LAKALE T. GAGE 973-827-3645 lg126d51e@westpost.

net Professional Profile: Applications Developer with 11 years of experience in Analysis, Design, Development, Testing and Implementation of Client/Server Web-based Applications, with an emphasis on Windows GUI Applications in Internet/Intranet environments. Extensive experience in the Planning, Provisioning, Installation, Configuration, Testing, Upgrading, Monitoring, Troubleshooting and Administration of Hardware and Software connectivity with LAN/WAN Environments. Professional Skills: Networks: DNS, WINS, VPN, VNC, Ethernet, RDP, FTP, NetBIOS, FAT32, NTFS, ISDN, T1/T3, TCP/IP, IP Addressing, IP Networks, IP Sub netting, VLAN, LAN/WAN, Telnet, NetBEUI, IIS 5.0 Web Server. Hardware: Cisco Routers, Switches, Ethernet adapters, cabling and hubs, PBX systems, IBM PC's and Compatibles, Dell Power Edge Servers, Snap Servers, Seagate and Geek Squad Backup Systems, Modems, Zip Drives. Operating System: MS/DOS 6.22, Windows 3.1/9x/XP/Vista/2000/2003/Advanced Server, NT Server & Workstation/ Novell 4x/5x. Software: MS Office/Exchange/Visual Basic/C/C++/SQL/Visual Studio, COBOL, Crystal Reports, Citrix, Install Shield, Wise, pcAnywhere, Trend Micro, McAfee, Norton, DHCP, PROXY, PDC, BDC, HyperTerminal, Telnet, NAT, Active Directory. Education: B.S. Business Administration, Centenary College A.S. Liberal Arts, Centenary College Diploma, Computer Programming, Dover Business College Professional Experience: Systems Administration * Responsible for Local and Wide Area Network design, configuration, and installation. * Identified and resolved network attacks, viruses, and intrusions. * Responsible for installing and maintaining backup systems. * Responsible for configuring and maintaining the Network Firewall. * Upgraded and repaired PC's and Web Servers. * Responsible for electronically transmitting data to the Federal and State Governments. LAKALE T. GAGE 973-827-3645

Computer Programming Developed an interactive web server and applied electronic data transfer capabilities. Enabled users to cut costs on supplies by 25%. Increased client server connectivity by 100%. Designed a relational database application, which resulted in 35% increased client ratio. Maintained and enhanced tax software by utilizing MS Visual Basic programming software. Designed income tax documents and converted them into client-server applications for user input. Resulted in reduction of organizational spending of 1.2 million. Performed quality assurance measures of software on various media platforms. Resulted in maximized software performance. * Created and tested software installation scripts utilizing Wise and Installshield. Management Developed and implemented management strategies domestically and internationally. Resulted in timely release of products and services. Received high honor for superior leadership and communication skills. Reduced organizational spending by 3.5 million. Primary person of contact for federal and state representatives with regards to tax form designing and distribution. Assisted with inquiries and assured quality controls were in place. Conducted presentations to upper management and staff with regards to software tools and enhancements. Customer Service Exhibited quality and professional customer service to patrons from all walks of life. Maintained client relationships with follow-up calls regarding software updates and enhancements. Handled heavy volume of customer inquiries, concerns and issues. Conducted presentations at conferences held by the National Association of Tax Professionals. Work History Shop Rite, Wharton, NJ 2007 - Present Customer Service/Stock Clerk (Part-time) Taxsimple, Randolph, NJ 1997 - 2008 Information Technology Manager Systems Administrator

Computer Programmer Taxsimple is a software distribution company who creates and distributes income tax software to accountants and CPA's across the country. The software allows users to prepare, save, print and electronically file income tax returns to the prospective state and federal governments from their own PC's or through the company's Web Site. 2