build an inclusive organization and community • Excellence - Set and achieve high-quality goals and standards • Sustainability - Ensure properties are long-term community assets • Leadership - Advance positive community change Our Vision The vision of Aeon is that every person has a home and is interconnected within community. Our Mission The mission of Aeon is to create and sustain quality affordable homes that strengthen lives and communities. • Provided Policy Governance using the Carver model in an over $18 million dollar total operating revenue non-profit organization that resulted in heightened prosperity, income and overall community impact by providing leadership in relationships between its organization's owners, its board of directors, and its chief executive. • Successful in co-leading an award-winning nonprofit which has built or renovated more than 2,000 apartments and townhomes, and provided stability to more than 3,500 people each year – including individuals and families with low to moderate incomes and formerly homeless individuals. • Developed multi-million dollar investments in our community that transforms vacant areas into vibrant places to live for the fulfillment of addressing the Twin Cities critical shortage of affordable housing. • Utilized visionary leadership talents and an entrepreneurial approach to generate new ideas to advance the organization to a higher level including over five hundred thousand dollar fundraising and multi-million dollar capital campaigns. Show less



SafeNet Consulting (now Eliassen Group)

• United States
• Information Technology & Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Consultant/Data Analyst Consultant

  • Jun 2005 - Aug 2005

  Metropolitan Health Plan SafeNet is a Business Process Consulting and Implementation firm that helps organizations keep costs down by improving and aligning operational processes, technologies, policies and procedures. * Expert for all SQL server related questions for MHP as well as being a data integration specialist. * Technical leader in all aspects of DB management and integration. * Responsible for installing software, plan database, back up the database, monitor database performance. *… Show more SafeNet is a Business Process Consulting and Implementation firm that helps organizations keep costs down by improving and aligning operational processes, technologies, policies and procedures. * Expert for all SQL server related questions for MHP as well as being a data integration specialist. * Technical leader in all aspects of DB management and integration. * Responsible for installing software, plan database, back up the database, monitor database performance. * Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure. * Fine attitude and demonstrated a willingness to learn systems quickly. Occupation Description: Administer, test, and implement computer databases, applying knowledge of database management systems. Coordinate changes to computer databases. Plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases. Show less



Yelp

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 700 & Above Employee

• Management

  • 2002 - 2004

  Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Mortgage Man Inc. Advocate Financial Services mission is to become your insurance and financial planning advocate and advisor. We are an independent agency and offer creative insurance and financial solutions. Over the years, we have been fortunate to help many thousands of individuals, families, and small businesses. * Installed software, planned databases, backed up databases and monitored database performance * Designed and installed web pages * Collaborated… Show more Mortgage Man Inc. Advocate Financial Services mission is to become your insurance and financial planning advocate and advisor. We are an independent agency and offer creative insurance and financial solutions. Over the years, we have been fortunate to help many thousands of individuals, families, and small businesses. * Installed software, planned databases, backed up databases and monitored database performance * Designed and installed web pages * Collaborated with mortgage companies to create quality business partners * Managed products for potential clients, interviewed clients and completing Residential Loan Application. Analyzed the client’s income, debt, and credit situations to determine a suitable product, and presented to the client recommendations of the various loan programs. * Engineered to clients closing costs, monthly payments, completing other disclosing documents, and collecting fees necessary to complete the transactions. * Conducted strong presentation, communication and customer service skills, analytical skills for credit analysis and resolving problems. Succeeded in the ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure. Occupation Description: Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities Show less



EMR Innovations

• Software Development

• DBA/Consultant

  • Sep 2002 - Dec 2002

  St. Cloud, Minnesota Area EMR Innovations in Saint Cloud, MN is a private company categorized under Computer Software. ProcessPro® Premier is a comprehensive single ERP system addressing the unique business needs of process manufacturers in a regulated environment. * Developed nationally marketed ERP software for the process manufacturing industry. * Created a Windows-based product that seamlessly integrates all aspects of manufacturing plan operations, from beginning sales order entry through… Show more EMR Innovations in Saint Cloud, MN is a private company categorized under Computer Software. ProcessPro® Premier is a comprehensive single ERP system addressing the unique business needs of process manufacturers in a regulated environment. * Developed nationally marketed ERP software for the process manufacturing industry. * Created a Windows-based product that seamlessly integrates all aspects of manufacturing plan operations, from beginning sales order entry through manufacturing, packaging, shipping and accounting. * Customized software to meet client specifications. * Converted EMR ProccessPro product to Windows based Microsoft SQL and Visual FoxPro. * Mastered SQL, accounting and manufacturing software systems. Occupation Description: Administer, test, and implement computer databases, applying knowledge of database management systems. Coordinate changes to computer databases. Plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases. Show less



