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Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft Access Microsoft Outlook ANS Lookout for Outlook Open Office Adobe Acrobat Pro Adobe Photoshop Crystal Reports 8, 9, 10 Open Systems Accounting Drupal unixodbc |
Windows 2000 Windows XP Professional Linux 2.4/2.6 kernels Windows 2000 Server Windows 2003 Server Windows 9x Windows NT |
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Japanese |
Employment Opportunities
| Kosada, Inc., Westerville, OH – Database Developer | January 2007 - Present |
- Managed MS SQL database Windows 2000 server, Crystal Enterprise/MP2 Weblink Windows 2003 server, and Red Hat Oracle database server including database backup/restore, user management, and custom scripts/cron entries.
- Inventoried desktops, printers, displays, and software for manufacturer in Erie, PA.
- Converted users to use roaming profiles on a Windows domain controller.
- Increased effectiveness of Open Systems Accounting Software, Crystal Reports, and other key software.
- Implemented Windows registry fixes to customize build image for easier roll-out of new machines.
- Extended Drupal content management system to include customized mailer, site map, publishing, and content editing features.
- Migrated custom ERP system from Oracle to PostgreSQL recreating custom views, functions, and working with team member on the Java platform.
| The Computer Merchant, Ltd, Boston, MA – Computer Specialist | November 2006 - January 2007 |
- Setup desktop, displays, and peripheral equipment for a major US bank during office move.
- Configured network settings, Windows domain settings, and applications on new machines for clients.
| MLP Consulting, Portland, OR – Software Consultant | July 2006 - August 2006 |
- Provided software support for insurance agents including MSDE database maintenance, Outlook maintenance, and training.
| Agency Network Solutions, New Albany, OH – Agency Support Consultant | February 2005 - June 2006 |
- Built key relationships with clients via phone & e-mail:
- Improved marketing lists by using XML views and groups to show critical information;
- Maximized several agencies use of the available tools to manage tasks, sales, and service.
- Increased agents' commissions through my own marketing and management programs.
- Wrote the 2006 installation, upgrade, and training manuals in Adobe Acrobat & Word formats.
- Provided technical support for LAN/WAN, SQL database recovery, hardware incompatibilities, and other issues related to software.
- Coordinated with the Sales and the Development teams to clarify features and develop solutions to client requests.
- Supervised and trained other technicians to provide better support to clients.
- Examined and provided development support for integration to proprietary web applications.
- Queried data by creating and running SQL and Perl scripts as needed.
| LanguaTutor, Detroit, MI – Private Instructor | December 2004 - April 2005 |
- Contracted to teach fundamental Japanese to an employee working for a Japanese business.
- Developed drills and on-the-spot activities to strengthen speaking and writing skills.
| Self Employed, El Cerrito, CA – Private Instructor | June 2004 - August 2004 |
- Developed drills and on-the-spot activities to strengthen speaking and writing skills.
| Victor Valley Community Hospital, Victorville, CA – intern | August 2003 |
- Thoroughly implemented the network documentation project, identifying and organizing computer systems throughout the hospital complex using Visio & Excel.
- Quickly diagnosed and repaired virus and worm infections including the Blaster.32 worm.
Educational Opportunities
| Denison University, Granville, OH – Bachelor of Arts, East Asian Studies | May 2004 |
- Modern Languages department fellows for outstanding academic performance in Japanese.
- Maintained 4-year Leadership scholarship.
- Coordinated the establishment of the Japanese program at Denison.
| Waseda University, Shinjuku, Tokyo | August 2002 - July 2003 |
- Studied abroad under Emerson College's "Japan Study" program as part of the Great Lakes College Association.
- Coursework: Japanese, Anthropology, Economics, Agricultural Economics, Political Science, Literature, Translation.
| Marin Academy, San Rafael, CA – diploma | June 2000 |
| Sophia University, Ichigaya, Tokyo | July 1999 - August 1999 |