Candace Cherise Middleton
*** ********* ***** ** ***. 224 Simpsonville, SC
ablmei@r.postjobfree.com
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EDUCATION
University of South Carolina, Upstate
Bachelor of Arts-August 2005-December 2005
Cumulative GPA: 3.118/4.0
Major: Information Management and Systems
Concentration: Business Administration
Scheduled Graduation Date: December 2009
OVERVIEW
Information Management and Systems professional who have acquired
analytical and problem-solving skills in Information Technology and
Business Administration.
Strengths include communication skills, competent leadership, and strong
team player.
EXPERIENCE
November 2009-Present Follett Software Company Greenville, South
Carolina
Data Service Engineer
. Maintained data warehouses using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 and
Microsoft SSIS (SQL Server Integration Services)
. Communicate effectively with upper management, project managers and
data analysts involving project implementation. Work closely with
business units to optimize data and information usage.
. Develop central data stores using MS SSIS and ETL tools to load data
into defined data warehouses structures based on customer's
requirements.
. Determine Objectives and Business Rules for data.
. Troubleshoot and resolved data discrepancies among databases.
July 2009- August 2009 HP-Presales Solution
Center Alpharetta, Georgia
Information Technology Data Center Intern
. Assisted system performance specialists with setting up large, complex
computing environments for customers' testing prior to them making a
purchase.
. Worked on lab projects to make benchmark environment more efficient
and effective by loading software and configuring hardware.
. Assisted with troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, installing and
performing test activities on various computer equipment, data
communication and computer network system.
. Collaborated with the IT Manager to ensure availability and
reliability of servers to meet client demands by performing file
system configuration and management.
. Assisted in hardware installation and maintenance of servers,
networking equipment, and other supporting hardware.
January 2009- May 2009 BMW
Greenville, South Carolina
Information Technology Communication Intern
. Maintained and further developed the intranet and internet presence.
. Supported the permanent recruitment needs for research projects where
complex technical information needs to be explained to external
parties.
. Supported the production of videos that document or promote ITRC
projects.
. Supported the internal and external communication of Iprojects
(interface to plant communication)
. Organized ITRO events (workshops, training, seminars, and
conferences).
. Maintain and update a contact data base for internal and external
contacts
. Supported the relocation process for ITRC research project team
members (interface to plant HR).
. Support the check-in and check-out process of ITRC research project
team members
. Maintained IT asset management system.
September 2008- December 2008 Gap Inc Greenville,
South Carolina
Sales Associate
. Communicated with customers to increase customer satisfaction and
sales.
. Ranked in the top three associate for opening the most Gap credit
card accounts.
. Sold designer clothing and accessories while exceeding daily quotas.
. Developed customer relationships and increased sales volume through
personal attention to customers.
. Managed cashiering activities in areas of purchasing, returns, and
exchanges, and enforced store policies.
September 2007- Present University of South Carolina Upstate
Spartanburg, SC
Department Intern/Student Worker
. Create project-oriented DVD movies (classroom lectures) for online
classes using Adobe Premiere software - added animations, transitions
and other special effects to video lectures.
. Participated in a video streaming research project that used a
compression method to compress larger data into smaller media files
that can be uploaded on the internet.
. Communicate with department chair and other department professors to
create new ways to improve video lectures.
May 2006- August 2006 Orangeburg County Magistrate Office
Orangeburg, SC
Summer Intern
. Created a workbook using Microsoft Excel that kept track of incoming
data regarding assets and expenses.
. Administered and updated financial workbooks throughout the summer.
. Participated in implementing a system that would improve
organization.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Summer 2008 & 2009 Summer League Basketball Team Coach
. Organized and coordinated a church basketball league team for boys
ranging in age of 13-16.
. Instilled leadership skills on and off the court by hosting team
gatherings.
. Coach skills that promoted lifelong lessons.
Fall 2006-2007 Spartanburg Soup Kitchen
. Worked as a volunteer to help distribute food to the poor and
homeless.
Fall 2008 Volunteer Note-taker
. Worked as a volunteer note taker for a hearing impaired student.
SKILLS
. Knowledge in Data Warehousing, Relational Database Management,
Webpage Construction, Human Resource Management, Visual Basics, I.T.
Project Management, Microcomputer Organization, Technical
Communications, Networking and Technology, Social and Organizational
Informatics, Organizational Management and Behavior, Financial and
Managerial Accounting and Speech.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Software: Working knowledge in Microsoft Office, Picasa, SwishMax,
Dreamweaver, SQL-Server (Structure Query Language),
Oracle, Crystal Reports, Photoshop.
Systems: Experience with HPUX, Linux, and VMware.
Working knowledge in Windows.
Hardware: Experience with Hp Proliant Servers, Hp Integrity servers, Hp
Blades System, XP Disk Array Mainframe.
Programming Language: Working knowledge in T-SQL and VB.Net
AWARDS
LIFE Scholarship Recipient, Orangeburg County Rotary Club Scholarship
Recipient and Dean's List