Overview
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Education
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Travis L. Hicks

Travis L. Hicks

Chesapeake,VA

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Programmer

The Logit Group
Ontario
10.2022 - 11.2024
  • Design, implement and test CATI and web-based programs used to generate survey questionnaires
  • Interface with Project Managers, at all phases of research studies to determine survey requirements, appropriate setup/programming and ad hoc changes/updates

Manager of Programming, Clerical and Tabulation

Issues & Answers Network, Inc
Virginia Beach, Virginia
02.1997 - 10.2022
  • Design, implement and test CATI and web-based programs used to generate survey questionnaires
  • Interface with Account Executive, at all phases of research studies to determine survey requirements, appropriate setup/programming and ad hoc changes/updates
  • Review and verify field data for accuracy – if needed adjust field data using UNCLE/NEPHEW statistical software
  • Set-up and manage password protected web/transfer sites in order distribute client files, survey materials and data in a secure fashion
  • Manage Issues & Answers’ in-house RDD sampling program and utilize the program to pull geographically targeted sample
  • Maintain and promote positive working relationships, both personally and among associates, with Issues & Answers’ sampling partners – allowing easy access to targeted phone and web sample
  • Assisted by a team of four programmers
  • Assisted by a team of five clerical/data entry operators
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.

Supervisor /Computer Room

First Image
San Diego, California
03.1993 - 06.1996
  • Developed detailed computer-generated microfiche databases to store company information
  • Managed a team of seven computer programmers – ensuring accuracy of microfiche output and timeliness of all projects
  • Trouble shot computer and program issues on a variety of operating systems and software platforms

Tech Supply Specialist

United States Army Reserves
01.1987 - 01.1994
  • Tracked base technical equipment and managed inventory of technical supplies

Summary

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success. Several years of diverse experience. Skilled in enhancing systems and aligning technical solutions with business objectives. Proven success in leading projects from start to finish and contributing to organizational growth and success.

Education

Bachelor of Science -

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Skills

  • Frontend framework design
  • Static and compiled programming
  • Coding
  • Web application development
  • Debugging
  • Cross-platform support
  • Project management

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 5-12 staff members.

Work Preference

Work Location

Remote

Important To Me

Flexible work hoursWork from home optionWork-life balanceCompany CultureCareer advancementPersonal development programsTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid time off

Quote

The real test is not whether you avoid this failure, because you won’t. It’s whether you let it harden or shame you into inaction, or whether you learn from it; whether you choose to persevere.
Barack Obama

Interests

Physical fitness

Timeline

Senior Programmer

The Logit Group
10.2022 - 11.2024

Manager of Programming, Clerical and Tabulation

Issues & Answers Network, Inc
02.1997 - 10.2022

Supervisor /Computer Room

First Image
03.1993 - 06.1996

Tech Supply Specialist

United States Army Reserves
01.1987 - 01.1994

Bachelor of Science -

The University of Alabama
Travis L. Hicks