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0-5 years of experience
Built and created the online and Tactical Network database for the Joint Master Scenario Event List (JMSEL)
- Chaired over 180 workshops to ensure maximum participation in the development of orders, scenarios and simulation driven events that are synchronized and constructed in a crawl, walk, run format to ensure new staffs are prepared to go to war
- Created instruction, and taught the entire Task Force (150 Soldiers) how to operate JMSEL at the user level
- Ranked number one of eight Captains by the site lead (Colonel) of the Task Force
- Self taught JMSEL Manager and Scenario Development Lead
- Received two Army Commendation Medals for superior performance
0-5 years of experience
- Managed donor stewardship including creation of thank you, impact, and gift receipt letters
- Implemented board stewardship program designed to thank donors through phone calls and handwritten notes that exceeded its goal by 313%
- Created and managed direct mail appeals for an annual campaign that resulted in an 18% increase in donors and a 28% decrease in LYBUNTS
- Implemented processes for database clean-up designed to decrease overhead and improve donor relationships
- Designed system of streamlining data retrieval to improve internal and external communications
- Served as liaison to Finance department working to ensure data is properly entered and processed
6-10 years of experience
Managed the Capital Needs Analysis (CNA) Database, which provided the basis for $20 million of yearly funding.
- Led cost reduction & energy efficiency efforts by utilizing facility energy data to minimize energy usage at BYU.
- Improved campus facility monitoring by building a solution to quickly identify and drive defective meter repairs.
- Designed an application to measure the efficiency of BYU’s buildings using complex statistical computations.
6-10 years of experience
Lead architect for the re-write of in-house software (Image Services System) used to archive and track half a million images. This system is currently accessed by over 200 individuals at Watch Tower to locate imagery, to determine usage, credit lines, fees, restrictions, and so forth.
- Manager of this SQL database, including reporting function.
- Designed and conducted in-house training program for users of the database.
- Simplified standard operating procedures which led to 50% staff reduction.
0-5 years of experience
Ensured that daily processes were aligned with established hospital and philanthropy directives.
- Supervised and trained existing and new staff (Wilcox Hospital) on new processes and procedures.
- Developed and strengthened working relationships with other IT units, customers and partners.
- Assisted in development of a strategy for the annual radio-thon campaign.
- Established documented procedures to identify principal activities to maintain consistent efficiency.
- Ran data-mines for various progress reports and direct marketing mailings.
- Managed two [company name] keypunchers.
10+ years of experience
Managed the entry of contracted rates, allotment, release periods, blackout dates, tax changes, renovation notices and all pertinent information for approximately 2,500 hotels that were featured in the FIT Tariff and website.
- Handled new hotel contracts, cost out packages and uploaded into system
- Assisted in the development of NEWS which was the daily update of changes which was sent to all clients and posted online.
- Interviewed prospective employees and trained new personnel. Responsible for an operating team consisting of 4 team members.
- Directly involved in the implementation of four different database systems which were created for the company (AlliedTpro). This required extensive testing and retraining of staff.
- Managed the Data box which was the in-house email for queries from various depts. and revisions from suppliers.
- Evaluated team performance to ensure team members are analyzing, interpreting and processing incoming hotel contracts accurately
- Updated hotel/tour information in company’s system as well as website.
0-5 years of experience
Wearing multi-hats in a small company has given me the ability to understand the home improvement industry from lead creation to install complete. Largest achievement; Established the first marketing program to include direct mail, social networks, TV/Radio, events and monthly newsletters as a complete package. Provide product presentations, demonstrations, phone skills, negotiation and more. Consistently assisting the sales team Assure continued company stability despite difficult economic conditions. While establishing an entire new core product line.
- Implemented and managed complete CRM and new VOIP phone system
- Started a call center from one inbound caller to producing greater than 100k per month
- Opened new sales territory in Wyoming
- Established web/social presence – Google Place, Manta, Angie’s List, Facebook etc.
