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  • Feedback:   (4.66 of 5)
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Hourly Rate: $18.89
Total oDesk hours:
164
Location:
Strongsville, United States (GMT-05:00)
English Skills: (self-assessed)
5.0
Member Since:
September 25, 2007
Last Worked:
November 15, 2008
Current Assignments:
2
Total Assignments:
8
oDesk Ready:  
Yes
 
 
 
 

Randall K. - Microsoft Office 2000-2007 Expert and VBA/Visual Basic 6.0 Programming - Freelance Programmer / Developer, United States

I'm looking for some part-time, contract, or contact-to-hire positions. I am an expert with Microsoft Office. I can do everything from data entry, to word processing to VBA programming. I also have a lot of experience with Visual Basic 6. Recently, I've been working as an independant contract programmer with Microsoft Access and Microsoft Visual Basic 6. If you take a few moments and view my resume, you will see that I have a varied work experience. No matter what my career had been...
See All Work History & Feedback (8 items, 3 with Feedback)
Recent Work History & Feedback
Buyer ID From/To Job Title Paid Feedback
61020 10/2008 - Present white dove $381 (23 hrs @ $16.67)
55703 09/2008 - 09/2008 MS Access Programer $603 (36 hrs @ $16.67)
46045 07/2008 - 07/2008 Test Assignment - Randy Krupa $10 (fixed-price)
45631 06/2008 - 06/2008 Label Project $132 (7 hrs @ $18.89)
29850 01/2008 - 04/2008 Supply Chain Monthly Reporting Application $161 (10 hrs @ $16.39)
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Recent Candidacies
Job Opening Title Initiated By Date
MS ACCESS and VB programmer needed Provider November 17, 2008
MS Access Developer Provider November 3, 2008
Rating Engine for Yacht Insurance Premiums Provider October 28, 2008
Access Programmer Provider August 21, 2008
Job Category Interests

Software Development

Networking & Information Systems
Skills
Skill Experience Level Last Used Description
Microsoft Access Developer 2 yrs 5.0 2008 I finally was able to use my programming skills as a contract Microsoft Access Programmer for JNET Business Solutions. I worked with the intrinsic tables, forms, queries, active pages and reports to build relational databases. The dimension that I added to the applications were through VBA so that the applications would do things that Access usually does not do. The applications that I have worked on include: Vehicle Maintenace; Vehicle Insurance; Chamber of Commerce Memberships; Insurance Policy and Claims tracking; Marketing Appointment tracking; and others. I am still doing contract work for JNET but on a part-time, as needed basis.
Certifications
Date Earned Name Score Percentile Organization Description
No Certifications
Employment History
From To Company Title/Role Description
10/2007 Present oDesk Access Programmer / Independent Contributor Through positions aquired via oDesk, I have written databases for the  pharmacueticals, clothing, vending, jewelry, and shipping industries.
02/2007 Present JNET Business Solutions Microsoft Access Developer / Independent Contributor

Wrote Microsoft Access Programs to meet customer specs. Applications ranged from membership databases, insurance cost analysis, and vehicle parts and maintenance. Integrated Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft word through VBA. Wrote VBA code as needed for applications.
08/2005 12/2005 Electronic Merchant Systems Programmer / Independent Contributor Wrote programs for a variety of credit card machines to match the merchants specific requirements. Platforms supported include stand-alone machines, wireless machines, POS systems and e-commerce systems. Maintained and updated database with merchant information. Helped develop standard operating procedures documentation. Work was performed in a secure area
12/1999 04/2004 Axiom International Director of Technical Support / Manager

Technical Consultant                                                                         1999 to 2001

Learned MicroStation, a high-end CAD package along with Axiom’s support products for MicroStation. Became first-line of phone, fax and email Technical Support for customers who paid for product maintenance, passed complicated and detailed support calls to the Director of Technical Support. Maintained paperwork and departmental logs.

