Tyler Bowker
Summary
Tyler has almost 20 years of IT experience with 3 years of SAS programming experience.
He is very proficient in SAS, Excel, MS-Access and Visio.
Accomplishments
 Created planning tools at Solo Cup using Access and Excel.
 Improved a process for web portal at GE Medical Systems that saved an estimated $120K.
 Implemented an inventory screen at John Deere that saved approximately $500K per year.
 Digitized a paper driven process at Océ USA that saved approximately $90K per year.
 Optimized parts warehouse Space at Aldrich Chemical and deferred a $39M project charge.
Education
Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL – 5/1993
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS, TRANSPORTATION & PHYSICAL DISTRIBUTION
GPA: 3.4/4.0, Major 3.8/4.0
Graduated Cum Laude
Certifications
Completed my CPM certification application – Nov. 2005.
Technical Skills
PLATFORMS: IBM S/390,AS400, Tandem, UNIX, LINUX, SUN, Web Servers, and PCs.
DATABASES: Dbase, Rbase, MS-Access, Informix, Oracle, Enscribe, DB2, MySql.
LANGUAGES: COBOL, Perl, HTML, SAS, ASSEMBLER, Pascal, and Basic.
SOFTWARE: BPCS, Manugistics, SAP, SABA, Great Plains Software, MS OFFICE PRO, Crystal
Reports, Visio.
Professional Experience
Caterpillar, Peoria, IL
August 2011 – September 2012
Data Analyst
 Created SAS Reports and Used SAS for ETL to move data from Web source to Mainframe Source.
 Wrote SAS Programs on the mainframe, and on PC SAS using Enterprise Guide.
 Used Visio to Map processes and Used Excel to document procedures and back up SAS Code.
Tools/Technology: MS Access, Excel, SAS, DB2, Visio.
Concepts: Downloading Data, Scrubbing Websites, Creating Auction Reports
Results: Working to Automate Manual Auction Reporting processes.
John Deere Harvester, East Moline, IL
April 2011 – July 2011
Product Structure Analyst - Combines
 Used SAP, Access and Excel to analyze data and modify rules in SAP that affect how orders release
to the shop floor.
 Used Visio to read through process flow documentation to gain an understanding of the order
fulfillment process at John Deere Harvester.
Tools/Technology: SAP, Excel, Access,Visio.
Concepts: Configuring Combines and Front End Equipment, Marketing, Manufacturing, Engineering.
Results: Helped implement model year 2012 system changes in support of 2012 combine manufacturing.
Entergy, LA
October 2010 – March 2011
Armed Nuclear Security Officer
 Learned Federal Regulations regarding Operations and Protection of Nuclear Power Generating
Stations.
Tools/Technology: 9MM Hand gun, AR15 rifle
Concepts: Nuclear Security and Firearm Safety.
Results: Worked Non-Responder Positions at Waterford 3 as an Armed NSO.
Looking for next opportunity
June 2010 – September 2010
Nichols Aluminum, IA
September 2009 –May 2010
Access Developer
 Helped Nichols Develop Reporting and Process Control Metrics using Access and SQL Server.
Tools/Technology: MS Access, Visual Basic, Excel, SQL Server 2005, ODBC, MS Outlook.
Concepts: Programming, Reporting, Process improvement, Process efficiency.
Results: Created Access front ends for data collection, and automated department efficiency dashboards.
Home caregiver
September 2008 – August 2009
Home care giver and job seeker in Hampton, IL. I was a care giver for my father who was dying of
cancer.
Looking for next opportunity
February 2008 – March 2008
Northrop Grumman
October 2006 – January 2008; April 2008 – September 2008
Data Analyst Inventory
 Worked with material managers to automate reporting and data analysis.
 Built Access databases and Excel spreadsheets that help managers make decisions.
 Worked on special projects for data collection and data analysis.
 Helped clean data (ETL) from a legacy system for loading to an SAP system.
 Used SAP Screens including ME23N and ME04 to help clean data.
Tools/Technology: MS Access, Visual Basic, Excel, Oracle, ODBC, MS Outlook.
Concepts: Programming, Reporting, Process improvement, Process efficiency, ETL, system migration.
Results: Created Access front ends for data collection, and automated department efficiency dashboards.
Sears.com
April 2006 – September 2006
Inventory Analyst
 Monitored In stock percentages and non-productive inventory levels.
 Worked with Vendors to ensure timely delivery of PO’s.
 Helped with on special projects for data collection and data analysis.
 Worked with Merchants to make sure that our ads had adequate on hand inventory.
 Used Manugistics Screens to plan inventory levels.
Tools/Technology: MS Access, Visual Basic, Excel, Oracle, ODBC, MS Outlook, Manugistics.
Concepts: Inventory management, Excel and Access data analysis.
Results: Used Excel and Access to manage and plan inventory levels.
KONE
September 2004 – April 2006
Purchasing Assistant, Transportation
 Audited freight bills and provided weekly freight cost data to the organization.
 Worked on projects to reduce freight costs and automate business processes.
 Assisted with the annual freight budget and requests for information from suppliers.