- Created and delivered DirectMail eight week rotation program
- Negotiated new product line vendors to reduce start-up cost to the company during ramp up
0-5 years of experience
Oversaw all facets of computer support for New York philanthropy providing summer vacation opportunities for disadvantaged city schoolchildren.
- Developed and maintained database of over 10,000 individuals containing essential biographical information on program participants, host families and camp destinations.
- Modernized and streamlined the process of registering children and coordinating the trip details to ensure smoother operations and minimize errors.
- Implemented and supervised a summer intern program for college students in data entry, data management and data accuracy.
0-5 years of experience
Managed a federal grant averaging approximately $120,000 per year for a program to assist senior citizens with their emergency heating and cooling costs. Also collaborated with a privately funded program to assist seniors in other types of crises.
- Created and edited policies and procedures for the Aging and Disability Resource Center for Northeast Florida.
- Managed and maintained a resource database containing information for over 350
- Designed and implemented trainings for both incoming and current employees.
- Participated in statewide conferencing to standardize and improve the agency’s reports and data collection.
0-5 years of experience
Hired and developed a DBA team to support the 24×7 OLTP and data warehouse ( > 30TB, single table >4TB)
- Introduced offshore team and reduced the manpower cost 60% while improving team performance through coaching, mentoring, goal building
- Implemented new web oriented DBA request system replacing old e-mail oriented request system which reduced manpower and faster processing
- Implemented active to active clustering in SQL server for high availability, RAC on 11g on Linux for Oracle for large volume
- Implemented proactive database monitoring like locking, deadlock analysis, long running query, clustering failover using DMVs and stored procedure which reduced database outage and improved performance
- Improved the database performance by partitioned large objects, dropped excessive and unused indices, tuned the long running query, defragged the indices, used differential backup that reduced load
- Tested the application in Mysql with replication (master-slave) to reduce the cost and implemented for monitoring using Mysql database for home grown application, but was not able to implement fully due to security and audit rules
- Introduced Performance monitoring tools Precise I3 for Oracle & SQL Server which helped to resolve performance issues quickly and BMC patrol for monitoring databases helping to reduce the outages by 30%
0-5 years of experience
Administrator of a Windows Server 2008 domain including exchange server, web backup server and multiple servers responsible for e-prescriptions.
- Managed, repaired and modified medical databases based on SQL and Access 97 for CSC clients.
- Facilitated projects between programing staff and medical field clients.
- Designed and implemented a multi room office network consisting of fast Ethernet cabling, Gigabit switches, multiple servers and workstations, VoIP phones, and firewall.
- Implemented various group and security policies to control access to source codes and sensitive data.
0-5 years of experience
Compiled data for the creation and launch of an online database of Broadway history
- Managed daily site content and archival materials for PlaybillVault.com
- Addressed any inquiries from Broadway personnel and the public
- Maintained social media presence for PlaybillVault.com
- Wrote features for Playbill.com and copy for PlaybillVault.com
- Trained and managed part-time employees
0-5 years of experience
Prepared in-kind donation report, weekly donor report, credit card distribution report, and new receivables report
- Built and ran unique queries, exports, analysis reports, appeal lists, and mass mailing lists
- Created, printed, and mailed invoices, and tracked all pending and overdue payments
- Performed data entry, processing, tracking, reporting, and acknowledgement of gifts
- Planned and executed events to raise funds for programming
- Managed relationships with constituents and donors
- Wrote and edited copy for email blasts, newsletters, and fundraising materials
0-5 years of experience
Contracted to provide expert judgment, establish integrated change control processes and to direct and manage almost 200 backlog database/data related projects that consisted of break/fix issues, software and security updates, regulatory compliance and state mandated code changes, application enhancements, data quality audits, data extracts and modernization projects for client’s key revenue generator “Universal Provider DataSource” (UPD) credentialing and sanction systems.
- Established project office to provide single point of entry for project initiation.
