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Client-focused MS-Access Database Developer with experience designing and maintaining customized data management solutions.

BIRTHPLACE: Washington, D.C. USA

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

LANGUAGES: VB 6.0, VBA, ActiveX/ADO, ASP 3.0, HTML, VAX COBOL/DCL

DATABASES: MS-ACCESS 2003, FoxPro for DOS, MS-SQL Server

PLATFORMS: Windows 2000/NT/98, IIS 5.0/DEC VAX Mini-Mainframe

OTHER: Crystal Reports, Windows API, Visual Source Safe, DOS Batch scripts

SECURITY CLEARANCES

DOD SECRET CLEARANCE, 2002 – present

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

KNOWLOGY CONSULTING, MS-Access Developer, Falls Church, VA. 2/2008 - present PART-TIME

Develop and implement various databases and software programs using

MS-Access and Visual Basic. SQL, reports creation/editing, forms design, code-behind forms using VBA, macros.

BLACKSTONE TECHNOLOGIES, Software Systems Engineer, Reston, VA. 7/2007 – 12/2007

CLIENT: Office Of the Comptroller of the Currency, Washington DC.

Implemented Independent Verification & Validation SDLC Estimation and Scope tool using Microsoft Excel. Designed, tested and debugged “proof-of-concept” and enhanced application using Excel VBA add-in and template. Made use of complex VLOOKUP formulas, conditional formatting, VBA functions, classes and cell true/false logic.

ENVIRONMENT: Win2000 Pro, Excel 2000, Sharepoint

E. R. WILLIAMS, INC., Falls Church, VA - Systems Analyst - 12/2006 – 3/2007

Responsible for modification and maintenance of contracts management database using Access front-end, SQL/Server back-end. Creation and modification of SQL views and stored procedures that drive Access objects and modules. Visual Source Safe to track versions of database. VBA coding of functions and procedures for various reports, forms, modules including use of ADO connections to remote back-end. Daily SQL-to-Excel Reports. Responsible for tracking new release info and advising users in problem-solving the database.

ENVIRONMENT: Microsoft Office 2000, SQL Server 7, WinXP Pro, Visual Source Safe, some VB.NET.








THE COMPUTER MERCHANT LTD, 95 Longwater Circle, Norwell, MA 8/2006 - 11/2006

MS-ACCESS DEVELOPER/CONSULTANT/DBA

CLIENT: COMPUTER SCIENCES CORP, 9110 Fairview Pkwy, Falls Church, VA.

Database creation/maintenance using MS-Access 2003. SQL writing, reports editing, Excel/Access VBA programming and macros on a variety of databases for the CSC Federal Reporting Division. Determine user requirements, perform maintenance/enhancements for financial databases including bug fixes, custom reports, identifying problems. Responsible for backup/restore/security of databases. User training through PowerPoint slides. Applied Windows User Security to databases.

Accomplishments:

Created Unbilled Revenue Collections database, with user tracking, search criteria ability, record edit tracking ability for managers.

COMSYS, 9737 Washington Blvd. Gaithersburg, MD.20878 5/2006 - 8/2006

MS-ACCESS DEVELOPER/CONSULTANT

Client: Northrop Grumman, Hoffman Bldg 2, Alexandria, VA. – DOD INTERIM CLEARANCE.

Database creation/maintenance using MS-Access 2003. SQL writing, reports editing, Word merges, Excel VBA macro scripts/programming, extensive Access VBA coding on a variety of databases for the Army Human Resources Center. Perform diagnostic and preventive maintenance for variety of user databases, bug fixes, enhancements, custom reports, identifying problems and devising solutions. ADO database connectivity for some databases.

Accomplishments:

creation of TDY event-tracking Access db for Deputy Chief of Staff of Ops

• refining seamless Word merges from Access databases

tightening up code and script events, improve GUI screens/functionality

• addition of ad-hoc search (by field) and edit capability to dbs

ENVIRONMENT: Microsoft Office 2003, MS-Access 2003, Win 2000

INNOVATIVE SYSTEMS GROUP, 100 E. Sybelia Ave, Chicago, IL. - 12/2005 – 5/2006

MS-ACCESS DEVELOPER/CONSULTANT

Client: Lockheed/Martin, Bethesda MD. - Lockheed/Martin clearance granted.

Database reports creation/development/migration using Oracle, Crystal Reports 9, MS- Access 2003. SQL writing, reports editing, light VBA code.

NRI STAFFING, 10780 Parkridge Blvd. Reston, VA - 8/2005 – 12/2005

IT DEVELOPER

Client: DC Quality Trust for Disabled Persons, Washington, DC

Design, develop, test and implement SQL Server back-end, intranet front-end survey database for monitoring and tracking of mentally disabled persons.

