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Daniel H. Allen
Home: (570) 675-2202 • Cell: (570) 406-2411 • Email: danallenqaz@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Talented IT professional with significant experience in software applications development and information system management. Successful,
self-taught web page designer, serving as Web Master for several local companies. Well-developed research and analytic skills with the
demonstrated ability to diagnose and resolve program defects. Proven ability to coach diverse levels of athletes to enable each to achieve their
potential, from beginning levels to setting world records!
WORK HISTORY
General Dynamics Information Technology (Consultant for United States Postal Service), Wilkes-Berra, PA 2016
Business Systems Analyst
• Responsible for working across multiple business and technical teams and guiding the development team to ensure quality project
delivery through the Release Life Cycle.
• Utilizing Version One Agile methodologies.
MAXIMUS, Inc. (AEROTEK, March 2014-August 2014), Jenkins Township, PA 2014-2016
Provide government agencies with solutions that lead to efficient and effective public programs, help them achieve their goals, and improve the
quality of life for beneficiaries in local communities across the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia and the United
Kingdom.
SeniorLead Reporting Analyst
• Contributed to reducing non-EACMS resources by 50%, replacing spreadsheets and extraneous trackers with data input.
• Develop comprehensive reports, adhering to federal government regulations for Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), for
internal and external project stakeholders using Excel, VBA, SAS, SQL, EACMS, VDS and CUIC
• Retrieve, process, classify, sort, and evaluate data, validating compliance and promoting growth
• Designed, wrote, and currently maintain a Microsoft Excel-based data input systems, focusing on increasing accuracy while reducing
production time
• Wrote and maintain SQL and Excel procedure for acknowledgment letter mail merge reducing processing time from 16 hours per day to
15 minutes enabling firm to easily achieve KPI requirement.
• Collaborate with management team to design, implement, and write the CUIC Daily, Weekly and Monthly Phone logs
• Act as main point of contact for department colleagues, providing guidance on Microsoft Excel formulas and SQL Queries
NEPA SCHOOL DISTRICTS 2010-2014
Ensure the continuation of curriculum programs and student academic success by providing Summer School, Homebound Instruction, long and
short term substitute assignments across all subject areas throughout the Northeastern PA school districts. Maintained classroom rules and
implemented clear expectations of student behavior for effective classroom management.
Certified Middle and High School Teacher
• Mathematics
• General Science
• Physics
NORTH STAR CONSULTING, INC., Moosic, PA 2007 - 2010
Provider of technical resources to major US financial institutions in the 401k/Retirement Plan Services record keeping industry. Assisting these
companies with implementation, upgrades, conversion, ongoing maintenance, and product support for the Omni suite of products used in the
401k/Retirement Plan Services record keeping industry.
• Implemented process changes and optimized software code that improved CPU execution by 50%
• Developed custom reporting tools to streamline extraction of data for use in business analytics and reporting
• Taught fellow employees programming logic for OmniScript
INNOVATIVE SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS, INC., Cherry Hill, NJ 1998 - 2007
Industry leader in the development of software and technology solutions for Benefit Fund Administration for both single and multiple employers,
collectively-bargained Benefit Trust Funds, in North America.
Computer Programmer
• Designed, developed, and tested computer programs for multi-million dollar Pension Funds, Annuity Funds, and Health & Welfare
Plans. Managed cross-functional team of 8 to deliver projects on time
• Created client reporting capabilities for accessing databases to retrieved data for pension calculations, tracking contributions, and
financial submissions to Actuaries
• Independently identified and evaluated solution alternatives that met functional and technical requirements of the business. Executed
complex data analysis to resolve data issues
• Performed network maintenance, including backups, hardware and software troubleshooting, and security access
Daniel H. Allen
(570) 406-2411
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FRANK M. VACCARO & ASSOCIATES, INC., Trevose, PA 1988 - 1997
Employee benefit plan administrative and consulting service specializing in serving both single and multiple employers, collectively-bargained
Benefit Trust Funds.
Computer Programmer/Actuarial Assistant
• Wrote maintained Pension and Health & Welfare software for multi-million dollar funds
• Programmed, reviewed and developed liabilities using actuarial principles and provided administration assistance to clients including
calculation of individual benefits, reviewing plan documents, producing employee benefit statements and filing annual government
reports
• Troubleshoot researched, diagnosed, documented and resolved technical issues in both hardware and software
• Managed project team responsible for company-wide PC upgrades and made all computer or network-related purchase decisions.
