DANIEL VOLKMANN 13041 24th Avenue South SeaTac, Washington 98168-3009 (206) 241-5813 daniel.volkmann@comcast.net Seeking a position where my Analytical, Database, Development and Programming skills can be utilized to our mutual benefit. I have been a systems application programmer/analyst/developer for over 20 years, working in various development environments. I am most proficient in COBOL, most recently in a mid-range environment, and skilled in systems analysis, database design, full cycle development, and system administration. Additionally, I have been the supervisor / manager of a programming department for the past 9 years. Skills Development: COBOL, CLP, Query/400, PDM, SEU, DDS, SQL, VBA, Oracle(v7), HTML Exposure to: C, RPG Environments: iSeries(AS/400, i5, System i )[OS/400], VAX[VMS], PC[Windows/DOS] Utilities: Group-1(Postal), FTP, Mailtool(email), PKZip, pgp, Kana(CRM), MS Office/Access, Visio Applications: Direct Marketing (Travel/Tourism, Gaming, Software, Financial), Real Estate Information Employment History July 1996 – September 2009 June 2000 – September 2009 as Programming Supervisor. Applications Programmer/Analyst, Programming Supervisor – Bowne and Company, Kent, WA. Applications Programmer/Analyst, Programming Supervisor – Vestcom International, Kent, WA. Applications Programmer/Analyst – Manus Direct, Seattle, WA. Maintained the same position through two acquisitions, and was promoted to Supervisor in June 2000. Direct Marketing Services. I have developed and maintained Direct Marketing databases / data warehouses and fulfillment systems, reporting and supporting systems, along with custom ETL software. Client industries include Travel/Tourism, Software, Gaming and Financial. Additionally, I have developed, enhanced and maintained many in-house tools and utilities, most dealing with mailing and email address enhancements and cleansing, and others dealing with data analysis, statistics and systems monitoring and support. Most applications and databases were developed and maintained on an iSeries (AS/400) mid-range system. COBOL, Query/400, CL and various other software tools, including third party software, were used. Additionally I prepared / interfaced data for Web and CRM application systems. I have supervised a small, but cohesive team of developers, ranging in size from 3 to 5 individuals, including contractors. I have also done some System Administration and Systems Programming tasks in support of our secure environment. March 1986 - November 1995 Applications Programmer/Analyst - TRW REDI Property Data, Seattle, WA. Applications Programmer/Analyst – Washington Real Estate Register, Seattle, WA. Maintained the same position through an acquisition. Wrote and maintained components of a Real Estate Information database, as well as products developed from that system, including On-line system, Microfiche and printed. This included updates of the databases from various divergent data sources, mainly from county government data files pertaining to Real Estate information. The on-line system ran on a Vax minicomputer with VMS operating system and an Oracle database. The software consisted of SQL and Pro*COBOL code using Oracle Forms. Some aspects of the business were developed in COBOL and Clipper/xBase on Personal Computers. Was trained as an Oracle Database Administrator. April 1983 - March 1986, part-time. October 1980 - December 1982, part-time. Computer Lab Supervisor - Edmonds Community College, Lynnwood, WA. Supervised the student computer lab and assisted students in software and programming projects in various software packages and programming languages on Personal Computers. Also assisted in computer seminar instruction for by Edmonds Community College and Central Washington University. October 1984 - February 1985, part-time July 1984 - September 1984, full-time Programmer - Reynolds Corporation, Lynnwood, WA. Programmed and maintained BASIC programs on a MAI Basic Four minicomputer. Various applications included; sales analysis, inventory valuation, and other manufacturing related systems. June 1982 - September 1982, 200 hour internship for Everett Community College degree. Programmer - Snohomish County Public Utility District #1, Everett, WA. Programmed and maintained statistical and load forecasting programs in COBOL and FORTRAN on a DOS/VSE 4341, using CONDOR and CMS for on-line programming. Education 1985 – 1986 General Business Administration, Bachelor of Science, Central Washington University Extended Degree Center, Lynnwood, WA. Not completed due to full-time employment. June 1985 Business Administration, Associate of Arts and Sciences Pre-professional Transfer degree, Edmonds Community College, Lynnwood, WA. August 1982 Data Processing, Associate of Technical Arts, Everett Community College, Some classes taken at Edmonds Community College September 1979 - December 1981. References Available under separate cover. This résumé can be found on-line at http://home.comcast.net/~daniel.volkmann/site/. Certain topics are expounded upon in the blog section for your perusal.