at Lookout Printers, LLC
Greater Atlanta Area
- Current
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- Partner at Lookout Printers, LLC
- Past
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- Senior Business Analyst at seeking another position
- Senior Business Analyst/Software Developer at The Home Depot
- Senior Business Analyst/Software Developer (Cont'd) at The Home Depot
- Systems Engineer at The Home Depot
- Various store positions including Dept Head at Home Depot
- Assistant Store Manager at West Building Materials
- Education
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- Dekalb Community College
- Georgia State University
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
- University of Tennessee-Knoxville
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Gene Davis’s Summary
Our goal is to be the “one-stop” resource for all your printing, by taking the time to understand your business needs, rather than just selling products to you. We strive to form long-term relationships with our customers and to provide the printed media needed to help your continued success. Very few print shops possess all the equipment and products that most businesses require for all of their printing. They rely on the knowledge of a professional who can provide one-stop shopping for all services at a reasonable cost, while overseeing the process to ensure the highest quality possible. Lookout Printers is such a vendor. We make it our number one goal that our clients receive the quality of printing they need, with maximum efficiency and reliability. We provide fast response, expertise, and high-quality solutions.
Gene Davis’s Specialties:
Business cards, letterhead, business forms, brochures, banners, rubber stamps, labels, catalogues, screen-printed/embroidered shirts and other clothing, custom imprinted holiday cards, booklets, newsletters
Gene Davis’s Experience
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Partner
Lookout Printers, LLC
(Partnership; Printing industry)
June 2009 — Present (7 months)
Our goal is to be the “one-stop” resource for all your printing, by taking the time to understand your business needs, rather than just selling products to you. We strive to form long-term relationships with our customers and to provide the printed media needed to help your continued success. Very few print shops possess all the equipment and products that most businesses require for all of their printing. They rely on the knowledge of a professional who can provide one-stop shopping for all services at a reasonable cost, while overseeing the process to ensure the highest quality possible. Lookout Printers is such a vendor. We make it our number one goal that our clients receive the quality of printing they need, with maximum efficiency and reliability. We provide fast response, expertise, and high-quality solutions.
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Senior Business Analyst
seeking another position
(Information Services industry)
February 2008 — June 2009 (1 year 5 months)
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Senior Business Analyst/Software Developer
The Home Depot
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; HD; Retail industry)
January 2001 — February 2008 (7 years 2 months)
Worked with vendors to ensure that requirements were sufficiently detailed and clearly understood, reducing the risk of expensive rework. Mentored new Business Analysts. Managed and documented the business needs for various point of sale projects, including compliance with government purchases, tax reporting, and cash management. Developed leadership skills by serving as an officer in the company-sponsored Toastmasters organization, encouraging participation by fellow associates, and volunteering to use these skills by presenting topics for personal and professional growth during organization’s events. Mapped data extracted from Informix database to files transmitted to Corporate, and loaded to databases there. Partnered with DBA’s and data modelers to create and update tables, and map the data for transmission from Point of Sale to Corporate. Provided training for support groups.
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Senior Business Analyst/Software Developer (Cont'd)
The Home Depot
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; HD; Retail industry)
January 2000 — February 2008 (8 years 2 months)
Served as subject matter expert for areas of expertise, including the cash management system and Informix SQL. Designed and implemented Java software to integrate coin recycler at front-end cash registers for evaluation as proof of concept in several stores. Led development efforts to rewrite cash management system, which moved company away from DOS based, third party software package to robust and easy to use in-house application. Served as liaison with offshore outsourcing firm during development of cash management system. While working on cash management system, took on additional responsibilities in supporting globalization of applications.
Taught and supervised new team member with Informix programming. During time of ambiguous direction, worked through issues and obstacles with the Security Architecture team to get clear direction on security issues. Facilitated open and honest communication and conflict resolution. -
Systems Engineer
The Home Depot
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; HD; Retail industry)
1992 — 2000 (8 years )
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Various store positions including Dept Head
Home Depot
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Retail industry)
1989 — 1992 (3 years )
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Assistant Store Manager
West Building Materials
(Privately Held; 5001-10,000 employees; Building Materials industry)
January 1989 — November 1989 (11 months)
Assisted in opening the new "Superstore". Received in merchandise, set up racking and merchandise.
After store opening, responsible for all administrative functions in the store. Responsible for total store operation in the absence of the Store Manager.
Gene Davis’s Education
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Dekalb Community College
Computer Technology
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Georgia State University
MEd , Education
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The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
BA , Liberal Arts
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University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Chemical Engineering
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Talking Aprons, Right Management
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Dade County High School Alumni
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