RICHARD JAY COOPER

Gmail: Richcooper2006@gmail.com

TAMPA FLORIDASUMMARY

MS Access Database Developer and Reporting Specialist with 10 + years of current experience using MS Access versions 2000 - 2010, Excel, MS/SQL 2005 – 2012, SSRS, ETL, Transact SQL TSQL, (SQL Reporting Services), SSIS, VBA, Writing Complex Macros using VBA, Code Interpretation and Visual Basic (some .NET) and JD Edwards One World Oracle Reports Development.

TECHNICAL SUMMARY

Database: SQL Server 2005-2012, MS Visual Studio 2012 and SQL Server 2012 data tools, MS Access 2000, 2003, 2007 and current, RDMS, Oracle, Data Modeling, Data Extraction, SQL reports development and data analyses with expert-level development and analysis.

Reporting: Oracle, SQL Server 2012, MS Development Studio 2012, MS Access 2000, 2003, 2007, 2010, SQL Reporting Services SSRS, SSIS Excel, Micro Strategy Reports and Application Development, Crystal Reports Design and Development, and maintenance, PowerPoint, Design Documentation, Process Manuals, Visio, Requirements Gathering and Best Practices. Tableau expert reports developer.

Programming/Development: SQL Management Studio Express 2012, MS Access 2007 to current, MS Visual Basic 6.0, VBA, SQL, ADO.Net, (some) VB.Net, JavaScript, Visual Basic Script, EDI and XML (SunTrust Bank)

Systems: Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP Professional, Windows Vista, Windows 7, MS Office Suite.

Professional: Process Innovation, Design Analysis, Business Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis and Report Writing,Training, Negotiation, Project Planning, and Business Communication

KEY SKILLSData AnalysisStatistical AnalysisSQL Server 2005 - PresentMS AccessMS ExcelReporting and Data Analysis Project CoordinatorMS Access / SQL DBACrystal ReportsDeveloping Complex Macros VBAOracleMS Visual Studio (Including SQL 2012 currently)SSIS Packages

EXPERIENCE10+ years10+ years 6+ years10+ years10+ years10+ years10+ years 8+ years 4 years

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EXPERIENCE

Integral Quality Health Care, Tampa FLMarch 2015 to Present Senior SQLDeveloper, Florida Medcaid Claims Processing SSIS Developer, BI Analyst,SSRS Reports Developer/Anayst.  Developing complex SQL queries using TSQL and ETL SQL 2014. Developed new reports, created stored procedures, SSIS packages. Processed Encounters on a daily basis for the state of Florida as a Medicaid provider. Developed and automated the Encounters process using SQL and SSIS and significantly reduced PNV errors by 98% in less than 3 months. On-going project and new innovative development. Working closely with the state of Florida and conducting weekly technical meeting to provide statistics and improvements for the encounters processes.

EBGATEWAY, Tampa FLMarch 2014 to February 2015Application Systems Analyst, Reports Writer and Developer, Production Support and SQL Developer and Data Analyst Production Support. Writing and modifying complex SQL queries using transact SQL, TSQL and ETL. Developed new reports, modified existing reports, modified, maintained stored procedures analyzed stored procedures. Worked closely with the web development and SQL interface teams with development of interfaces. Maintained database, created documentation of all processes and processed monthly reports. Analyzed code and back engineered existing reports and recreated them to meet current specification successfully. Provided production support, using SSIS, SQL 2012 development and data analysis on a daily basis. Developed processes and documentation while conducting on-going meetings and support. Maintaining and processing monthly invoice process supporting strong relationships with all business units.

Worked closely with senior level management and the business analyst teams. Created ADHOC reports and new development enhancements. Tested development and wrote technical requirements.

Allegheny County Controller’s Office, Pittsburgh, PASeptember 2013 to January 2014 (Received job relocated to Tampa, FL)Senior Level JD Edwards Programmer/Oracle Developer Reports Developer / Oracle and SQL Reports Developer/Analyst Developed new reports and enhancements using JDE Edwards version 9.0. Created advanced reports and also enhanced existing reports. Worked closely with the Allegheny Controller’s Office implementing high-level reports and systems saving the County and City several million dollars in the yearly budgets causing a surplus eliminating budget deficits. Developed in the AS400 JD Edwards 9.0 environment. Enhanced and developed new reports modified existing reports and developed interfaces and modified existing ones. Created reports and interfaces in JD Edwards analyzed code and back engineered existing reports and recreated them to meet current specification successfully.

