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| Desired Industry: Information Technology |
SpiderID: 14806 |
| Desired Job Location: Deltona, Florida |
Date Posted: 8/17/2007 |
| Type of Position: Full-Time Permanent |
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U.S. Work Authorization: Yes |
| Job Level: Management (Manager, Director) |
Willing to Travel: Yes, 25-50% |
| Highest Degree Attained: Other |
Willing to Relocate: No |
Objective:
LOU M. LAFOND
Post Office Box 1017
Osteen, FL 32764
(386) 848-4500
Email: Lou_Lafond@mail.com
Qualified for:
Project Manager
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
• Results-oriented professional with more than 15 years of progressive accomplishments in project management and data conversions.
• Analytical team leader, with the unique ability to comprehend complex, unrelated information and digest it into workable terms.
• Productive organizer, with strong people skills and leadership abilities.
• Innovative team player, flexible, always willing to help out wherever needed.
• Goal-oriented self-starter, eager to learn, meet challenges, and assimilate concepts and ideas quickly.
• Effective planner, dedicated to excellence in service, attention to detail, and building relationships.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• Project Management
• Problem Solving
• Multi-Task Management
• Budgeting
• Change Control Process
• Status Reports
• Corrective Action
• Risk Management
• Test Planing
• Design Specifications
• Mediation / Arbitration
• Quality Control (QIP)
• Decision Making
• Troubleshooting
• Oral Communications
• Resource Allocation
• Financial Systems
• Written Communications
• Process Management
• Conversion/Installation
• Interpersonal Skills
• MS Project
• MS Office Suite
• Process Improvement
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Plan, organize and manage assigned projects for various companies which include: evaluating project requirements; coordinating internal and external resources to provide quality services and achieve milestones; and monitoring activities to ensure compliance with project specifications and corporate goals and objectives.
• 100% achievement of conversion/installation/upgrades through effectively coordinating with internal and external resources to ensure deliverables are on target.
• 350% increase in productivity through streamlining the nightly batch cycle. Result: 7 man hours savings daily.
• 250% increase in productivity in software upgrade project through standardizing the process while enhancing quality customer service and timely delivery.
• 100% compliance with project tasks for application and data conversion team through strategic planning to ensure accountability and responsibility for on-time delivery.
EDUCATION
• AS in Computer Science (IT), Community College of Rhode Island, Warwick, RI
• Continuing Education: BS in Business Information Systems, University of Phoenix,
Project Management Strategies, Case Tool Technologies, Client Relations, Resource Management, Bottom-Line Status Reporting Techniques, MS Office Products, MS SQL Server, VB, C#, ASP, PHP, RUP, Clarity (Performance Management), Quality Improvement Process, SAP, SDLC, TCP & others.
EXPERIENCE
• Short-Term Contracts Project Manager Oct 2006 - Present
Lake Mary, FL Projects: Construction, Research, Seeking FT Career
Software Installation, Programming, Position
Computer Hardware Networking.
• Sunstate Awning & Graphics Project Manager Apr 2004 - Sep 2006
Design, Inc. Risk Management, Problem Solving, Restructuring
Sanford, FL Quality Control, Budget Management,
Scope Identification, Standards
Compliance, Process Improvement,
Arbitration/Mediation, Staff Training,
Safety Officer, 4 Staff, Client Relations, Resource Allocation.
Liaison: Internal/External Staff & Resources,
Client, Work Team, Product Development.
Installation Nov 2004 - Apr 2004
Defect Free Installations. Promoted
• LF Aviation, Inc. Manger, Special Projects/ Nov 1998 - Nov 2004
Sanford/Osteen, FL Aviation: Web Design, Opportunity
Air Show Management, Aircraft Sales.
• Elumen Solutions, Inc. Project Manager Sep 1997 - Nov 1998
Cincinnati, OH Managed: Conversion Project Teams. Opportunity
Senior Programmer Analyst Sep 1996 - Sep 1997
Conversions of Proprietary Software. Promoted
• Thunderbolt Professionals Project Manager Nov 1994 - Sep 1996
Osteen, FL New Development/Modifications of Opportunity
Government & Healthcare Software.
• McKesson (Hospital Software) Technical Systems Consultant Jul 1993 - Nov 1994
Longwood, FL Operational Training for Tech Staff. Opportunity
Assistant Systems Programmer May 1992 - Jul 1993
Established Programming Work Promoted
Environments.
• CBIS Consultant: Programmer / Analyst / Sep 1990 - May 1992
Maitland, FL Project Manager Contracted to Contract Completed
McKesson: Upgrade Projects.
• McKesson Senior Technical Systems Consultant Sep 1988 - Sep 1990 Longwood, FL Managed: Technical Education Department. Special Project: CBIS
Programmer Analyst Jul 1987 - Sep 1988
Programming Modifications. Promoted
Software Installer / Technician Jun 1986 - Jul 1987
Proprietary Software Installation. Promoted
Candidate Contact Information:
| Name: Lou Lafond |
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Phone: 386-848-4500 |
| City: Osteen |
Fax: 386-574-1872 |
| State: Florida |
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| Zip: 32764-1017 |
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