KIMBERLY A. HORTON
Murrysville, PA 15668
OBJECTIVE:
Seeking a full-time position in a business that affords the
opportunity for professional growth, increased responsibilities and
advancement based on performance and positive results.
SUMMARY of SKILLS:
. Function independently/team player
. Detail oriented
. Highly adaptable
. Customer service focus
. SQL literate
. Enthusiastic and diligent approach to tasks
. Quick learner
. Self-motivated
. Excellent work ethic
. Positive attitude
. Strong internet skills
ACHIEVEMENTS:
. Established an accomplishments-driven career highlighted by rapid
acceleration to increasingly responsible positions
. Earned promotions following superior performance and demonstrated
ability to quickly learn and master tasks
. Received a commendation from a Business Analyst for the diligence
and dedication in testing an application for the Credit and
Collections department
. Worked tenaciously with programmers and upper management to
implement an automated HU profiler for the Pricing department which
generated a cost effective method to increase revenue
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Shady Lane Preschool, Wilkinsburg, PA
Substitute Childcare Educator
10/14 - Present
. Assisted classroom teachers with the supervision and management of
toddlers in the classroom/playground/gym
. Encouraged students' positive self image and creative expression
. Reinforced communication, respect and interaction
. Assisted with snacks/lunch duties, toileting, and naptime
. Taught letters, numbers, colors, shapes, addition and subtraction.
. Assisted in keeping the classroom organized and arranged
appropriately
TekSystems
Highmark (Contractor), Pittsburgh, PA
Quality Assurance Analyst
01/13 - 09/14
. Created, documented and manually executed test scripts in Rational
Quality Manager (RQM) for end-to-end, regression and functional
testing for the new billing system
. Utilized RQM for creating master/child test plans, test cases, test
scripts, test execution records and testing estimates for releases.
Also created test script status reports on a per release basis.
. Served as a Lead for the Medicare project: proactively acquired a
knowledge base pertaining to Medicare processes, created training
documents for team members, organized and wrote the test cases, and
worked with developers regarding defects found during testing
process
. Performed parallel testing when migrating products from the legacy
system to the new billing system
. Analyzed and researched test results based on defined
specifications to ensure application functionality, requirements
and business values
. Experienced in executing SQL queries in order to view successful
transactions and validate data
. Logged/tracked defects and issues in ClearQuest
. Actively participated in root cause analyses to determine failure
points in test scripts.
. Utilized Requisite Pro and SharePoint for viewing requirements, use
cases, supplements, test cases and rules in order to adequately
test and deliver an outstanding product
. Resolved invoicing issues and the backlog in Insync by thoroughly
researching and adjusting the accounts of members by utilizing
PeopleSoft Accounts Receivable (PSAR) application
Testing Tools:
RQM (Rational Quality Manager), CQ (Rational ClearQuest),
Reqpro (Rational Requisite Pro),SharePoint, MS Office
(Word, Excel, Outlook, Lync and Communicator), PSAR (People Soft Accounts
Receivable), Insync, SQL Developer,
Internet Explorer, Mozilla Fire Fox, Snagit 10, UltraEdit and waterfall
methodology
Camp BowWow, Pittsburgh, PA
Canine Trainer 10/12 - 01/13
. Trained canines
. Supervised and oversaw the safety of the canines in the play yards
. Performed grooming services
Direct Energy, Pittsburgh, PA
Quality Assurance Analyst 07/07 - 08/12
. Collaborated with Business Analysts, Developers, and End users to
review and understand business requirements and functional
specifications
. Developed and executed test scripts to ensure new system
applications and changes to existing applications perform as
designed as documented by SOWs and IT Requests
. Performed data analysis to ensure accuracy for application systems
Data Analyst 08/06 - 07/07
. Provided data cleansing and profiling for sales opportunities
. Researched issues such as missing rate codes, load profiles, and
zones
. Assisted in new market entry activities
. Participated in QA/UAT activities for Hedge conversions
Team Lead 05/05 - 07/06
. Supervised Retail Pricing group including management of workload
and time schedules
. Prepared weekly team performance reports for internal distribution
. Acted as primary representative of the department
. Conducted staff meetings
. Performed user acceptance testing
. Served as power user of new system implementation
Senior Retail Pricing Analyst 01/04 - 05/05
. Acted as mentor for new department hires
. Acted as a leader to the Retail Pricing team utilizing
comprehensive knowledge of company markets
. Coordinated activities of various departments to ensure accurate,
timely pricing
. Served as point person for new market entry, attended meetings,
presented materials and educated Retail Pricing and Sales teams on
market requirements
. Performed account number changes, rate code updates and data inputs
for mass pricing utilizing Access database
Retail Pricing Analyst 06/02 - 05/05
. Served as a liaison for sales force and our customers
. Researched and resolved issues that may have evolved before, during
or after the pricing process
. Collected and verified incoming customer data for completeness and
accuracy
. Assisted members of sales team by generating proposals for
potential and current customers
. Trained Business Development Managers on processes and procedures
Accounts Receivable Specialist
10/01 - 06/02
. Posted and balanced all payments entered into Legacy and ERM
. Prepared and printed reports pertaining to total payments
. Deposited live checks
ORIX Financial Services Inc., Green Tree, PA
Accounts Receivable Specialist 10/00 -
10/01
. Processed A/R checks utilizing the AS/400 system and coded invoices
along with the appropriate journal entries
Rheumatology Services, Aliquippa, PA
File Clerk 01/99 - 09/00
. Maintained confidential medical files and assisted the medical
staff to route patient's charts to proper locations
. Prepared patients' charts for upcoming office visit
. Cross-trained to assist with the medical billing process
IR Video Productions, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA
Accounting Assistant 01/98 - 06/98
. Issued accounts payable checks, posted accounts receivable checks,
prepared deposits, reconciled bank statements, invoiced current and
past due accounts, phoned customers regarding the status of their
past due accounts
Instant Replay Video, Pittsburgh, PA
Sales/Data Entry 03/96 - 06/98
. Responsibilities included rental, sales, customer service, and
inventory control
ESB Bank, Coraopolis, PA
Teller
08/96 - 01/97
. Processed transactions and entered loans on-line
. Opened and closed customer accounts and organized these accounts
for bank audits
. Balanced the ATM machine
EDUCATION:
Community College of Beaver County
Computer Information Systems/Telecommunications
Associate in Applied Science Degree: May 2000
Accounting
Associate in Applied Science Degree: December 1998
Honors/Activities: Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, President's List