Scott R Palmer
Plainfield, IL 60586 – (630) 725-8112 (C) –
palmer.sr@gmail.com
Career Focus
- To obtain a programming position with a company that prides itself in communication and delivering exceptional products with CI/CD and automation.
Computer Experience
- Interface design and implementation
- Fluent in C and Java
- Familiar with MySQL, SQL and ASP
- Computer Network and Security
- Proficient in HTML, JavaScript, PHP, and CSS
- Familiar with Red Hat, Ubuntu, Windows, MacOS, Mandriva and Fedora OS
- Graphics programming with POVRAY and JOGL
Certificates (in consideration)
- World Wide Web Consortium: HTML, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, XML and ASP
- Oracle: Java 7 Programmer I and II
Military Accomplishments
- Contributed to an annual 50% increase in productivity through improvements in operations, quality, safety and administration.
- Supervised second shift operations and more than 9 air core maintenance staff.
- Awarded the Navy Achievement Medal in 2002, Letter of Commendation in 2002 and Two Letters of Appreciation in 2000 and 2001.
- Received Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.
- Confidential Security Clearance
Experience
- RSVP Tooling, Inc, Joliet, IL October 2017 to December 2023
- Provided technical support with regularly addressed sales and technical inquiries, offering expertise in tool setup, troubleshooting, and product quality assurance.
- Managed routine tasks such as shipping, stock monitoring, and vendor coordination, ensuring smooth logistics for purchases, sales, and inspections.
- Played a role in pre- and post-trade show activities, contributing to marketing campaigns, preparing promotional materials, and expanding the company's outreach.
- Used OCR and PDF tools to create a digital library for catalogs, instructions, and troubleshooting routines, enhancing accessibility, and reducing troubleshooting time for customers.
- Upgrade of the company's file system and sales system to Windows 11 and cloud-based file storage, achieving 100% uptime and improved communication.
- Developed applications in Java and Front-End web languages for reviewing offers, tracking price lists, and validating stock. Created tools to read CSVs, PDFs, and XML files, streamlining inventory management and communication.
Sales Engineer - Support
- Liaison Technologies, Carbondale, IL October 2014 to February 2016
- Supplied EDI transaction support for three platforms Athena, Advance Data Exchange and Softshare/DXP.
- Performed detailed analysis of project requirements and aided in the development of functional specifications.
- Developed and kept implementation and documentation
- Fluent with EDI formats ANSI, EDIFACT and TRADACOMs.
IT Professional - Mapping Analyst
- Morgan Stanley, Chicago, IL June 2009 to July 2009
- Supplied advertising aid.
- Aided in Microsoft Software implementations.
- Installed CRM software ACT! and supplied initial demonstrations and training.
IT Professional
- Brad Foote Gear Work, Cicero, IL December 2007 to January 2008
- Developed production and beta websites using HTML with CSS2 and JavaScript.
- Troubleshot and resolved internet connectivity and general software and hardware issues.
- Added user accounts, troubleshot issues with users.
IT Professional
- Mr. Admin, Carbondale, IL April 2007 to August 2007
- Troubleshot and resolved internet connectivity and general software and hardware issues.
- Found product problems and strengths and collected data on the customer experience.
- Developed accurate development estimates and drafted project resource plans.
- Led triage on product bugs and feature requests.
IT Professional
- RadioShack, Marion, IL September 2005 to July 2006
- Received and processed cash and credit payments for in-store purchases.
- Described use and operation of merchandise to customers.
- Placed special merchandise orders for customers.
- Shared product knowledge with customers while making personal recommendations.
- Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
- Verified that all merchandising standards were kept daily.
Sales Retail
- US Navy May 2000 to May 2005
- Effective decision-maker in high-pressure environments.
- Patrolled areas and allowed restricted area access for authorized personnel.
- Supervised operation and organizational maintenance of weapons systems and specialized equipment.
- Coordinated training schedules and filed crucial administrative paperwork.
- Set up sensitive electronic test tools and equipment.
- Ran cycle checks of electromechanical systems consisting of multiple integrated circuits.
- Aligned and tuned complicated inter-related circuits and electromechanical systems.
- Quickly replaced faulty parts and unit wiring and retested systems.
- Tacked maintenance actions and completed records.
- Verified that all required information was readily available and displayed correctly.
- Coordinated preventative maintenance on existing and new production equipment, including routine calibration.
- Maintained and enforced a safe and clean working environment.
- Diligently kept safety and quality standards.
- Supervised production schedules, production quality and on time delivery.
- Trained, developed and counseled subordinates to develop a high performing team.
- Organized, prioritized and managed work-center maintenance projects to keep shops safe, efficient and clean.
Supervisor and Quality Assurance Inspector
Work History
- One Stop, Murphysboro, IL September 2006 to March 2007
- Stocked and inventoried merchandise.
- Handled currency and lottery sales.
- Cleaned and organized store.
- Closed store and delivered sales to bank.
Salesclerk
- Personal Contracts, Naperville, IL and Carbondale, IL 2010 to April 2013
- Removed debris from households, storage areas and yards.
- Remodel basements and garages.
- Painted interior rooms.
- Installed electrical wiring and network wiring.
Contract Labor
- Hucks, Murphysboro, IL July 2013 to October 2014
- Trained in operating point of sale system.
- Stock and inventory merchandise.
- Trained for class C UST operator.
Sales Associate
Education
- Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL
- Bachelor of Science: Computer Science, December 2010
- Minor: Mathematics
- Received Dean List Fall 2006.
- Attended AMC Fall 2009 and was in charge of sigSoft.
- Coursework in Operating System and Design, Graphic Design, User Interface and Implementation, Networking, Computer Security, Computer Architecture, Autonomous Mobile Robots, Web Development and Design and Programming Languages.
- Advanced Mathematics coursework in Calculus I & II, Statistics and Probability and Linear Programming concluding to Mathematics Minor.
Graduate-Level Coursework:
Computer Architecture, Computer Security and Cloud Computing