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Richard A. Kinkopf
3293 Oak Knoll Drive
Pepper Pike, OH 44124
rick2(at)kinkopf.com

(216) 738-5358

Summary:
MIS professional with 15+ years experience in System Analysis, System Design, Project Management, Computer Training, Computer Conversions, Management, Programming, PC's, EDI.

January 2005 - Present Cleveland Clinic Foundation
As Manager of Development for eCleveland Clinic, I am responsible for development and support of three different web-based products:  

MyConsult, which an online request for remote medical opinions, online via the internet
MyChart, which presents a patients medical records to the online via the internet
Dr.Connect, which gives referring physician access to their patients records online, via the internet

The team consists of Clinical Analysts, Systems Analysts, and Programmers.  With the three different applications, there are .NET, ASP, Java, and Javascript applications, as well as Windows and Unix based web-servers.

I spend time with the Managing Directors of the products (physicians), and, using their direction, assign and oversee development tasks within the team. 


November 1998 - January 2005 Cleveland Clinic Foundation
As Manager of the Lawson Software Development Team, I was in charge of a team responsible for developing and implementing program changes/reports for all Lawson users, Lawson Processflow, Lawson Datamart (using Essbase), Crystal Reporting, Activity (Fund Accounting), security and design. I worked with the end-users to determine requirements, plan and execute projects to satisfy user requirements. 

Along with managing development on the Lawson product, I am also responsible for managing development of the eCleveland Clinic Remote Second Opinion product.  I am responsible for managing several java developers, and coordinating the upgrades as well as maintenance of the system.

April 1997 - November 1998 Pioneer-Standard Electronics 
As Software Development Manager for Financial Applications, I organized and facilitated open projects for the Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, and Human Resources Departments.  My last position with Pioneer was as Project Manager for the implementation of Oracle Financials company-wide to replace the current legacy system.

September 1988 - April 1997  Sacks Electrical Supply/Rexel   
An Electrical Distribution Company with 16 locations in Ohio, and $250M annual sales.   As MIS Manager, I was responsible for MIS in three branches - Solon, Akron, and Canton.  In this position I organized all computer functions, setup a Help Desk, organized the programming department, and worked with department heads to allow the computer to maximize employee productivity and increase customer service, while lowering inventory levels.  I implemented both EDI and Direct Order Entry for customers and vendors.  By identifying and automating as many functions as possible, I was able to reduce labor expenses, while increasing system reliability and availability.  The effectiveness of cost estimating, and project scheduling, as well as project management, were improved using timely information.

After Rexel Inc. purchased Sacks Electrical Supply, I organized and implemented a computer conversion to standardize 13 Ohio branches on one system.  I organized the planning/schedulinghired the training crew, re-trained over 150 employees, implemented the conversion, and setup an on-going Help Desk for the Ohio Region.

September 1986 - September 1988 Datavantage   
Software Consulting/Distribution Software
As a consultant for Datavantage, I was responsible for 20 users of distribution software (SFD).  I organized and implemented software changes, upgrades, and conversions.

July 1985 -  September 1986 Systemation/CAP Gemini 
Software Consulting
As a Project Leader, I designed and implemented a customer service database for a local phone company, and I organized a computer conversion of software from proprietary hardware to PC's for a local tire manufacturer.

August 1981 - July 1985 Creative Data System/Sterling Software
Retail/Distribution Software
As a Programmer, I designed and programmed systems for distribution, based on MCBA COBOL software.

Education: Cleveland State, Business/Computer Science
Hardware: PC's, UNISYS, WANG, IBM, NCR, DEC,
Software: COBOL, DOS, UNIX, Assembler, Basic, Windows, Microsoft Office, Oracle, Windows NT
Hobbies: Triathlons, Running, Fishing, Reading, PC's, and Tennis