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John Ruff
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 I am very ethical and honest in my dealings with others. My work is focused on making the most of my area of influence but based on the big picture of the business and is accomplished by treating others as I would want to be treated and expecting each individual to push themselves to excel. My goal is to leave a process that works and can be repeated and enhanced by others to make them successful. Everyone should be given the opportunity to be successful in whatever they are pursuing.
Education
Ga Inst of Technology | BS Aerospace Engineering
Ga Inst of Technology | BS Industrial and Systems Engineering
Southern Polytechnic Institute | Six Sigma Green Belt
Additional Training
Numerous management and project management courses from PMI and AMA. Computer tools and languages as needed during consulting jobs. Process development and implementation guidelines used by various businesses.
Experience
Paid Position
Manager Realtime Systems Supporting Reservations and Operations; Manager IT Architecture 20+ years
Delta Air Lines, Atlanta, GA
Paid Position
Consulting - Utilities, Transportation, Banking, Communications, State Gov't., Insurance 12 Years
Software Business and Management Group, Inc, Newnan, GA Summerfield, FL
Paid Position
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Extra-Curricular/Volunteer Activities
Project Management Institute volunteer for the development and implementation of new certification program. Former Literacy in Action Volunteer Former youth soccer and basketball coach - 10+ years Softball Coach and player Basketball coach and player Golf Elected to Church Council - three different churches over 30 years (multiple terms) Implementer and participant of Stephens Ministeries counseling program for church
Work Related Strengths
Manager
Motivational
Delegate with proper expectations
High expectations of people
Put people in a position to be successful
Look for what people do well and enjoy and get them doing it
Not afraid to roll up sleeves and get involved
Team player
Rewards, Recognition, or Accolades
Program team award for taking over an unsuccessful program and working tirelessly with the team to implement the methodology and processes to turn it around and make it successful. Many Toastmaster awards for speeches,etc. Major airline representative to International Airline Transportion Association(IATA) for IT related disciplines. Group Representative to FAA sponsored Aeronautical Telecommunications Network Project(ATNP) Task Force for major airline- consited of all major airlines and avionics vendors.
Organization Affiliations
Project Management Institute
Six Sigma Green Belt
Lutheran Church Member - Church Council, Committee Chairman
Eagle Ridge Golf Club
Cannongate Golf Club (former member 20+years)
Jaycees - Treasurer
Toastmasters - VP and President
Coach/player - youth and adult basketball
Coach - youth soccer
Coach/player - adult softball
Player - adult soccer
Professional Accomplishments
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Personality Strengths
Expect Success
Try new things in order to learn
Try to help others be successful
Look for ways to make things work
Curious
Always questioning and looking to make it better
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Methodology Is Not an Option |
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| John Ruff | 10.13.2006 | Any/All Industries | Project Management |
| For successful project management to take place on a corporate wide basis, a robust, well-publicized and continually maintained methodology is a must. Read the article » |
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Put Me in Coach |
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| John Ruff | 09.11.2006 | Any/All Industries | Teamwork/TeamBuilding |
| Want to be a good manager? Then coach - literally. Coaching, like managing, is finding ways to put people in a position to be successful. When people on your team are successful, the team is successful and you are successful. Read the article » |
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Be the DJ for Your Team |
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| John Ruff | 08.31.2006 | Any/All Industries | Teamwork/TeamBuilding |
| What is the attitude that you bring to work? A DJ's job is to put you in a good mood, motivate you and make you want to listen again the next morning. That is exactly what your team wants to see in you as a leader. Read the article » |
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Projects, Programs, Requirements and Customers |
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| John Ruff | 08.31.2006 | Any/All Industries | Project Management |
| For a program to be successful, there must be a clear understanding of the requirements to be delivered. But getting clear, understandable requirements seems to still be one of the most difficult and largest problems facing IT project teams today. Read the article » |
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