NICOLE SCHUESSLER
Austin,TX,
Summary
Accomplished, methodical, detail-oriented problem-solver with an analytical and driven mindset, a history of meeting goals by using consistent, efficient, well-organized practices, exceptional interpersonal skills, and excellent time management. Skilled in working with a vast number of stakeholders at various levels while under pressure. Experienced in adapting to new situations and challenges in a fast-paced environment. Successful at managing multiple competing priorities, achieving deadlines, and delivering on-time and error-free products.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Systems Analyst
Texas Education Agency • IT Services
03.2018 - 09.2019
- Served as product owner and subject matter expert (SME) for Texas Student Data System (TSDS) components within an agile software development environment
- Collaborated with requirements, testing, development, and support teams, to track tasks, and discuss complex issues via web conferences and meetings
- Wrote, edited, proofed, and published a weekly newsletter relaying pertinent software updates and information.
SAS Programmer IV
Texas Education Agency | Performance Reporting
09.2012 - 03.2018
- Developed, revised, and maintained complex SAS programs to manipulate data from multiple data sources
- Planned, evaluated, and implemented SAS programs using SAS procedures, data steps, macros, and report writing to create data sets
- Performed data validation for data used in state and federal accountability, school report cards, and academic performance reports
- Uploaded reports and data to the web for public use and consumption ensuring 508 WCAG compliance
- Responded to public information and data requests and ad-hoc inquiries.
SYSTEMS ANALYST III
Texas Education Agency | School Finance
08.2006 - 09.2012
- Maintained code and files for the Foundation School Program (FSP) including complex SAS programs, libraries, related files, and documentation
- Prepared fiscal notes analyzing the fiscal impact of legislation
- Wrote, edited, proofed, and published the annual Student Attendance Accounting Handbook
- Developed and delivered annual statewide training for student attendance accounting changes
- Created SharePoint division’s SharePoint site for a centralized repository, document management, and team collaboration.
RESEARCH SPECIALIST III
Texas Education Agency | Perf.-Based Monitoring
10.2003 - 08.2006
- Participated in annual design, development, implementation, and maintenance of performance indicators, methodologies, processes, programs, procedures, and reports used in tracking school district and charter school performance
- Used SAS and Excel to collect, compile, analyze, and present data to aid decision-making and support project implementation
- Conducted data validation, diagnostics, and quality control, by cross-examining data using test cases to confirm data results
- Performed a variety of technical writing, including methodology documents, data documentation, processes and procedures, division manuals, special reports, presentation materials, and correspondence.
STAFF SERVICES OFFICER II
Texas Education Agency | Acct. And Data Quality
05.2002 - 10.2003
- Participated in annual program planning, development, research, data processing, and training for changes and updates to compliance risk analysis products
- Conducted data validation, diagnostics, and documentation
- Wrote and edited methodology documents, special reports, presentation materials, and correspondence
- Coordinated department personnel's human resource functions, maintaining accurate records, confidentiality, and compliance with government regulations.
ADMINISTRATIVE TECHNICIAN III
Texas Education Agency | Special Education
03.2001 - 05.2002
- Provided technical support to internal and external stakeholders regarding special education rulemaking, legislative coordination, and policy decisions.
- Initiated and created a side-by-side document aligning federal statutes, state statutes, and administrative rules for an easy one-stop reference.
- Coordinated stakeholder meetings and served on inter-agency task forces related to special education.
- Managed correspondence, reports, studies, forms, documents, and filing system, and completed other clerical tasks and special projects.
Education
B.S - Applied Learning And Development
The University of Texas
Skills
- Data Entry, Extraction, Compilation, Manipulation, Analysis, and Reporting Maintaining Confidentiality
- Solid Organizational Skills with Flexibility to Change and Streamline Processes
- Compelling Written and Verbal Interpersonal Skills Exercising Tack, Diplomacy, and Discretion
- Digital and Physical Records Management
- Rapid Keyboarding and 10 Key Numerical Data Entry
- Coordinate and Facilitate Efficient Meetings
- Skilled with Calendar Maintenance to Align and Coordinate Team Schedules
- Reading, Writing, Proofreading, and Editing Proficiency
- Develop and Deliver Training
- Advanced Word, Excel, and MS Office Suite Skills
- Respond to Requests for Public Information and Data
- Work Independently and in Teams
Work Availability
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Timeline
Systems Analyst
Texas Education Agency • IT Services
03.2018 - 09.2019
SAS Programmer IV
Texas Education Agency | Performance Reporting
09.2012 - 03.2018
SYSTEMS ANALYST III
Texas Education Agency | School Finance
08.2006 - 09.2012
RESEARCH SPECIALIST III
Texas Education Agency | Perf.-Based Monitoring
10.2003 - 08.2006
STAFF SERVICES OFFICER II
Texas Education Agency | Acct. And Data Quality
05.2002 - 10.2003
ADMINISTRATIVE TECHNICIAN III
Texas Education Agency | Special Education
03.2001 - 05.2002
B.S - Applied Learning And Development
The University of Texas
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