Carly Kizorek
Lombard, IL – ***** – 630-***-**** – ************@**.***
Information Technologist
Project Management ~ Mathematician ~ Data Analyst
Process Improvement
Application Testing
Technical Troubleshooting
Process Innovation
Quality Assurance
Testing Methodologies
Filmmaking
Graphics Optimization
Cross-Team Collaboration
Analytical, enthusiastic, and highly adaptable professional with extensive experience in innovating, deploying and evaluating systems aimed at improving quality and efficiency.
Skilled in aligning end-user needs with long-term resolutions to complex IT challenges. Track record of success.
Skilled troubleshooter continually focused on identifying, isolating and resolving technical issues.
Strong knowledge and comfort within Microsoft-based server environments, along with all peripheral processes.
Accomplished communicator skilled in building and strengthening client relationships across functions to drive cohesive, strategic operations.
Benchmarks & Milestones
Received Innovation Award for a process improvement, later implemented in production, utilizing technology never personally used before.
Received the Excellence in Economic Development international award from the International Economic Development Council, for the production of “The Arboretum Village” video.
Developed budgetary and accounting system leading to $70K in revenue.
Revitalized project management processes to gain success for clients in danger of abandoning ideas.
Managed combined on- and off-shore development teams across international project life cycles.
Played essential role in accountability among team members, ensuring timely and budgeted productions.
Authored several chapters of Calculus Textbook Solutions manual for second semester College Calculus content.
Published and co-authored “The Perils & Rewards of International Filmmaking” along with the creation, editing, and digitalization of the 20 embedded videos of the iBook version.
Founding member and Treasurer of the Kappa Lambda Chapter of Alpha Chi Omega at University of San Diego.
Career Progression
TRANSUNION Chicago, IL 2012-Present
Algorithm Analyst
Strategist and visionary as part of a team of logisticians within the technology sector of the company. Present ideas to stakeholders for requested process changes, then implement those changes after a testing plan of action is developed, among collaborative efforts. Assist in developmental aspect of processes, where data operations and challenges may arise.
Client Service: Deliver elite customer service through behind the scenes analysis of data processes in order to produce the most accurate presentation of requested information. Responsive interfacing, problem assessment, prompt determination of proposed actions and comprehensive analysis.
Project Management: Integral participant in cross-functional troubleshooting of complex process systems, software, applications and programs; deliver recommendations for solutions and improvement. Tenacity and achieving work ethic provides for project success and recognition.
PRIVATE TUTOR – MATHEMATICS Lisle, IL 2005-2013
Self Employed Tutor
Provided tutoring in various subject matters within mathematics, to students at different levels of study, specializing in secondary and collegiate education.
Efficiency & Quality Improvements: Generated original content for students in an effort to supplement teaching and foster mastery of the material. Drafted developed material into a Calculus textbook for students, to be later self-published.
TWO PARROT PRODUCTIONS Lisle, IL 2010-2012
Project Manager
Client-vendor liaison and lead video project manager.
Client & Vendor Management: Professional feedback translated and transferred between clients, vendors, and production team. Managed hiring and instruction of vendors, as it pertained to the video contents and design. Overcame unique challenges of projects and led by example in filming, editing, and assured customer on a quality production. One such production went on to win an award presented by the International Economic Development Council.
SCIENCE & ARTS ACADEMY Des Plaines, IL 2009-2010
Substitute Teacher
Led students in planned activities and learning, for any length of time, as stipulated by leadership entities. Provided supplemental tutoring in various subject matters within mathematics, as needed.
Technical Acumen
IBM Mainframe, Oracle, Netezza, Linux, Splunk, SQL, Relational Databases, Ab Initio, Agile Framework / Scrum, JIRA, ALM, PuTTY, Open Systems, Microsoft Windows, OSX, iOS, SharePoint, LaTeX, Adobe Illustrator, Final Cut Pro, Compressor, and Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio and Access.
Education and Certifications
NORTH CENTRAL COLLEGE, Naperville, IL
Bachelor of Arts – mathematics, 2009