- Developed organizational process assets to establish quality standards and consistency for scope, schedule, cost, communications, risk, and procurement processes, which significantly contributed to reducing project backlog by 85% in less than a year.
- Provided risk that eliminated application development over spending and unnecessary defect remediation activities.
- Developed and led full SDLC test plan, strategies, and test cases as a part of scope validation and quality control for client’s key revenue generator “Universal Provider DataSource” (UPD) complete new build using Microsoft CRM, Dynamics, and SQL Server technology. Contributed to data mitigation model and architectural design.
- Led data quality audit, developed data cleansing scripts to remove duplications and erroneous data.
0-5 years of experience
- Provided Integrated Maintenance Database System (IMDS) customer service for home station and deployed personnel assigned to 12 squadrons.
- Graduated top of class at Technical Training School at Sheppard AFB, TX.
- Seamlessly transferred 24 F-16C/D aircraft to ANG Unit with zero errors-ensured real time accountability reporting to Combat Air Forces.
- Managed section Technical Order account library; accomplished monthly/annual inspection of 23 TOs
- Member of squadron booster club; participated in six events, garnering $1,800 in donations for squadron functions, promoted esprit de corps.
- Planned IMDS User Group Meetings; briefed changes to senior leadership.
- Identified IMDS part/serial number accounting errors: 2,358 errors found/fixed, which affected 106 military installations worldwide.
- Helped section earn Air Combat Command Maintenance Analysis Section of Year Award for 2009.
0-5 years of experience
Created SQL Server Relational Database using Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio
- Built multiple Databases in Access 2007 using VBA
- Involved in all phases of data architecture including tuning, data organization, data storage, data access, data movement, and data movement mapping
- Designed Digital forms using LiquidOffice and Teleforms using Cardiff software for data entering and submitting to SQL Server or other Access Databases
- Created and organized SharePoint site with multiple sub-sites permissions settings
- Analyzed data running numerous queries on the daily basis, pulling data from different databases, and producing reports
- Run macros in Excel to speed up the process
0-5 years of experience
Created SQL Server Relational Database using Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio
- Built multiple Databases in Access 2007 using VBA
- Involved in all phases of data architecture including tuning, data organization, data storage, data access, data movement, and data movement mapping
- Designed Digital forms using LiquidOffice and Teleforms using Cardiff software for data entering and submitting to SQL Server or other Access Databases
- Created and organized SharePoint site with multiple sub-sites permissions settings
- Analyzed data running numerous queries on the daily basis, pulling data from different databases, and producing reports
- Run macros in Excel to speed up the process
0-5 years of experience
Built and managed constituent database comprised of 150,000 unique records
- Completed complex database tasks such as mass attribute changes, merging of records, and data scrubs
- Managed canvassing teams of up to 40 employees and data entry teams of up to 20 employees
- Provided data analysis which guided the deployment of canvassing teams who contacted 80,000 households
- Completed campaign end report which analyzed voter habits, campaign spending, and made recommendations for future actions
0-5 years of experience
Managed the project process by coordinating and interacting with Real Estate, Construction, Store Planning and Finance personnel to create accurate construction schedules that meet CAR dates.
- Set-up and maintained critical information for all approved deals and projects for project tracking and reporting purposes.
- Entered all approved projects into the REM system for accruals purposes and for straight-line rent accounting.
- Applied strong interpersonal and communication skills in working with Construction, Real Estate and Store Planning groups to ensure projects dates are accurate and updated in a timely manner.
- Oversaw the handling of possession and delivery notices to ensure Foot Locker’s rights are protected and/or acted upon.
- Managed all tracking of legal documents such as new leases, amendment, storage, temporary spaces and other relevant documents.
- Drafted rejection of possession notices to Landlord where applicable.
