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I am extremely proficient in Cognos Framework Manager, Cognos Series 8 (Cognos
Connection), Cognos Series 7.3, Report Studio, Query Studio, Analysis Studio,
Event Studio, Impromptu, Powerplay, Transformer, SQL, Microsoft Office (Access,
PowerPoint, Excel, and Word), Upfront and Visio, SQL Query Analyzer and
Enterprise Server, Quest TOAD, and Adobe Dreamweaver. My technology, programming
and database exposures include PL/SQL, SAS, JAVA, Database Concepts & Management,
AS/400, Data Warehousing and Project Management, Business Objects and Crystal
Reports.  I have worked in depth with both Oracle and SQL Server.

I have had the opportunity to be intimately involved in the business user
interview and analysis, planning, implementation and training/support stages of
multiple system upgrades and conversions including: conversion to COM (Customer
Order Management) systems, Data Warehouse model restructure/system design to star
schema and program upgrade from Cognos Impromptu/Power Play to Report Net. 

I am dependable, hard working, very organized and have exceptional people
skills.  I am easy to talk to and friendly, yet assertive when necessary.  I am
also able to efficiently handle deadlines, manage multiple tasks simultaneously
and I excel under pressure. I have the ability to manage time and projects
independently and deal well with all levels of management internally and
externally.  I have the ambition to succeed and progress professionally and love
to work in a fast paced environment.  
 

Ohio
Senior Business Intelligence Consultant 	       Feb 2008- present
As a Senior Business Intelligence Consultant, I focus on Business Intelligence
and Customer Analytics for a variety of business areas including Sales,
Marketing, Engineering, Operations, and other related areas. I am responsible for
analyzing information needs and issues to design business intelligence and
management reporting solutions, as well as becoming involved in process
improvement and product development through the Cognos 7.3 reporting suite. This
position also requires intimate knowledge of the Oracle data warehouse, as well
as SQL programming to extract data. A high level of creativity is essential in
this position including independent design of cutting edge new reporting
solutions. 

Ohio
Senior Business Intelligence Consultant 	       Jan 2008- present
As a Senior Business Intelligence Consultant, I work remotely for clients
analyzing and improving reporting system structures and data, designing and
implementing reporting solutions including SQL DTS automated operational reports,
Cognos ReportNet dashboards, Cognos Framework Manager packages, Query Studio
packages and reports, Analysis Studio and PowerPlay cubes, models (via
Transformer) and reports, as well as custom wiki implementations.


Ohio
Senior Business Intelligence Developer/Business Analyst 	        October
2006-Feb 2008
As a Senior Business Intelligence Developer/Business Analyst, I am responsible
for business liaison proficiency including interviewing business users,
documenting requirements, creating detailed spec documents, advising practical
and innovative solutions, as well as working with the Data Warehouse technical
team for proper solution implementation through underlying data marts, views or
reporting table designs to be accessible to the business through Excel and/or
Cognos reporting applications. Development responsibilities include reviewing,
analyzing and evaluating business  requirements, as well as designing and
deploying OLAP cubes through DTS, Transformer and Framework Manager; designing,
creating and maintaining scalable,  complex reports and dashboards through Sql
queries, Cognos  Framework Manager, Report Studio, Query Studio, Event Studio and
Analysis  Studio.  Maintenance and enhancements of output is achieved through
modifying existing Cognos cubes and reports through Cognos Transformer, all
Studio suites, Framework Manager, as well as SQL Query Analyzer and DTS packages
written within SQL Enterprise Manager.  

This position also requires expert knowledge of business operations, SQL
programming, Cognos 8 products including: Query Studio, Report Studio, Event
Studio, Analysis Studio, Framework Manager and Transformer. Additional focus
areas for this position are Data Warehouse knowledge, Data Integrity and Audit
proficiency, and strict project documentation through Microsoft Office
applications.

Ohio
Global Reporting Analyst/Project Manager
Strategy Implementation 					March 2005-October 2006
As a Global Reporting Analyst/Project Manager (PM), I was responsible for large
internal process automation management, client dashboarding, as well as data
analysis and systems availability monitoring. Project management successes
include the automation of an outsourcing audit routine which resulted in a 12 EFT
save for the company, an internal performance audit automation which  resulted in
a 30 hour weekly save as well as significant accuracy improvement. Both projects
were managed to fulfill early timelines as well as budget expectations; achieved
through PM documentation such as scope sign-off, Statement of Work, weekly
published progress timelines, Business Objects and Crystal Reporting, as well as
effective people management.  