The Adecco Group

• Switzerland
• Human Resources Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Software Metrics Engineer/Oracle DBA Consultant

  • Nov 1999 - Dec 2001

  BAE Systems / United Defense The leader in workforce management solutions. * Awarded the Team Crusader Cadre of Distinction * Awarded the Armament System Division’s (ASD) Applause Award * Constructed a Crusader Metrics system that collects data from existing project data bases, stores the data in the Crusader Metrics repository, and produces reports in support of project management, Crusader Software Process Improvement, and the ASD division metrics repository. * Invented system in Oracle… Show more The leader in workforce management solutions. * Awarded the Team Crusader Cadre of Distinction * Awarded the Armament System Division’s (ASD) Applause Award * Constructed a Crusader Metrics system that collects data from existing project data bases, stores the data in the Crusader Metrics repository, and produces reports in support of project management, Crusader Software Process Improvement, and the ASD division metrics repository. * Invented system in Oracle 8.1.7, SQL Loader, Oracle on UNIX, Oracle on NT, UNIX shell scripts, SQL server, Web Dreamweaver, Business Objects, UNIX scripts, Rational Rose, Apex, Ada Analyzer Metrics Collection and related tools, Requirement and Traceability Management (RTM), Microsoft Office software suite, and Crusader IDE * Researched, installed, and repaired software databases * Facilitated Oracle and SQL database administration work * Guided software analysis work on report writing tools * Mastered Business Objects data management * Maintained and created instances, modified and created database structures * Formulated database logical and physical design * Regulated strategy and database requirements for future application development * Installed UNIX shell scripts to automate various database functions * Launched a division-wide metrics repository on July 3, 2001 for software programs to use to plan, estimate, and manage projects and processes using shared data on the Intranet. The ASD Metrics Repository PAT teams identified and focus on the needed solution to enable the division to operate at Level 3 as defined by the SEI Software Capability Maturity Model. To attain SEI Software level 3 for the division, the ASD Metrics Repository PAT was chartered to address the weaknesses and issues related to the establishment and use of a division wide metrics repository for software engineering * Defined the data set to be collected by the software programs for inclusion in the repository Show less



Aerotek /Maxim Group / Onsite

• Oracle Senior System Analyst Consultant

  • May 1999 - Nov 1999

  United States Post Office As one of the leading staffing agencies, finding you the right people is our business. At Aerotek we deliver people who fit your needs perfectly. We offer access to an established network of candidates and provide the resources to fulfill all of your staffing needs. Our industry-focused expertise, which enables us to understand the complexity of your business. Whether your need is short-term or permanent, Aerotek can fulfill contract, contract-to-hire and direct placement staffing needs… Show more As one of the leading staffing agencies, finding you the right people is our business. At Aerotek we deliver people who fit your needs perfectly. We offer access to an established network of candidates and provide the resources to fulfill all of your staffing needs. Our industry-focused expertise, which enables us to understand the complexity of your business. Whether your need is short-term or permanent, Aerotek can fulfill contract, contract-to-hire and direct placement staffing needs in the following areas: • Architecture Staffing • Automotive Staffing • Construction Staffing • Energy Staffing • Engineering Staffing • Environmental Staffing • Aerospace & Defense Staffing • Aviation Staffing • Scientific Staffing • Clinical Research Staffing • Administrative Health Services • Administrative Staffing • Accounting & Finance Staffing • Call Center Staffing • Mortgage Staffing • Labor Staffing • Manufacturing Staffing United States Post Office: * Awarded the United States Post Office 1999 Supplier of the Year Award * Analyzed and tested multiple systems written in Oracle, Oracle Financials, Oracle HRIS, Visual Basic, Peoplesoft, ACCESS, COBOL, COBOL II, C, Focus, IDMS, ADSO, FlashPoint and Huron Object Star for Y2K compliance. * Investigated independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) of date sensitive variables. * Composed test and analysis plans on a number of systems that are written in Oracle. * Conceived component date handling characteristic profiles, compliance test scripts, and test completeness matrix reports for delta certification using Endevor, PVCS and SourceSafe. * Mastered full system life cycles, quality assurance practices and tools. * Managed automated and manual testing in the client server environments. * Supervised programming/system specifications to team of programmers. * Constructed all modifications, new development and system changes using Microsoft Excel and Word. * Completed projects within time and budget. Show less



