EDUCATION
BS in Business Administration, 1983
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Major: Accounting
BS in Science, 1968
University of Texas at El Paso
Major: Physics, Minor: Math
CERTIFICATION
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), 1986
Certificate of Data Processing (CDP), 1984
Passed examination for Certified Public Accountant (CPA), 1983
EXPERIENCE
INDEPENDENT INVESTOR, 1989 to Present
Self-employed as an independent investor. Source of income is
private investment in No-load Equity Mutual Funds.
Achievements:
- Investment Portfolio is independently managed without the
assistance of Brokers or Managers. Investment ability and
knowledge of markets achieved through self-study.
- Enhanced knowledge of PC's with formal education in
PhotoShop, PageMaker, Oracle, LAN Administration, C, C++,
and Visual Basic.
- Proficient in use of the Internet, including HyperText
Markup Language (HTML), JavaScript, and search techniques.
SECURITY PACIFIC BANK (Reno, Nevada), 1986 to 1989
EDP Auditor
Reported to Senior Vice President, Auditor. Responsible for
scheduling, planning, field work, and reporting of all EDP
audits. Specialized in audits through the computer.
Achievements:
- Converted the Audit Department from paper worksheets and
schedules to computerized audits. Used portable PC's with word
processing and spreadsheet applications.
- Developed parallel simulation programs to verify system
calculations and data integrity.
- Developed automated applications using Database and
Telecommunications software.
NEVADA STATE BANK (Las Vegas, Nevada), 1978 to 1986
EDP Auditor (1983 to 1986)
Reported to Senior Vice President, Auditor. Responsible for
scheduling, planning, field work, and reporting of all EDP
audits. Specialized in audits through the computer.
Achievements:
- Automated periodic financial statements and regulatory call
reports to personal computer worksheets. Saved 10 days in the
preparation process.
- Performed verification and testing of automated program
controls.
- Assisted in third-party reviews of client bank processing.
Computer Programmer (1978 to 1983)
Reported to Senior Vice President, Data Processing. Senior
Level Programmer responsible for upgrading, installing, and
maintaining financial software packages.
Achievements:
- Utilized structured programming techniques in maintaining
state-of-the-art on-line banking applications.
- Converted Commercial Loan and Trust departments from manual
to automated systems.
BANCOLOGY, INC. (El Paso, Texas), 1976 to 1978
Computer Programmer
Reported to Vice President, Programming Manager. Senior Level
Programmer responsible for the conversion of 30 banks from
UNISYS to IBM computer.
Achievements:
- Converted Demand Deposits and Paperless Item Processing
applications from batch processing to on-line systems.
EL PASO NATIONAL BANK (El Paso, Texas), 1968 to 1976
Computer Programmer
Reported to Senior Vice President, Data Processing. Various
responsibilities from Computer Operator to Programming
Supervisor responsible for program development.
Achievements:
- Designed, developed, and implemented automated systems for
Commercial Loans, Certificates of Deposit, and Demand Deposit
Account Analysis.