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Resume
Kevin Blue
[email protected]
Objective:
I am an enthusiastic team player who is seeking a challenging opportunity in the field of information technology that will utilize my hands-on computer programming skills, educational background, and excellent communication skills.
Education:
- Bachelors of Arts, Major: Economics, Minor: Management, University of Michigan - Dearborn, Dearborn MI, 2004 - 2007 (3.60 cumulative GPA)
- Associates of Arts, Business Administration, Wayne County Community College, Detroit MI, 2003 - 2004
- Associates of Applied Science, Computer Information Systems, Wayne County Community College, Detroit MI, 2000-2003
Computer Skills:
- Well versed in most Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Access, and Front Page).
- Experienced in rigorous documentation methodology (SDM, LCM, ITIL, and the Zachman Framework).
- Operational knowledge of various source code editors, IBM OS 390, SDM, and 6 sigma.
- 3+ years experience in development and testing for legacy/mainframe applications (COBOL, DB2, IMS, and JCL).
Computer Related Coursework:
- Basic programming in C, C++, Visual Basic, Java, COBOL, BASIC, SQL, HTML and JavaScript.
- Usage of operating systems including Microsoft Windows 95 through XP, MS-DOS, Mac OS X, and UNIX/Linux.
- Advance networking and Internet Protocol.
- Database design and development.
Professional Experience:
- Fast Switch, Ltd. supporting Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, MI; May 2004 to Present
Role: Solution Developer
Responsibilities: Provide mainframe consulting services to Ford Motor Company for a legacy financial and accounting system (Inter-Company Settlements/Miscellaneous Inter-Company Settlements). Perform a variety of production support task including disaster recovery and business continuity testing, on-call support, system maintenance, and customer requested system enhancement. Support various new location launches including India (QAD) and Sweden (Volvo). Release manager for production support releases, responsible for various project management and release management task including status updates, deliverables tracking and Earned Value Analysis. Primary contact for 2004, 2005 and 2006 Systems Control Review Program, responsible for documenting and supervising several SOX 404 and SCRP compliance protocols. Asia Pacific transition coordinator, responsible for facilitating knowledge transfer, on boarding several new personnel, and documentation management.
- Special Tree LLC, Troy, MI; May 2003 to September 2004
Role: Rehabilitation Service Technician
Responsibilities: Provided support in a semi-independent living environment for clients recovering from TBI (traumatic brain injury). Competed several medical pre-professional training sequences including CPR training, first aid training, SAFE (driving for client transport) training, and HIPPA (client privacy) awareness training. Performed activities ranging from client transportation, activity planning, physical therapy, vital sign recording, medical record keeping, administration of medication, and various clerical functions. Site maintenance contact, responsibilities included recording, reporting, and to the extent possible resolving all facilities related client issues. Outing Activities Coordinator, responsibilities included planning, supervising, and conducting group outings on a bi-weekly basis.
- Moore Buns LLC, supporting Cinnabon, Dearborn, MI; August 2000 to May 2003
Role: Assistant Manager
Responsibilities: Facilitated daily bakery operations, supported bakery manager, and supervised facility in absence of bakery manager. Independently ran bakery for a period of three months. Responsibilities included inventory control, payroll recording, cash control, product preparation, and employee training/evaluation.
- OETBI and Sports Service Ltd, supporting Comerica Park, Detroit, MI; May 2000 to September 2003
Role: Stand Manager
Responsibilities: Facilitated daily stand operations and supervised teams of up to 12 subordinates. Responsibilities included all task necessary to successfully deliver high quality customer service in a fast pace sporting event environment. Conducted daily and week audits of inventory, cash, subordinates, and equipment. Conducted new employee orientation secessions on an annual basis and new employee training on a bi-weekly basis.
Certifications:
- Classic SDM Training, Ford Motor Company, 2005
- Consumer Driven 6 Sigma Greenbelt Training, Ford Motor Company, 2005
- Microsoft Office XP Level 1 Training, Ford Motor Company, 2005
Honors & Activities:
- President of the Economics Club at the University of Michigan Dearborn
- Social Committee Director of Golden Key International Honors Society's University of Michigan Dearborn chapter
- Senator of the University of Michigan Dearborn's Student Government
- General Member of the Ultimate Frisbee Club at the University of Michigan Dearborn
- General Member of the Table Tennis Club at the University of Michigan Dearborn
- General Member of Omicron Delta Epsilon Economics Honors Society
- General Member of PHI THETA KAPPA International Honors Society
- Verified United Way Site Leader
- Actively involved in mentoring program for junior college students
- Recognized by The University of Michigan for superior scholastic achievement
- Recognized by UMD Vice Chancellor Stanly Henderson for contributions to student life at UMD
- Recognized by Grandmont Neighborhood Association for contributions to community improvement
- Recognized by Habitat for Humanity for contributions to community improvement
- Recognized by Ford Motor Company for support of ADS Metrics Program
- Recognized by Ford Motor Company for driving SOX 404 and SCRP compliance
- Recognized by Ford Motor Company for substantial quality improvements relating to customer satisfaction
References Available Upon Request
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