Worklife
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With the advent of cellular internet, I work remotely in running two businesses as I am technomodic around the country:
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VeArd Computer Research, Inc. (VCR) - A family software business started almost 30 years ago presently focused on providing custom developed web applications for medium to large sized organizations. I've been involved in the business since I was in middle school, became involved full time in 1994, and took over the operations as president in 2000.
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Two Steps Beyond - a partnership with Chris Dunphy that we run while being mobile, focused on consulting on technology, mobile gadgets, mobile living, business marketing, strategy, think tank, research and whatever else people will pay us to do while we travel about. We're a true living laboratory for mobile technology.
Resume
Cherie Ve Ard /
cherie@serolynne.com
Summary
I travel full time in a small solar powered travel trailer as a technomad all the while embracing connectivity, technology, community and integrating in work and living into one.
I’m a senior level software developer, project manager and business owner with over fifteen years of proven experience in developing for and consulting to medical, insurance, financial, military, industrial and retail industries. I also have extensive skills in organizing conferences, events, campaigns, training, public speaking and media relations.
Skill Sets
Extensive and solid experience in the full cycle of software development and integrating in technology to business structures; from project management, client interface, compiling specifications, user interface design, database design/management, training, documentation, testing and quality assurance, programming and report design in a wide range of industries.
Skills
- Project Management/SDLC
- Design: Architecture, Specifications, User Interface
- Reporting: Crystal Reports
- Application Development: Visual Basic, ASP, JavaScript, VBScript, Basic 2
Recent Projects
Nevada Campaign for Chang
eFallon, Nevada - Oct - Nov 2008
Full time volunteer for the Nevada Campaign for Change, a key battleground state for the Obama for America campaign. Ran the Fallon Nevada Field Office, with direction from the regional director out of Carson City. Facilitated canvassing, volunteer recruitment, training, turfing, data entry, phone banking and everything else required to run a rural campaign office.
US Army Medical Command (MEDCOM) - Government Budget & Resource Management Syste
mSan Antonio, Texas - August 1994 - Present
Project manager and developer for the MEDCOM since 1994 for implementation, development and deployment of worldwide, web based resource management system for all hospitals and medical clinics run by the US Army worldwide. Provided SQLServer database management, all Crystal Reports development and maintenance, end-user support, documentation, training and system specification development. Directed a team of developers to integrate user requirements, technology and reporting with annual development projects to meet changing mission critical requirements.
The Maine Health Alliance
Project manager in creation of a custom, HIPAA compliant, web-based, critical care patient case management application. Provided SQLServer database management and development, all Crystal Reports development and maintenance, end-user training and support, system specification development and directing a team of developers in the creation of the application.
LifeSpire
DeckLog / USSVI /
Naval Submarine League
Florida - 1998 - Present
Project manager, report generator, graphics designer and database manager of DeckLog, a free naval veterans locator website developed and hosted by VeArd Computer Research, Inc. The engine of the shipmate, ship and association database has since been donated and adopted by the Naval Submarine League and USSVI for their veteran locator services and membership, as well as other individual ship associations.