Director of Technical Support                                                             2001 to 2004

Previous Department Director left and was put into a position of running the department until additional Technical Consultants could be hired. Transitioned a two-man position into a one-man task. Also increased customer satisfaction in the process – was promoted to Director of Technical Support based on diligence, attention to detail and efficiency. Became expertly proficient with MicroStation the Axiom software packages. Learned jargon for specific CAD usages in order to be able to converse with customers from a wide variety of divergent industries. Spoke directly with and gave Technical Advice to CAD professionals including Engineers, Draftsmen and other CAD professionals who used MicroStation as their livelihood. Assisted customers and staff who had problems using the Axiom software and/or needed training on product usage. Also responsible to make recommendations for product enhancements. Verified bugs reported by customers and attempted to find workarounds for the customer. Worked directly with the Programming Department to resolve the bugs. Delegated paperwork and logs to clerical staff
06/1986 09/1999 PROVANTAGE Corporation Senior Product Manager / Manager
Technical Consultant                                                                         1986 to 1988
Responsible to research and answer questions regarding supported computer, programmer-oriented software and hardware.
Senior Technical Consultant                                                                1988 to 1990
Additionally responsible to hire and train other Technical Consultants.
Product Line Development Manager                                                     1990 to 1994
Maintained and evaluated products sold. Prepared text to appear in quarterly publication with the assistance of clerical and technical help.
Acting Marketing Manager                                                                  1994 to 1995
Additionally incorporated responsibilities, which include: graphics arts for publication layout; maintenance of product pricing; developing advertisements for publications - to include custom designed advertisements for Borland, Microsoft and Symantec. Became more involved with managerial aspects of publication production as well as employee training, maintenance and evaluation. Temporary until Marketing Manager could be hired.
Senior Product Manager                                                       1995 to September 1999
Returned to Technical Writing while maintaining most of current responsibilities. Work together with Marketing Department to increase the quantity of products and quality of descriptions represented in printed publications and Internet presence. Responsible for product descriptions, Internet content and training other Technical Writers. Also became responsible for pricing products.
08/1985 05/1986 Kent State University Part-Time Instructor / Independent Contributor

Responsible to develop lesson plans, deliver lectures, administer examinations, tutor, and grade progress for students enrolled in Algebra and Algebra & Trigonometry.
05/1978 05/1984 United States Navy Hospital Corpsman / Team Lead

Functioned as Nurse in hospital ward in Bethesda, Maryland. Became equivalent of Emergency Medical Technician II. Learned and practiced combat readiness, including first aid, minor surgery, triage and performing field diagnosis and treatment. Involved in intricate laboratory procedures, specializing in Hematology. Responsible for laboratory procedures and setup of new NavalHospital at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Became supervisor of Hematology laboratory at new hospital. Rotated throughout all laboratory departments including Bacteriology, Chemistry, and Blood Bank during duty hours.
Education
From To School Degree Area of Study Description
06/1984 08/1985 Kent State University Bachelors Applied Mathematics I crammed in 2 years of schoolwork into one year. Most of the courses during that time were Senior level courses in the Math Department. My coursework was intensely slanted towards the programming courses offered.

Member of Pi Mu Epsilon, Mathematical Honorary Society
11/1981 11/1982 George Washington University Other Associate of Science, Health and Medicine Most of the coursework was through the Navy towards a Medical Laboratory Technician certification. Some additional coursework was required for the degree from George Washington University.
08/1974 05/1978 Case Western Reserve University Other Biology - Pre-Med I was in my Junior year at Case Western Reserve when I found that I did not know what I wanted to do with a college degree. I went into the Navy to see what the medical field was all about. I received an invaluable life lesson there...
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Hourly Assignment History
Buyer ID From/To Job Title Paid Feedback
61020 10/2008 - Present white dove $381 (23 hrs @ $16.67)
55703 09/2008 - 09/2008 MS Access Programer $603 (36 hrs @ $16.67)
45631 06/2008 - 06/2008 Label Project $132 (7 hrs @ $18.89)
29850 01/2008 - 04/2008 Supply Chain Monthly Reporting Application $161 (10 hrs @ $16.39)
29059 12/2007 - 02/2008 Product Inventory $470 (28 hrs @ $16.67)
27238 12/2007 - 01/2008 Shirt Calculator $192 (12 hrs @ $15.56)
23974 09/2007 - 11/2007 VB or Access Application Needed $985 (44 hrs @ $22.22)
Fixed-Price Assignment History
Buyer ID From/To Job Title Paid Feedback
46045 07/2008 - 07/2008 Test Assignment - Randy Krupa $10
oDesk Tests Taken
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