Resume of Charles M. McCool III

Charles M. McCool III

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Over ten years of software testing experience with a history of improving product quality for Internet and software companies. Skilled at developing creative and effective solutions, simplifying complex issues, and effectively communicating with technical and non-technical personnel. Self-starter with excellent analytical, problem solving, and organization skills.

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PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

Principal, LowerAirfares.com, 1999 - present

  • Develop and implement strategy and complete day-to-day operation of consumer information company and website.
Senior Product Tester, CareerBuilder, Inc., 1997 - 1999

  • Develop strategy, plans, and cases to test Internet-based client and server products.
Senior SQA Engineer, CyberCash, Inc., 1996 - 1997

  • Developed strategy, plans, and cases to test Internet-based consumer products for Windows and Macintosh computers.
Windows Conversion Manager, Apple Computer, Inc., 1994 - 1995

  • Managed conversion of eWorld (online service) forms into Windows format.
Quality Assurance Technician, Symantec Corporation, 1990 - 1993

  • Tested and certified a Windows word processor.
  • Tested a Macintosh word processor, from design through Beta test.
Product Test Engineer, Ashton-Tate, 1988 - 1990

  • Tested and certified a Macintosh word processor and a Windows graphics program.
Product Tester, XXCAL, Inc., 1987

  • Tested and certified computer peripherals for IBM personal computers.
Software Tester/Developer, Monogram Software, 1986 - 1987

  • Tested and certified personal and business financial software for IBM, Apple II, and Macintosh personal computers.
Management Intern, Southeast Fisheries Center, 1981 - 1985 (summers)

  • Trained in disciplines of human resources, accounting and budgeting, procurement, and management.

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EDUCATION

University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
B.S., Business Administration (Decision Systems Option), 1985
Certificate, Programming and Data Processing, 1985

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PUBLICATIONS

  • Publisher and Author, Winning the Airfare Game, June 2001
  • Speaker, STAR Conference, May 1998
  • Published, dozens of travel articles, 1992 - present
  • Published, Math Formula in NCTM Newsletter, 1979

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    Last update: 18 Dec 2006