Posted by on December 02, 1997 at 00:19:29:
Robert Parlato
1461 Shrader Street, Apt. 4
San Francisco, CA 94117
Phone (415) 564-9744
Fax (415) 680-2488
E-mail: rparlato@parlato.com
Web: http://www.parlato.com
December 1, 1997
Dear Sir or Madam:
Imagine my pleasure finding DuPont on the World Wide Web! I discovered your company has quite a present's in
Asia. After vacationing in Thailand for four weeks last February, I am convinced Asia offers remarkable potential
and opportunity for me in the field of Information Technology.
After learning more about your company, I felt compelled to send in my resume. I find the field of Information
Technology extremely interesting and the computer applications fascinating. With my enthusiasm, knowledge,
experience, and desire to make Information Technology my life’s career, I am sure I would make a valuable
contribution to your organization.
My technical experience and educational background have given me excellent training in the field of Information
Technology. For the past four years, as an employee of a well-known discount brokerage firm, I managed the
design, development, and deployment of high quality business system solutions.
My background in computers seems to dovetail very well with your requirements. I know I can do the kind of job for
you that will consistently show up in your asset column. I look forward to an interview with you where I can cite in
much more detail how my qualifications will benefit your organization. Please call me at the telephone number noted
above so we may arrange a time for an interview.
Sincerely yours,
Robert Parlato
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OBJECTIVIE
To obtain a managerial level position in which I can mentor a staff in designing,
developing, and deploying high quality business system solutions.
TECHNICAL
Programming Languages:
Object Pascal, JavaScript, HTML, SQL, ObjectPAL, Basic
GUI Development Tools:
Delphi, Paradox for Windows
Operating Systems:
Windows 3.x, 95, NT, & DOS
SQL Databases & Tools:
Sybase, Interbase, DBArtisian
Networks:
Windows NT 4.0 Server, Novell NetWare 3.1x & 4.1
Web Servers:
Netscape Enterprise & FastTrack, Microsoft IIS
Internet:
IntraBuilder, Netscape Navigator & Communicator, MS Internet Explorer, ISDN,
TCP/IP, FTP
QUALIFICATION
*More than fifteen years experience in applications design, development, and deployment of
high quality business systems solutions complemented with over ten years experience
configuring and managing Novell NetWare 3.x and NetWare 4.x networks.
*Experience with Sybase SQL and GUI development tools.
*Experience with Event Driven and Object Oriented Programming.
*Experience in quality assurance, testing, and implementation methodologies.
*Experience in facilitating conversions from manual systems to computerize.
*Effective problem solver. Capable of prioritizing and managing a heavy workload without
direct supervision.
*Experienced with business accounting through financial statements including preparation
of tax documents, and interfacing with CPAs.
EXPERIENCE
02/93 - Present
Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
San Francisco, CA
Position held: Manager - Technology Solutions
Manage projects requiring departmental reengineering adopting new technologies to create
seamless integration between applications. Webmaster for the Compliance division web
site. Lead teams, which include contractors, architecting, designing, developing, testing,
and deploying business systems solutions that are of high quality.
Built and administer a Novell NetWare 4.1 server, a Netscape Enterprise web server and
two Sybase
System 11 SQL servers running on Windows NT 4.0.
Represent Charles Schwab at the National Association of Securities Dealers Inc.
(NASD) in New York City on a monthly basis as a consultant assisting the NASD in their
Central Registration Depository system redesign effort.
01/92 - 12/92
The Mortgage Acquisition Corporation
Transamerica "Pyramid" Building
San Francisco, CA
Position held: Network Administrator/Application Developer/Financial Analyst
Configured and managed a 20-user Novell NetWare 3.11 10base-T network. Designed,
developed and implemented sophisticated financial applications utilizing Paradox 3.5 for
DOS in combination with Quattro Pro for DOS 4.0. Assisted in secondary marketing
operations and sales to government institutions.
1990 - 1991
American Asphalt
Ventura, CA
Position held: Controller/Application Developer/Network Administrator
Configured and managed a 5-user Novell NetWare 3.11 network. Converted a manual
accounting system to computer using Computer Associates AccPac Plus accounting
software. Developed custom applications for specific task requirements using Quattro Pro
and Paradox 3.5. Duties included: general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable,
payroll, reconciliation’s, and quarterly payroll, sales, and fuel tax documents.
1987 - 1991
Center Stage Video
Oxnard, CA
Position held: Owner
Profitably owned and performed all accounting duties for a video rental business. Duties
included: general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, reconciliation’s and quarterly payroll
and estimated tax documents.
Prepared company financials through Profit and Loss statements. Managed day to day
business. Hired and dismissed employees. Prepared year-end tax returns. Prepared
W-2's.
Configured a Novell NetWare 3.11 network with three video checkout terminals.
Developed video rental program using Paradox 3.0. Used AccPac BPI accounting
software to maintain bookkeeping records.
EDUCATION
1986 - 1988 California State University, Northridge - Major: Accounting
1982 - 1986 Ventura Community College - Completed all lower division courses
BORLAND:
Application Development Using Delphi Client/Server
Advanced Application Development Using Delphi Client/Server
Borland Developers Conference '95 in San Diego, CA
Borland Developers Conference '97 in Nashville, TN
MICROSOFT:
Supporting Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Core Technologies
NOVELL:
Administration
Advance Administration
Installation & Configuration
Networking Technologies
Service and Support
TCP/IP Transport
SYBASE:
Fast Track to SQL
SQL Database Administration
ADDITIONAL
Successfully passed the California Real Estate exam, after completing a two week
accelerated course, on the first attempt acquiring a California Real Estate License.
One of four students chosen from Ventura College to participate in a special computer
class hosted by the Ventura County Government Center.
REFERENCE
Excellent references available from former employers.