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1. William C. Leon
4739 Albrook Drive | Columbus, Ohio 43228
H: 614-453-5756 | C: 614-535-8924 | E: williamcleon@live.com
Programmer/Analyst | Software Developer | Software Consulting | Web Developer
Bi-lingual in Spanish/English - Knowledgeable in both language & culture
• “I add value to a company by providing new strategies Core Competencies | Strengths & Expertise
that improve the overall effectiveness processes as Program Development | Program Implementation
well as enable savings in operating expenses.”
Systems Implementation | Data Management
• “I deliver comprehensive expertise in needs analysis,
solutions design, development and testing, and Applications Development | Database Administration/Design
implementation lifecycles.” Software Configuration/Development | Project Management
Technical Proficiencies
Relational Database Windows NT | MS-SQL Server 2008 | Windows 7 XP, Vista | DNS, DHCP
Management Systems IIS Server | Intermec Handhelds CK30 | Intermec Printers PX6I
(RDBMS):
Software/Applications: MS Office 2010 | Visual Source Safe | Microsoft Expression Web
Axialis IconWorkshop | Adobe Photoshop CS5
Programming Visual Basic .Net, C#.Net, ASP.NET 2010, Studio .Net | Visual Fox Pro. 9.0 | T-SQL
Languages/Tools: Framework 4.0 | JavaScript, VBA, VB Script
ADO.NET, ADO, DAO, ODBC, COM/ActiveX, MS-SQL DTS | ASP, HTML, XHTML
Professional Experience
Independent Consultant … Columbus, Ohio 2009 to Present
Direct conceptual, strategic, and tactical creation of robust websites, layouts, navigation and user interaction flow using
current technologies. (ASP.Net, Photoshop CS5, VB.Net, SQL Server 2008)
Install and configure IIS and SQL Servers for use of light e-commerce website.
Created SQL Databases and software ( ASP.Net and Winforms ) to maintain customer information.
Technical environment: MS SQL Server 2008, Visual Studio .Net 2010, IIS 7, VB.Net, XHTML, CSS, Photoshop, Illustrator CS5.
Timken Corporation … Bucyrus, Ohio 2006 to 2009
Leading producer of highly engineered antifriction bearing products and services as well as alloy steel and components;
operates in 26 countries (8 national and international tech centers); 17,000 employees.
Programmer Analyst, I.T. Department.
Provided expertise to administration and resolution of data and label print issues supporting 24/7 distribution center
warehouse operations; accountable for swift resolution of issues ensuring continuity of warehouse processes including
receiving, inventory movement, product packing and shipping; simultaneously spearheaded design and development of
software improving warehouse processes.
Technical environment: Microsoft SQL Server 2000, Visual FoxPro 9, Visual Studio .Net 2008, Winforms, C#.Net, and VB.net.
• Purchased software and contributed to development of ADM (AIAG data management) solution improving accuracy of
data printed on AIAG labels; performed hundreds of updates to labeling system requiring in-depth analysis and
development of new programs (with each update addressing different areas of system).
o Enhanced overall efficiency (and reduced end-user system issues) through improved accuracy of data (by double
checking transferred data) and improved label printing (through more accurate label templates).
o Followed up purchase and implementation with training of end-users on software functions.
o Facilitated programmer ability to continue with development of ADM through creation of technical
documentation; comprised information about database layout and relationships as well as description of each of
program making up individual parts of system.
• Assisted with management of warehouse inventory system for Intermec handhelds (providing ability for users to scan
store and ship products without need to operate from desktop computer); ultimately enabled warehouse staff to
perform job functions more effectively and accurately.
o Improved overall efficiency of current process on Intermec handhelds through redesign of warehouse inventory
software from embedded Visual C++ 4.0 to Visual Basic .Net 2008.
Influent, Inc. … Dublin, Ohio 2003 to 2006

2. Telemarketing company offering full range of call center outsourcing solutions helping clients acquire, retain, grow and
service customers; operates in 3 countries with 12 different locations; 1,300 employees.
Project Manager - I.T. Department
Developed software utilized to control customer data (with data formats including Excel, ASCII, DBF and Access); processed
data (including secure and sensitive information) creating reports consistent with customer format and specification
requirements, allocated data and reports to customers, applied updates and new development to customer data, and
tracked modifications through maintenance of data documentation.
Technology environment: Visual FoxPro 6.0, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft SQL 2000
• Demonstrated strength supporting 12 internal account managers and external companies/clientele simultaneously;
developed software controlling marketing data and maintained data for each account manager with specific
account specifications.
• Improved systems functionality and performance through creation of improved graphic user interface (GUI); new
interface adopted by other project managers as standard GUI for new development.
Sarcom, Inc. … Lewis Center, Ohio 2000 to 2003
National leader in IT consulting and distributed computing support; sells, installs, and maintains computer systems for mid-
market and enterprise business customers; operations supported by 885 employees.
Technical Lead
Spearheaded testing and repair of customer hardware while contributing to software installation for corporate clientele
(i.e. Ashland and Huntington Bank); oversaw and ensured performance of 5 staff. Technical environment: Windows 95, 98,
2000, XP, NT, Novell.
• Notable project included 8-month assignment installing 450 servers and 3000 workstations ($2.4 million initiative) in
Huntington Bank environment; collaborated with colleague on 8-month project.
Chiquita Brands Intl. … San Jose, Costa Rica November 1992 to December 1999
International marketer, producer and distributor of fresh fruit, processed fruit and vegetable products.
Senior Systems Analyst, I.T. Department
Responsible for programming and development in both team member and lead capacity roles; maintained and
improved information systems; migrated old information systems from FoxPro to Visual Basic and SQL in client/server
environment; designed and implemented databases using SQL Server. Technical environment: FoxPro DOS 2.6, Visual
Basic 5.0, Lotus 1-2-3, Novell NetWare 4.11, Microsoft SQL 7.0
• AMS – Association Mailing System: Developed, implemented and trained end-users on software sending 3,000 emails
and attachments to associates (provided with financial services through Employee Association); ultimately reduced
time to send emails from 3 days to just 5 minutes.
• COBAL Intranet (Chiquita recognized as COBAL in Costa Rica): Created first automatic HTML reports (in COBAL) from
current databases and enabled executive management to review reports daily; trained other departments on creation
and use of Intranet pages.
• FMS – Farm Management System: Supported project introducing Intermec Handhelds to more than 60 farms
throughout Latin America (and eventually throughout all Latin American countries); contributed to creation of
software storing production information and creating reports from handheld devices.
Education & Professional Development
Latin American University of Science and Technology … San Jose, Costa Rica
A.S. Computer Science, 1993 (GPA 3.5)
Programming I, II, III and IV | Data Structures | Databases | Operating Systems | Professional Ethics
(MCP) Microsoft Certified Professional – TechSkills
Mastering Microsoft Visual Basic & Implementing Database Design on MS-SQL Server – New Horizons
Visual Fox Pro 3.0 – Fundatec | Power Play for Administrators – Cognos | Handhelds Technical Training – Intermec Corp
Fox Base Plus and Business Package Specialist – I.P.C. | Computer Equipment Installation and Maintenance – ULACIT
Business Certifications
Re-engineering – I.N.A.
Seminars
Team Work, and Process Control, Upward Mobility Chiquita Brands, Intl.
4739 Albrook Drive | Columbus, Ohio 43228 | H: 614-453-5756 | C: 614-535-8924 | E: williamcleon@live.com