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De Barker

De Barker

Kansas City,United States

Summary

I am actively pursuing a position where I could collectively and effectively utilize my Information Technology, Communication, Team structuring, and Community- based skills.

My undergrad credentials led to a successful career as an IT Specialist with notable contributions to corporate IT initiatives and database coding structures. I excelled in project planning and assisted users and clients with software application process issues. I worked proficiently in technological programs, assisting teams with efficient use of their software applications. I became extremely familiar with the complete life-cycle processes in the IT arena.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Community Programs & Events Director

ArtsTech KC
01.2021 - Current
  • Assist, direct, and empower program leads in the execution of their plans for arts studio programming - activities and learning
  • Ensure programs are following best practices and organizational goals
  • Seek and complete relevant program management training, seminars, and webinars
  • Provide constructive feedback for supporting personnel and set new goals
  • Community Outreach to local community groups, schools, and potential partners
  • Schedule and conduct initial site visits
  • Review current programs and events for effectiveness and alignment with goals
  • Work with Web-Developer to prepare and distribute promotional materials
  • Host community meetings or forums to gather feedback and foster relationships
  • Oversee vendor tracking and manage supplies for events and programs
  • Ensure all vendor contracts and agreements are up to date
  • Continue outreach efforts and partnership development
  • Host a community appreciation event
  • Manage the coordination and successful logistics of ArtsTech's gallery rentals for events and meeting spaces

IT Business Analyst

Sprint
05.2017 - 04.2019
  • Company Overview: Contractor for Modis IT Inc
  • Work tasks included Pricing Support (interpreting business requirements to create scripting for database changes to development and table management teams) as my principal responsibilities for marketing Sprint equipment/products
  • Accomplished setting standard guidelines - yielding more resourcefulness to the team in meetings, standard and escalated requests and decision-making as it pertains to our SLAs (Service Level Agreements)
  • Knowledgeable and very familiar with the different environments (Test/Production) in several IT systems
  • Proficient in supporting documentation, SQL queries, table navigation, data manipulation, web links, data/connection issues and troubleshooting for recall/re-implementation of required requests and business contractual agreements
  • Established relationships with internal team members, marketing team members and other business partners as the camaraderie is highly conducive to target success
  • Very committed and highly motivated to complete assignments, become challenged to become more knowledgeable and proficient keeping up with current technological trends
  • Dependable and reliable in work ethics and approach needed commensurate to expectations
  • Contractor for Modis IT Inc

Task Manager, Support and Database Management

WillCo Technologies
05.2010 - 05.2016
  • Provided software support service to end-users of internal software system via the telephone call system as well as the trouble-ticket system
  • Interaction with US Army customers to decipher their issues and provide network support information
  • Attend to their concerns and requests regarding their software system accounts
  • Pulled, matched, edited and restored user information to determine and apply correct account resolutions
  • Evaluate and analyze the symptoms
  • Diagnosed and would consequently rid technical hardware and software issues involving internet or internal software connectivity
  • Researched historical records for compliancy status of users
  • Adherence to standard processes and procedures concerning governmental regulations and requirements
  • Identified and escalate software development priority issues to development team
  • Accurately processed support call transactions using MS Access database self-developed software
  • Presented alternative solutions where appropriate with the objective of improving current system processes
  • Handled appropriately calls of an urgent nature
  • Implemented daily follow ups and make scheduled call backs to customers to ensure satisfaction of issue resolution
  • Stayed current with system changes and updates via the development team
  • Trained all incoming personnel of support system procedures and processes
  • Assisted with employee reviews to gauge performances and recommendations
  • Motivate and reward personnel for successful resolution results
  • Worked in conjunction with Development Team and Army Heads for further software revision improvements
  • Set an exemplary precedence for the entire support team concerning our software support service

Client Server Database Engineer

Faith Technologies Inc.
10.2008 - 03.2009
  • Responsible for developing applications for internal users' data processing, analysis, tracking and forecasting requirements
  • Designed database applications for data entry through Access database and Excel spreadsheets
  • Created tables, charts, graphs, hyperlinks and illustrations to report sales trends, performance evaluations, and commissions' payouts to ensure valid checks and balance system
  • Electronically analyzed, monitored, and reported the use of company cell phones, vehicles, industry equipment/inventory