Managed network expansion and ensured operational efficiency
• Instructed classes on word-processing and spreadsheets
COMPUTER CAPABILITIES
Software/Programming: SQL, VBA, SAS, Access, Microsoft Office Suite, TCP/IP, VPN, FTP, Visual Basic, C, C++, C#, COBOL, OmniScript, MySQL,
JavaScript, HTML, PHP, CSS, Visio, MS Project, ActivInspire, Version One, Outlook, Internet Explorer, and various graphics programs
Operating Systems/Hardware: Proficient with Windows, RS6000, Mainframe JCL., PC (network & peer-to-peer) UNIX (AIX), Linux, and Novell
MILITARY EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION
UNITED STATES ARMY, Darmstadt, Germany and Fort McClellan, Anniston, AL
Senior Military Police Customs Inspector, Secret Clearance, Good Conduct Medal, General’s Letter of Appreciation, First Sergeant’s
Letter of Appreciation, Army Service Ribbon
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY, Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mathematics, Emphasis on Actuarial and Computer Science (1988)
Computer Programming and Secondary Education Coursework
WILKES UNIVERSITY Wilkes-Barre, PA
Coursework toward a Master’s Degree in Education
KING’S COLLEGE, Wilkes-Barre, PA
Teaching Certification Secondary Mathematics
LUZERNE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Nanticoke, PA
Introduction to Education, Technology in the Classroom, Classroom Management
BUCKS COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Newtown, PA
Novell Network Administration Coursework
Computer Programming Visual Basic, C and Visual C++ Coursework
AMERITRAIN, Wayne, PA
Novell CNE & Microsoft MCSE
CORPORATEU, Philadelphia, PA
Computer Programming C and C++
ACCOMPLISHMENTS/ACTIVITIES
Web Developer - Created nepawebdesigns.com, dallaslittlepeople.com, dvmasters.org, nepagsl.com, wyomingvalleycyc.org,
stjosephberwick.org, harveyslakevet.phpnet.us, and others
Nationally Ranked Masters Swimmer - Member of Delaware Valley Masters, and Webmaster for Delaware Valley Masters
ETS Recognition of Excellence - Praxis II Mathematics Content Knowledge
Head Coach and Web Designer/Administrator - Girls/Boys Swim Team, Wyoming Valley Catholic Youth Center
Head Coach - Girls/Boys Swim Team, Dallas Mountaineers Aquatic Club
Volunteer Assistant Coach - Girls/Boys Swim Team, Lake Lehman High School
Lifelong Learner - Strong interest in Technology

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Daniel_H_Allen_resume_2016-12-07

  • 1. Daniel H. Allen Home: (570) 675-2202 • Cell: (570) 406-2411 • Email: danallenqaz@gmail.com PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Talented IT professional with significant experience in software applications development and information system management. Successful, self-taught web page designer, serving as Web Master for several local companies. Well-developed research and analytic skills with the demonstrated ability to diagnose and resolve program defects. Proven ability to coach diverse levels of athletes to enable each to achieve their potential, from beginning levels to setting world records! WORK HISTORY General Dynamics Information Technology (Consultant for United States Postal Service), Wilkes-Berra, PA 2016 Business Systems Analyst • Responsible for working across multiple business and technical teams and guiding the development team to ensure quality project delivery through the Release Life Cycle. • Utilizing Version One Agile methodologies. MAXIMUS, Inc. (AEROTEK, March 2014-August 2014), Jenkins Township, PA 2014-2016 Provide government agencies with solutions that lead to efficient and effective public programs, help them achieve their goals, and improve the quality of life for beneficiaries in local communities across the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom. SeniorLead Reporting Analyst • Contributed to reducing non-EACMS resources by 50%, replacing spreadsheets and extraneous trackers with data input. • Develop comprehensive reports, adhering to federal government regulations for Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), for internal and external project stakeholders using Excel, VBA, SAS, SQL, EACMS, VDS and CUIC • Retrieve, process, classify, sort, and evaluate data, validating compliance and promoting growth • Designed, wrote, and currently maintain a Microsoft Excel-based data input systems, focusing on increasing accuracy while reducing production time • Wrote and maintain SQL and Excel procedure for acknowledgment letter mail merge reducing processing time from 16 hours per day to 15 minutes enabling firm to easily achieve KPI requirement. • Collaborate with management team to design, implement, and write the CUIC Daily, Weekly and Monthly Phone logs • Act as main point of contact for department colleagues, providing guidance on Microsoft Excel formulas and SQL Queries NEPA SCHOOL DISTRICTS 2010-2014 Ensure the continuation of curriculum programs and student academic success by providing Summer School, Homebound Instruction, long and short term substitute assignments across all subject areas throughout the Northeastern PA school