Project Management Data

Adam Schmidt

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Chicago, IL 60657 708-***-****

S U M M A RY

Results-oriented, reliable and hardworking professional with expertise in data analysis, solution requirements definition and

project management. Natural leader adept at determining client needs and developing appropriate business solutions and

system requirements to meet business goals. Decisive individual skilled in project scoping and design, root cause analysis,

PMP best practices, and quality control. Excellent communicator capable of building rapport with clients, vendors, and key

stakeholders.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Data Analysis Requirements Management Systems Analysis/Support Software Testing/Analysis

Project Management Software Development Lifecycle Microsoft Project Vendor Management

Process Improvements Website Development/Upgrades IT Business Solutions SQL

Data Management Data Quality Standards Content Management Systems

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Ipsos – Chicago, IL Sep 2011–March 2014

A market research firm specializing in advertising, marketing, media, and public affairs market research

Contract Consultant Level II – Data Collections User Support

Provided IT support and consulting services for a marketing survey data collection system

Ensured accuracy and quality of data through data analysis, validation and effective data integration

Led the testing and troubleshooting efforts for system development and upgrade projects

Identified and implemented process improvements related to the handling of business IT support requests

Owned the process and procedures for archival, deletion and cloning of projects

Incisent Technologies – Chicago, IL Jul 2010 – May 2011

Recognized as the #4 fastest-growing software company in the US by Inc. Magazine in 2008

Data Analyst – Data Management Services

Managed integration of data into Firstlook software for 100 auto dealerships across the US

Oversaw the input of client data from various external source systems into the internal file system

Implemented effective data validation and integration modules to ensure accuracy and quality of data

Managed various data management and data analysis projects, ensuring on-time deliverables

Assisted in the effective management of client, business partner and vendor relationships

SmithBucklin Corporation – Chicago, IL Jun 2007 – Nov 2009

World’s largest association management and professional services company

Associate – Information Technology Services

Provided technical support to over 100 non-profit association Clients

Served as a liaison between Client and internal development team, responsible for determining Client needs and

requirements

Installed and configured Content Management modules on Client websites

Oversaw and managed budgets and timelines for development and testing efforts

Developed project documentation including requirements, website audits, and functional specifications

Trained and educated Clients on new modules and industry best practices, assisting Client with definition of their

strategic IT goals

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Eastern Illinois University – Charleston, IL Sep 2007 – May 2008

Computer Lab Assistant – Internship

Assisted the leader of the Communications Department, providing support on the Eastern Illinois webpage and

developing inner workings of the servers.

EDUCATION

Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL – Bachelor of Arts, Corporate communication, 2007

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CERTIFICATIONS

DePaul University – Certificate in Project Management

Project Management Institute (PMI) Member, Chicagoland Chapter, 2013 – Present

Toastmasters Club #4243 Member, 2013 - Present

Microsoft Certificate – 2778 Writing Queries Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Transact-SQL

Society of HR Management (SHRM) – Secretary Executive and Website Manager, 2006 – 2007

Scrum Master Certification – Pending

SmithBucklin Project Management Course – The Fundamentals of Project Management

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