IT Consultant

Sprint
01.2008 - 12.2008
  • Responsible for gathering and compiling technical requirements to document guidelines and provisions to meet Sprint standards by outside phone manufacturers
  • Provide reports with explicit detail and instructions to third parties as they test equipment which will be sold as valid and reliable product of Sprint
  • Vast use of tables, charts, graphs, hyperlinks and illustrations to substantiate certification in testing labs
  • Facilitate meetings and spearhead plans to and promote reliable and accurate results as we develop methods and procedures
  • Maintained/developed code and data reports for Time Tracking application using Visual Basic Applications
  • Worked extensively with the MS Access database structure in building dB applications with a graphical front-end user screens for reports/query data gathering
  • Designed, developed, and compiled code processes for database reporting via an extensive amount of MS Access database table record sets
  • Worked with Oracle database using SQL/PL-SQL code for testing code prior to implementation
  • Managed Change Control Processes Group for implementation of all code for projects

I.T. Business Analyst

Midland Loan Services
10.2007 - 03.2008
  • Responsible for the Report Conversion Project via Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Reporting Services
  • Converted all Production Services reports from current system in Enterprise to new technology using Microsoft Studio.net visual tools using SQL/PL-SQL stored procedures
  • Work extensively with users in technical documentation, error reporting, and suggested application processes to acquire data results

I.T. Business Analyst

Ingenix Inc.
10.2006 - 03.2007
  • Developed user forms for real-time data input via MS Access based on United Healthcare industry standards and user specifications
  • Documented procedures/steps based on user requirements/ modifications
  • Developed make-table queries, reports queries, append queries, and update queries using MS Access for reporting purposes
  • Developed Visual Basic code modules for data calculations and data export from MS Access tables into excel spreadsheets

I.T. Software Engineer

Hallmark
05.2005 - 06.2006
  • Headed conversion team in software upgrade projects
  • Lead upgrade for over 60 users from MS Access 97 to MS Access 2003
  • Automated manual process of data retrieval/calculations and reporting
  • Developed and maintained Microsoft Access (VBA) internal application via queries and code logic contained in code modules and macros
  • Developed table queries, reports queries, append queries and update queries
  • Documented procedures/steps based on user requirements/ modifications

Consultant - I.T. Business Analyst

National Association of Insurance Commissioners
03.2003 - 10.2004
  • Project lead for automating manual process of data retrieval/calculations and reporting
  • Developed and maintained Microsoft Access (VBA) internal application via queries and code logic contained in code modules and macros
  • Developed table queries, reports queries, append queries and update queries
  • Documented procedures/steps based on user requirements/ modifications
  • Head Developer - maintained/trained Visual Basic methods and VBA code for real estate reporting and land development

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems

DeVry Institute of Technology
Pomona, CA
01.1998

Bachelor of Science - Physical Science (Statistical emphasis)

California State University
Fullerton, CA
01.1983

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Relational database structure
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Access
  • Hosting/Relationship building - Teamwork and collaboration
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Creativity and innovation
  • Partnerships and alliance

Nonprofitprofile

  • De Barker serves the KCMO Community in the capacity of Event Planner/Hostess/Choreographer/Promoter/Producer in Health & Wellness and Family Engagement Efforts.
  • Present CEO and Chief Choreographer/Head Instructor of IDWD (I Dance Wit' De) showcasing R and B Soul Line Dance and 2Step choreographed routines all over the U.S.
  • De Barker receives Proclamation from the City Council for work in the community involving projects surrounding dance for healthy lifestyles and positive community networking.
  • Article on De Barker and IDWD: De Barker: KC's Queen of The Line Dance and The Two-Step By SUSAN B. WILSON
  • APR 17, 2012 -KCUR.
  • Awards of Recognition from the Tom Joyner Morning Show, the U.S. Army, and Mayor of Kansas City, MO (1st Lady of Kansas City award 2011.

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract Work

Location Preference

RemoteOn-SiteHybrid

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursWork from home optionPaid time offTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leave4-day work week

Timeline

Community Programs & Events Director

ArtsTech KC
01.2021 - Current

IT Business Analyst

Sprint
05.2017 - 04.2019

Task Manager, Support and Database Management

WillCo Technologies
05.2010 - 05.2016

Client Server Database Engineer

Faith Technologies Inc.
10.2008 - 03.2009

IT Consultant

Sprint
01.2008 - 12.2008

I.T. Business Analyst

Midland Loan Services
10.2007 - 03.2008

I.T. Business Analyst

Ingenix Inc.
10.2006 - 03.2007

I.T. Software Engineer

Hallmark
05.2005 - 06.2006

Consultant - I.T. Business Analyst

National Association of Insurance Commissioners
03.2003 - 10.2004

Bachelor of Science - Physical Science (Statistical emphasis)

California State University

Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems

DeVry Institute of Technology

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