0-5 years of experience
- Collaborated with sales, accounting, order management/contracts and other field organizations to identify and remove revenue impediments
- Monitored trends and analyzed operating procedures to develop cost effective and efficient solutions
- Maintained the Nutrinet database (MS Access) which included processing reservations from customers, generating food order reports, delivery tickets, production labels and cross-checking the menus to ensure accuracy of portion sizes and nutritional balance
- Managed 250 active accounts with revenue sales averaging $25 million a year
0-5 years of experience
Perform administrative and secretarial tasks for the Executive Director, Chief Program Officer, Assistant Executive Director for Administrative Services, Assistant Executive Director for Research, Evaluation and Quality Improvement, and the Chief Advancement and Communications Officer. Intake of heavy phone call volume with all levels of [company name] Staff, create expenses reports for Executive and Development staff, as well as organize reports for Board of Director meetings, book travel arrangements and manage Executive staff calendars. Manage the Raiser’s Edge donor database for the Development department.
- Hired five interns to properly format the Rasier’s Edge database
- Employed a new method of recording donations for the Development and Finance department, which improved the accuracy of the department’s records and allowed the department to further it’s statistical analysis of the Annual Campaign
- Researched and implemented new modules for the Rasier’s Edge database to boost the Development departments fundraising and communications efforts such as sending monthly newsletters and e-blasts to over 1,561 constituents. This allowed me to create direct mail merges for high volume communications.
- Created a system for booking conference rooms at [company name] headquarters, which was used as a model for other locations.
- Assisted the Director for Research, Evaluation and Quality Improvement in creating a system to help residential homes keep up with protocol and inspections
10+ years of experience
- Managed and supported hardware and software for 50 end users. System Administrator (NT 4.0, Windows 2000 Advanced Server, Windows 2003 Small Business Server, Active Directory, Exchange Server 6.5,SonicWall, VPN)
- Administrator SQL Server 2000, 2005. SQL Reporting Services Developer
- Researched new technologies and calculated future needs in order to achieve accurate capacity planning. Negotiated hardware and software purchases and maintenance contracts.
- Data-conversion from Legacy System. Data extractions for analysis and reporting
- Managed system enhancements and maintenance (NT Server, SFTP(ssh), Windows 2003 Server, Firewall, Anti-Virus, Switches, Windows 98, 2000, XP, Vista)
0-5 years of experience
Organized and analyzed a database of over a thousand companies and people records.
- Perform Boolean searches through a variety of websites such as Google, Linkedin, and Monster in order to find the perfect candidate.
- Able to complete multiple tasks at a time in a constructive and detailed manner.
- Trained and managed a new employee.
- Identified creative ways to complete complex objectives.
6-10 years of experience
Accurately and timely maintained all aspects of database management for media products
- Sourced, negotiated, and secured contracts with new artist talent
- Served as the primary contact with all music and video content providers
- Provided superior customer service involving extensive telephone communications
- Managed the order entry process for media equipment and product sold to retail customers
0-5 years of experience
Managed donor database for all corporate and personal financial donations.
- Supplied donor data to third party mailing company for monthly and quarterly financial solicitations.
- Ensured that the database was updated on a daily and weekly basis for the Major Gift Officers, Directors and CEO to obtain efficient and correct information to contact donors.
- Ensured that all donors both corporate and personal were acknowledged for their financial donations on a timely basis.
- Managed the Database Coordinator in making sure that all spreadsheets and mailings were constantly monitored and updated.
0-5 years of experience
Managed and maintained constituent information in Raiser’s Edge database.
- Processed all donation and gift acknowledgements.
- Reconciled all funds with Business Office.
- Prepared and maintained weekly gift detail and cash receipts reports on all funds.
- Created mailing lists for publications and special events.
- Managed, tracked and reported on events in Raiser’s Edge database.
- Updated and printed annual school directory.
- Maintained biographical, philanthropic, professional, and financial information of donors and prospects.
6-10 years of experience
Responsible for the maintenance and improvement of [company name]’s websites, databases, e-mail distribution lists, social media, career center site and onsite conference logistics.
- Managed, cleaned, and updated the database. Designed new fields upon request to capture vital information for the company
- Designed and created new [company name] (www.[company name].org) and [company name] PLUS (www.[company name]plus.org) websites. Responsible for the process of rebranding the company’s online presence.
