~ Seasoned IT Professional eager to contribute extensive software development talents and excellent academic credentials toward supporting a dynamic organization in optimizing performance. ~

 

 

Proficient in information systems design, database development and administration, designing and developing web-based applications, optimizing network security, and automating business activities to remarkably improve productivity.  Analytical, methodical and focused problem solver with an exemplary track record of executing innovative, systematic, strategic, and user-friendly solutions to meet business goals and needs. Dependable, ethical, and extremely versatile with an outstanding capacity to handle a high volume of work simultaneously.   Solid ability to quickly master new roles, tasks, technologies, challenges and responsibilities. Display a collaborative work ethic, strong communication skills, and a superior level of initiative. Outstanding talents in making an application stable, sustainable and easy to maintain.

 

Selected Achievements:

 

• Championed design and development of web-based solution to automate logging activities and save DoD command 400+ man hours per year.
• Created and programmed web-based internal departmental survey system to enable users to rate various departments within the command and devised an administration section which expedited command activities by 192 man hours annually. 
• Saved command 1,300+ man hours per year by creating highly effective information solution which automates communications with clinic patients.
• Enhanced productivity for insurance agents by engineering systems which calculate quotes and accept insurance applications online.

 

 

CSC, Inc., Department of Defense, 2008 to 2009

Applications Developer / Contractor

• Spearheaded design and development of web-based, data-driven log system to enable permitted users to add/edit/delete log entries, view and print reports, and track/monitor command-wide activities. 
• Resourcefully designed and developed secure online payroll administration system. 
• Applied sharp technical acumen toward devising information system that collects and manipulates patient information for use by clinic staff. 

 

Click2Bind, Inc. Wilmington, NC, 2007 to 2008

Application Developer / Database Administrator

• Contributed significant software development talents toward planning, designing, developing, testing, and administering complex online rating systems for insurance industry. 

 

Continued

 

 

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Professional Experience continued

 

Self-employed/freelance, New Bern, NC, 2006

Software Developer

• Exercised keen project management skills to oversee full-scope development process for clients in broad-based industries requiring technologies such as eCommerce and a hotel reservation system.
• Extensively used Visual Studio 2003 to develop web-based applications involving SQL/Access backend, VB.NET/ASP.NET server-side, and JavaScript/VBScript client-side. 

 

Additional Experience:

 

Instructor (Continuing Education), Coastal Carolina Community College Jacksonville, NC, 2008 to 2009

Satellite Installation and Service Technician, Mastec Advanced Technologies New Bern, NC, 2006

Contractual / Medical Underwriter, AETNA US Healthcare Jacksonville, FL, 1993 to 2001

 

 

MS, Information Security and Assurance (in progress)

Western Governors University, expected completion 2011

 

MS, Internet Security, American Intercontinental University, 2008

 

BS, Programming, American Intercontinental University, Summa Cum Laude 2006 ~ 4.0 GPA

 

AS, Business Administration, Florida Community College, 2005

 

AA, General Studies, Florida Community College, 2004

 

 

CompTIA A+, Network+ and Security+

 

Certified Wireless Security Professional (CWSP)

 

MCP: Microsoft .NET Framework C Application Development Foundation

 

MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5, ADO.NET Applications

 

MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5, ASP.NET Applications

 

 

Operating Environments:         Windows 3.x/9x/NT/2000/XP/Vista; SQL Server 2000 - 2008

 

Languages / Programming:      VB/VB.NET, ASP/ASP.NET, C#.NET, Java, C/C++/C#, HTML, Ajax, XML, CSS/XSLT, VBS, JavaScript, TSQL, ADO.NET

 

Software & Tools:                     Microsoft Visual Studio 2003 C2008, FrontPage, Publisher, Microsoft Office, SQL Server Management Studio

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date

 

 

Hiring Agent Name

Title

Company Name

Address

City/State/Zip Code

 

Dear__________________:

 

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a <insert job title/position> capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

As indicated in the accompanying resume, I bring to you solid experience in software development, proficiency in project management, significant talents in .NET programming, and a strong ability to complete project initiatives on time and within budget parameters. To complement these qualifications, I offer polished analytical, troubleshooting, and end user relations skills which are essential in a <insert job title/position> role.  

 

As a proactive contributor to your organization, you will find me to be an incisive and industrious professional committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through an impressive work ethic and dependability. I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to your company, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date

 

 

Interviewer s Name

Title

Company Name

Address

City/State/Zip Code

 

Dear__________________:

 

It was a pleasure (speaking with you/meeting with you) on [insert date here]. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the time you spent with me, as well as to express my appreciation for the information you offered. I am still very interested in the [insert name of position] position, and I am convinced now, more than ever, that it is the right job for me. I feel my background and qualifications prepare me well for the challenges and responsibilities we discussed.

 

The position as you described it to me would combine my strong skills in [insert two skills or qualities here].  This would allow me to make a valuable contribution to your company.

 

(Choose one of the two paragraphs below, depending on whether or not you have, or have not yet, interviewed with the person)

 

(I am eager to meet with you in person to further discuss my background and qualifications. Please feel free to contact me at the above phone number so we can continue the discussion we began over the telephone.)

 

(Again, thank you for considering my qualifications. I enjoyed our talk, and am available at any time to provide you with any more information you may need. I look forward to hearing your decision.)

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy