David Faison
Phoenix, AZ *****
Ph. 602-***-****
Email: ******@*****.***
Objective: To obtain a business solutions position within an organization that utilizes my experience and
provides an opportunity for growth.
Experience:
Acxiom Corporation Phoenix, AZ
March 2002 – August 2009
BUSINESS SOLUTIONS ANALYST (2005-2009)
• Responsible for formulating, defining, and implementing improvements to Business processes
and operations to solve problems and enhance productivity/effectiveness.
• Analyzed data, conducted research, interviewed employees, and monitored processes and
outcomes to identify problems.
• Consulted with peers to define problems and identify solutions. Conducted analysis (including
Workflow, Feasibility, Cost/Benefit, Trend and Cause-and-Effect Analysis).
• Developed recommendations and designed solutions for process improvements.
• Tested solutions and communicated impact to Users.
• Implemented Business solutions, defined, created and ran queries and reports.
• Developed Analyses and Reports to track and assess performance.
• Created and maintained procedures and documentation. Acted as a departmental resource by
providing analysis, recommendations, consultation and expert advice.
• Led medium- to large-sized complex projects that had a long-term impact on Business-Unit
operations.
• Gathered, documented, and analyzed conclusions regarding complex data and information.
Developed Project Plans and presenting recommendations.
• Provided guidance and recommendations on process improvements and best practices.
• Provided work leadership and/or guidance to others (often in an informal capacity).
• Consulted with clients to suggest possible data retention solutions outlining benefits and risks
associated with each solution. Prepared requirement documents for Request for Proposals.
CLIENT DELIVERY ANALYST (2002-2005)
• Performed analysis of internal software and its related performance to our client’s solution.
• Included development of standard reports as a mean for comparing actual results to expected
results. Worked with the client in the review and sign-off of those results.
• Developed Customer Data Integration solutions across the US, Latin America and Canadian
Markets. These solutions often include Suppression, Merge Purge De-duping, Address
Standardization and custom coding.
• Provided support and consultation in data, analysis, and interpretation to the team and/ or clients.
• Researched and was informed of environmental changes that directly impact our clients.
• Analyzed and validated processed specifications for our clients or Acxiom team.
• Advised clients of potential process improvements and optimum use of data.
• Followed required Quality Assurance Process (QAP) guidelines. Documented code changes and/
or made appropriate code changes in basic language.
• Proficiently used all Acxiom and/ or third party tools to validate the data based on requirements.
• Promoted and provided a professional and positive relationship with Acxiom teams and clients.
Bank One/Chase Corporation Phoenix, AZ
TAX SOLUTIONS ANALYST 1999-2002
• Responsible for formulating, defining, and implementing improvements to Personal Property Tax
processes and operations to solve problems and enhance productivity/effectiveness.
• Analyzed data, conducted research, and monitored processes and outcomes to identify
problems.
• Consulted with peers to define problems and identify solutions.
• Conducted analysis (including Workflow, Feasibility, Cost/Benefit, Trend and Cause-and-Effect
Analysis).
• Developed recommendations and designed solutions for process improvements. Tested solutions
and communicated impact to Users.
• Implemented Tax solutions, defined, created and ran queries and reports. Developed Analyses
and Reports to track and assess performance.
• Created and maintained procedures and documentation.
• Led medium- to large-sized projects that had a long-term impact on Tax-Unit operations.
Finish Line Phoenix, AZ
STORE MANAGER 1996-1999
• Responsible for Managing, staffing and training of all employees.
• Responsible for driving volume, reducing shrink, Profit and Loss, and controlling wage costs.
• Responsible for the day-to-day operation of store including receiving, stocking and displaying
merchandise; coordination of staff and workload, inventory, cash handling, reporting,
documentation, cash deposits, daily receipts, reports, payroll documentation, loss prevention; and
compiling with all company policies/procedures.
• Completed District Manager Training
Summary of skills and System knowledge:
• SQL, UNIX, 5 years IT experience, experience with Oracle databases, strong Java-based web
development background, experience automating MS Office applications.
• Analytical Problem Solver, Project Management, Proven Leadership, Client Relations, Time
Management, Interpersonal skills
Education:
High School Graduate - Trevor G. Browne c/o 1996
AA Degree Business Administration- Phoenix College 1999
BS Degree- Arizona State University West - Current
References provided upon request