Shannon VanHoosier   
      Objectives 
        To secure a challenging position in information systems, utilizing my skills and education, with the opportunity for growth based on performance. Particular interest in application development and systems analysis and design.
      Education
        B.S. Degree  in Computer Information Systems,  Computer Technology - December 21, 1997. Purdue University, West   Lafayette, IN.  Overall GPA: 3.28/4.0 - Semester Honors.
        A.S. Degree, - August, 1994.
        General Office Training, Career Development, Lafayette, IN - 1989.
        Sign Language Certification, Lafayette, IN - 1976.
      Skills 
      Knowledge of COBOL, SQL, C, Pascal, HTML, DBASE, CICS, and JCL.
      Extensive coursework in:
        • Object-oriented systems analysis and design
        • Relational/object-oriented database management
        • Programming for business applications
        • Business management and operations
        • Finance and cost accounting
        • Networking
        • Internet/Intranet Development
        Software/Operating Systems 
        Q&A, DBASE, Word Perfect, Paradox, Lotus 123, Excel, Word for Windows, PageMaker, PowerPoint, Quicken, Quick C, Micro Focus Cobol, Roscoe, Xpediter, Intertest, Microsoft Access, ERWIN, Systems Architect, Delphi, Oracle, Brio, DOS, Windows for WorkGroups, Novell Netware, Windows NT, and Windows 95.

        Hardware/Platforms 
        PC, Mainframe, Local Area Network, Client/Server 
         

      Database Design and Management
        • Designed, implemented and maintained a video store database using Paradox, SQL and QBE database management tools.
        • Designed and developed a business contacts relational database using Microsoft Access.
        • Designed, developed, and maintained a 1000 member database for membership renewals using Q&A.
        • Designed and developed a salary tracking and merit planning system using Delphi.
        Programming for Business Applications 
        • Developed programs using COBOL and C programming languages which facilitated modularlization and reusability.
        • Created and maintained disk files with sequential, indexed, and relative file organization.
        • Designed interactive programs that created and updated files.
        Systems Analysis and Design 
        • Prepared structured methodologies for business systems using flowcharts, entity relationship diagrams, data dictionaries, data analysis and normalization.
        • Used Rumbaugh, Booch, IDEF1X, and Jacobson object-oriented methodologies.
        Networking 
        • Implemented local area networking solutions, including remote access capabilities, using currently available technology. Troubleshooted and solved local area network installation and operational problems in a multi-vendor, heterogeneous networking environment. Proposed and evaluated alternative local area networking solutions from both business and technical perspectives.
        Internet/Intranet Development 
        • Developed applications for use on the Internet using image maps, data entry forms, and scripts. Special focus on planning, implementation, security, privacy, ethics, and management issues in building a business web site. Designed and developed own student home page.
         
      Experience 
        Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN  (1998 - present)
        Management Information, Programmer/Analyst.
        Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN (1994 - 1996)
        Consumer Sciences & Retailing, Computer Support.
        Greater Lafayette Museum of Art, Lafayette, IN 
        (1989 - 1992) Finance Membership Assistant.
        CTS Micro Electronics, West Lafayette, IN (1983 - 1986)
        Cordis heart pacemaker - assembly line.
        Essex Wire/Cable Division, Lafayette, IN (1977 - 1981)
        Inspection, Lead Operator, Supervisor.
    References
        Furnished upon request
     

    Contact Information
    1911 Honeybrook Way
    Lafayette, IN 47905
    (765) 474-8257 (home)
    (765) 494-1884 (office)

    [email protected]