 Resolved open freight payment issues and acted as a first point of contact for carriers.
 Used SAP to pull reports about general ledger financial data.
Tools/Technology: MS Access, Visual Basic, Excel, SAP, MS Outlook.
Concepts: Freight cost, Freight payment, Customer Service, General Ledger, Customer Service.
Results: Created Excel and Access process for analyzing and distributing freight costs.
Illinois Air National Guard
August 2003 – August 2004
Electronics Technician Trainee
 I completed Air Force Basic Training and Air Force Electronics School in 2004, before I was given
an entry-level separation under honorable conditions due to an inability to meet PT standards due to
knee pain from running.
SOLO CUP COMPANY
November 2002 – July 2003
Supply Chain Analyst
 Created processes for extracting data and creating operational reports using MS Access & SQL.
 Recommend changes in reporting and data-mining techniques for improved reporting efficiency.
 Served as a central point of contact for employee training on reporting systems.
 Worked closely with Inventory, Forecasting, Marketing and Management teams to deliver timely
accurate data.
Tools/Technology: MS Access, Visual Basic, Excel, Manugistics, Oracle, ODBC, MS Outlook.
Concepts: Freight cost, Freight payment, Customer Service, General Ledger.
Results: Created processes for extracting data and creating operational reports using MS Access & SQL.
JOHN DEERE
May 2002 – November 2002
Six Sigma Coordinator (Contractor)
 Assisted the Quality Services Master Black Belt Team in editing Six Sigma educational materials.
 Made recommendations for changes in course materials and class preparation.
 Created purchase orders, paid department bills and tracked monthly expenditures.
 Provided timely information on purchase orders and shipments to the management team.
 Used SAP screens to enter and review purchase orders.
Tools/Technology: MS Access, Visual Basic, Excel, SAP, MS Outlook.
Concepts: Six Sigma, Reporting, Purchasing, Business Administration.
Results: Created Training Materials using Excel and PowerPoint. Used SAP to enter Pos.
GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS
August 2000 – August 2001
Business Analyst (Contractor)
 Produced daily reports using MS Access, MS Excel, SQL and web based tools.
 Facilitated project implementation with external customers and all levels of internal management.
 Created documentation and trained co-workers regarding operations processes.
 Worked closely with Management, Sales and Service to facilitate activation of a customer decision
support dashboard called iCenter.
Tools/Technology: MS Access, Excel, UNIX, MS Outlook.
Concepts: Online connectivity, Software Upgrades, Web Portals, Process definition.
Results: Produced reports using Access and Excel, helped define a back office support process for
rolling out a web based product to customers.
JOHN DEERE
August 1998 – March 2000
Programmer
 Provided primary support for John Deere’s warehouse control computer system.
 Designed, tested and implemented warehouse system change requests.
 Wrote reports for ad hoc information requests on Tandem and Mainframe computers using SAS and
SQL.
 Assisted warehouse employees in identifying system enhancements and testing new programs.
Tools/Technology: MS Access, Excel, Tandem, MVS, MS Outlook, SAS, COBOL.
Concepts: Programming, System Design, Reporting, Warehouse control systems.
Results: Designed and coded Warehouse control system changes, created reports using SAS, COBOL
and MS Access.
SYSTEM SOFTWARE ASSOCIATES
May 1996 – September 1998
Software Tester
 Tested BPCS ERP business software on AS/400 and UNIX Platforms using SQL.
 Provided primary support for Inventory and Warehousing ERP software modules.
 Documented test results and wrote test scripts for product release, certification and warranty.
 Assisted management with training and mentoring of new employees.
Tools/Technology: UNIX, AS/400, Oracle, Informix, Word, Access, Excel.
Concepts: System testing, Software QA, Help Desk, ERP Software.
Results: Wrote test scripts and documented test results for ERP Software.
OCÉ USA
October 1994 – December 1995
Sr. Distribution Analyst
 Created standalone MS Access Databases for data entry and daily reporting purposes.
 Produced ad-hoc transportation reports for a $13M annual logistics budget.
 Audited, coded and authorized payment of third party invoices while providing feedback to carriers.
 Worked daily to foster good will and maintain positive relations with Océ Customers, shippers,
carriers, brokers and employees.
Tools/Technology: MS Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, RBASE.
Concepts: Data Entry, Database design, Logistics, Reporting.
Results: Automated a paper driven logistics process using MS Access. Used Relational databases to
work on network analysis, and DC placement.
Aldrich Chemical
June 1993 – September 1994
Distribution Consultant
 Wrote Cubic Space profiling algorithms that extended the working life of a Parts Distribution Center
15 years.
 Worked with all levels of management and facilitated successful project implementation.
 Created processes and documented space utilization improvement methodologies.
 Assisted the management team by providing key data for strategic decisions regarding a Parts
Distribution Center design project.
Tools/Technology: Dbase III, Excel, CAD.
Concepts: Warehouse Cube Space Optimization, Database programming.
Results: Wrote cube space profiling algorithms in Dbase III. Supplied data for redesigning a warehouse.