James Kay

jkay@mail.usf.edu

Cell phone (727) 831-2367

 

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

·                                                                                                                                   SQL experience in writing filter join queries for automation and producing reports.

·                                                                                                                                   Bachelors of Science MIS University of South Florida 2014

·                                                                                                                                   3 years related work experience in Database administration and data analytics.

·                                                                                                                                   Professional experience with Database Development, VBA, and Excel Power Pivot.

·                                                                                                                                   Highly skilled in producing ERD, Relational Schemas, and Data Dictionaries in MS Visio.

·                                                                                                                                   Well versed in BI concepts & tools.

·                                                                                                                                   Proven problem solving ability and database research  query skills.

·                                                                                                                                   Relevant skills in Accounting and Information Systems.

·                                                                                                                                   7 years work experience in the financial industry.

·                                                                                                                                   Highly motivated individual with a strong work ethic.

·                                                                                                                                   Experience with Oracle WorkSpace Hyperion.

 

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Management of Information Systems 2014 3.7 GPA

University of South Florida, Tampa, FL

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

Technical Operations Analyst

Catalina Marketing, St. Petersburg, Fl. 11/14 – 2/15

·   Automated excel spreadsheets with Macros and VBA.

·   Responsible for UPC database automation updates using MS Excel and MS Access.

·   Creation of Oracle Hyperion string reports for various departments.

·   Produced SQL scripts to update tables, research and to create ad hoc reports.

 

Database Administration Intern

Raymond James Financial Services, St. Petersburg, Fl. 1/14 – 7/14

·   Developed subset databases per developer and QA test environment specifications.

·   Constructed and ran data masking packages with IBM Optim and SQL Redgate tools.

·   Setup and utilized IBM Data Discovery tool to verify hidden data object relationships.

·   Wrote SQL/TSQL queries to retrieve/modify data.

·   Ran SQL scripts to create database backups and data refreshes.

 

Database Architect & ASP.net developer – Contract Position

Sensible Micro, Tampa, Fl. 6/13 – 11/13

·   Successfully designed and implemented customer portal with asp.net in Visual Studio.

·   Developed backend SQL server manufacturer part database with MS Access client app front end to input data, search records and generate complex quality control reports.

·   Built data models, data dictionaries with MS Visio.

·   Conducted user interviews and training sessions.

·   Setup and performed QA testing.

 

Database & Business Intelligence Analyst

Vertical Integration, Tampa, Fl. 12/12 – 5/13

·   Responsible for all phases of database design and development.

·   Wrote SQL code and created Tableau dashboards.

·   Produced Data visualizations in Microsoft Visio

·   Intermediate to advanced skills automating with Microsoft Excel/PowerPivot tables and charts.

·   Wrote VBA code to enhance database functionality.

·   Provided IT technical support to office personnel.

 

VP of Business Development

Nouvelle Catering Company, St. Petersburg, Fl. 2007-2012

·   Created a gourmet cuisine alternative for clients under the marketing campaign “Gourmet Express”.

·   Quality product, strong sales and high profit margins sustained revenue growth in a highly competitive industry.

·   Responsible for fulfilling technology solutions to increase efficiency and expand operations.

 

Senior Tax Associate & PC Liaison

Raymond James Financial, St. Petersburg, Fl. 2000-2007

·   Valuable team member innovating business requirement solutions for various information systems.

·   End User testing and recommendations for CRM back office and Vantive system.

·   Team Leader responsible for the audit and correction of tax reporting for retirement accounts.

·   Fielded escalated inquiries from branch office personnel on various technical requirements.

·   Gave presentations to the department, such as explaining the work flow of information with PCA.

·   Troubleshot system performance issues, installed updates, produced documentation, and made recommendations while collaborating with the IT department.

Organizations

Habitat for Humanity

Toastmaster