Montgomery Ward Work Values

Daily Duties at Montgomery Ward:

Career with Montgomery Ward began in Ft. Wayne, In. in 1974 and culminated in Chicago, IL in 1989. Multiple positions and several promotions during my career with Montgomery Ward. The following is the timeline and basic responsibilities of each position. 1988-1989 Systems Assurance Analyst Chicago, IL. Liaison between business management and systems operations regarding all system changes and new implementations. Enforced standard procedures to ensure the integrity of the operation environment and performed quality assurance audits. Reviewed documentation and procedures for major enhancements and of all new systems. Advised on relevance of standard to the development process. Consulted with development and end-users on operational issues. Conducted review meetings and published summaries of those reviews. Developed monthly internal newsletter for improved communication link between end-users and data center. 1986-1988 National Account Representative, Chicago, IL. Coordinated application processing for 6 major systems. Performed liaison activities in matter of application processing and problem resolution. Conducted new system reviews for acceptance, implementation, and quality assurance. Assured system recoverability. 1982-1986 National System Support Specialist, Product Service Division, Chicago, IL. Coordinated and directed efforts of 10 network support specialists throughout the continental United States. Conducted on and offsite training including seminar preparation and the development of many user manuals. Maintained vendor relationships including system expansion, problem resolution, contract negotiations and justifications. Performed system audits to ensure adherence to operating procedures and application program troubleshooting. Traveled to all sites for implementation and training. Provided primary hardware/software support of 155 remote locations supporting a customer base of 16 million customers and 24 million products. 1980-1982 Office Supervisor, Product Service Division, Rosemont, IL. Reorganized structure of all clerical functions. Directed activities of 28 employees controlling workflow, personnel training, motivation, and performance appraisals. Improved office productivity by a measured 50%. Coordinated all efforts as an acceptance test site for new systems. Provided testing and initial system documentation during development of a prototype system. Organized and streamlined data processing department to bring the organization to a current status. Eliminated a one-year backlog within four(4) months. 1974-1980 Data Entry Clerk, Product Service Division, Ft. Wayne, IN. Performed various clerical tasks. Assisted in regional systems training. Gained national recognition for organizational and training skills which led to transfer to Chicago.

What they like about Montgomery Ward:

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

Business Development, Training Specialist, liaision, Customer Service 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, Leadership

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