RONALD HENSARLING

201 Grandview Lane, Carriere, Mississippi 39426-7640

(601) 590.1225 ~ (601) 798.4109
ronhensarling@bellsouth.net

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS ANALYST

Competent and technically proficient IT professional offering strong qualificati
ons acquired over extensive experience with focus on systems development, comput
er networking, software migration, operations management, and consulting. Posses
s proven record of success in performing complex assignments and developing new
methods and approaches in a wide variety of IT specialties. Demonstrate in-depth
knowledge of principles, concepts, and methods related to systems administratio
n, combined with skills in directing technical projects within budget and time c
onstraints. Highly adept at managing numerous functions related to systems devel
opment including design, implementation, testing, and deployment. Skilled in net
work security systems, applications, procedures, and techniques. Acknowledged as
proactive and self-motivated leader; experienced in leading technology initiati
ves resulting in efficient systems utilization, productivity improvement, cost r
eduction, and company goals’ achievement.

KEY STRENGTHS
- Leadership and Collaboration
- Computer Software Training
- System Documentation
- Design and Implementation
- Networking and Software Migration
- Communication Skills
- Analysis and Problem Resolution Organizational Skills
- Strategic Planning and Development

TECHNICAL SUMMARY
Operating Systems Windows 2000 Small Business Server; Windows 2003 R2 Serv
er; Windows NT; Windows 2000 Professional; Windows XP Professional; Windows Vist
a; UNIX
Hardware Dell Servers, Workstations, Laptops; IBM AS400; Sonicwal
l; Watchguard
Software Microsoft Office; Visio; SQL Server 2000; Crystal Report
s; ADP; Compupay ; Timestar Enterprise; Veritas Backup Exec; Peachtree; Wireless
Data Communication, Digital Dining, Jonas Club Management
Programming Languages Visual Basic and Fortran

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Gulf South Computer Services, LLC ~ Picayune, MS
Owner / Consultant 2002-PRESENT
- Provide primary leadership in coordinating numerous functions to provide
computer networking and software migration services including accounting, payro
ll, timekeeping, inventory, food and beverage, and human resources
- Oversee setup and implementation of the LAN/WAN, VPN, and firewall
- Administer Microsoft Server 2000 and 2003 setup and maintenance includin
g backup and data storage
- Engaged in various responsibilities related to hardware and software upg
rades and maintenance
- Design and implementation of Active Directory
- Provide consultation services on financial planning, budgeting, human re
source, and 401(k) retirement administration
Diamondhead Country Club & Property Owners Association, Inc. ~ Diamondhead, MS
2005 - 2009
Information Technology Manager
- Designed, installed, and maintained Active Directory, LAN/WAN, and VPN
- Instituted the successful launch of Jonas Club Management software in re
placement of the existing accounting, inventory, and point of sale software
- Improved personnel efficiency through training in utilizing the new soft
ware modules and Microsoft Excel
- Performed the migration of historical financial data to new software for
P&L comparison; prepared P&L statements and ensured thorough implementation of
work order software for tracking building and road maintenance
- Successfully converted payroll software and processing from ADP to Compu
pay (formerly Paymaxx); provided training to human resource director on new soft
ware utilization
Interim Financial Controller
- Performed duties of controller and managed administration personnel duri
ng position vacancy in 2003, 2004, and 2008
- Prepared balance sheet as well as profit and loss statements for the Dia
mondhead POA Board and publication
- Produced cash flow projections and identified cash short fall resulting
in acquiring a line of credit
- Utilized forensic accounting in identifying discrepancies resulting in e
mployee conviction
- Organized and facilitated training with new controller in 2003, 2004, an
d 2008; collaborated with Diamondhead Directors and the Diamondhead POA Board in
the preparation of $9 million budget in 2008
Interim Human Resources Director
- Performed a wide range of human resource functions as the director of h
uman resources; efficiently managed payroll for approximately 160 employees duri
ng position vacancy in 2005 and 2008
- Managed health insurance, cafeteria plan, 401k, recruiting, orientation,
and dismissal
- Significantly improved overall efficiency of the timekeeping system from
manual card punch clocks to networked electronic time clocks and Timestar Enter
prise software by Galaxy Technologies; trained personnel on use of system
- Mentored new human resource directors in using software, spreadsheets, a
nd current procedures
Mele Printing, Inc. ~ Covington, LA
Financial Controller / Human Resources Director / Computer Systems Administrato
r 1997-2002
- Prepared and maintained company financials as well as separate financial
s for each “S,†“C,†and “LLC†corporation
- Coordinated numerous functions related to all human resources, health in
surance, facilities and vehicle insurance, payroll, accounts payable, accounts r
eceivable, and administrative personnel management
- Worked effectively as system administrator of NT Network with Windows 95
, 98, and 2000 workstations
- Provided primary leadership in handling overall office activities includ
ing accounts receivable, accounts payable, human resources, and payroll while ex
panding from 2 corporations and 2 locations to 4 corporations and 5 locations
- Generated a significant improvement in employee retention through the im
plementation of the 401(k) retirement program
- Implemented electronic timekeeping system that effectively reduced payro
ll by reducing overtime
Operations Manager Mail Processing Division
- Employed strong leadership skills in directing employees in utilizing sp
ecialized equipment to process bulk mail
- Worked closely with customers as primary contact for order processing an
d problem resolution
- Spearheaded all aspects of production, job costing, accounts receivable
and payable, purchasing, inventory control, personnel hiring and dismissal, and
address list processing
- Functioned as system administrator of NT Network with Windows 95 and 98
workstations

OTHER EXPERIENCE
Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC) ~ Stennis Space Center, MS
Programmer / Analyst
Performance Measurement Services, Inc. ~ Picayune, MS
Co-Owner, System Administrator / Software Programmer / Sales
Stewart Machine and Engineering Company (SMECO), Inc. ~ Picayune, MS
Operations Manager / Computer System Administrator / Materials Manager

EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE, MINOR IN MATHEMATICS
University of Southern Mississippi ~ Hattiesburg, MS

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
- Beginner and Advanced Crystal Reports Classes
- Compupay Payroll Software
- ADP Payroll Software
- Galaxy Timestar Enterprise Software
- Jonas Club Management Software
- Menusoft Digital Dining Restaurant Software
- Printers Plan Software: Estimating and Management Software for Printers