Rick Klopfer
   [Send email to request phone number] 07.8086
          Rick.Klopfer@yahoo.com

Career Recap
Programming specialist with extensive background in developing solutions for
business.  Broad experience with IBM midrange systems (AS/400, iSeries, i/5,
system i) using standard programming languages and development tools.  

Recent Experience
Sr. Programmer/Analyst					
Holloway Sportswear Inc.						Oct-05 - Present
Manufacturer and distributor of athletic garments with 3 facilities and overseas
fulfillment centers
•	Support integrated enterprise application suite (ERP) and warehouse management
system (WMS) as well as RFID/bar-code data collection applications
•	Responsible for IT and operational projects involving program development for
order processing, finance, warehouse, and materials
•	Maintain and modify program code for legacy systems and vendor applications
•	Function as lead developer, mentoring and supporting other staff in
department
•	Troubleshoot application errors and work with software supplier for problem
resolution
•	Train system users on applications and develop how-to guides/job aids
•	Generate functional specifications for program development or modification
•	Create application test scripts, engaging user input and coordination
•	Work with outside consultants to develop requirements and manage their
activities
•	Implemented reporting system using email-delivery to eliminate paper costs
•	Electronic forms/labels design using ACOM Solutions eForms and CYBRA
MarkMagic
•	Leadership role in ERP conversion to Intentia/Lawson Movex (M3) application
suite, primarily responsible for data conversion/integrity and gap-analysis
review

Systems Analyst/Programmer
Dayton Progress Corporation						Sept-99 – Sept-05
Global leader in metal fabrication and stamping tools with 24x7 operations at
multiple facilities.
•	Program development for order processing, accounting, materials, and bar-code
apps
•	Used query tools and report-writing software
•	Project activities included requirements definition and development of program
specs
•	Played role in working with users in implementing JDE EnterpriseOne
(OneWorld), moving away from legacy application system
•	Installed and responsible for setting up backup and disaster recovery using
Mimix DR1 
•	Participated on Sarbanes-Oxley compliance team representing Business Systems
Dept.
•	Function as JDE CNC in handling upgrades, ESU’s, Knowledge Garden searches,
etc.

Other Employment
1992-1999: Worked as independent consultant, contractor, or employee in the
areas of systems analysis, program development, and information technology
support. 

Technologies
•	ERP solutions: Mapics/XA, Mincron, Software International, Jobscope, JD
Edwards, and ABS (ERP and WMS), Intentia/Lawson Movex
•	MS/Office, MS/Visio, MS/Access, MS/Project, MS/FrontPage
•	IBM Midrange: AS/400, iSeries, i5, system i
•	Business Analysis and Support Tools: QlikView, Lawson Learning Accelerator
•	Computer Languages: RPG III/IV/free-format, COBOL, SQL, Query Manager, CL,
Visual Basic,  javascript , html
•	Recent training: C#, vb.net, QlikView BI

Education and Certification
BS in Information Systems			Rockwell College
AA in General Studies				Sinclair Community College
AS in Programming 				Southern Ohio College
CCP – Certified Computer Professional

For more information, visit my website: http://rickklopfer.tripod.com/info