DAVID HAAS

304 East Dynasty Drive

Cary, North Carolina 27513
dh1126ebc@westpost.net
Mobile: (919) 215 - 4771
Home: (919) 466 - 7547
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Highly successful and results-driven Senior Consultant and Project Manager with
a background in materials management, bar-code technology, EDI and CIM systems,
and extensive experience in software, operations, system programming and applica
tions development. Expert knowledge in mainframe, mid-range and PC hardware pla
tforms. Demonstrated success in retooling business processes to fit the ever-ch
anging business models of fast growing companies. Stellar reputation for adapta
bility, enthusiastic teamwork, impeccable service and outstanding performance th
at exceed client expectations. Competencies include the following:
Microsoft Server 2003
EDI/MRP/ERP Microsoft Exchange 2003
Database Administration BPR Business Process Re-engineering
SDLC Standards Network Administration Developing Project Requirements
Programming Strategic and Operational Planning Multi-site Technology Operations
Presentations Supply Chain Management Budgeting and Financial Reporting
Vendor Negotiations Decision Making/Problems Solving
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE BASE
* Microsoft Server 2003, MS Project, VISIO, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Access
, Microsoft Office 2003 & 2007, Microsoft Windows XP, MS SQL Server, NT terminal
server 4.0, DOS, Pcanywhere, FTP Protocol
* STRATA, Clients & Profits, In design ADOBE software, NOVELL Enterprise 1000 ph
one system
* Mentor {EDI}, GENTRAN {EDI}, GEISCO {EDI}
* Fourth Shift {ERP}, BPCS {ERP}, AMAPS {MRP}, DCS/Logistics
* Hardware/Software Installation & Integration
* RADMIN, Citrix, Microsoft Networks (Home & Small Business), AS400, System 36,
MVS Novell, NT server
CAREER PROGRESSION
MARKETSMART ADVERTISING - DURHAM, North Carolina Decembe
r 2004 - May 2010
Network Administrator & Operations Manager
A one person IT & operations department to support a 30 plus employee company pr
oviding advertising, campaign and project support to several major companies.
* Maintained all computer systems
o Network operations, including user profiles, database management, space manage
ment, custom software support and system upgrades
o Desktop hardware and software support, Microsoft office 2003 & 2007, software
and hardware upgrade support.
* Installed and developed the software package Clients & Profits
o Created three database environments, Development, Test and Production.
* Responsible for moving the company to new locations
o First move, from Raleigh to Morrisville NC. Combining MSA with another company
Websourced into one company.
o Second move, from Morrisville to Durham NC.
INDEPENDENT IT CONSULTANT- Cary, North Carolina September 1999 - November 2004
Business Consultant
Founded a business to take on short-term installation, system development, proje
ct management, business analysis and project planning assignments for clients in
cluding Robert Half Management Resources, Premont Solutions Group and Valcom.
* Assisted & consulted on the implementation of the Fourth Shift ERP software at
an R&D medical devise company. This consisted of consulting on gap analysis, te
st plans, process flows, detailed documentation, and detailed functional require
ments to make sure the current implementation was ready for FDA validation.
* Applied extensive technical experience and broad knowledge of hardware and sof
tware to help clients replace or upgrade aging legacy systems.
* Delivered Fourth Shift training and support including creating easy to use man
uals on how to use the different modules. These manuals were tailored for each d
epartment and functional area. Manages received overviews and process flow diagr
ams for their departments.
* Developed an Access database with custom reports and forms to enhance client's
application reporting module.
* Mapping projects to be carried out by clients using current staff over the nex
t few months to improve order entry process and SOP's.
PERSTORP FLOORING, INC. - Garner, North Carolina May 1996 - September 1999
Senior Information Technology Administrator January 1999 - September 1999
Advanced and entrusted with full oversight of all current manufacturing systems
during a challenging time in company's history. Served as a System Administrato
r, Application Developer, Project Manager and Database Administrator.
* Supported Fourth Shift PC-based manufacturing system, which included purchasin
g, order entry, AP, AR, GL, manufacturing, inventory, and MPS modules and all AS
400-based systems. Provided technical support for all new project development.
Senior Consultant January 1998 - December 1998
Promoted to spearhead the identification and implementation of the next generati
on ERP software package to replace Fourth Shift.
* Championed the involvement of non-IT employees in the selection of a new MRP I
I, ERP package in order to foster ownership in the user community.
* Led and supported a seven-member implementation team responsible for installin
g BPCS manufacturing software orchestrating a complete retooling of the business
processes within one year.
