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Scott Palmer

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
  • Sales Engineer - Support
    • 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.
  • Liaison Technologies, Carbondale, IL October 2014 to February 2016
  • IT Professional - Mapping Analyst
    • 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.
  • Morgan Stanley, Chicago, IL June 2009 to July 2009
  • IT Professional
    • Supplied advertising aid.
    • Aided in Microsoft Software implementations.
    • Installed CRM software ACT! and supplied initial demonstrations and training.
  • Brad Foote Gear Work, Cicero, IL December 2007 to January 2008
  • IT Professional
    • 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.
  • Mr. Admin, Carbondale, IL April 2007 to August 2007
  • IT Professional
    • 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.
  • RadioShack, Marion, IL September 2005 to July 2006
  • Sales Retail
    • 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.
  • US Navy May 2000 to May 2005
  • Supervisor and Quality Assurance Inspector
    • 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.
Work History
  • One Stop, Murphysboro, IL September 2006 to March 2007
  • Salesclerk
    • Stocked and inventoried merchandise.
    • Handled currency and lottery sales.
    • Cleaned and organized store.
    • Closed store and delivered sales to bank.
  • Personal Contracts, Naperville, IL and Carbondale, IL 2010 to April 2013
  • Contract Labor
    • Removed debris from households, storage areas and yards.
    • Remodel basements and garages.
    • Painted interior rooms.
    • Installed electrical wiring and network wiring.
  • Hucks, Murphysboro, IL July 2013 to October 2014
  • Sales Associate
    • Trained in operating point of sale system.
    • Stock and inventory merchandise.
    • Trained for class C UST operator.
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