Yadda K. Myers
abh97a@r.postjobfree.com
Rogers, AR 72758
BUSINESS Candidate seeking to further career in Project Management that
OBJECTIVE leverages experience, programming and business skills, and passion for
the advancement of company through technology.
EDUCATION Candidate for Master of Education
University of Arkansas
GPA: 3.33/4.00
Major: Educational Technology
Focus: Higher Education and Business Training
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
The University of Alabama GPA:
3.04/4.00
May 2009
Major GPA: 3.63/4.00
Major: Management Information Systems Minor: Computer
Application Tech.
EXPERIENCE Project Analyst, ISD FIN CP&A Program Management Finance Strategic
October 2010 to Services,
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Bentonville, AR
Current Participate in project planning according the Information Systems
Development Life Cycle by coordinating activities such as business
requirements, risk assessments, current and desired diagrams and target
date.
Define the scope and objectives of area projects and or programs.
Work with business unites to identify goals, success criteria,
assumptions, risk, and issues by
providing advice and guidance to others in the application of
information, best practices, and
aligning efforts.
June 2009 to Make sure that project stays on track by monitoring budgets,
September 2010 incorporating project changes, and
Ensuring adherence to established quality standards for the division.
Programmer, ISD Financial Development Treasury and Tax,
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Bentonville, AR
Developed mainframe applications that assisted the treasury and
reconciliation process between
Walmart and electronic payment customers which allows for the proper
payments or refunds.
August 2008 to Developed and insured Payment Card Industry compliance of applications
for the security of
May 2009 customers.
Provided analytical and technical production support to the finance
area for dis-functioning jobs
and applications to increase quality assurance and optimization of
process flows.
Assisted in project management responsibilities by creating capacity
versus demand reports that
allowed for scheduling and budgeting of associates.
Business Analyst, The University of Alabama, MIS Department,
Tuscaloosa, AL
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., January 2009 to May 2009
Developed a decision support tool that integrates data from multiple
sources
into a RDMS and analyzes the data to facilitate better business
decisions.
Utilized best practices in data mining to improve Walmart's ability to
recognize valuable trends in its data.
BBVA Compass, January 2009 to May 2009
Aug. 2004 to . Developed a Retail Planning Tool to allow for a centralized
May 2008 information
resource.
. Provided analysis of business to ensure the development of tool meet
the
needs of the company.
Procter & Gamble, August 2008 to December 2008
Dec. 2005 to . Developed a standardized process for market sensing that allowed data
Dec. 2007 to be
rolled up to the region level.
. Provided analysis of distributors of software and data to increase
functionality and optimization of the forecasting process.
Sept. 2006 to . Provided an application to enable the development of more efficient
Dec. 2006 and
effective corporate strategy.
Student Support Staff, The University of Alabama, Undergraduate
Admissions, Tuscaloosa, AL
Aug. 2003 to . Maintained contact data within customer relationship management
Dec. 2003 systems to enhance the student and staff connection for the University
of Alabama.
. Assisted callers with admission questions, allowing callers to get a
better understanding about the admission process and facilitate process
improvement.
. Maintained student and applicant database to support financial,
college recruitment, and student services.
Recruiter, Avanti Team, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
Prepared incoming students to meet the challenges of enrollment.
Welcomed high school groups to campus for large-scale recruitment
events.
Informed potential students and their parents about academic programs
and co-curricular opportunities available at The University
of Alabama.
Teacher's Assistant, The University of Alabama, Engineering Department,
Tuscaloosa, AL
. Assisted professor with 80 students' questions about daily
assignments, providing students with personal guidance, feedback and
mentoring.
. Graded and efficiently recorded student grades to allow the
instructor to increase productivity in and out the classroom.
Website Developer, Kinetic Communications, Birmingham, AL
. Shadowed employees in daily duties to get a complete understanding of
job.
. Helped update and maintain Alabama Power and Blue Cross Blue Shield
of Alabama websites.
. Provided help desk support to company vendors, executives and
clients.
. Responsible for safety, security, and reducing time required to open
office the next day.
COMPUTER Business Tools: Open Workbench, Microsoft Project, QMF for Windows,
EXPERIENCE Clarity, Quality Center, SQL Server, Visio, Minitab, Microsoft Office
Suite 2003 & 2007, FrontPage, Banner, and Talisma
Languages: Cobol, JCL, SQL, VB.Net, VBA, HTML, CSS, and C++
Operating Environments: Windows XP/ Vista/ Server 2003 & 2005, MVS, and
Visual Studio.Net 2003, 2005 & 2008
HONORS AND National Society of Black Engineers Women in
ACTIVITIES Information Technology
National Society of Women Engineers Dean's List Spr.
2005, Fall 2008, & Spr. 2009
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated Alabama Information
Management Society
Webmaster Associate
of the Month Feb. 2010
Economic Committee Chair GMSP Mentor
Association for Computing Machinery
BUSINESS Associate Resource Group Connection Series
TRAINING & ProTech .Net Windows and Web Programming Certificate
CERTIFICATE Project Management Institute - Project Management Overview and Project
Management 101
REFERENCE Available Upon Request