career objective                              

proficient business analyst eager to apply superior communication, analytical, and technical skills toward supporting the employer in optimizing operational and financial performance

profile                                                

ø  offer seven years of business-oriented information systems experience along with three years of experience in public speaking and community leadership

ø  possess solid analytical and problem-solving skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to assess and respond to client-specific needs

ø  dynamic organization, prioritization and time management skills; consistently achieve critical deadlines while maintaining high quality standards

ø  sharp business acumen and experienced in oversight of broad scope of operations, including strategic planning, public relations, fundraising, accounting/finance, and customer service

ø  ability to excel under high pressure and in deadline-driven environments, consistently achieve critical targets; proactive team player equally effective in independent and collaborative environments

ø  outstanding technical knowledge and skills

~ technical proficiencies ~

operating systems: mvs, os/2, cics, windows

languages: cobol ii, cobol, sql, jcl, easytrieve, java, xml, html

databases: db2, vsam

software: microsoft office, lotus, xpediter, continuus, visual caf , xeena, client console, ultra edit

professional experience                

life creek church, oak creek, wi                                                                                               2005 c present

pastor                                     

         proficiently prepared and presented weekly sermons while functioning as an actively-involved church executive establishing committees and delegating tasks, presiding over board meetings, developing and achieving organizational financial goals

         provided broad range of community services including providing counseling, creating educational curricula, initiating friday night bible study groups

 

hewitt associates, lincolnshire , il                                                                                              2000 c 2005

internet systems consultant

         effectively developed and implemented custom websites utilizing in-depth knowledge of java, xml, html

         served as lead technical liaison between automated participant services (aps) team and direct client base to ensure customer satisfaction

         collaborated with aps team to promote timely completion of projects and efficient troubleshooting

 

trustmark, lake forest, il                                                                                                          1998 c 2000

programmer analyst               

         actively overhauled acquired reliastar mainframe programs into trustmark insurance tracking and processing system for newly-formed corestar division

         responsible for major modifications to run programs successfully in new environment; worked closely with business partners in setting up and altering the system to best suit company needs

         set up pcs/vrx drug processing system in trustmark mainframe; implemented gccs/gote online correction system into production system; created a cobol program to replace a nomad program

education                                           

trinity international university, deerfield, il

masters of divinity, with emphasis on counseling psychology

 

university of illinois, champaign, il

bachelor of arts degree, double majored in psychology and sociology