Worked closely with senior level county officials and analyst. Created ADHOC reports and new development enhancements. Tested development and wrote technical requirements. Worked closely with HR, Accountants and Analysts.

Highmark, Pittsburgh, PAOctober 2012 to June 2013 Sr. Technical Business Analyst / Relationship Manager Supporting The Workers Comp Group Created requirements documentation, wrote test plans, test cases, and performed QA testing for large scale healthcare reform project. Acted as a liaison between the application developers and the other system developers coordinated and conducted meetings and conference calls. Designed and developed SQL ADHO reports using SQL Navigator, SQL Developer, Business Objects, MS Access 2007-2010 and Crystal Reports.

Provided data analysis and customized reports for the business. Created custom documentation for QA Testing, Devlopment and Application Enhancement Lifecycle. Conducted meetings and requirements gathering with the business units and established on-going relationships. Provided continuous support to the Workers Comp Business Unit and all associated groups.

Vendor Resource Management, Carrollton, TXSpecializing in Real State and Foreclosure Mortgage Sales                                                            January 2011 to January 2012SQL 2008 MS Access Data and Reporting Analyst / Database Programmer DBA Provided daily sales and inventory reporting statistics on real estate inventory, trends and sales from some of the top mortgage companies. Presented the benefits of upgrading to SSRS to high-level upper management and provided demonstrations of it’s reporting capabilities.

Designed and developed SQL reports using SQL Server 2008, MS Access 2007-2010, Developed Complex Macros and Queries and Tableau. Provided necessary documentation and training to end-users during development, testing and deployment.  Monitored and developed reporting procedures and project management plans. Worked closely with SQL server in a assisted DBA role maintaining multiple Access databases connected to a SQL Server back-end database.

Extracted and analyzed data from internal databases/excel spreadsheet to make informed business decisions and actions. Worked closely with colleagues to mine internal data sources for unprecedented insights, and presented findings to all levels of VRM leadership on a frequent basis. Generated standard and ad hoc reports on a regular basis. Became the group’s internal data warehouse expert by coordinating the migration or SQL data for reporting purposes. Translate business questions into precise queries. Questioned and validated data. Developed critical reports to help determine the level of inventory and helped to significantly reduce errors.

SunTrust Banks - University Division, Atlanta, GA                                                                      January 2010 to September 2010SQL MS Access and ASP Reports Writer / Database Programmer DBA/LMS Administrator/Analyst Designed and developed SQL reports using Pathlore SQL Server MS Access and Crystal Reports.   Attended weekly status conference calls and provided updates to development of existing and new projects.  Provided necessary documentation and training to end-users during development, testing and deployment.  MS Visual Basic 6.0, VBA.  Monitored and developed reporting procedures and project management plans.Assisted in migration from old LMS to Future State LMS (Learning Management System). Worked in a DBA role maintaining multiple Access databases connected to a SQL Server back-end database. Developed ASP webpages and modified data using FTP. Worked on site and remote.

Avery Partners, LLC., Atlanta, GA September 2008 to September 2009SQL ASP Reports Writer / Database Programmer/Analyst Designed and developed SQL reports using SQL Server 2005, ASP, transferred files and data using FTP and worked within the SQL database in a DBA role assisting the IT director.  Modified and created stored procedures.  Provided on-site and off-site testing, training, and documentation.  Met with President and Senior Level Management regarding all aspects of the project during end-user testing, trouble-shooting and release to production environment.   Worked 100% remotely off-site. Attended weekly status conference calls and provided updates to development of existing and new projects.  Advised management on development strategies and efficient ways to streamline processes by system optimizations. Provided necessary documentation and training to end-users during development, testing and deployment. Worked on site and remote. Staffing Technologies, Inc., Atlanta, GA June 2008 to September 2008

Database Programmer/Analyst - (For CheckFree Fiserv - Norcross, GA) Developed and created IT Cost Basline Financial Database report tool from the ground up using Microsoft Access, Excel, VBA and SQL. Designed and developed reports for the purpose of tracking IT Spend from almost 100 separate business units reporting Financial Data for 2007 and 2008.  Created Project Plan, Participated in Design and Enhancement Meetings.  Provided on-site and off-site testing, training, and documentation.  Met with Senior Level Management regarding all aspects of the project during end-user testing, trouble-shooting and release to production environment.    In this role I worked as the DBA for an Access database that I built from the ground up and documented the code and SQL. Provided necessary documentation and training to end-users during development, testing and deployment.

