James H. Edison, CPCU
Work: 406-203-4481; or 877-277-6918
Fax: 406-822-3993 ; Cell: 406-382-0295;
Home: 406-822-3991
E-mail; JimE@EDIConcepts.net
Homepage: http://www.EDIConcepts.net
Summary
More than 14 years in the
information systems field with a strong history in the insurance industry. A prior business owner who understands what
makes an employee or contractor valuable to a company. A results oriented programmer
and network engineer who has designed systems from the ground up working
closely with the client. Excellent
communication skills allow for efficiently working within set parameters.
Technical Background
Languages/Application
Development: Omnis 7, Omnis Studio .NET Studio 2005
Operating
Systems – Server: Windows NT 4.0, Windows Server 2000, Windows Server 2003.
Operating
Systems – Workstation: Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000,
Windows XP and Windows
Databases: Omnis
Native Data File (DML and OmnisSQL), Frontbase, MS Access, MS SQL Express 2005,
MS SQL Server
Productivity: MS
Office
Applications:
InStar Agency Management System, NOVA Sales Pro, InStar ImageLite, InStar Sales
Library, InStar Bonding Module, InStar Workers Comp Rating and Policy Issuance,
InStar Professional Liability Rating and Policy Issuance, InStar Email
Interface, InStar Faxing.
Education
Currently
working toward MCSE
160 hours
of supplemental training in Omnis Studio
and SQL
Chartered
Property Casualty Underwriter, July 1992
BS in Business
Administration, May 1982
Minors in
Accounting and Economics
Several credits
short of a minor in Computer Science
Professional Experience
NOVA Sales Pro – Sales Campaign
Management Software
2002 – Current
Programming and Design Services
Performed all
programming tasks for the design of a sales campaign management system.
Structured relational
data base with a complex set of relational requirements.
Designed,
prototyped, and coded GUI user interface for an SQL backend.
Provided data
exchange with other Omnis programs and Windows applications.
Mineral
2001 – Current
Systems Administrator
Administer all
aspects of the office computer systems, including Windows Server 2003, database
and associated programs. Maintained web
site and basic web interface to the library database.
Increased system
reliability by updating hardware, software, enhancing security and moving
workstations Windows XP Pro. Soon to be
working with Windows Vista.
InStar Corporation – Insurance
Agency/Brokerage Management Software
1996 -2004
Programming and Design Services
Provide custom
modules to work with the core InStar program.
Increased client
productivity through the use of automation in all aspects of the insurance
industry from client management, accounting, marketing, rating, policy
management, and policy issuance.
Designed,
prototyped and coded components for small to medium sized insurance brokerage
houses and insurance companies.
Au Smith & Associates
1983 – 1996
Systems Administrator, Insurance
Broker and Corporate Owner
Administer all
aspects of the office computer systems including Novell 3.11 server, Windows
workstations, evaluate and procure software.
Various
management duties including marketing and sales of insurance products,
oversight of staff, designing marketing campaigns, servicing and maintaining
commercial clients.