In my Strategy Implementation role, I was responsible for the analysis and
effectiveness measurement and continuous monitoring of current business processes
to discover, test, and advise areas for collection, capacity and process
improvement. Additionally, I was responsible for data mining through SAS and SQL
programming. This position also required extreme proficiency in presentation,
through PowerPoint and Visio, to a global audience including Senior Management.
Successful projects led under this position include Global Mailtracker, an
innovative process which enables the business to determine customer payments
which have been mailed through the Post Office. 

Additionally, I am GE Six Sigma Green Belt certified and have  received numerous
peer nominated awards for project management successes and process refinement
best practice sharing.


Ohio
Data Warehouse Analyst 					October 2002-March 2005
As an analyst, I was responsible for analyzing and organizing all financial,
manufacturing, sales and  transportation data from hard copy reports,
spreadsheets, SQL queries, AS/400 green bar reports, Microsoft Access, and legacy
systems; analyzing the business use/need, analyzing and interpreting data, and
creating Report Net, Powerplay and Impromptu reports. I was the key person for
user interviews which lead to the creation of ad hoc and dashboard reporting to
all users including executive management. I was also responsible for training
users on data definitions and business processes, as well as the various aspects
of Cognos software functionality. Additionally, I was responsible for validating
the integrity, via SQL, of data stored in the Data Warehouse Oracle database. I
was also responsible for the initial creation and on-going maintenance and
graphics work of a company internal website, which I designed and maintained in
Dreamweaver. Additional responsibilities included creating and scheduling Oracle
batch jobs via OEM, as well as FTPing executables to various remote locations for
installation.   

This position required intimate knowledge of business processes and data,
exceptional organizational skills, charting and documentation through Visio, vast
knowledge of Cognos programs, internal customer service skills, and knowledge of
SQL and PL/SQL. This position also required strong multi-tasking skills as well
as the ability to work independently under a heavy deadline. 

Ohio
Commercial Lines Policy Examiner 				May 2002-October 2002
As a trainee, I was responsible for learning state laws concerning commercial
insurance, approving applications, and determining annual premiums based on
intricate and precise guidelines. This position required strong computer
knowledge, organizational skills, customer service skills, and the ability to be
detail oriented. This position also required the ability to excel in a fast paced
environment.

Ohio
Credit Correspondent/Team Leader  			June 1998-March 2002
As a Credit Correspondent, I was responsible for analyzing and resolving
corporate deductions via AS/400, Cognos and Crystal Reports. I was also
responsible for assisting in projections, correspondence, commission reports, and
customer agreements. I was responsible for corporate deductions and miscellaneous
claims and presentations for large customers such as The Home Depot, Sears, and
TSC Industries. This position required strong analytical, computer and customer
skills as well as the ability to communicate well with various management levels.
I received a peer nominated “Golden Sprig” award for creating a program to fax
invoicing and related correspondence directly from the PC to the customer.
As a Team Leader I was responsible for training new employees on business
procedures, Cognos tools, Crystal Reports and AS/400 programs. I was also
responsible for negotiating settlements on intricate “gray area” deductions,
creating and generating monthly reports and presentations for customers and MTD
management, organizing and conducting group meetings, and promoting a team
environment.  This position also required knowledge of AS/400 and Windows based
Programs.   


Ohio
Loan Officer	 						November 1996-March 1998 
As a Personal Banker, I was responsible for opening new deposit accounts,
mortgage loans and personal loans. I was also responsible for the supervision and
guidance of branch tellers and customer service associates. This position
required excellent customer service, organizational and supervisory skills, as
well as intimate knowledge of personal banking products and processes. This
position also required documented ability to sell various banking products as
well as the ability to access and satisfy customer financial needs for the
present and future. 

Expertise through classroom studies/Business Application:  
       SQL Server and Oracle
 SQL Query Analyzer
 SQL Enterprise Manger
         Cognos:
 Transformer
 Framework Manager
 Report Studio
 Query Studio
 Analysis Studio
 Event Studio
 PowerPlay Client
 Impromptu

Exposure through classroom studies/Business Application:  
          SAS
         JAVA
         Database Concepts & Management
         Data Warehouse validation/Design
         Project Management

Previously created Websites: 
http://truckdriversunionlocal407.com/
 
Private intranet site for MTD Products, Inc.


Education:
The University Of Phoenix  			3rd Year Student
Independence, Ohio (Cleveland Campus)       Sched. Graduation Date: Jan. 2009
Bachelor’s of Science in Information Technology