Aspiring SQL Database Administrator (PMP)

SELASI DAMESI(PMP)

Chicago, IL 331-***-**** **************@*****.***

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/selasidamesi

DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Aspiring Database Administrator with hands-on experience using Microsoft SQL Server, T-SQL, and SQL Server Management Studio through technical training and personal database projects. Skilled in database design, SQL query development, backup and recovery concepts, indexing, data integrity, and performance optimization. AWS Cloud Practitioner trained with a strong analytical background gained through 9+ years of experience in banking, operations, and quality assurance. TECHNICAL SKILLS

Databases: Microsoft SQL Server, SSMS, T-SQL, SQL Server Agent (Basic), SSIS (Basic) Administration: Backup & Recovery, Database Security, User Management, Performance Monitoring, Indexing, Query Optimization, Database Maintenance, Normalization

Cloud: AWS Cloud Practitioner, Amazon RDS, EC2, S3, IAM Tools: Azure Data Studio, Power BI (Basic), Git (Basic), Microsoft Excel DATABASE PROJECTS

● Designed normalized relational databases using SQL Server.

● Created tables, constraints, stored procedures, views, and triggers.

● Implemented backup and restore procedures and practiced database security concepts.

● Optimized SQL queries using indexes and execution plans. Banking Database Simulation

● Designed a banking database supporting customer accounts and transactions.

● Developed T-SQL queries and stored procedures.

● Applied data integrity and role-based security principles. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Quality Control Inspector (SQL/Data Support Functions) Parker February 2025 – April 2026

● Analyzed production quality data using Microsoft SQL Server, reviewing approximately 70 production records to identify defect trends and data inconsistencies.

● Conducted root-cause analysis on recurring defects, applying SQL-based reporting and queries to isolate patterns and support corrective action.

● Contributed to a reduction in recurring defect rate of approximately 15% by improving data-driven quality tracking and reporting accuracy.

Operations Manager Transit Digital Payment Consortium February 2024 – July 2024

● Supported deployment of a nationwide digital payment system, collaborating with technical stakeholders on system rollout and data accuracy.

● Coordinated rollout efforts across approximately 15+ regions, supporting onboarding of an estimated 100+ agents and merchants onto the platform.

Customer Service Specialist Absa Bank Ghana Ltd. September 2015 – December 2023

● Maintained accurate financial records and resolved customer issues across banking operations.

● Managed and resolved an estimated 30-40 customer inquiries daily across banking transactions and account services over an 8-year tenure.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) – Procurement Management

● Microsoft SQL Server Training

● AWS Cloud Practitioner Training

● PMP Training (In Progress)

CORE COMPETENCIES

SQL Server • Database Administration • T-SQL • Database Design • Backup & Recovery • Query Optimization • Performance Tuning • Database Security • Troubleshooting • Data Analysis

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