Michael Roach -- Resume
Experience
ˇResearch Foundation of the State University of New York (University Center for
Academic Workforce Development)
4/02-Present
Data Analyst/Asst.
Designed databases to resolve immediate student-level data collection issues.
Developed computer programs, stored procedures, and queries to interact with SQL
data sources. Extracted and manipulated database objects and fields. Performed
analysis of program expenditures, student milestones, and database
idiosyncrasies. Reported student placement-retention figures to the New York
State Department of Labor and Governor's Office. Conducted record verification
at multiple program sites. Conducted presentations on capturing annual report
information. Advised staff on software licensing and procurement. Involved in
gathering research information. Assisted in the "backing-up" of a DBMS - SQL
server. Proofread internal and external documents before submission.
ˇThe Jewish World Newspaper
10/01-12/01
Graphics Layout Person
Performed graphics layout tasks using MAC-based software, QuarkXpress for weekly
newspaper.
ˇFreelance Work
08/97-Present
Year2000 Coordinator/Web Design/Graphics Illustration and Manipulation
Citibank N.A.: Proofread and edited Marketing documents for Citibank's Intranet
and Internet sites using PC-based Quark, Photoshop, MS Word 97, Adobe Exchange,
and Adobe Distiller in the Worldwide Securities Services Department. Designed
advertisements and booklets for building and seminar distribution. Provided
research on web-safe photography and graphics for use on the department's
website.
New York Stock Exchange: Provided graphic design for the Audio
Visual-Communications Department using Mac-based Quark, Illustrator, and
Photoshop. Produced mechanicals for departmental distribution. Responsible for
converting cross-platform graphic files.
Yale Robbins (Office Buildings Magazine): Performed graphic design duties using
PC-based Quark, Illustrator, and Photoshop. Edited and corrected graphs and
city-county building maps for property listings in magazine using Corel Draw
Version 8. Worked directly with the CEO doing mockups and mechanicals for
featured advertisements.
Compaq-Digital (Citibank, Project Enterprise): Performed data warehousing,
consolidation, and calculations for the Year2000 computer compliance efforts of
Compaq/Digital, Project Enterprise. Maintained relations with clients to ensure
hardware is Year2000 compliant. Scheduling Information Technology professionals
for hardware upgrades.
On-Track Computer Services: Instructed software training class.
Morgan Stanley Dean Witter: Proofread investment consultant documents and
performing data consolidation. Performed OCR Text Scanning.
Scudder Kemper Funds: Acted as administrative consultant in Public Relations
Department. Administered assistance with database management.
Other Freelance Work: Coded HTML for web pages. Responsible for site creation
and consulting. Manipulated formats, colors, and content of graphic images.
Animated computer graphics. Provided artwork designs and illustrations for
clients.
ˇIndependence Savings Bank
6/97-4/98
Mortgage Document Coordinator
Responsible for processing and transferring paid-in-full documents. Researching
important tax and loan statement information. Accountable for preparing
documents for destruction. Performed mortgage payment processing and data entry
functions.
ˇBank of New York
2/95-6/97
Microfilm Retrieval Arranger/Resource Librarian
Responsible for printing processed checks and deposits. Reviewed microfilm for
errors and damages. Produced lists and reports for daily film and statement
retrieval. Responsible for the circulation of bank records. Assisted bank
auditors and investigators.
ˇYouth Health Corps
9/91-2/95
Peer Counselor
Performed health-related theatrical exercises created to educate youth and
adults on public health issues. Responsible for designing art work for
theatrical exercises. Organized fund raising and performed telemarketing.
Executed administrative duties.
Skills
Operating Systems:
Windows XP, 2000, Mac OSX, UNIX - Solaris x86, and LINUX - Red Hat
Programming Languages:
ASP.NET, VS.NET, Visual Basic.NET, XML, C, C++, SQL, JAVA, PERL, HTML,
JavaScript, Visual Basic, and VBA for Microsoft Office Products
Internet:
Macromedia Dreamweaver 2, Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator, Netscape
Composer, FTP, E-Mail, Microsoft Front Page, and Outlook XP
Graphics:
Adobe PhotoShop CS, Illustrator CS, QuarkXpress 4.0, Corel Draw 10, Flash MX,
Microsoft PowerPoint XP, Paint Shop Pro 7
3D Rendering/Animation:
3D Studio Max 4, Rhino 2.0, Bryce 5, Poser 4, Painter 3D, Painter Classic,
Painter 8, Caligari TrueSpace 4.2, and CAD applications
Miscellaneous Applications:
Microsoft SQL Server, Adobe Acrobat Professional, Microsoft Access XP, Word XP,
Excel XP, Corel WordPerfect 8, GNU Emacs, Desktop Scanning, Scansoft TextBridge
(OCR Text Scanning)
Languages: English and Intermediate German
Education:
Currently pursuing B.A. in Information Science.