Professional Resume for John D. Furlong

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I currently hold a Programmer/Analyst/Webmaster position in the Tampa Bay, Fla Area.
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JOHN D. FURLONG * jfurlong at ix dot netcom dot com (address modified to prevent harvesting by 'spambots')

CAREER SUMMARY

JOHN D. FURLONG has over 10 years of experience in the field of Microcomputer/LAN based database programming. He has special expertise in the design and execution of software / hardware results for internet / world wide web based inventory order management and shipping, including barcoding. He is a dedicated individual who searches for innovative solutions for challenges, and concentrates his efforts on projects until the customer is fully satisfied.

General Computer Hardware:

Install & Maintain of IBM PC's
Handheld and Flatbed Scanners

Networking Hardware:

Printers:

OPERATING SYSTEMS

COMPUTER LANGUAGES

Microsoft SQL Server 2000 - TSQL, Stored Procedures, Views, User Defined Functions
VB Languages - ASP 2.0 , Visual Basic for Applications, VBScript , MS Access Basic, MS Excel Macros
ColdFusion 5.0
Dynamic HTML ( HTML and Javascript )
SQL (general)
XBase Languages - Visual FoxPro 6.0, Clipper, DBFast 2.0
Zebra Programming Language (barcoding printer)
Procomm Scripting
Dynacomm Scripting (mainframe terminal emulator)
Transportal Pro (connects XBase to mainframe terminal emulator)

DATABASES

APPLICATION SOFTWARE
Web/Mail Server Management

Development

Graphics Tools

Paint Shop Pro 5.0

Inventory & Shipping

General Office Tools

Telecommunications

Video Conversion and Editing

Pinnacle Studio 9
Turbine Video Encoder
Vitalstream.com web applications

Training Classes

ColdFusion - Fast track to ColdFusion - Productivity Point International
Microsoft Visual Foxpro 6.0 - APPDEV
Microsoft Access - Executrain
Unix - Advanced, Introduction ( System V and BSD 4.3 ) - Executrain
C Programming Intro - Executrain

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Feb 2001 - Now
IT Director / Webmaster:

Duties:
Employed Full time to:

Manage/Maintain Web & Mail Servers, and User Desktop Machines.
Maintain Network wiring (cat5); add wiring as required.
Develop, Program and Implement Websites.
Create and Format graphics (web images, ads, etc)
Import, Edit, and Convert Video for use in the web and in Emails
Create web based application for users to edit content and lists for Bulk Marketing Emails
Created ASP based application to send Bulk Marketing Emails
Perform Internet marketing in Google Adwords and Overture
Evaluate and advise on company software purchases

Past Accomplishments: email for details

Central Florida Crimeline July 2001 - Now
Webmaster:

Duties:
Employed part time (evenings and weekends) to do Design, Graphics, and HTML programming.

Marimark Corporation (formerly Feather Fine Printing) October 1997 - Oct 16 2001
As Database Programmer / Analyst and Web Site Programmer:

Duties:
Was employed full time to do ColdFusion, Visual FoxPro, MS Access, DBFast and Clipper programming, in support of Fulfillment Mailings, and Online Inventory Management.

Past Accomplishments: click here for details

Bay Resources July 1997
As MS Access Programmer / Analyst:
I was under contract for a two week period to do rewriting of a client's stock purchase application

Dataflex Corporation June 1997
As MS Access Programmer / Analyst:
I was contracted for a two week period to do analysis work for a proposal for one of the clients of Dataflex.

Palmer Wireless March / April 1997
As MS Access Database Programmer / Analyst:
I was contracted via the Information Systems Department for a 14 week period to create a company-wide forms/mailing management system.

Kbyte / Reptron Feb 1997
As MS Access Database Programmer / Analyst:
I was contracted for several one week periods to re-write substantial portions of several MS Access applications in the Quality Assurance department.

ABR Information Systems, Palm Harbor FL Oct 96 to Jan 97
As Programmer / Analyst:
I maintained LAN based Clipper Summer 87 and Version 5 database applications.

Paradyne Corporation, Largo FL Apr 80 to Aug 96
Accomplishments as Senior Programmer: 1991 - 1996
click here for details

Accomplishments as Senior Tech Aide - Programmer: 1989 - 1991
click here for details

Accomplishments as Tech Aide - Production Test 1984 - 1989
He tested circuit cards using GenRad equipment, Oscilloscopes, and meters.
He analyzed defects, and repaired, or sent off for repairs. (summary of this time period)

Accomplishments as Tech Aide - Inspector 1980 - 1984
He was responsible for visual inspection of circuit boards for test personel on GenRad test equipment. He analyzed defects, and sent off for repairs. (summary of this time period)

Alexanders, Florence, SC 1978 - 1979
As Electronics Sales Person:
John Furlong was responsible for sales of audio, video, and computer equipment

Skyway Department Store 1978 - 1978
As Electronics Sales Person:
John Furlong was responsible for Floor sales of audio, video, and computer equipment

Vision Cable of Florence, Florence, SC 1976 - 1978
As Cable Repairman:
John Furlong was responsible for repair and adjust main trunk lines, and home drops; adjusting customer televisions. He provided customer service and public relations.

As Cable Installer:
John Furlong was responsible for installation of cable from trunk lines to home televisions; adjusting customer televisions. He provided customer service and public relations.

MILITARY 1972 - 1976
United States Air Force Ground Radio Repairman, Sgt.

EDUCATION
Associate of Arts Degree - Gloryland Institute, Florence, SC 1977 - 1979