The FauxBear Masthead

John J Gabarron, IV

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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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Copyright � 2000 by John J Gabarron, IV.
Reproduction is prohibited without written permission of the author/artist.

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