To obtain a position that will allow me to utilize and expand my current skills and knowledge in my pursuance to a career in the field of Information Technology.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Information Technology Specialist I
EDD, Information Technology Branch
09.2018 - 01.2025
Acts as lead and single point of contact regarding all Labor Market Information Division IT requests and services
Represent my team with all program areas and provide technical support
Provide advanced technical leadership for configuration, enhancement and maintenance/operations support functions
Performs proficient and complex technical analysis and configuration activities in support of highly critical transition processing activities
Analyze critical incidents or defects and provide solutions while understanding risks and organizational impact
Work on multiple service requests, initiatives and projects that requires knowledge of business processes, scope, and provides constructive feedback to others within the Branch regarding the application of principles
Apply industry standards, principles, methods, and techniques to manage projects through all phases of the Project Management and System Development Life Cycles
Possess strong leadership, management and communication skills that shows my confidence in which I've gained respect from my coworkers that allows me to delegate tasks to team members by assessing their individual strengths and weaknesses to achieve individual or team success
Accept responsibility while staying committed and informed to ensure all projects get completed by monitoring the processes and deadlines are met
Supervisor: Jill Norgaard
Phone: (916)690-0546
IT Associate
EDD, Information Technology Branch
03.2015 - 09.2018
Acts as primary contact for all changes to the Labor Market Information (LMI) website
Develop web based solutions to ensure the organization meets its service level objectives and develop technical solutions
Maintain, operate, write HTML code and SQL queries, JCL, DYL280, and ASP.NET
Problem solve and develop new technical solutions as needed
Provide oversight for coordinating with Information Systems Division (ISD), Data Processing Division (DPD), and Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) staff
Coordinate meetings with LMI staff, Public Affairs Branch (PAB) and EDD's website team to ensure website compliance with the state template and ISO security
Troubleshoot the internet environment including software and database interface when system needs upgrades or is temporarily down
Step through the system analysis process to resolve problems with a technical solution, while maintaining compliance with the department standards
Analyze existing DPD and ISD procedures as they apply to the LMI website and recommend enhancements
Job shadowing and training with Staff Information Systems Analyst to assist in CES Data Consolidation and Dissemination project
Performing complex analytical studies and developing solutions and standards to the collection and distribution of CES data to a wide range of internal and external users
This includes expansion and integration of the department critical CES Press Release Macro Processing System, and the Agricultural Reporting System
Supervisor: Jill Norgaard
Phone: (916)651-6485
Assistant Information Systems Analyst (Range C)
EDD, Labor Market Information Division
09.2013 - 03.2015
Upload data and content to the LMI website accordingly and communicate effectively and accurately with all groups within LMID and the Public Affairs Branch
Maintain the LMID website and implement changes as requested
Design, develop, implement, and maintain the Labor Market Information Division’s (LMID) electronic dissemination projects, services and applications using Internet/Intranet technology including Microsoft Internet Information Server, Visual Basic.NET, Active Server Pages.NET, JavaScript, and SQL Server
Currently these projects include the LMID LaborMarketInfo website, the WorkSmart website, and the Intranet Customer Database
Submit, monitor, recover, analyze, and resolve problems of complex production batch processes using the BLS Sungard system, and HHSDC
Handle tasks involved in the preparation of data files, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) documents, the user interface, databases, and code to access those databases for the Internet and LMID Intranet
Create SQL condition clauses via a Content Management System (CMS) to insert and delete records in SQL Server
Construct SQL condition clauses through a user interface
Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with others as a team player
Supervisor: Jill Norgaard
Phone: (916)651-6485
Information Systems Technician (Range C)
EDD, Labor Market Information Division
01.2007 - 09.2013
Submit, monitor, recover, analyze, and resolve problems of complex production batch processes using the BLS Sungard system, and HHSDC
Download and Upload data to the LMI website accordingly and communicate effectively and accurately with all groups within LMID
Handle tasks involved in the preparation of data files, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) documents, the user interface, databases, and code to access those databases for the Internet and LMID Intranet
Create SQL condition clauses via a Content Management System (CMS) to insert and delete records in SQL Server
Construct SQL condition clauses through a user interface
Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with others as a team player
Communicate effectively with customers to troubleshoot computer issues