Randstad/Technisource/IntelliMark/StaffMark/Brady Company

• Data Coordinator Consultant

  • Nov 1998 - Apr 1999

  General Mills, Inc. / Pillsbury Technisource is a total technology talent and solutions provider providing technology recruiting, consulting, projects and outsourcing solutions. General Mills, Inc. / Pillsbury: * Integrated Heinz Bakery data into Pillsbury systems. * Conducted analysis of multiple systems from Heinz and Pillsbury. * Coordinated project(s) with Heinz, Year 2000, SAP, Peak, Oracle, COBOL II upgrade, multiple systems upgrade projects, support groups and end users. * Managed… Show more Technisource is a total technology talent and solutions provider providing technology recruiting, consulting, projects and outsourcing solutions. General Mills, Inc. / Pillsbury: * Integrated Heinz Bakery data into Pillsbury systems. * Conducted analysis of multiple systems from Heinz and Pillsbury. * Coordinated project(s) with Heinz, Year 2000, SAP, Peak, Oracle, COBOL II upgrade, multiple systems upgrade projects, support groups and end users. * Managed programming/system specifications to team of programmers that coded changes in Oracle, DB2, IDMS, FOCUS, COBOL and COBOL II. * Detailed all modifications, new development and system changes using Lotus Notes, Microsoft Excel and Word. * Engineered projects within time and budget. Occupation Description: Conduct organizational studies and evaluations, design systems and procedures, conduct work simplification and measurement studies, and prepare operations and procedures manuals to assist management in operating more efficiently and effectively. Administer, test, and implement computer databases, applying knowledge of database management systems. Coordinate changes to computer databases. Plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases. Show less



Park Nicollet Health Services

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Systems Analyst

  • Aug 1997 - Nov 1998

  Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area It has been known as HealthSystem Minnesota since 1993, but the St. Louis Park-based health-care provider will announce that it is renaming itself Park Nicollet Health Services to increase consumer awareness of the company. HealthSystem Minnesota / Park Nicollet Clinic, one of the region’s leading health care poviders, has embarked upon a comprehensive project to insure that it is ideally positioned to embrace the benefits of current and future technologies. Park Nicollet Health… Show more It has been known as HealthSystem Minnesota since 1993, but the St. Louis Park-based health-care provider will announce that it is renaming itself Park Nicollet Health Services to increase consumer awareness of the company. HealthSystem Minnesota / Park Nicollet Clinic, one of the region’s leading health care poviders, has embarked upon a comprehensive project to insure that it is ideally positioned to embrace the benefits of current and future technologies. Park Nicollet Health Services is a nonprofit, integrated healthcare system located in St. Louis Park, Minn., with more than 8,200 employees, including more than 1,000 Park Nicollet physicians on staff. * Coached, managed and supervised programming/system support and development for Business Office and Accounting. * Converted Lastword 1.12 to Lastword 4.2 for the year 2000. * Constructed to upgrade the Tandem System for the year 2000. * Directed programming/system support for the Lawson and Lastword interfaces. * Established the Lawson system. * Designed and taught seminars for learning Lastword application to users and IM. * Revised programming/system support and development for Business Office and Accounting. * Excelled in completing user requests in a number of systems within time and budget. Occupation Description: Analyze science, engineering, business, and other data processing problems to implement and improve computer systems. Analyze user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate or improve existing systems and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations. Analyze or recommend commercially available software. Show less



Northland Insurance

• Insurance
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Programmer Analyst

