F&T Life Work Values

Daily Duties at F&T Life:

Director of Information Systems Provided efficient operation of IS (information systems) activity, including IBM mainframes, PCs, Novell networks, operations, systems, hardware/software, user training, vendor negotiations, project leadership and new software development and maintenance activities. Managed 12 staff, projects with up to 35 people and serviced 250 users. • Converted all mainframe-based systems to a Novell LAN client/server environment; served as project manager while concurrently fulfilling regular duties. • Streamlined IBM ES9000 systems operation, thereby reducing nightly batch run times by 20%, complex on-line transaction times from 25 to 3-5 seconds and systems abends by 40%. • Increased system development and maintenance efficiency by evaluating and introducing 4GL’s, including Access, Visual Basic and I.Q. Object. • Empowered staff by offering various career advancement opportunities, guiding individuals on educational studies and application training. • Promoted two staff members to management. • Presented project plans to the Board of Directors and Senior Management Committee on strategic activities planned for the Information Systems Department. • Improved client request response time by standardizing PC application software (e.g. word-processing, spreadsheets, databases). • Installed voicemail and LAN-based e-mail systems; earned award for outstanding quality.

What they like about F&T Life:

A hiring company that offers alternative approaches to pay, performance bonuses, and/or equity in the firm is very attractive to you. You're generally less interested in working for an organization offering only traditional, salary-based compensation, one with limited opportunity to acquire equity in the firm, or one that does not actively promote skill development. In addition, you are more likely to choose a company that offers a variety of internal career options, with defined career paths. You view the learning of new skills and development of your expertise as key to your career advancement. These aspects of an organization may become even more important to you as you progress in your field, and are especially critical if you change career or occupation.

Tags

Rules Specialist, Insurance Systems, Health Systems, Management and PM , Business Rules Methodology Expert, Analyst Manager

Skills

P&L responsibilities, Presentation, Ecommerce Strategy and digital marketing channels optimization - SEO, SEM, email, affiliates - for high-profile accounts., Technology Solutions, Sales Support, Software Implementation, Requirements Analysis & Specification, Leadership

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