TAMARICK HILL
FORT WORTH, TX 76123
********.****@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
To secure a position as a SQL Server Database Administrator that will allow me to utilize my analytical, communication, and technical DBA skills. I am interested in a position that will provide me with the opportunity to utilize the skills I have acquired as well as continue learning and growing in both my professional and personal life.
EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration, Business Studies May 2009
University of North Texas, Denton, Texas
Studies revolved around Information Technology, Database Management, Cisco Networking, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Marketing, Operations, Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management, Strategic Management, Project Management, Financial Studies, and Research & Statistical Studies.
Bachelor of Science, Business Computer Information Systems December 2006
University of North Texas, Denton, Texas
Studies revolved around Database (Oracle 9i) applications and management, Java Programming, COBOL Programming, Visual Basic Programming, IT Security, Networking, E-Commerce Systems, IT Project Management, Web Technologies, Decision Making Processes, and Multimedia.
CERTIFICATIONS
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): SQL Server 2005
EXPERIENCE
Facilities Assessment SQL Server Database Manager November 2007 – Present
Fort Worth Independent School District, Fort Worth, Texas
• Knowledge of best practices for database design, data integrity, constraints, and normalization.
• Hands on Experience in installing, configuring, managing, monitoring and troubleshooting SQL Server 2000 and 2005.
• Experience creating instances, databases, tables, indexes, stored procedures, views, triggers, and other database objects.
• Import and Export data from various sources.
• Develop and deploy required data queries in response to user needs.
• Experience planning and implementing disaster recovery strategies such as recovery models, backup types, and restore strategies for SQL Databases.
• Implement database security by utilizing logins, users, roles, and schemas.
• Monitor and tune the performance of databases.
• Implement high availability solutions such as log shipping, snapshots, mirroring, and replication.
• Develop reports using SQL Server Reporting Services for Capital Improvement Project Team.
• Utilize SQL Server Integration Services to create maintenance plans for various databases and for other data management tasks.
Software Quality Assurance Analyst February 2007 – November 2007
Electronic Transaction Consultants, Richardson, Texas
• Analyze business needs and requirements and ensure that solutions address those needs and requirements.
• Test web based software applications written in VB, .NET, and other languages.
• Identify, document, and track issues and defects using Mercury Quality Center.
• Work with software developers, business owners, and project managers to provide solutions for customers.
• Create and execute regression and user acceptance test plans.
• Multi-task between test creation and execution for multiple clients.
• Create and distribute test plans and test cases.
• Use PL/SQL Developer to interact with Oracle Databases.
HH3 Quality Assurance Tester (Intern) Summer 2006
PepsiCo, Plano, Texas
• Quality Assurance Testing of HH3 Handheld Device.
• Create and execute test cases for User Acceptance testing.
• Record and document defects and possible enhancements.
• Verify test results are in sync with business needs and requirements.
• Presents results and possible enhancements to testing team, developers, project managers, and other team members.
Area Site Technician for Chase/Bank One Final Conversion October 2005
Chase/Bank One, Arlington, Texas
• Install multiple workstations.
• Backup and restore date on the user’s existing PC.
• Replace existing PC equipment with new Dell PC equipment and Laser Printers.
• Perform basic testing and data validation.
• Site cleanup.
Applications
Active Directory
Adobe Photoshop
AutoCAD
ArcGIS Desktop
ArcGIS Server
HP Quality Center
Mercury Test Tools
MicroFocus Net
Express
Microsoft BIDS
Microsoft Office
Suite
Microsoft Project
SQL Server 2000,2005,2008
Microsoft Visio
Microsoft Visual
Studio
Oracle 10g
PL/SQL Developer
SQL Server Reporting Services
SQL Server Integration Services
Table Designer 1
Operating Systems
Windows 98
Windows NT
Windows 2000
Windows Server 2003
Windows XP
Windows Vista
Languages
C++
COBOL
SQL
VB.NET
Other
PMBOK Knowledge
TCP/IP Protocols