Experience

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  Express scripts

  Apr 1993 - Jun 1995

  Business/eligibility analyst

  • Responsible for new client implementation into the eligibility system• Analyzed requirements for new clients and coordinated with client software implementation and maintenance• Tested, analyzed, and documented all client files and programs in preparation for implementation• Established procedures to facilitate the development of more efficient client implementation and maintenance processes• Prioritized work flow in various functional areas to get the fastest turnaround time for my clients• Assisted in strategic planning and prioritizing strategic projects• Coordinated project implementation and provided recommendations for project management• Developed efficient systems for organization and communication within the QA department Show less

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  Intellimark, it business solutions

  Jan 1995 - Jan 2000

  Consultant

  See individual client work that follows.

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  American paging inc

  Jan 1996 - May 1996

  Busines analyst consultant

  • Created consolidated reports using SQL for the opening of a new regional customer service center• Gathered requirements and developed functional specifications for consolidating various management and operational reports• Coordinated testing of reports, developed test plans and conducted the final testing• Developed front-end accounting and financial screens and back-end reporting functions

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  Wells fargo home mortgage

  Jun 1996 - Dec 1997

  Business analyst/programmer consultant

  • Gathered reporting requirements for two major business areas• Communicated with users on an ongoing basis to help trouble-shoot application problems and facilitate implementation of new business needs as they arose• Documentated all user requirements for reports and reporting application• Designed, developed, and tested reports for a marketing reporting application (Leads MIS)• Migrated 2 applications from PowerBuilder 4.0 to PowerBuilder 5.0.3• Responsible for enhancements and maintenance of a reporting system Show less

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  Fairview hospital/university of minnesota

  Jan 1998 - Jun 1998

  Business analyst/programmer consultant

  • Responsible for working with the cardiology group to gather business reporting requirements• Provided project coordination between development group, database analyst, database administrator and the business users for application enhancements• Diplomatically gathered new requirements as the previous ones were incomplete and inaccurate (challenging as the person who created the requirements was on my team) • Championed troubleshooting and issue resolution with database analyst to implement changes• Documented data conversion• Developed test plan and conducted application testing• Created a diagnostic window in catheter lab application• Produced report to utilize upon patient discharge to maintain medical records and send to referring physicians Show less

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  Wells fargo home mortgage

  Jul 1998 - Nov 1999

  Programmer/business analyst consultant

  • Gathered business requirements from several business areas for enhancements to an existing system• Documented all window functionality• Performed change control by managing changes and additions to requirements• Established and maintained an issue resolution process with business users• Assisted the data analyst in establishing the required database design to support the new functionality• Coordinated several business teams in defining their processes, gathering requirements, application development, and testing• Managed communication with the business clients regarding project changes• Coordinated project scope and concurrent work efforts across business units involved in the project• Trained and mentored 2 employees in the application, business analysis, and design for the Arrow application• Assisted with development and file import to the repurchase window, which transitioned all their business processes from an application using an MS Access database to the Arrow application• Wrote several stored procedures and triggers to support the application Show less

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  Optimal systems design

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2001

  Programmer

  • Application development with Java and Java Applets to assist business units at Digital River and Wells Fargo Home Mortgage in various ad hoc projects

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  Stratton academy

  Sept 2004 - Nov 2010

  Teacher

  • Taught curriculum for Kindergarten through 5th grade which required multi-tasking to teach multiple grades at one time • Utilized unit study methodology in order to provide the highest level of education, creativity and hands-on learning as possible• Analyzed and researched curriculum in order to purchase the best curriculum to fit my students learning styles, as well as my preferred teaching methods• Self-motivated to learn the multiple different curriculum taught each day and prepare for each lesson • Innovatively implemented learning strategies like Brain Gym to increase attention, focus, and success• Provided direction, accountability, motivation daily• Excelled at organization in my own record keeping (student records, grades, immunizations, state laws, etc) as well as developing my students in their organizational skills• Attended multiple Co-ops and MACHE (home school association) conference every year in order to improve my abilities and outcomes Show less

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  Redeemer lutheran school

  Aug 2011 - Aug 2013

  Board member

  • Project manager along with development tasks for new school and chuch website launch utilizing Wordpress. • Initiated, researched, and wrote a 3 year academic plan to solve the lack of direction, accountability, and coordination. Presented plan to Board who approved• Developed and flushed out roles for the Chairperson and Secretary • Held position of Secretary as such was responsible for the meeting minutes, distribution to Board members, follow up items, and writing a summary for the school newsletter• Influencer on topics such as: technology, roles, structure, accountability, and marketing Show less

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  Mosquito interactive

  Mar 2012 - Jun 2012

  Data analyst consultant

  • Gathering data required from several sources to input into new software product • Compiling data and formatting in prescribed format • Providing direction for data input and enhancements to software development team• Evaluate data problems, report, and solve data input• Creating efficiencies of input by automating processes• Analyzing data to provide information for decision making

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  Sps commerce

  Jun 2012 - May 2015

  Business analyst

  • Serves as the analysis lead and primary technical contact, including facilitating all necessary communications internally and with the client. • Develops designs for developer and manages client implementation projects through a combination of client analysis, specification interpretation, EDI strategies and execution of service. • Ultimately responsible for product delivery and timeframes.• Reporting on key metrics as defined by productivity targets, due date delivery, and production impact.• Ensures consistency in scope and quality of products that are developed and maintained. • Volunteered to move to new side of the business experiencing growth to support company's overall strategy in key growth areas.• Ensures clients are “referenceable” accounts by meeting or exceeding their project, customer service and implementation needs.• Presales assistance to provide technical capabilities and interpretations of future client systems. Show less

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  Breakthrough organizing

  Jun 2015 - now

  Certified professional organizer

  Solving organizing issues permanently.