Resume: entry level PowerBuilder, systems analyst
Mary Ann Paliani
Company: (none specified)
E-mail: pal...@bcn.boulder.co.us
Phone: (303) 449-2484
Location: Denver CO (Metro area - including Boulder)
Mary Ann Paliani
3630 Iris Avenue B2, Boulder, CO 80301 (303) 449-2484
pal...@bcn.boulder.co.us
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position that utilizes my recent training in the areas of
systems analysis, PowerBuilder development, relational database
development, or my past work experience in Information Systems project
management
EDUCATION
University of Colorado at Denver, Denver, Colorado
Master of Science in Information Systems, December, 1998
Master of Business Administration, Finance
Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York
Master of Science in Library Science
University of Rochester, Rochester, New York
Bachelor of Arts in Biology
EXPERIENCE
IHS, Englewood, CO
Market Research Consultant, November, 1995 to March, 1996
· Performed market research for a new CD ROM product, which involved
performing World Wide Web research, identifying and analyzing
competing products, interviewing prospective customers, and
communicating findings and recommendations in written reports to
management
EG&G Rocky Flats, Golden, CO
Environmental Quality Assurance Auditor, 1994 to 1995
· Evaluated data integrity and traceability for the Rocky Flats
Environmental Data System (RFEDS), an Oracle supported, computerized,
environmental sample management system
· Identified and reported to senior management several DBMS design
problems associated with the RFEDS system, that had the potential
for seriously impairing system integrity and functionality
Workpackage Manager, 1993 to 1994
· Analyzed and reported to senior management variances associated with
$7 million worth of projects and support services in the Environ-
mental Management Department
Environmental Information Resources Manager/Administrator, 1991 to 1993
· Managed with a staff of 6 the technical library, document control,
records management and imaging functions that supported the site’s
Environmental Management Department
· Implemented and managed the MD-MARS imaging system to create a
comprehensive, electronic library of departmental documentation
Rockwell International, Rocky Flats Plant, Golden, CO
Information Center Manager/Library Manager/Administrator, 1975 to 1990
· Managed with a staff that varied in size from 5 to 12 people the
plant’s technical library, a software applications group developing
a Corrective Action Tracking and Trending DBMS, a litigation support
project, and a virtual library project
· Served as Database Administrator for BASIS and SEARCHmate software,
two textual information management systems in a VAX/VMS environment
· Managed database development, and participated in systems design in
the areas of litigation support, procurement, materials distribution,
compliance
· Managed the purchasing, receiving, and distribution systems for
technical publications costing $0.5 million per year for a plant
population of over 6000 employees.
· Prepared specifications for and administered multi-thousand dollar
contracts related to technical library services and operations
· Introduced and implemented an intranet type concept, that gave a
plant population of over 6000 people 24 hour, on-line access to a
"virtual library" containing the full text of critical regulatory
and procedural documents, current journal literature, internal reports,
and the catalogs of all major public and university libraries in
Colorado. The improvement in employee productivity over a 4 year period
was valued at more than $5 million
· Designed a purchasing system that supported the annual acquisition of
$.5 million worth of technical and training publications, while
reducing the turn-around time for processing customer requisitions by
50%, and labor costs by 30%
· Designed and implemented a computer-microfiche based storage and
retrieval system for a collection of over 20,000 technical company
reports that covered nearly 40 years of plant R&D. Earned a cost
improvement award for cost savings achieved through the initiative
· Introduced a micrographics system that saved the plant from spending
$36,000 on additional equipment, and reduced operating costs by
$13,000 over a 3 year period. Earned a cost improvement award for the
innovation
· Designed and implemented the on-line Compliance Management System for
the Chief Auditor’s office, as part of a program to manage plant
compliance with State and Federal regulations
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, C (Codewarrior), C++ (Microsoft Visual
C++), Pascal, BASIS, SEARCHmate, HTML, Netscape Navigator, Windows 95,
Macintosh OS, classroom project experience with Access, Sybase SQL
Anywhere, PowerBuilder 5.0, Visible Analyst Workbench, SQL
ADDITIONAL DATA
· Served as guest lecturer at the University of Denver Graduate School
of Librarianship over an 8 year period
· Exceeded an assigned goal of $161,000 by 25%, while serving as a
United Way Campaign Loaned Executive from Rockwell International
· Performed literature research in support of litigation that went
before the U. S. Supreme Court, and provided technical information
intelligence to the CEO of the Nordson Corporation, as a private
consultant
· Worked and studied in Germany over a 2 ½ year period. Enrolled in
postgraduate studies in physiology, biochemistry at the Justus Liebig
University, Giessen, Germany
· Honors include appointment to the Colorado Council on Library
Development by the Colorado State Library, membership in Beta Gamma
Sigma (Business Honor Society for academic achievement), Beta Phi Mu
(Library Honor Society for academic achievement), New York State
Scholarship
· Performed HTML programming on a volunteer basis for the Boulder
Community Network