professional portfolio
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Examples of Academic Work and Information about Professional WorkTRANSCRIPT
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Academic Achievement Work Experience Degrees 3 File Maintenance 9 Technical Skills 4 Imaging 10 Web Development 5 Recommendations 11 Information Systems Capstone 6 Enterprise Project Management 7 Contact Info 12 Recommendations 8
Education Master of Science in Information Systems (2008) DePaul University - Chicago, IL
GPA: 3.3/4.0
Relevant CoursesObject-Oriented Modeling Database Design Database Programming Database Administration Data Mining and JavaServer-side Application Development
Bachelor of Arts in History with Minor in Writing (1997) Hope College - Holland, MI
Technical Skills
Analytics Software: SAS 9.1 and SPSS 14
Databases: Access, Oracle 10g, Oracle 9i PL/SQL
Languages: HTML, Java 2 EE and ASP.NET
Applications: Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Web DevelopmentClient-Side Application Development Designed an e-commerce web site on books by Christian
Writer Lee Strobel for a final project Wrote pages of HTML, and CSS to display content, links, slide
show and rollover images. Samples of Final project and various assignments shown
below. http://students.depaul.edu/~dcwik1/Daniel%20Cwik/Web%20Assignments.html
Core Strengths Web Design – HTML, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) Superior attention to detail Passion for learning
Information Systems Capstone
Collaborated on a team project with 2 team members in giving two presentations on FedEx: 1. business strategy and 2. IT strategy.
I learned how technology can be important to your business in how FedEx created a electronic shipping system to help integrate transportation and shipping information system and use cutting-edge technology such as RFID and GIS to keep track of their packages.
Core Strengths: Writing and oral presentation skills Knowledge of Business and IT Strategy.
Enterprise Project Management Analyzed how FBI should launch the Virtual Case File program
to help prevent terrorist attacks since 9/11. Suggested four actions: a clear vision, hire reliable IT
personnel, have open communication between stakeholders, and develop a system of data sharing.
Wrote a paper about how project portfolio management is influenced by metrics of risk management and prioritization.
Discussed how projects are decided by measurements of cost/benefit analysis, (i.e. NPV and IRR) and metric mapping (i.e. quantitative (budget) and qualitative (risk management).
Core Strengths: Technical and business knowledge of Project Management
Recommendations from Professors
Bamshad Mobasher, Professor, DePaul University “Dan has strong software development skills and
an advanced knowledge of techniques and tools for data mining and data analysis. He would be an excellent candidate for positions involving these skill sets.”
January 2009
Makoto Nakayama, Professor, DePaul University “I'd be happy to be a reference for Dan.” September 20, 2008
File MaintenanceRecords Admin Specialist
(2007-2009)
Led projects of rearranging file room to make room for the new files, which helped improve production by 20% and lower costs by 25%.
Core Strengths Effective teamwork skills Superior attention to detail Resourceful and Decisive Able to lead groups and train people.
ImagingRecords Admin Associate
(1998-2007) Awarded Employee of Month for assisting every unit in the
department, while maintaining their normal flow of duties and impressive scores of production (123%) and quality (100%).
Core Strengths Persistent and dedicated Able to collaborate with other departments Adaptive to learn new processes and procedures
Recommendations from previous Managers
“I am confident, no matter where you end up, you are going to be successful”. Brad Thomas, Marketing Manager at HSBC (January 2009)
“I know you will find what you are looking for and obtain all your career aspirations. I am happy to have had the opportunity to have met you and be apart of your career…Thank you for feedback and all your hard work ”. Former Unit Manager (January 2009)
“Dan demonstrates ability to quickly pick up new processes and procedures. Dan has a positive outlook on assignments. Takes instructions and new tasks on willingly and freely.”
Former Unit Manager said in her review (September, 2007)
If you’d like to discuss how I can be of value
to your company please contact me at:
(847) 530 - [email protected]