MICHAEL S. KU
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Raleigh, NC 27613 ************@*******.***
SUMMARY
A fearless problem solver who searches for solutions intuitively. Highly
focused on efficiency and thrives in environments that are intellectually
stimulating and provide varied challenges.
EDUCATION
University of NC at Chapel Hill - Bachelor of Science - Psychology
2008
SKILLS/CERTIFICATIONS
Native speaker in Mandarin Chinese and Taiwanese
Programming experience in Turbo Pascal, Visual Basic, Oracle, SAS, C++ and
SPSS
Expert in Word and Excel; Competent in Access, Outlook, and Powerpoint
Certified Personal Trainer of Interactive Fitness Trainers of America
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Ajilon Consulting - Merck - Durham, NC
Senior Analyst - Supervising Position
June 2010
. Co-Manage 2 helpdesks that supports all Merck field based employees
. Troubleshoot technical issues utilizing PeopleSoft based ticketing
system
. Run daily reports via Cognos
Manpower - PAREXEL - Durham, NC
. Recruitment Representative for International Investigators
April 2010 - May 2010
HR Directions - Research Triangle International - Raleigh, NC
Keyer / Coder
February 2009 - August 2009
. Encoded transcript data by classification for a federal study on
academic success.
Funcom - Durham, NC
Customer Technical Support Associate
June 2008 - September 2008
. Troubleshoot customer hardware & software issues via email
. Documented technical issues directly addressed in future updates.
. Promoted to elite team of four to provide high level technical
support.
Westaff - Raleigh, NC
Office Assistant
September 2005 - August 2006
. Researched patient information via internet databases and call
centers for DHHS.
. Received & processed applications utilizing self developed Excel
spreadsheet mainframe for RHA
. Vetted renters through interaction with tenants and landlords for
RHA.
The Greer Group - Raleigh, NC
Office Assistant
January -
November 2002
. Entered clinical trials data for Inveresk (Contract Research Company)
. Coordinated client contact logistics and account transfers for
Inveresk
. Maintained data integrity and developed queries for Global Product
Marketing database for Cotton Incorporated
Randstad - Raleigh, NC
Office Assistant
January - September 2001
. Researched and translated public policy on benchmarks in Excel
spreadsheets for NC Department of Labor
NC Department of Transportation - Raleigh, NC
Technician & Programmer
September 1998 - August 1999
. Developed infrastructure for prototype of statewide database using
Access.
. Entered cement mix statistics into Excel spreadsheet to maintain
structural requirements.