U. Thelma Nzekwu
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Education Bachelor of Science, Public Health: Health Administration, August 2010
Northern Illinois University
Master of Science, Information Systems Expected: June 2013
College of Computing and Digital Media, DePaul University,
GPA: 3.63
Objective
To obtain a position where my technical skills and knowledge will be useful in promoting company growth and ensuring opportunity for career advancement
Skills
• Excellent communication and analytical skills
• Familiar with UML based design methodologies and tools
• Self-motivated and able to work with close supervision
Technical Skills
• Microsoft Tools: MS Visio, Visual Studio, MS Outlook, MS Project, MS Office
• Language: Visual Basic, SQL, Java
• Database: Oracle, Relational Database,MS SQL Server, MS- Access
• Modeling Languages: UML, Use Cases, Class Diagrams, BPMN, Data Flow Diagram
Experience
09/2011 – Present Reception Coordinator, DePaul University Chicago, IL
• Maintain department’s database inventories, calendars, schedules and informational guides
• Assist personnel on projects and tasks
• Manage and coordinate department records
05/2010 – 07/2010 Performance inter-plan Program Intern, BlueCross BlueShield Association Chicago, IL
• Investigated patterns and anomalies to ensure the integrity of information for reporting
• Summarized complex information through the Blue Squared Report systems on multiple initiatives to develop clear and concise communications for various internal and external audiences
• Assimilated time based reporting to meet pre-determined deadlines and resolve outstanding items
• Synthesized information from multiple data sources and provide “operational insight” for senior executives
• Conducted ad hoc analysis to identify areas of improvement or concerns and identify the root causes driving these increases or declines in BlueCross BlueShield Operational Performance
• Conducted detailed research to determine feasibility of emerging business opportunities, including impact to business models for various inter-Plan Program business functions
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05/2009 – 05/2010 Open House Coordinators, Northern Illinois University DeKalb, IL
• Orchestrated Open House events for 3,000 students
• Coordinated and arranged 20+ residence hall tours to support recruitment and orientation of prospective students
• Led recruitment of 80 volunteers; provided training of tour guides in preparation of tours for upcoming students
• Motivated volunteers and promoted a team-oriented approach through activity-based interactions
11/2007 - 01/2009 Event Staff, Northern Illinois University DeKalb, IL
• Patrolled assigned zone by foot, enforced policies and regulations, and investigated all facility related incidents during school events
• Served as general security presence and visible d