MDI, Inc/NetServ Applications, Inc., Atlanta, GA October 2007 to February 2008Database Programmer/Analyst - (For Coca Cola - Atlanta) Performed development enhancements to MRPS Volume reporting tool, which was used to forecast Hot or Cold beverages.  Report writing using Microsoft Access, Excel, VBA, SQL and Oracle. Worked as a DBA for a very large Access database that was connected to an Oracle back-end database. Created procedures to convert bottler data to the correct calendar from Gregorian allowing users to input forecasts and performing the necessary calculations using procedures and subroutines.    Worked on site and remote.

MODIS IT – Atlanta, GA April 2007 to September 2007Business Analyst - (For AIG - Auto)

Report writing using Microsoft Access, Crystal Reports, VBA and Oracle. Gathered requirements, reviewed and analyzed data. Coordinated the training and documentation. Worked as the lead DBA for an MS Access database which contained over 6 million records. Improved performance significantly by adding indexing to rows. As a result the report query speed was improved from taking 15 minutes to 15 seconds.

Developed daily automated and ADHOC reporting systems, which enables the company to monitor error policy reports on a daily basis and documented the process.

Responsible for creating automated tools using MS Access to simplify the reporting process enabling users to work locally and remotely from home, which has significantly streamlined their reporting operation more efficiently.

Westminster Ceramics – Stone Mountain, GA June 2006 – March 2007Access Developer / Business Data Analyst

Used MS Access, MS Excel and SQL Server for the reporting requirements. Performed complex Statistical Analysis data extracts using MS Access/SQL, VBA and SYSPRO ERP

System. Gathered requirements, reviewed and analyzed data, and performed Quality Assurance of reports.

Created reporting tools for customer service department, warehouse and shipping processes which eliminated overall 95% of late shipment issues, improving customer confidence and satisfaction. Responsible for training the staff on the use of Forecast Pro. Created all documentation for the system.

Responsible for developing several reporting tools created in MS Access and ADHOC reports. Worked as the SQL Server DBA and closely with an outside consulting firm to make enhancements to

the database and improve performance. Also worked with DTS packages.

Alltell Communications (Now Verizon) - Alpharetta, GA April 2002 - March 2006Access Developer / Data Analyst, Procurement

Used MS Access, MS Excel and SQL for forecast planning procurement database. Performed complex Statistical Analysis data extracts using MS Access/SQL, VBA and AS 400/DB2 JD

Edwards, Purchasing Systems, Data Warehouse and Internal Resources. Gathered requirements, reviewed and analyzed data. Performed quality assurance of all reports. Reorganized and revamped team to produce an overall 90% process improvement through various means including motivation, instruction on various analytical methodologies (Reports Analysis, Data, Statistical, Business, Design), project ownership, documentation, and service-level geared toward adding value to the business community. Created databases and also worked as the sole DBA for each project.

Conducted data analysis and initial business analysis with a team of Purchasing Analysts and Sales Managers and then completed a re-design of the JD Edwards sales information, which resulted in a savings of $45 million in inventory costs while increasing logistic support to affiliate stores. Developed an automated reporting system, which enables the company to receive, on average, over $150,000.00 in rebates from vendors monthly. Previously the reporting system was done manually by management and would take several hours. The new system generates the report in approximately ten minutes.

Responsible for several reporting tools created in MS Access Lead Coordinator, Administrator and Trainer for an MS Access database project that is heavily used by

Analyst and Buyers to make million dollar decisions daily. Contributed to and maintained Backend Rebate/Contra-Rebate Reports throughout 2004. Saved the

company a net total of claims for the year in excess of $6,188,908.48. Received 3 merit raises and 1 promotion

EDUCATION

Herzing CollegeA.S., Information Technology, 2002 – (Made the Dean’s List in 2002.) Average GPA 3.8.

Training:Programming Logic: Flowcharting, Pseudocode, MS Visual Basic I and II: Programming applications, Database connectivity, and Object Oriented Programming, Markup Language Programming: HTML, XML, JavaScript design and development, Computers and Application Software: Microsoft Office 2003 - 2007 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint / Access 2000).