Summary

Enthusiastic and hard-working team player with business and technology experience. Looking for an opportunity to join an innovative firm to use my skill set to contribute to the overall goals of the company.

Skill Summary

• Hardware / Software Verification
• Purchasing
• Innovative, Positive results
• Software Development
• Telecom Industry
• Demonstrated Leadership
• Cost Analysis
• Construction Industry
• Rapid Learner
• Analytical / Problem Solver

Professional Experience

Technology

Developed test plans, wrote test cases, and performed all verification for interoperability of new ADSL modems within a reduced development time for Access Data 2.2 release.

Performed compatibility testing with Jetstream Communications for their VoDSL product line. Helped setup and test the CPX-1000 and IADs with Nortel Networks voice and data equipment.

Designed and developed web-based golf statistics tracking software.

Aided the systems conversion effort from VisionBuilt Homes to David Weekley Homes in regard to accounting, estimating, and setup of information in the AS400 JD Edwards system.

Fluent in all Windows Operating Systems, Unix, AS400, Microsoft Office.

Programming - C, Java, Perl, PHP, SQL, HTML, CSS, Javascript.

Financial

Reduced annualized hard costs $830,000 through vendor negotiations, community refeaturing, and process improvements. Lowered hard cost variance from over 5% to 2% improving profitability.

Led division in material and process change to implement green certification program. Organized Lean Blitz meetings and action plan to save Charleston division $260,000 in 2008.

Collaborated in establishing annual budget for Division; responsible for monitoring division financials monthly.

Aided the systems conversion effort from VisionBuilt Homes to David Weekley Homes in regard to accounting, estimating, and setup of information in the AS400 JD Edwards system.

Leadership

Led a team of three engineers through verification of hardware and software functionality of G.Lite ADSL line cards. All product features were delivered on time. Executed 35% of test cases; Reported, tracked, and worked with engineers to solve Service Requests.

Planned and directed a team of 4 responsible for pricing, purchasing, estimating, options, accounts payable and design services for Charleston and Hilton Head Divisions on production of 75 homes per year. Responsible for division financials, hard cost, profitability, community specifications, and vendor negotiations.

Responsible for training of two new hired employees in Access Verification Department.

Elected Coop President Fall 2000 Term - Responsible for arranging a discussion with the governor of Georgia, organizing teambuilding activities, and running meetings.

Customer Service

Scheduled, negotiated pricing, and supervised vendors and trades during all phases of construction. 100% "All Items Complete" at closing and 100% "Definitely Would Recommend" from customer surveys.

Employment History

IndependentOxford, MS

Website Development2009-2010

Independent Insurance Agent2009-2010

Liberty National Life Insurance CompanyCharleston, SC

Insurance Agent2008-2009

David Weekley HomesCharleston, SC

Purchasing Manager2007-2008

David Weekley Homes / VisionBuilt HomesAcworth, GA

Builder2006

Purchasing and Estimating2002-2006

Nortel NetworksAlpharetta, GA

Verification Engineer1999-2001

Software Development1998-1999

Education

Georgia Institute of Technology - BS in Electrical Engineering2001