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Melanie L. James

Melanie L. James

TULSA,OK

Summary

Programmer Analyst with ten years of experience enhancing operations and maintaining systems for organizations. Programmer analyst with exceptional problem solving and troubleshooting skills. Resourceful and can thrive in challenging, fast-paced environments. Looking for a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.



Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

ADJUNCT ASSISTANT SWIM COACH

BOOKER T WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
TULSA, OK
02.2017 - 02.2020
  • Adapted teaching strategies to match developmental age and abilities of over 50 student-athletes
  • Guided student-athletes through different swimming strokes and strategies to increase stamina.
  • Established quantifiable goals for each student-athlete to work towards.
  • Worked closely with head swim coach in planning season and team objectives.
  • Coordinated all home meets with officials, volunteers, and visiting teams.
  • Maintained open communications with parents and guardians to keep everyone informed about schedules, administrative requirements and class updates.

BOOSTER CLUB PRESIDENT

BOOKER T WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL SWIM TEAM
TULSA, OK
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Worked closely with head swim coach and school administration to successfully replace damaged and out-dated equipment at school’s indoor pool.
  • Instrumental in acquisition of over $75,000 of new pool equipment.
  • Increased membership volunteer participation.
  • Implemented and successfully promoted team sponsorships.
  • Recruited and trained new volunteers on volunteer program goals and objectives.
  • Uncovered opportunities for volunteer program improvement by soliciting parental and student-athlete feedback and evaluating volunteer performance.

SENIOR STAFF SPECIALIST

WORLDCOM INC
TULSA, OK
01.1997 - 01.2002
  • Provided technical solutions and support of company’s profit margin system
  • Wrote, tested and implemented changes and new processes to system in C++, Unix shell scripts and Sybase and Oracle databases.
  • Resolved malfunctions with systems and programs through troubleshooting.
  • Investigated and addressed system issues to enhance usability and improve functionality.
  • Applied knowledge of application components in conjunction with query tools to achieve business objectives.
  • Provided communication between system clients and management team.

SYSTEM ANALYST CONSULTANT

INTL. CORP
TULSA, OK
05.1996 - 01.1997
  • Provided programming, analysis, and production support for system written in C and Sybase database.
  • Handled several calls per day to address customer inquiries and concerns.
  • Resolved malfunctions with systems and programs through troubleshooting.

PROGRAMMING CONSULTANT

STAFTEK, INC
TULSA, OK
05.1995 - 05.1996
  • Provided programming, analysis, and production support for online reservation system and accounting system that utilized mainframe PL1 and JCL.
  • Researched and resolved uncommon flagged system performance issues to expedite patching.

PROGRAMMER

JB HUNT TRUCKING, INC
LOWELL, AR.
01.1993 - 05.1995
  • Worked with software development and testing team members to design and develop robust solutions to meet client requirements for functionality, scalability and performance.
  • Prepared detailed reports on updates to project specifications, progress, identified conflicts and team activities.
  • Developed sales call applications for deployment on laptops for company wide sales force.

Education

B.S - Computer Information Systems and Quantitative Analysis

University of Arkansas
1993

Skills

  • Structured Query Language
  • Code Analysis and Development
  • Data analysis
  • Object-Oriented Programming
  • C Programming Language
  • Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Strong Interpersonal and Communication Skills
  • Attention to Detail
  • Time Management and Organization
  • Dependable and Responsible

Work Availability

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Quote

Whether you think you can or whether you think you can’t, you’re right!
Henry Ford

Timeline

ADJUNCT ASSISTANT SWIM COACH

BOOKER T WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
02.2017 - 02.2020

BOOSTER CLUB PRESIDENT

BOOKER T WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL SWIM TEAM
01.2016 - 01.2017

SENIOR STAFF SPECIALIST

WORLDCOM INC
01.1997 - 01.2002

SYSTEM ANALYST CONSULTANT

INTL. CORP
05.1996 - 01.1997

PROGRAMMING CONSULTANT

STAFTEK, INC
05.1995 - 05.1996

PROGRAMMER

JB HUNT TRUCKING, INC
01.1993 - 05.1995

B.S - Computer Information Systems and Quantitative Analysis

University of Arkansas
Melanie L. James