  • Oct 1992 - Aug 1997

  Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Northland Insurance is proud to be a leader in providing property and casualty insurance products and services to meet the insurance needs of the transportation industry and related businesses. For over 60 years we have developed a proven reputation for delivering reliable products and dependable service despite the ups and downs of an ever-changing marketplace. Insureds and their independent agents have access to our products and services through an extensive network of general agents.… Show more Northland Insurance is proud to be a leader in providing property and casualty insurance products and services to meet the insurance needs of the transportation industry and related businesses. For over 60 years we have developed a proven reputation for delivering reliable products and dependable service despite the ups and downs of an ever-changing marketplace. Insureds and their independent agents have access to our products and services through an extensive network of general agents. Northland Insurance is now a Travelers company. As part of one of the largest property and casualty insurance firms in the United States, Northland and Travelers can provide a broad range of products and services to our customers. Northland Insurance Companies * Awarded a number of accolades from clients and customers. * Conducted programming/system support and conceived agency interface system. * Executed support for the AS/400 to mainframe interfaces. * Built Special Risk Facilities agent interface. * Designed, developed and maintained the Loss Control System using CICS and COBOL. * Assisted to convert data for the year 2000. * Engineered the Premium Audit System using CICS and COBOL. * Customized the Motorcycle Quotation System. * Designed and directed the Credit Reporting System using COBOL and Access. * Excelled in completing user requests in a number of systems within time and budget. Occupation Description: Analyze science, engineering, business, and other data processing problems to implement and improve computer systems. Analyze user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate or improve existing systems and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations. Analyze or recommend commercially available software. Show less



Carlson

• United States
• Investment Management
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Senior Programmer/Analyst

  • Nov 1991 - Oct 1992

  Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Carlson operates in more than 150 countries and territories, with more than 1,300 hotels in operation and development, more than 900 restaurants in operation and development, and Carlson Wagonlit Travel.* Carlson is a vibrant, global, family-owned hospitality and travel company with ambitious goals. Through our Ambition 2015 strategy, we have three key aims: we want our brands to be leading brands in their segments; we want to be the number one hospitality and travel company to work for; and we… Show more Carlson operates in more than 150 countries and territories, with more than 1,300 hotels in operation and development, more than 900 restaurants in operation and development, and Carlson Wagonlit Travel.* Carlson is a vibrant, global, family-owned hospitality and travel company with ambitious goals. Through our Ambition 2015 strategy, we have three key aims: we want our brands to be leading brands in their segments; we want to be the number one hospitality and travel company to work for; and we want to be the number one hospitality and travel company to invest with. To fulfill these ambitions, we are investing in our brands, we are revolutionizing our operations and we are growing in key strategic markets throughout the world. Carlson's subsidiaries include: * Carlson Hotels Radisson Hotels * Country Inns & Suites * Park Inn by Radisson * Park Plaza Hotels & Resorts * Missoni Hotels (such as Hotel Missoni Kuwait) * Carlson Restaurants T.G.I. Friday's * Travel Carlson Wagonlit Travel Carlson * Designed motivation frequency development systems with user groups. * Delegated, coached and administered in supporting systems to others. * Developed the Becton-Dickinson System using COBOL and DB2. * Established the Liberty Mutual Insurance System using COBOL II and IDMS ADS/O. * Directed the Celotex System using COBOL and DB2. * Enforced user requests in a number of systems within time and budget. Occupation Description: Develop, create, and modify general computer applications software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions. Design software or customize software for client use with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency. Analyze and design databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team. Supervise computer programmers. Show less



FMC Corporation

• United States
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Computer Applications Analyst

