Howard Fernald
Alexandria, VA 22302
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Summary of Qualification
Three years worth of experience in data entry
Three years worth of experience in filing
Strong spreadsheet skills (particularly with Microsoft Excel)
Experience with databases (SQL)
Strong communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Strong organization skills
Fast typing skills (70 words per minute)
Experience with automating manual processes
Demonstrated capacity for learning on my own
Relevant Skills
Experience with Microsoft Excel:
I have years of experience in creating spreadsheets, handling functions, and even writing macros in VBA for others’ use.
Experience with database queries:
I have a year of experience in databases using SQL.
Achievements
Developed an XML parser for Freddie Mac’s in-house testing library in 2013.
Developed the “loan macro,” a VBA/Excel program that converts spreadsheets of loan data into mainframe files, around 2010. The tool was still in wide use when I left the company.
Developed a VBA/Word macro in 1999 to convert mainframe screens into reports to be faxed to customers. Before this, these reports had to be compiled manually, a process that could take two hours; the macro did this work in minutes.
Employment History
Freddie Mac, 2011-2014
Automated software tester. Worked as a member of a “Testing Automation” team to build and maintain an in-house library of functions to be used in the creation of automated-testing scripts.
Freddie Mac, 2006-2011
Manual software tester. Performed manual testing on Freddie Mac’s web application (used by banks and mortgage companies).
Freddie Mac, 1998-2006
Administrative assistant for the Mortgage Purchase department.
Began as a temp in 1998; hired in November 2001.
Telesec, 1995-1998
Temporary data entry specialist for various local businesses.
Adia, 1992-1995
Temporary clerical worker for various local businesses.
Moore Business Forms, 1989-1992
File clerk.
U.S. Navy, 1982-1989
Rated as a Yeoman (administrative assistant). Held a Top Secret clearance while working in the Pentagon’s Messaging Center in 1986-1989.