- Operated and managed [company name]’s Content Management System and databases.
- Coordinated onsite social media and website coverage for fall and spring conferences. Served as liaison with AV and press.
- Managed data retrieval requests from multiple departments.
- Coordinated [company name]’s relationship with various vendors.
- Assisted advocacy team’s efforts in preparation for visits to Capitol Hill and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
0-5 years of experience
Provided application support and maintenance. Involved in application selection, implementation, support and training.
- Actively involved in new software selection, implementation, support and maintenance.
- Application Support and Maintenance for Manfact ERP system utilizing IBM’s U2 suite Universe.
- Implementation, application support and maintenance for Dataflo utilizing IBM’s U2 suit Unidata running on HPUX platform.
- Expertise in system support, maintenance, security and cron scheduling.
- Responsible for software and hardware maintenance, backups, software upgrades and batch jobs.
- Generated new reports and created custom screens.
0-5 years of experience
USS Nitze (DDG-94) Naval Station Norfolk / Previous Deployments: Northern Arabian Gulf (OIF), South America.
- Operations Specialist/ Database Manager, December 2008 to March 2012.
- Awarded OS rating at the culmination of 12-week basic training and an additional 6 weeks GCCS-M 4x/OTH-C4I Advanced training included some credited hours in Information Systems and computer applications.
- USS Nitze’s Tomahawk Strike Team GCCS DBM.
- Completed multiple Joint Fleet Synthetic Training (FST-J) as GCCS DBM.
0-5 years of experience
Managed an MS Access Database and excel databases while staying under budget and exceeding expectations
- Improved workspace efficiency to upgrade and repair computers.
- Created efficient schedules for employees and resolve any staffing conflicts that arise
- Improved stability and performance of system and networks
- Ensured inventory is consistently stocked and collaborate with manager to place hardware and software orders.
0-5 years of experience
Analyzed macroeconomic and financial data to enhance investment decision-making of clients in the financial services industry
- Monitored and analyze key data releases, including unemployment, GDP, inflation and monetary policy actions in various developed and emerging market economies to determine value developments to databases
- Perform seasonal adjustments and statistical analysis on time series economic data to ensure integrity and usefulness of data in financial decision making
- Developed customized economic data series including exchange rate baskets, inflation-adjusted data and interpolated government bond yields for specified maturities to address client-specific needs
- Provided clients with technical and economic consultation by phone and email
- Worked with account managers and representatives to address training on Haver’s proprietary analytical tools
- Served as project manager to add economic and financial data to DLX application
- Provided management on part-time workers perform database updates and checks
0-5 years of experience
- Responsible for creating and maintaining the class schedule for the FOX School of Business & Management on 4 campuses.
- Maintained the adjunct faculty database, ensuring that all data on part-time faculty was up to date and accurate.
- Managed adjunct faculty payroll files and also responsible for generating payroll for all instructors during summer semesters.
- Responsible for adjunct new hires, ensuring that all HR and payroll paperwork is completed correctly and on file, including verifying I-9 and W4 forms and assembling new hire packets.
- Assisted Assistant Deans and Department Chairs in the development of new courses including having them accredited and verified by the University Registrar’s Office.
- Supervised Front Desk Administrator and a team of 3 – 5 student workers.
6-10 years of experience
Maintained over 8 Servers, 3 Terminal Servers and over 100 workstations/users over 3 different buildings
- Handled any SQL or database duties that were needed (imports, automation, integration with new accounts, etc )
- Automated many processes that were previously done manually via the implementation of different technologies
- Helped customers with IT and computer related problems by providing in-store and on-site technical assistance as well as Installation of hardware/software
- Created and updated many Crystal reports for sales or whenever information was needed
- Experienced working in a mixed operating system environment (Windows XP, Vista, 7, Server 2003/2008, Mac OS, Mac Server)
- Experience running / terminating cat5 cables as well as various installation knowledge.
