John Anthony Schmitz
1305 Aileron, Valinda, CA 91744 • (626) 979-4184 • ecsfam@gmail.com
Skills
I am a highly skilled project manager with emphasis on electronic applications and computer development. I have worked with database design and development, electronic file systems, and software troubleshooting using Microsoft Technologies and SQL database structures. I work well with computer systems and can build my own computers. Along with database development I also am a decent data input typist. I also possess skills with handling money and accounting activities and am familiar with mail handling. I am also an accomplished trainer and have significant skills with training technical content. I am also an accomplished CAD program architect with multiple projects approved for construction.
Los Angeles County Commissioner January 2019
I am currently serving as a Los Angeles County Commissioner for the Economic Efficiency Commision representing Hilda Solis for the First District.
Work History
Retired January 2017
Senior Systems/Project Manager, 07/2001 to 01/2017
Federal Reserve Bank Of San Francisco Los Angeles Branch – Los Angeles, California
Managed software support, development and projects for Electronic banking applications for the 12th Federal Reserve District Cash Department which included the West Coast region from Colorado to Hawaii and Alaska. Also provided night support for the entire nation to resolve software issues encountered by our member banking organizations.
Senior Systems/Project Manager, 07/1990 to 07/2001
Federal Reserve Bank Of San Francisco Los Angeles Branch – Los Angeles, California
Managed software support and projects for Electronic banking applications for the 12th Federal Reserve District Electronic Product Support Department which included the West Coast region from Colorado to Hawaii and Alaska. Also provided night support for the entire nation to resolve software issues encountered by our member banking organizations.
Analyst/Project Coordinator, 07/1986 to 07/1990
San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank Los Angeles Branch – Los Angeles, California
Provided analytical and project management support for all Electronic Banking applications for the 12th Federal Reserve District Electronic Product Support Department which included the West Coast region from Colorado to Hawaii and Alaska. Additional duties included providing night support for the entire nation to resolve software issues encountered by our member banking organizations; also providing technical training classes to operate all Electronic Banking application; Building and distribution of computers to run Electronic Banking applications; building and maintaining customer records databases.
Supervisor – Mail Department, 01/1985 to 07/1986
Federal Reserve Bank Of San Francisco Los Angeles Branch – Los Angeles, California
Provide supervision to staff of seven employees that processed all incoming and outgoing mail for the Los Angeles Branch. Duties included the handling of all valuables sent and received through the mail along with the development of and implementation of computer processing within the Mail Department
Vault Custodian – Cash Department, 07/1980 to 01/1985
Federal Reserve Bank Of San Francisco Los Angeles Branch – Los Angeles, California
Provided controlled handling for all valuables entering and leaving the Cash Department of the Los Angeles Branch Cash Department. Ensure all controls for valuables handling were maintained and that all accounting entries were processed accurately and in a timely manner.
Check Processer, 07/1978 to 07/1980
San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank Los Angeles Branch – Los Angeles, California
Process checks received at the Los Angeles Branch and ensure that all accounting entries were processed accurately and on time to ensure proper posting of check activity to all member banking organizations.
Mail Clerk/Check Processor, 07/1977 to 07/1978
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Milwaukee Branch – Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Preform mail handling of both incoming and outgoing mail and process all checks received along with handing Automated Clearing House transactions. Ensuring that all valuables were accounted for in an accurate and timely manner and ensured that all outgoing mail was processed and prepared for distribution to the airport for cross country delivery on a daily schedule.
Event Staff, 07/1976 – 07 1978
MECCA – Milwaukee Entertainment Convention Center Arena
Set up events and serviced concerts, banquets and sporting events along with food preparation as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Arts: History, 1977
Marquette University – Milwaukee, WI
Received a bachelor’s degree in history with emphasis on ancient and medieval science and technology with minors in computer sciences and philosophy.
Additional Information
I am currently filling my days with volunteering at a community farm doing maintenance work for irrigation systems, building Hot Houses, rebuilding planter boxes, wheelbarrows, and helping to plant and harvest. I also perform neighborhood maintenance work for the elderly and for people who do not have skills with tools or home repair. I also read books and work around my home doing gardening and repair work. Another recent volunteer project had me drawing architectural drawings for a neighbor wishing to update their home. I will also be building a fence to enclose a large yard for an elderly neighbor over this coming summer. I am not afraid to tackle any job, large or small, and am willing to help those who need my skills.