Resolve hardware, software and application problems on all network resources
Log, monitor, and track customer requests and provide follow up contact as needed
Perform workstation and network configurations: install computer hardware, software and upgrades
Use Active Directory to unlock accounts, reset passwords, configure user groups, and add computers to network
Effectively communicate with vendors for PC troubleshooting and warranty information
Troubleshoot and monitor printer problems, alarms, queues, and change toner/color cartridges
Supervisor: Jill Norgaard
Phone: (916)651-6485
Program Technician II
EDD, Labor Market Information Division
01.2002 - 12.2006
Reviewed, analyzed and refined customer records for file transfer to the Division’s Intranet Customer Database with the consideration of the Department’s Confidentiality Policy
Monitored and maintained the Division’s Intranet for accessibility and troubleshooting
Contributed to the design, development and implementation of the Division’s Web site in conformance to the Governor’s format
Assisted in the launching of web-based products for public use and access by conducting analysis, participating in focus group meetings, and maintaining effective working relationships with team members
Trained new staff on accessing and utilizing the LMI Web site and the Divisions Intranet, for the use of labor market information data and a wide variety of other governmental Web sites
Collected, compiled, and researched occupational data for the preparation of publications, guides, and reports, such as; Snapshots, Occupational Guides, and California Career Notes
Assisted in the development and production of written materials that require the ability to interpret statistical data used in special studies, research projects, and ad-hoc assignments
Participated in the collaboration and analysis of products between the Local Occupational Information Group and the Occupational Research Unit
Responded effectively and accurately at the highest level of customer service with all levels of staff
Adhered to LMID's techniques, guidelines, and procedures when responding to requests from customers
Responded to phone, written or faxed requests from external and internal customers and provided them with statistical data or LMI publications
Ability to prioritize work assignments to ensure deadlines are met
Utilized a variety of computer software applications such as Excel, Word, Access, PageMaker, Illustrator, and Power Point, to produce final versions of a variety of products in compliance with the Department's graphic standards
Supervisor: Janet Peters
Phone: (916)262-2368
Program Technician II
EDD, Labor Market Information Division
11.2000 - 12.2001
Contributed technical skills in running macros and other visual basics software needed to display tables, charts, and graphs using projections of employment by industry and occupational information in the preparation of the57 county Snapshot publications
Ran matrix using HWDC programs to generate statistical information annually for California’s County Snapshots
Acted as lead for the LMID’s Telephone Customer Satisfaction Survey
Supported journey level analyst by assisting in the review of data collected and compiled which are used to generate correspondence, graphics, and charts for inclusion of the7 module PPI reports
Responded to phone, written or faxed requests from external and internal customers and provided them with statistical data or LMI publications
Established and maintained an effective working relation with others as a team player
Supervisor: Jeff Koller
Phone: (916)262-2327
Account Clerk II
EDD, Labor Market Information Division
06.1999 - 11.2000
Performed clerical duties and tasks related to cash collection and inventory control in the maintenance of fiscal records for the Labor Market Information Division’s Cost Sharing Program
Prepared monthly reports of receivables and quarterly sales tax totals
Provided clerical assistance in support of contract accounts
Provided clerical assistance in the preparation of the Projections and Planning Information reports to include: the production of reports, charts and graphs, and reviewing them for accuracy
In addition, assisted in the reconciliation of Group’s monthly timesheets, and track and verify the accuracy of annual travel claims and expenses by project codes
Supervisor: Jeff Koller
Phone: (916)262-2327
Account Clerk II
EDD, Tax Branch
10.1998 - 04.1999
Processed employer’s initial and secondary Quarterly Contribution Returns, tax deposit coupons, and remittances including analyzing and determining the process
Checked and verified remittances for errors, problem cases, and exceptions for appropriate routing
Calculated, reconciled and batched all checks and money orders based on payment type
Kept inventory log and prepared daily mail information for each sub-unit supervisor
Developed monthly work schedules based on the incoming mail projections
Acted as lead in a team environment when necessary, including supervisory back-up and assisted other units as needed
Supervisor: Irenea Hernandez
Phone: (916)654-7576
Education
Associate of Science Degree - Web Development
Skills
Advanced Web Publishing
Linux Operating System
Cascade Style Sheets
Client Side Web Scripting
XML: Extensible Markup Language
JavaScript
Imaging for the Web
Web Development: Advanced Dreamweaver HTML
Middle Web Scripting
SQL Server2017
JCL
PHP
ASPNET
A Core Hardware and Software Troubleshooting and Repair
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