Joel Kopischke

Current

• Co-op Board Leadership Development Consultant at CDS Consulting Co-op (Self-employed)
• Principal at Creative Productivity Unlimited
• Big Kahuna at OPAL Productions

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Past

• Project Manager/Business Analyst/Software Developer at Northwestern Mutual
• Certified Co-Leader at ManKind Project International
• President, Board of Directors at Outpost Natural Foods

• Software Developer at Symmetrix Software, Inc.
• Software & Project Management Consultant at Information Systems Engineering
• Consultant at Manpower
• Manager Software Development at Smart Card Solutions
• Senior Software Developer at Direct Data Corporation
• Product Coordinator/Software Engineer at Kearney & Trecker

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Education

• Carroll College
• Wauwatosa West

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Connections

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Industry

Computer Software

Joel Kopischke’s Summary

Business Analysis, Software Design, Development, Documentation and Project Management in variety of industries (insurance, financial services, manufacturing, staffing services) and many application platforms (MS Access, VB6, JavaScript, Domino/Lotus Notes, et al). 3 patents for design of smart-card based software system. President of the board of a large co-op (10,000+ members and $25M+ annual sales) and certified to lead experiential and leadership development trainings for the non-profit ManKind Project International.

Joel Kopischke’s Specialties:

In addition to the qualities listed below, what really sets me apart is my ability to put clients at ease. My combination of self-deprecating humor and knowledge helps to foster positive working relationships and open communication throughout the life cycle of the project.
Other skills:
* abstract system analysis
* complex problem solving
* project management
* writing
* collaborating
* mediating
* team leadership

Joel Kopischke’s Experience

• Co-op Board Leadership Development Consultant

  CDS Consulting Co-op (Self-employed)

  (Self-Employed; Management Consulting industry)

  September 2009 — Present (3 months)

  Helping boards of directors for co-operatives improve their leadership skills.

• Principal

  Creative Productivity Unlimited

  (Computer Software industry)

  1991 — Present (18 years )

  Self-employed software solutions expert serving clients in various industries including finance, insurance, banking, and media.
  Clients include Northwestern Mutual, Old Republic Risk Management, Strategies & Solutions (now Berbee/CDW), MSI Data, Time Warner Cable, and others.
  Full Software Lifecycle support from pre-sales to documentation and training, including project management.

• Big Kahuna

  OPAL Productions

  (Performing Arts industry)

  1975 — Present (34 years )

  Voiceovers, on camera, singing, and live stage performance. Public and private, including writing and producing commercials and corporate events.

• Project Manager/Business Analyst/Software Developer

  Northwestern Mutual

  (Privately Held; Financial Services industry)

  2007 — 2009 (2 years )

  Handling literally dozens of concurrent projects for internal clients, developing requirements specifications, estimating costs, designing solutions, overseeing development, implementing change management and delivering projects to clients on time and within budget.

• Certified Co-Leader

  ManKind Project International

  (Professional Training & Coaching industry)

  1999 — 2007 (8 years )

  also Basic Staff Development Training co-leader

• President, Board of Directors

  Outpost Natural Foods

  (Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)

  1997 — 2006 (9 years )

  Board member 1997-2006, President 1998-2003

• Software Developer

  Symmetrix Software, Inc.

  (Information Technology and Services industry)

  2000 — 2001 (1 year )

• Software & Project Management Consultant

  Information Systems Engineering

  (Information Technology and Services industry)

  1997 — 2000 (3 years )

• Consultant

  Manpower

  (Public Company; Information Technology and Services industry)

  1997 — 1999 (2 years )

• Manager Software Development

  Smart Card Solutions

  (Information Technology and Services industry)

  1993 — 1996 (3 years )

• Senior Software Developer

  Direct Data Corporation

  (Privately Held; Information Technology and Services industry)

  1993 — 1995 (2 years )

  see Smart Card Solutions

• Product Coordinator/Software Engineer

  Kearney & Trecker

  (Information Technology and Services industry)

  1985 — 1991 (6 years )

Joel Kopischke’s Education

• Carroll College

  B.S. , Computer Science, Theatre, Music, German , 1982 — 1985

  Graduated Magna Cum Laude

  Activities and Societies:

  Carroll Players, Carrolleers, Concert Choir, WCCX (DJ), New Perspective (newspaper)

• Wauwatosa West

  1978 — 1982

Additional Information

Joel Kopischke’s Interests:

theatre, comedy, cabaret, personal growth, basketball, soccer, travel, Finland, Swedish

Joel Kopischke’s Groups:

MKP, life experience, ASCAP, AFTRA, Chicago Cabaret Professionals, Dramatist's Guild, ROSA, Cudahy Carolers

•    voiceover
•    Entertainment Industry
•    Official Carroll University Alumni Association
•    Mankind Project - New Warriors
•    Voice Over Professionals
•    Milwaukee Soccer

Joel Kopischke’s Honors:

3 Patents awarded

Joel Kopischke’s Contact Settings

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