0-5 years of experience
Tasked with assisting Fiduciary Financial Services Department to accomplish primary responsibilities.
- Maintained client database by designing data conversion system transferring data from major banks to fiduciary accounting system. Conducted QA for data transfers and analysis to financial institutions.
- Integral participant implementing technical help desk support system for firm-wide initiative.
- Maintained database and programmed changes to support fiduciary accounting system. Managed, analyzed and produced reports on client tracking database systems.
0-5 years of experience
Retrieved recent patient information and managed client data from 76 U.S. hospitals.
- Processed data in Microsoft Access and extracted essential information for use by phone surveyors.
- Maintained working relationship with Project Managers and upper management to ensure patient information was exported successfully.
- Created Database Refresher Course for fellow employees to ensure proper use of available database resources.
6-10 years of experience
Created advertising clientele database of over 1,200 targeted individuals
- Managed Casting Director database (1,000 + individuals/ offices)
- Manager of online Ad sales
- Social Media Manager: Draft/ write engaging copy and content for umbrella co’s
- Recruited top Film-Industry professionals for affiliate programs
0-5 years of experience
- Researched and selected candidate submittals for tier 1 nuclear contracting positions
- Negotiated salary and benefits with nuclear contractors
- Responsible for 60% of job placement during fourth quarter of 2011 in vendor oriented job orders for Duke Energy
- Created and maintained resume and salary requirement databases for the entire tier 1 pool of candidates within the company
- Worked directly with Operations Manager and implementation groups within the company
- Served as liaison with Guidant, Duke Energy’s 3rd party vendor intermediary.
- Trained as backup for Operations Manager including all issues concerning contracted employee payroll, mobilization, and job site orientation
- Company dissolved due to merger mandates between Duke Energy’s and Progress Energy
0-5 years of experience
Hired to assist in billing system rewrite on Honeywell L64-20. Increased knowledge of IDMS, learning programming and database administration. Responsibilities included monitoring and maintaining all IDMS CV’s, verify data integrity, performance tuning and training users.
- Rewrote, tested and migrated billing system in six months to IBM 4331 system.
- Was part of design team that worked with consultants to migrate legacy systems to IDMS.
- Learned IDMS programming and DBA management skills.
- Developed and formatted CICS screens to be used for data entry.
- Became part of the IDMS Database group, increasing IDMS skills to support database systems, applications, VSAM file allocations, CICS macros, as well as maintaining the firm’s own special technical architecture.
- Manager of Database group and trained two IDMS programmers to be part of the DBA team.
0-5 years of experience
Consistently empowered commanders, decision makers, and analysts with multi-intelligence products at all echelons to support the execution of battle command, situational understanding and Force Protection (FP).
- Reviewed intelligence reports from various data sources to create new entities in the Tactical Entity Database (TED) in support of the DCGS-A program.
- Collaborated in a team effort to rewrite the DCGS-A SOP for distribution to forward units in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
- Used DCGS-A tools and databases, such as QueryTree, ArcGIS, MFWS, Tactical Entities Database (TED), Link Diagram, Analyst Notebook, and the DCGS Integrated Backbone (DIB).
0-5 years of experience
U.S. Government contract employee supporting the Director of Operations/CJ38, NATO Training Mission-Afighanistan/Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan (NTM-A/CSTC-A).
- Trained and led a team of 20+ international members in developing and maintaining the NATO Combined Joint Statement of Requirements (CJSOR) database.
- Charged with identifying requirements and defining the force structure necessary to support the NATO training mission resulting in over 2,000 personnel from the 49 Coalition Countries supporting the Afghanistan National Army and Police Training Program.
- Advised the Commanding General on all NATO manning requirements and authorization/deployment procedures.
6-10 years of experience
Designed and maintained front- and back-end databases for a multi-user environment.
- Analyzed historical data to determine production and business trends.