Environment: WIN/NT, SQL Server, VBA, ASP, Javascript, HTML

SYTEL/TECH-TEAM GLOBAL, 6430 Rockledge Dr. Rockville, MD - 08/2004 - 6/2005

MS-ACCESS SENIOR PROGRAMMER/ANALYST/DBA

Client: FAA AIO-10, Washington, DC

Modify and maintain existing Financial Management System for AIO offices using MS-Access. Enhance existing forms, screens, macros, reports, queries and source code from user specifications. Responsible for all database systems maintenance and backup and user support on a daily basis. ADO connectivity used for recordset updates.

Strengthened existing Access FACTS system source code, forms, reports and queries with error-trapping, additional queries, report logic and heightened security on client/server.

Created AIO-10 equipment inventory database in Access

Modified and maintained Work-Based-Schedule in FACTS reports

Created live scoreboard calculators showing present budget obligations, commitments, monthly reports

Environment: Win2000 Professional, MS-Access, SQL, PowerPoint, VBA

ASPEN SYSTEMS, 2277 Rockledge Dr. Rockville, MD - 07/2000 - 03/2004

ACCESS/VB DEVELOPER/SYSTEMS ANALYST III (FULL TIME CONSULTANT) -

2 years 9 months

CLIENT: DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, ANTITRUST DIVISION, Washington, D.C.

Supplied custom, high-quality data management solutions and support for

Litigation Unit Case Managers using MS Access 2000,

DAO connectivity, VB 6.0, SQL and Windows 2000 in a client/server environment.

Analyze requests and develop browser-based solutions (IIS, ASP) for internal operations.

• Provide logical database design, VB 6.0 and HTML front-ends, reports, macros, extensive SQL queries,

query/report wizards, and source code. Built Access 2000 back-end database tables.

• Provided day-to-day user support for existing and new applications.

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Contributed to improved litigation support operations/management by constructing successful Access ADO-automated expense tracking and trial budgeting database applications.

Environment: MS Access 2000, ADO, DAO, VB 6.0, SQL, HTML, ASP 3.0, IIS 5.0, Win 2000

DATABASE DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT - 06/1998 - 7/2000

EATON & CO., Alexandria, VA; - 6 Months

HIREKNOWLEDGE/MACSPECIALISTS, Washington, D.C.; 1 year 5 months

Created and maintained customized database solutions using

Access/VBA, SQL, Crystal Reports 8.0 and Excel. Constructed

database tables, wrote queries, macros and source code and

designed front-end screens. Provided dependable Helpdesk support.

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Significantly improved existing database usability by

resolving design and source code inconsistencies.

• Provided day-to-day user support

FEDERATION OF AMERICAN SOCIETIES FOR EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY (FASEB), 02/1997 – 12/1997 Rockville, MD; 11 months

DATABASE PRODUCTION COORDINATOR

Devised cost-effective custom database solutions in client/server and browser-based environments.

Fulfilled custom mailing list and other ad hoc requests and user support.

Modified Informix SQL programs for in-house mailing lists and directories.

• Resolved user issues with MS Office. Created user documentation in HTML.

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Engineered custom Access/VBA/Excel applications,

spreadsheet macros, DOS batch scripts and other automated

solutions to enhance information access, processing speed and MS Office functionality.

Environment: MS Access, Excel, SQL, VBA, Crystal Reports, HTML

GRASSROOTS SYSTEMS INC., Washington, D.C.; 12/1995 - 06/1996

DEVELOPER/TECH SUPPORT/POLITICAL CAMPAIGN SOFTWARE; 6 months

Supported campaign tracking applications for new and existing Congressional and lobbyist clientele. Developed custom reports, screens and database tables as well as code modules and patches.

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENT:

Enhanced product and expanded client base, by identifying/resolving client problems and translating client needs into innovative features.

• Converted core software deliverables from DOS GUI to WIndows GUI

using Visual Basic 5 Professional for WIndows.

Environment: FoxPro 5.0, DOS

BRAINBENCH.COM CERTIFICATION – MS-ACCESS 2003 FUNDAMENTALS - 11/4/2005 -- Transcript ID#: 5056239

PRIOR EXPERIENCE

SDLC AND LEGACY DATABASE/APPLICATIONS DEVELOPER; - 10/1986 - 11/1994

FCC, THE WASHINGTON TIMES, REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE

• Designed, developed and implemented VAX COBOL-based applications that included screens, reports and search capabilities on selected criteria.

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

• MCSD Training/Exam Prep - VB 6.0/SQL Server 6.5/Windows Architecture (1999)

• Access 7.0 for Win 95 Certificate (1997)

EDUCATION

Montgomery College, Takoma Park, MD

Business Information Sciences Program, 1994 – 1996

Strayer College, Wash. D.C. – Summer 2002

Intro to Oracle PL/SQL

Intro to C++


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