  • Sep 1990 - Nov 1991

  Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area United Defense Industries was a United States defense contractor which is now part of Britains BAE Systems Land and Armaments. This company produces combat vehicles, artillery, naval guns, missile launchers and precision munitions. BAE Systems Land & Armaments is a subsidiary of BAE Systems Inc. and is responsible for the design, development and production of combat vehicles, ammunition, artillery systems, naval guns and missile launchers. It is the largest such company in the… Show more United Defense Industries was a United States defense contractor which is now part of Britains BAE Systems Land and Armaments. This company produces combat vehicles, artillery, naval guns, missile launchers and precision munitions. BAE Systems Land & Armaments is a subsidiary of BAE Systems Inc. and is responsible for the design, development and production of combat vehicles, ammunition, artillery systems, naval guns and missile launchers. It is the largest such company in the world. FMC Corporation: * Managed user liaison, system development, and project control of financial related systems. * Supported project administration for projects and developed estimates. * Designed, guided and launched the Integrated Financial Planning System using COBOL and DB2. * Invented, developed and modified several DB2 programs using Easytrieve Plus, SAS and COBOL. * Designed and implemented the Machine Rental and Utilization System using SAS, DB2, IMS, and TOTAL. Occupation Description: Analyze science, engineering, business, and other data processing problems to implement and improve computer systems. Analyze user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate or improve existing systems and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations. Analyze or recommend commercially available software. Develop, create, and modify general computer applications software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions. Design software or customize software for client use with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency. Analyze and design databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team. Supervise computer programmers. Show less



Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Leader

  • Dec 1988 - Sep 1990

  Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area The Metropolitan Council or Met Council is the regional governmental agency and metropolitan planning organization in Minnesota serving the Twin Cities seven-county metropolitan area. The Met Council is granted regional authority powers in state statutes by the Minnesota Legislature. These powers can supersede decisions and actions of local governments. The legislature entrusts the Council to maintain public services and oversee growth of the state's largest metro area. This agency is similar… Show more The Metropolitan Council or Met Council is the regional governmental agency and metropolitan planning organization in Minnesota serving the Twin Cities seven-county metropolitan area. The Met Council is granted regional authority powers in state statutes by the Minnesota Legislature. These powers can supersede decisions and actions of local governments. The legislature entrusts the Council to maintain public services and oversee growth of the state's largest metro area. This agency is similar to Metro in Portland, Oregon in that both agencies administer an urban growth boundary. The Council's role in the Twin Cities metro area is defined by the necessary regional services it provides and manages. The Council works with local communities to provide these critical services: • Operates the region's largest bus system • Collects and treats wastewater • Engages communities and the public in planning for future growth • Provides forecasts of the region's population and household growth • Provides affordable housing opportunities for low- and moderate-income individuals and families • Provides planning, acquisitions and funding for a regional system of parks and trails • Provides a framework for decisions and implementation for regional systems including aviation, transportation, parks and open space, water quality and water management. Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities: * Administered, approved and audited the user liaison, system specification, design, and project control. * Enforced detailed evaluation of systems to ensure procedural integrity. * Coached, trained and supervised user(s) on system(s) * Consulted, composed, delegated and migrated the Rideshare, City of Minneapolis, Park and Ride applications. * Evaluated and verified new packages to replace Material Management system. * Attained Project Management training. * Chaired and managed company United Way's campaign less than one week starting employment. Show less



Astronics Corporation

• United States
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Programmer/Analyst

  • May 1986 - Dec 1988

  Greater Milwaukee Area Astronics Corporation is a leader in advanced, high performance lighting, electrical power, avionics databus products and automated test systems for the global aerospace and defense industries. Astronics Corporation, and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems Corp., Ballard Technology, Inc., DME Corporation and Luminescent Systems Inc., have a reputation for high quality designs, exceptional responsiveness, strong brand recognition and best-in-class manufacturing… Show more Astronics Corporation is a leader in advanced, high performance lighting, electrical power, avionics databus products and automated test systems for the global aerospace and defense industries. Astronics Corporation, and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems Corp., Ballard Technology, Inc., DME Corporation and Luminescent Systems Inc., have a reputation for high quality designs, exceptional responsiveness, strong brand recognition and best-in-class manufacturing practices. * Designed new programs and enhancements for manufacturing and accounting applications. * Developed and installed a manufacturing tracking system using CICS and IDMS. * Created and correlated reports, inquires, interactive and batch programs to satisfy user requests. * Interacted with the user programming liaison group and encouraged a streamlined approach to user requests. Occupation Description: Develop, create, and modify general computer applications software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions. Design software or customize software for client use with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency. Analyze and design databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team. Supervise computer programmers. Show less