Information Support & Business Analyst
More than 12 years' progressive information support and business analysis
experience directing maintenance and upgrades for various programming and
applications in library and human resources divisions. Pioneer in design
and delivery of stand-alone networks and consistent high customer
satisfaction reports. Strategic, action-oriented leader capable of
overcoming challenges and exceeding goals through effective cross-
functional communications. Genuine relationship-builder with employees,
customers, vendors, and C-Level management.
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
Applications: MS Office Suite, MS Outlook, Symantec/McAfee AntiVirus,
Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Lotus Notes, Veritas Backup, MS Visio, Business
Intelligence, Crystal Reports, MS Sharepoint
Programming: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Visual Basic .NET, MS Visual Web
Developer 2008, MS Visual Studio 2005
Technical Expertise: IP Routing / Addressing / Subnetting, T1, DSL, WiFi
802.11a/b/g
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Symbolic Systems, Inc - Tinton Falls, NJ 2005 to 2011
IT Consultant / Information Manager (2007-2011)
Promotion from consulting role to full-time Information Manager position,
serving as primary Business Analyst for Army Human Resources Personnel
System Developer. Gathered requirements for additional Army organizations
involved in system implementation. Liaised with clients for review sessions
to accurately execute action plans, meet deadlines, and establish process
and system standards. Interfaced with users to prepare and update Business
Process Requirements, effectively communicating requirements to Development
team. Performed application testing for new capabilities and functions, and
used Business Intelligence to create ad-hoc workforce reports. Authored
user manuals for administrators and staff and led training for Human
Resources administrators.
Ensured 100% compliance with Army rules and regulations as well as software
development life cycle policies and guidelines.
Served as Human Resources Department MS SharePoint Administrator.
Received Certificate of Appreciation for outstanding support and service.
Support Center Specialist (2005-2007)
Provided support via phone, e-mail, and instant message for US Army
Knowledge Center portal with more than 14K users and five additional
portals. Assisted with secure site applications including QuickPlace and
Sametime, while providing network administration for file servers (e.g.
daily backups, software and hardware installation, and troubleshooting).
Evaluated and addressed support requests, and generated statistical
reports. Collaborated on continuous Knowledge Center projects.
McGuire Air Force Base Library - McGuire AFB, NJ 2004 to 2005
Network Administrator
Leveraged previous library experience in managing Integrated Library
System, LAN, webpage, and all network communications. Maintained logs for
operations, vendor assistance calls, and system malfunctions, as well as
documentation for system equipment and computer applications operating
instructions. Conducted software upgrades, webpage development, and
equipment modifications as needed. Facilitated on-the-job training
regarding automation technology for staff, and general computer classes for
patrons.
Championed stand-alone and networked electronic multimedia for library
applications.
Old Bridge Public Library - Old Bridge, NJ 2000 to 2004
Library Assistant II / Computer Technician
Oversaw maintenance for main and branch libraries with 65 PC computers,
covering installation and troubleshooting for hardware, software, and
network issues. Maintained PC peripherals and current records of supplies,
software, inventory, and web development needs. Managed Library Assistant I
and facilitated computer classes for library staff as well as general
public.
EDUCATION
Graduate Certificate of Information Systems Management (Concentration in
Information Tools)
Keller Graduate School of Management - Online Program
Bachelor of Science in Telecommunications Management
DeVry University - North Brunswick, NJ