EDUCATION
- Database Developer designation, YCIT, Toronto, 1998/99
- CGA – 3rd Year
- Financial Management in Credit Unions
- MTCI – Trust Companies – Administration
- Life Agents Certification (Ontario)
SKILL SET
With a varied career in retail, banking, finance, real estate & computer systems, Wes brings his background as entrepreneur, senior management, controllership, finance, computer conversions, database design & training to our customers.
From the financial industry & the CGA training, Wes brings expertise from the ground up, whether it is the general ledger, accounts receivable & payables, to office productivity tools such as Excel & Word. Coupled with his expertise in small business & other accounting packages such as MYOB, NewViews, etc. he can bring your organization a wealth of practical experience in setting up your financial reporting systems.
In addition he has MTCI certification in Trust Company administration & a similar background as a Life Agent.
Comfortable in both the Windows & Macintosh PC mixed environments his experience in developing specifications for computer systems, hardware & software, integrating systems, training & installation is another strong suit of skills. In addition he also interfaces with experts Paul & Rob, the Fountain Green Group’s hardware & support specialists.
Wes’s involvement in the Canadian Credit Union system had him involved in numerous conversions & consolidations, system design, specifications, to overseeing the installation of a multi branch wide area network. He was instrumental in setting up a business division for credit union members, offering accounting, income tax & other services. He also held the positions of Vice President of the Credit Union Managers Association & was a member of the CUData Steering Committee for Users.
Comfortable in both the Windows & Macintosh PC mixed environments his experience in developing specifications for computer systems, hardware & software, integrating systems, training & installation is another strong suit of skills. In addition he also interfaces with experts Vince Abel & Rob Barlow, the Fountain Green Group’s hardware & support specialists.
As the owner of a retail photography business for a number of years he brings the practical & ongoing understanding of being in business for one’s self & what it takes to succeed. He also is the strong advocate of providing training & on going support to the customer during installation & beyond.
One of his passions is being a developer of databases using such products as FileMaker & the understanding of how important good design & implementation is. Having looked at the Enterprise Resource Management & Client Relationship Management he quickly understood the benefits & impact that has been incorporated in the products that have been brought to the market place by HansaWorld. That as the client’s needs expand that HansaWorld offers a seamless path as other business processes are required.
Wes realizes that working with a strong team members such as Rob, Vince, Carol, Joe, & Peter allows for access other skill sets within the Fountain Green Group to ensure that a successful implementation of HansaWorld occurs. He & the other members of the team are always there to support our business customers.
EXPERIENCE
- Photo Studio, Owner Manager
- Accounting
- General Ledger Design & Maintenance
- Computer Data Conversions
- Accountant
- Internal Auditor
- National Mortgage Accounting
- General Ledger Design & Maintenance
- Special Projects Manager
- Banking Software Specifications
- Computer Data Conversions
- Computer Design Specifications
- Internet Banking Systems Specifications
- Policy & Procedures Writer/Reviewer major Trust Company
- Banking Software Specifications
- Computer Consulting Services
- Real Estate
- Customer Service
- Credit Union / Banking / Trusts
- Chief Executrive Officer
- General Manager
- Controller
- Manager
- Treasurer
- Manager Banking Services
- Chief Accountant
- Branch Manager
- Manager of Branches
- Chief Executrive Officer
- Sales