- Analyzed client data in order to successfully determine relevant production information, including shipping and packaging quote procedure, product collation and best-practice production methods.
- Created on-demand reporting and data-analysis tools.
- Successfully represented the company to a national client base, partnering with customers to educate and discuss solutions to meet their needs.
- Was member of management team that implemented 80/20 and lean production methodologies.
0-5 years of experience
- Provided donor relations support to generate and sustain revenues for $2.5 million dollar development budget
- Supported all aspects of grant management for over $1,000,000 in private and government grant funding
- Created and managed content for website, Facebook, newsletters, press releases and print collaterals for organization
- Interacted with multiple constituents including donors, foundation officers, board of directors, volunteers, media, and vendors
6-10 years of experience
Troubleshoot database issues and provide technical support to database users. Auditing of the database to ensure data quality and accurate reporting. Provide database user training. Analyze data and issue recommendations to improve outcomes.
- Maintained 100% data quality for all agency service programs
- Passed all funder audits with 0 data related findings
- Supported agency database conversion from server based to web based application
0-5 years of experience
- Administered, maintained and developed policies and procedures for ensuring the security, accuracy, and integrity of the Raiser’s Edge database.
- Prepared custom queries, reports and export files for use by staff.
- Scheduled and conducted training workshops for staff and other system users.
- Reviewed, evaluated, designed, implemented, and maintained the database.
- Produced daily, monthly, annual financial ad hoc reports using Crystal Reports.
- Entered all gift entries, demographic and financial information on prospects and donors.
- Produced and coordinated all acknowledgement and reminder letters as scheduled.
- Prepared and proofed donor listings for annual reports and other recognition pieces.
0-5 years of experience
- Assisted in the planning and coordination of conference for executives of leading G20 think tanks.
- Conducted data collection and analysis of G20 Millennium Development Goals.
- Created and maintained database of worldwide think tanks.
0-5 years of experience
Engineered IT system on MS Access 2003 database and tool.
- Migrated information system from Access to SQL Server 2005.
- Developed variety of business reports on Access, Excel 2003 and Crystal Report XI R2.
- Wrote Shenzhen Information Industry Statistical Analysis Report.
6-10 years of experience
Participate in the architecture design for data warehouse, including all information structures, staging area, data marts, and operational data stores with focus on enterprise-wide data modeling and design
- Spearhead conversion from Oracle 10g to Oracle 11g RAC on HP G7 Red Hat Linux
- Automate archiving and purging of 12 TB database which resulted in savings of $500K
- Maintain production and development database space requirements, security and data masking
- Troubleshoot database performance and tuning issues using Symantic i3 monitoring tool
- Design Business Continuity and DR Solution for 24×7 high availability using SRDF
- Partition tables by determining suitable methodology to improve performance and manageability
0-5 years of experience
Managed Admission database and processed over 1300 online applications, processed applicant questionnaires, transcripts, report cards, test scores.
- Import and Export ISEE and Olsat test scores into Blackbaud Database.
- Created and edited Crystal reports for Admission Committee meetings.
- Email Blast using online Netcommunity for Admission decision and primary point of contact for all admission communications. Create custom forms using Blackbaud Netcommunity.
0-5 years of experience
- Responsible for all gift processing, acknowledgment letters, reporting and data entry and management of Raiser’s Edge
- Liaison for accounting office for reconciliation of all donations and transmittals
- Maintained and updated Raiser’s Edge database
- Complete the VSE survey, NAIS reports and other development surveys as needed
- Prepared and expedited publications and annual report
- Coordinated alumni and parent events such as Homecoming Weekend and Annual dinner/Auction and Golf Outing
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for the data to day activities of over 100+ SQL Servers, 5 Oracle Databases Servers and MYSQL services. Also, including System Administration as well in that capacity.
- Worked with MS SQL 2000, MS SQL 2003, MS SQL 2008, MYSQL, PostGres and Oracle10g/11g, SSIS and build in BI Systems native to the software.