* Created a project plan to move from Fourth Shift to BPCS without interrupting
the current business including unloading one database format and loading another
.
* Collaborated with stakeholders throughout the company to design and build proc
ess maps detailing Perstorp day-to-day business processes.
Project Manager Manufacturing Systems May 1996 - December 1997
Recruited due to stellar reputation for implementing Fourth Shift and ERP system
s within budget and under tight deadlines to manage and support an eight-member
implementation team charged with installing Fourth Shift manufacturing software
for a new manufacturing plant and distribution center.
* Tapped to serve as a member of the management team responsible for opening the
manufacturing plant and distribution center.
* Regarded as Project Manager, Consultant and Expert for every module of Fourth
Shift.
* Created custom databases in Access and VB6 to support Fourth Shift.
MANAGEMENT HORIZONS CONSULTING - Lawrenceville, New Jersey December 1995 - May 1
996
Senior Consultant
Established business to work with Fourth Shift Software Company as a consultant
for software integration, support and installation. Specialized in EDI using Me
ntor, GENTRAN, GEISCO and MRPII manufacturing systems using Fourth Shift, AMAPS
and DCS/Logistics.
* Played a pivotal role in developing an EDI program at a large central New Jers
ey manufacturing company including designing translation maps, installation of s
oftware and educating new staff members.
* Applied ability to work with clients across different functional areas to desi
gn an EDI package for a chemical manufacturing company that met the client's uni
que needs.
LENOX, INC. - Lawrenceville, New Jersey January 1994 - December 1995
Application Manager of Manufacturing
Chosen to hold full responsibility for the design, development and delivery of b
usiness solutions and applications for a manufacturer of fine china, crystal and
silverware.
* Developed and managed the process to select the MRP II package including creat
ing an extensive request for information & proposal encompassing the needs for a
ll seven manufacturing plants that won bids from 20 vendors.
* Orchestrated the implementation of the American Software manufacturing/MRP II
package including managing both outside contractors and project team to develop
the interfaces and install all manufacturing modules such as Purchasing, GL, AR,
AP, Inventory Control, Shop Floor, MRP, MPS and Cost Accounting.
* Created the project plan to educate the client base in the principles of MRP I
I.
* Produced the project plan for the interfaces between the MRP package and legac
y manufacturing, distribution and order management systems.
* Developed the project plan for the international purchasing department to conv
ert from legacy systems to the American Software's purchasing module.
JOHNSON & JOHNSON
ADVANCED MATERIALS COMPANY - New Brunswick, New Jersey 1989 - 1994
MIS Consultant, Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Lead Applications Programmer/Analyst, Manufacturing & Distribution Systems
Hired to spearhead Materials Management Systems (MRP/ERP/Distribution & Warehous
e management) for the largest healthcare company in the world.
* Developed and implemented an EDI system to accept and send the X.12 documents,
ASN's, PO's MRP demand and invoices using the GENTRAN translator.
* Developed and implemented a PC-based bar-coding system to record shop floor da
ta collection data and feed it to AMAPS, an MRP/materials management system.
* Implemented DMACS (Distributed Manufacturing Automation and Control Software).
* Instrumental in the installation of DCS/Logistics by Arthur Andersen, an order
management and distribution system.
* Designed and implemented pioneering real-time interfaces between AMAPS and DCS
.
* Consistently finished every project before deadline and with meticulous docume
ntation.
SEALAND CORP. - Elizabeth, New Jersey 1985 - 1989
Lead Applications Programmer/Analyst, Electronic Data Interchange Systems
Responsible for the development of the strategic plan for the implementation of
EDI development tools, and TDCC & ANSI X.12 message standards.
* Implemented a customer development life cycle, which took customers from paper
-based transactions to an EDI based format. This included transaction mapping an
d software interfaces to legacy systems.
Lead System Programmer/Analyst, Distributed Processing Systems
Developed a plan for the international deployment of all distributed processing
systems. This included the Implementation of IBM System 36's both worldwide and
domestic for the purposes of logistics, transportation and port operations.
CHARLES OF THE RITZ - Homdel, New Jersey 1984 - 1985
Maintained, customized and developed Manufacturing, distribution, EDI and bar co
de technology systems.
JOHNSON & JOHNSON PRODUCTS - New Brunswick, New Jersey
Maintained and customized MRP, Order Entry, Shop Floor, and Sales Forecasting sy
stems.
Computer Operations.

EDUCATION
CHUBB INSTITUTE - Certification & Accreditation in Application & System Programm
ing New Jersey
RIDER COLLEGE - Completed courses in Decision Science Lawrenceville, New Jersey
WESLEY COLLEGE - Completed courses in Business Dover, Delaware