Lesley Ooten
Lily,Ky
Summary
With a robust background at Laurel Grocery Company, I excel in leading IT operations and strategic project management, showcasing expertise in IBM i System Management and effective team leadership. My tenure includes significant achievements in technology integration and process optimization with a track record of delivering projects that enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
IT Director
Laurel Grocery Company
London, KY
01.2021 - Current
- Oversee operations of diverse technical team following advancement to IT Director.
- Acted as primary project analyst and manager for team operations.
- Crafted project plan, administered project assets, assessed milestones and progress.
- Directed budget management and equipment acquisitions for IT Department.
- Drafted weekly progress reports tailored for management review.
Manager Information Technology
Laurel Grocery Company
London, KY
01.2014 - 01.2021
- Appointed as IT Department Manager overseeing team of two software developers, three system operators, and one network engineer.
- Acted as key project analyst and manager for team assignments.
- Formulated project plan, assessed assets, tracked progress.
- Oversaw diverse types of projects, ensuring successful execution.
Programmer/Analyst
Laurel Grocery Company
London, KY
01.2008 - 01.2014
- Analyzed needs, designed, wrote and tested new programs and applications
- Maintained and revised existing systems and provided technical assistance to users
- Played lead role in large ERP system upgrade
Programmer/Analyst
Southern Belle Dairy
Somerset, KY
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Made required coding modifications and maintained current software applications
- Created new software applications to meet operational needs including sales reporting software and dairy inventory management software
- Tested, documented, and provided any necessary user training on system modifications and new software implementations
- Provided technical software and hardware support daily
- Performed Iseries daily functions such as setting up and maintaining system users and devices
Senior Business Analyst
GFS-ID
East Bernstadt, KY
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Provided accurate, consistent, and relevant business intelligence that enabled the process area leadership and management to plan, monitor performance results, and make timely decisions
- Built and supported standard reports and templates to be used as standard reporting tools for business and process teams
- Provide Business Object tool training and education of business rules as they were defined by the business
- Played lead role in information delivery project during a systems integration
Programmer/Analyst
Institutional Distributors
East Bernstadt, KY
01.1996 - 01.2003
- Analyzed needs, designed, wrote and tested new programs and applications
- Maintained and revised existing systems and provided technical assistance to users
- Support role in large ERP system upgrade for year 2000 compliance
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems
Athens State College
Athens, ALSkills
- IBM i System Management
- DB2 Database Management
- Proficient in RPG/CL Programming Language
- IBM Query Development
- Experienced in IBM i SQL
- Experienced with Windows Environments
- Microsoft SQL Proficiency
- Microsoft Outlook Proficiency
- Advanced MS Excel Skills
- Experienced in Microsoft Word
- MS Database Management
- Proficient in MS PowerPoint
- MS Project Proficiency
- Business Objects Reporting
- EDI Process Management
Timeline
IT Director
Laurel Grocery Company
01.2021 - Current
Manager Information Technology
Laurel Grocery Company
01.2014 - 01.2021
Programmer/Analyst
Laurel Grocery Company
01.2008 - 01.2014
Programmer/Analyst
Southern Belle Dairy
01.2004 - 01.2008
Senior Business Analyst
GFS-ID
01.2003 - 01.2004
Programmer/Analyst
Institutional Distributors
01.1996 - 01.2003
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems
Athens State College
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