- Responsible for deployments, Conversions, Upgrades and working with vendors with problem issues with application to SQL develop automated scripts to transfer data via FTP or other means to vendors, suppliers etc. including EDI.
- Also, worked with staff on supporting various levels with HL7 Gateway engines to ensure interfaces were indeed up and operational for the transfer of data in/out of these databases.
- Assist in resolving all user related issues.
- On Call Rotation with Databases and HL7 Message Queues for applications.
Database Manager Duties and Responsibilities
Database Managers must complete several tasks in order to meet the demands of their position. After examining several job listings for Database Managers, we have the found the following to be the most commonly listed duties and responsibilities.
Develop and Upgrade Databases Database Managers are primarily responsible for creating new databases or upgrading existing databases for large or small companies. They perform maintenance on databases, check data accessibility and troubleshoot problems with new systems as needed.
Install Security Software It is up to Database Managers to ensure that a company’s data is protected from hackers and any breaches. They assess different types of security programs and choose which ones best suit the needs of the particular database they are overseeing.
Evaluate Company Needs A Database Manager meet with analysts, company managers and other personnel to determine specific database needs. They upgrade and update databases to meet the continual needs of their employer.
Create Disaster Recovery Plans In the event of an emergency, companies typically have disaster recovery plans to store and retrieve data. It falls to Database Managers to develop these kinds of emergency data access plans and to test them to ensure they are reliable and efficient.
Database Manager Skills
Successful Database managers possess highly refined analytical, problem solving and organizational skills. Detail-oriented, logical thinkers who understand project scheduling, time management and leadership concepts can excel in this position. Basic verbal and written communication and technical skills are essential for Database Managers. In addition to these qualities, it is important that Database Managers possess the following abilities:
- Assessing data storage and access needs.
- Creating and maintaining databases.
- Upgrading database systems and software as needed.
- Developing emergency data storage and retrieval plans.
- Managing data backup operations.
Database Manager Education and Training
As seen in many job listings for this occupation, candidates for Database Manager positions should hold a bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer analytics or management information systems. Some large companies might prefer a candidate who holds a master’s degree in any of these areas. Professional certifications, such as Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) or Oracle MySQL, are typically not required but can in some cases be helpful for employment or advancement in the field.
Database Manager Salary
According to the most recent statistics published by the BLS, Database Managers are paid a median annual salary of $84,950. Those in the bottom ten percentile earn $47,300, while top earners can make a yearly wage of $129,930. Those working in the northeast part of the U.S. are among the highest paid in this occupation. The top three states for Database Manager annual mean salaries are New Jersey ($107,340), District of Columbia ($101,380) and Virginia ($96,170).
Database Manager Resources
Find out more about what it is like to work as a Database Manager from the resources below. These links to professional association, books and other resources will reveal more details about this occupation and help you decide if this is a career for you.
Association for Information Science and Technology (asis&t) – A professional organization providing Database Managers and other IT professionals with webinars, conferences, summits, networking opportunities and more.
The Data Management Association (DAMA) International – Since 1980, DAMA International has been supplying Database Managers with networking and training opportunities.
Effective Database Management Blog – From database development and maintenance strategies to technological improvements in database management, this blog covers many topics of interest to existing and aspiring Database Managers.
Database Trends and Applications – An extensive online publication for Database Managers and other professionals, covering up-to-date details about data management and practices. Also it connects users with webinars and white papers to keep them informed and learning the most recent developments and practices in the field.
Database Journal – Offering articles about database management best practices and tips, a networking forum and information about
database development, this online magazine helps Database Managers keep updated on most recent developments and news.
Concepts of Database Management 8th Edition by Philip J. Pratt and Mary Z. Last – Through examples and real-world scenarios, the authors of this book show you details about data warehousing, information systems and storage procedures.
DBA Survivor: Become a Rock Star DBA by Thomas LaRock – Using humor and real-life examples, this book explores what it takes to be a successful Database Manager or administrator. Learn the traits and practices of those who have succeeded in this field.
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