DANIEL CWIK

Career Portfolio

Table of Contents

Academic Education 3 Technical skills 4 Course Projects 5-6 Database Training 6 Work Samples 7 Recommendations 8

ProfessionalWork experience 9Professional Awards 10Recommendations 11Contact Info 12

Education

IT Specialist 5 Program- New Horizons, Chicago 2011 to 2012 Courses completed: A+ Essentials, A+ Practical Applications, Network+, 6292A

Installing and Configuring Windows 7 Client, 50322A Configuring and Administering Windows 7, 50331 Windows 7 Enterprise Desktop Support Technician

Master of Science - Information Systems, DePaul University- Chicago, IL 2008 Concentrations: Database Design and Data Analysis Relevant courses: Data Warehousing, Database Administration, Data Mining, Client-

Side and Server-Side Web Development, IT/Business Strategy, and Advanced Regression

Bachelor of Arts - History, Hope College- Holland, MI 1997

Minor: Writing

Technical Skills

Database Software: Oracle 9i PL/SQL, Oracle 10g, and MS SQL Server 2005

Microsoft Office: MS Word, MS Access, and MS Excel 2003 and 2007

Web Development: HTML, CSS, VB.NET and ASP.NET 2.0

Software Programming: Java 2 EE and Visual C++ Operating Systems: Windows 7, XP and Vista

Course Projects

Enterprise Project Management 2006

Wrote a report analyzing the FBI’s failed launch of the Virtual Case File software application to help prevent terrorist attacks.

Recommended four actions: form a clear vision, hire reliable IT personnel, have open communication between stakeholders, and develop a system of data sharing.

Wrote a paper how project portfolio management is influenced by metrics of risk management prioritization

Evaluated the performance and usability requirements of a project by Bureau of Land Management in discussing project management methods.

Core Strengths Technical Business Knowledge of Project Management

Course Projects

Information System Capstone Collaborated on a team project with 2 team members giving

a presentation on Fed ex 1. business strategy 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 cutting edge technology such as RFID and GIS to keep track of their packages

Core Strengths Writing and oral presentation skills Knowledge of IT an business strategy

Database Training

Database Programming 2005

SQL proficient to create tables, modify rows performing simple and complex queries

Oracle 9i PL/SQL -wrote functions, stored procedures, triggers, and cursors.

Core strengths Technical Knowledge of writing advanced queries Technical competency of Oracle 9i PL/SQL

Help Desk training

A+ and Network+ Certification Training- New Horizons- Chicago 2011 to 2012 Developed a technical understanding on computer technology, antivirus

software and networks and learning how to provide PC support for users and troubleshoot networks.

Obtained additional hands-on experience assignments through Virtual Machine Labs in course of installing, configuring and administering Windows 7, XP and Vista

Learned about troubleshooting and configuring laptops and printers .

Core strengths: Technical knowledge of Windows Operat. Syst.- Win 7, Vista and

XP. Technical competency of troubleshooting, administering and

configuring desktops , laptops and printers.

Work Samples

Client-Side Application Development Winter 2004

Designed an e-commerce web site on books by Christian Writer Lee Strobel. Wrote pages of HTML, CSS, and Java Script to display content, links, slide

show and order forms. Additional web assignments http://students.depaul.edu/~dcwik1/Daniel%20Cwik/Web%20Assignments.html

More web examples- Profile, Resume, and Form page http://danielcwik.weebly.com/index.html

Core Strengths Web Design-HTML, Cascade Styling Sheets(CSS) Superior Attention to Detail Passion for Learning

Recommendations

Makoto Nakayama- Associate Professor, DePaul University (academic)“I'd be happy to be a reference for Dan.” September 20, 2008

Bamshad Mobasher-Professor, DePaul University - Computer Science “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 15, 2009

Professional Experience

MedOne Delivery- Driver Forest Park, IL 2012-2015 Consistent in delivering 15 to 30 time-sensitive and urgent medications daily

from pharmacies to short and long distances to preserve health needs of patientsInsight Enterprises Hanover Park, IL 2015 Open boxes with computer and networking parts, set up IT equipment (servers,

tablets and computers) on benches, and re-box it once configured.US ARMY TACOM-Rock Island Arsenal- Rock Island, IL

2010• Logistics Management Specialist-Federal Career Intern Program• Delivered user-friendly database solutions by creating macros, forms, and pivot

charts, in addition to deleting records in Excel and Access 2007 for the SARET Department.

• Coordinated voicemails in following up with soldiers on issues about the PM-SKOT web site for equipment orders and directing their requests to systems acquisition managers.

Household Finance/HSBC Consumer Lending - Elmhurst, IL 1998 - 2009

• File Maintenance -Records Administration Specialist • Co-led projects of optimizing file room to make room for the new files, which

helped improve production by 20% and lower costs by 25%.• Demonstrated an ability to quickly learn new processes and procedures in being

cross-trained in many units of Imaging, and File Maintenance departments.

Professional Awards

Employee of Month Award (August 2003) for assisting every unit in the department, while upholding their normal flow of duties and impressive scores of achieving production (123%) and maintaining quality (100%).

Core Strengths Persistent and Dedicated Able to collaborate with other departments Adaptive to learn new processes and procedures

Recommendations

“I had the privilege of knowing and working with Dan for several years in various units at HSBC. Dan's style is one that promotes professional growth, team work, high performance, and accountability. Dan is highly ethical, and a hard working individual, consistently demonstrated a positive attitude especially during high stress situations. It is my pleasure to recommend Dan as colleague.” July 19, 2010

Lisa Barker, Records Administrative Specialist - Lead Supervisor & Unit Trainer, HSBC Finance Corporation/ Household Finance Corporationworked with Daniel at HSBC

“I had the priviledge of hiring and having Dan work for me within the HSBC Records Administration Department. Dan is a hard working individual that does a complete and accurate job on any task assigned to him. He would make an excellent addition to any staff.” June 8, 2010

Jim Hartigan, Unit Manager, HSBC - North America

Contact Info

If you would like to discuss the value of your company please contact me at:

Cell: (847) 530-8349 Email: danielgcwik@gmail.com