G. Hale Pringle Ed.D.                                                          email Hale@HalePringle.com

406 Alcazar Ave., Altamonte Springs, FL  32714                                 407-772-2263

OBJECTIVE

A leadership role in a dynamic organization that will utilize my expertise in web development, problem solving, team building, internet systems, and diverse knowledge of computer systems to provide innovative solutions that improve customer satisfaction and the organization’s bottom line.

QUALIFICATIONS

A creative and quality-driven self-starter capable of insightful analyses of complex issues with excellent people skills, 25+ years of computer expertise, and a rare ability to focus on results.  Proven skills include:

· Leadership

· Results Driven Management

· Speaking/Writing

· Computer Systems

· Creative Problem Solving

· Research/Analysis

· Consulting

· Project Development

· Education

 

PARTIAL SKILL LIST:

JAVA, JDBC, Web Start, Java Server Pages, JavaHelp, Networks, Web Design, FrontPage, Visual Interdev, ASP, SQL, ADO, JavaScript, VBScript, HTML IV, ODBC, SQL-SERVER, PostgreSQL, VFP, SPSS, Windows.

ACHIEVEMENTS

·    Spearheaded the creation of a LAN that was widely recognized as “Ahead of its time.” Results: The LAN served 26,000 students/faculty with 800 workstations while saving over $1MM

 

·   Designed / Developed a very successful software system.  Created an innovative use of the Internet to replicate encrypted SQL data.   Results: $1.75mm sales, 30 adjuster and 100 law firms interconnected, documented savings of over $250k /year / client.

 

·   Successfully consulted on management / evaluation with over 200 team leaders from  20 organizations, nationwide. Taught 1) clarifying program goals, 2) setting measurable objectives, 3) documenting progress.   Results: Observable improvement in projects funded at $12mm/year.

 

·   Insightfully analyzed surveys  / client account data for over 250 banks and 300 hotels.  Results:  many marketing decisions, e.g. one hotel used one report to increase income by over $300K/year.

 

·   Demonstrated effective communication skills through teaching, writing, and public speaking.   Results: published over 20 articles, taught six master’s level courses, delivered over 100 presentations at National Conferences and authored a column in a major computer magazine.

 

·    Advised hundreds of university researchers / private consultants on data analysis (BMD, SPSS, SAS)  Results: transformed hundreds of millions of surveys, questionnaires, client data records, census records and other data into informative reports for decision makers

 

·   Independently created a dedicated team of 10 full time and 65 part time staff who built a University Computing Support System.  Results:  Outstanding Problem Solving/Service to 25,000 students and 900 faculty/researchers, while being recognized as a model for Universities in the USA.

 

·   Successfully transitioned one of the largest non-profit agencies in Florida from “manual systems” to computer by writing / modifying software and training staff in budgeting, GL, Payroll and MIS.  Results: $1.5MM agency had lower costs, better information, and improved funding agency and  board reporting / satisfaction.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

DIRECTOR OF MIS / SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT                                                        1994-2001

In-House Legal Systems – Sanford FL

Designed system and Led staff who developed and supported a successful software package for connecting Insurance Claims Departments and Defense Counsel Firms.   Key troubleshooter for ALL computer problems, installed and ran ISP equipment, configured frame relay links, routers, ran multiple NT and Novell Servers.  Involved daily with Sales and Customer Relations.

 

CONSULTANT                                                                                                              1992-1995

Independent consultant on Evaluation, Statistics, PCs, Grant Writing, Networking, and Virus Control. 

 

OUTSOURCE CONSULTANT                                                                                         1990-1991

General Electric, Ft Myers, FL

Tasked to Improve Local Area Networks in all areas - from backups to Policy Development.

 

DIRECTOR OF LOCAL AREA NETWORK INSTITUTE                                                     1988-1990

University of Central Florida (UCF) Orlando, FL

Created and directed an institute dedicated to improving Local Area Network technology.

 

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF COMPUTER SERVICES                                                      1981-1988

University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL.

Nine years as “Lead Problem Solver.”  Staff sent computer problems that “couldn’t be solved” to me. Satisfactory solutions were found for virtually all of them.  Conceived / Created large Local Area Network system for campus instruction and faculty support, supervised mainframe support for faculty/students, assisted faculty with computing projects. Evaluation consultant on over 50 projects. 

 

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCY, Orlando FL                             1980-1981

DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH PROGRAMS AT SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCY, Orlando FL1975-1981

ADJUNCT PROFESSOR, Masters Programs at NOVA University & Rollins College       1977-1981

CONSULTANT to NIDA and the Pyramid Project                                                          1976-1982

 

EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

 

·   Doctorate - Administration and Research with a minor in Curriculum - University of Florida

·   Masters    - Counseling and Research (Competitive Research Fellowship) -  University of Florida

·   Bachelors - Psychology with a minor in music - University of Florida

·   Training    - LAN design/operation/sales, IBM Mainframe management, HTML Software/Web Development, SAS, SPSS, Research/Evaluation, 6 weeks cross-cultural sensitivity, Licensed Pilot

·   Leadership training –Officer training in US Army (SECRET clearance), attended or gave workshops in Educational Leadership, Social Service Agency Leadership and IT Management.

·   Conferences –Attended SQL/VFP Devcon, 15+ Networlds, 10+ Comdexes, many local user group   conferences as well as NIIDA Treatment, Prevention and Evaluation Conferences.

 

PROFESSIONAL BOARDS and PUBLICATIONS

 

·   ADVISORY BOARDS: NetWare User International (NUI). (85,000 member user organization)- 5 years, elected President, Received “Founder’s” Award, NetWorlds –(Boston and Dallas) - 3 years, PC Expo – 3 years, Communications Week - 2 years, Comdex – 2 years

·   Speaking/Teaching – over 100 presentations at National Conferences, taught 6 college level courses, awarded Army Commendation Medal for “Outstanding Instruction’  Presentations to Linux and Java groups in 2002 and 2003.

·   Published over 20 articles in professional journals and a monthly column on Large LAN Issues

·   Linux Professionals and Enthusiasts – on current board of directors (leap-cf.org) – presentation on CVS

·   Orlando Java Users Group – member – presentations on Java Web Start and CVS

·   Self-Directed Education  -Computer technology and industry trends – GPL projects – JavaDeliver, GUIGen  and GPLCms

·   Currently writing a book on Java Business Applications (thick client user Java Web Start). Java Book