districts. Maintained classroom rules and implemented clear expectations of student behavior for effective classroom management. Certified Middle and High School Teacher • Mathematics • General Science • Physics NORTH STAR CONSULTING, INC., Moosic, PA 2007 - 2010 Provider of technical resources to major US financial institutions in the 401k/Retirement Plan Services record keeping industry. Assisting these companies with implementation, upgrades, conversion, ongoing maintenance, and product support for the Omni suite of products used in the 401k/Retirement Plan Services record keeping industry. • Implemented process changes and optimized software code that improved CPU execution by 50% • Developed custom reporting tools to streamline extraction of data for use in business analytics and reporting • Taught fellow employees programming logic for OmniScript INNOVATIVE SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS, INC., Cherry Hill, NJ 1998 - 2007 Industry leader in the development of software and technology solutions for Benefit Fund Administration for both single and multiple employers, collectively-bargained Benefit Trust Funds, in North America. Computer Programmer • Designed, developed, and tested computer programs for multi-million dollar Pension Funds, Annuity Funds, and Health & Welfare Plans. Managed cross-functional team of 8 to deliver projects on time • Created client reporting capabilities for accessing databases to retrieved data for pension calculations, tracking contributions, and financial submissions to Actuaries • Independently identified and evaluated solution alternatives that met functional and technical requirements of the business. Executed complex data analysis to resolve data issues • Performed network maintenance, including backups, hardware and software troubleshooting, and security access
  • 2. Daniel H. Allen (570) 406-2411 Page 2 FRANK M. VACCARO & ASSOCIATES, INC., Trevose, PA 1988 - 1997 Employee benefit plan administrative and consulting service specializing in serving both single and multiple employers, collectively-bargained Benefit Trust Funds. Computer Programmer/Actuarial Assistant • Wrote maintained Pension and Health & Welfare software for multi-million dollar funds • Programmed, reviewed and developed liabilities using actuarial principles and provided administration assistance to clients including calculation of individual benefits, reviewing plan documents, producing employee benefit statements and filing annual government reports • Troubleshoot researched, diagnosed, documented and resolved technical issues in both hardware and software • Managed project team responsible for company-wide PC upgrades and made all computer or network-related purchase decisions. Managed network expansion and ensured operational efficiency • Instructed classes on word-processing and spreadsheets COMPUTER CAPABILITIES Software/Programming: SQL, VBA, SAS, Access, Microsoft Office Suite, TCP/IP, VPN, FTP, Visual Basic, C, C++, C#, COBOL, OmniScript, MySQL, JavaScript, HTML, PHP, CSS, Visio, MS Project, ActivInspire, Version One, Outlook, Internet Explorer, and various graphics programs Operating Systems/Hardware: Proficient with Windows, RS6000, Mainframe JCL., PC (network & peer-to-peer) UNIX (AIX), Linux, and Novell MILITARY EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION UNITED STATES ARMY, Darmstadt, Germany and Fort McClellan, Anniston, AL Senior Military Police Customs Inspector, Secret Clearance, Good Conduct Medal, General’s Letter of Appreciation, First Sergeant’s Letter of Appreciation, Army Service Ribbon TEMPLE UNIVERSITY, Philadelphia, PA Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mathematics, Emphasis on Actuarial and Computer Science (1988) Computer Programming and Secondary Education Coursework WILKES UNIVERSITY Wilkes-Barre, PA Coursework toward a Master’s Degree in Education KING’S COLLEGE, Wilkes-Barre, PA Teaching Certification Secondary Mathematics LUZERNE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Nanticoke, PA Introduction to Education, Technology in the Classroom, Classroom Management BUCKS COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Newtown, PA Novell Network Administration Coursework Computer Programming Visual Basic, C and Visual C++ Coursework AMERITRAIN, Wayne, PA Novell CNE & Microsoft MCSE CORPORATEU, Philadelphia, PA Computer Programming C and C++ ACCOMPLISHMENTS/ACTIVITIES Web Developer - Created nepawebdesigns.com, dallaslittlepeople.com, dvmasters.org, nepagsl.com, wyomingvalleycyc.org, stjosephberwick.org, harveyslakevet.phpnet.us, and others Nationally Ranked Masters Swimmer - Member of Delaware Valley Masters, and Webmaster for Delaware Valley Masters ETS Recognition of Excellence - Praxis II Mathematics Content Knowledge Head Coach and Web Designer/Administrator - Girls/Boys Swim Team, Wyoming Valley Catholic Youth Center Head Coach - Girls/Boys Swim Team, Dallas Mountaineers Aquatic Club Volunteer Assistant Coach - Girls/Boys Swim Team, Lake Lehman High School Lifelong Learner - Strong interest in Technology