Karen OBryant
Email: *********@********.***
Address: **** * ******* *** #***
City: Dallas
State: TX
Zip: 75203
Country: USA
Phone: 214-***-****
Skill Level: Experienced
Salary Range: $65,000
Willing to Relocate
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Karen O`Bryant
1520 N Beckley #614 214-***-****
Dallas, TX 75203 *********@********.***
SUMMARY
Conscientious Information Systems Analyst with demonstrated technical skills. Extensive experience with data analysis in a financial services environment, and a solid base in computer applications. Ability to compile, manage, and analyze information with a high degree of competence. Demonstrated strengths in analysis and data management. Excellent communications skills used in presentations, customer service, and training.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PERFORMANCE TELECOM SOLUTIONS, INC., Dallas, TX 2011 - 2012
Business Manager
* Manage customer database
* Manage accounts payable/receivable
* Maintain bookkeeping and payroll functions
* Oversee records and inventory management
* Prepare reports and documents for business continuity
* Manage installation of software upgrades for ACT! And Quickbooks
* Develop new product lines
* Develop ad copy and web content
INSTITUTE FOR DEMOGRAPHIC AND SOCIOECONOMIC RESEARCH and
OFFICE OF THE STATE DEMOGRAPHER, San Antonio, TX
Systems Analyst II 2006 - 2011
* Analyzed marketing data; developed reports and presentations
* Compiled and managed data for Health and Human Services Commission database
* Developed SAS procedures in a Linux/Unix environment to manage U.S. Census data
* Processed data through the life-cycle to ensure business continuity
* Managed historical data archival
UNITED SERVICES AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION, San Antonio, TX
Marketing Analyst 1998 - 2006
* Produced detailed reports for monthly business measurement and presented findings
* Prepared and Analyzed marketing and sales data and reported to management
* Designed, developed, tested and implemented procedures using SAS/MVS, SAS/PC, PC SQL, EXCEL, and Access for marketing analysis and reports
* Implemented efficiencies in methods and procedures to improve overall product delivery
* Tracked and monitored data integrity issues and participated in data clean-up efforts
* Provided training and presentations to analysts on file usage and analysis techniques
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Programmer Analyst 1995 - 1998
* Performed sample selection, data processing, analysis, and coordination for mail surveys, phone surveys, and focus groups
* Wrote programs, processed survey results, and analyzed data for Marketing Research Department
* Developed programs and procedures using SAS/MVS, SAS/PC, EXCEL, and Word
CONTACT SOFTWARE INTL., INC., Carrollton, TX
Customer Support Specialist 1990 - 1991
* Provided technical expertise to domestic and international customers
* Developed custom reports for users, assisted with database troubleshooting, performed installations and provided support for applications
* Provided training for new users
BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE, INC., Irving, TX
Market Analyst 1988 - 1990
* Performed strategic marketing analysis for corporate and local markets
* Constructed strategic marketing plans for various markets
* Developed information systems in SAS/MVS, PC SQL, EasyTrieve, and VM-Express to retrieve retail store POS data for marketing analysis and reporting
* Analyzed sales mix, inventory, and pricing and made recommendations to management
* Implemented and supervised customer satisfaction techniques, surveys, and training
TEXAS INSTRUMENTS, INC., Dallas, TX
Technician/Analyst 1980 - 1986
* Performed various data technician duties while obtaining college degrees
EDUCATION
M.B.A. with concentration in Marketing
University of North Texas Major GPA - 3.75 1987
B.S. in Business Administration with concentration in MIS
University of Texas at Dallas Major GPA - 3.17 1985
MEMBERSHIPS
South Central SAS User`s Group CBC Foundations Series Graduate
Oak Hills Church Faith in the City Group