"I do realize that we are not her only account, but Susan does make us feel that way in the prompt and personal service she provides...."

"We have cut our processing and collection time in half!  Can't wait to see what she'll come up with next..."

"What used to take me hours and hours of pain staking counting back through check up forms, now happens with ease!  As a manager, there is no value you can place on that!  It’s priceless!  The database she created is something I would NEVER be without! ..."

 
 
   

Susan Snyder
813 Arlene Ave,
Papillion, NE 68046
402-660-7592
susansnyder@pcstraining.net

Experience
1995-present Practical Computing Solutions, LLC
Papillion, NE
Owner, Operator
• Successfully operated training center for computer classes.
• Develop and teach custom courses and seminars.
• Consulted and managed several training projects for large employers.
• Specialize in hands-on approach to training, technology education
and tech support.
• Provide Business and Systems Analysis for training and work flow processes.
• Able to work with all levels of experience and train appropriately.
• Develop custom trainings based on client need and software needs. These would include classroom materials, practice exercises and technical manuals as needed.
• Consistently high reviews of training. Monitored to assure quality control.
• Developed and supported over 30 major databases as well as several smaller ones.
• Provide help-desk and emergency support via phone, internet or on-site as needed.
• Document conversion to electronic formats
• Virtual Assistant services

Software Consulting Experience
• 13+ years of extensive project work in Access development and Excel programming
• Use Microsoft Access to develop many database applications.
• Gather information on database needs and functionality
• Provide documentation of time and activity in development
• Work with clients on implementing and testing database
• Provide quick fine tuning and monitoring of database
• Provide documentation and training on database use
• Provide continued support through the life-cycle of the application
• Can support and develop remotely or on-site depending on technology available.
• Ability to manage multiple and complex projects
• Strong Practical knowledge of Applications and Network technologies
• Ability to work in a team environment with technically skilled individuals
• Ability to Lead and Motivate
• Detail oriented, strong analytical, numerical, planning and reasoning abilities
• Decision making ability to establish priorities, credibility, and balance among team and client requirements
• Excellent interpersonal, communications and project management skills
• Sound judgment and tact
• The ability to work effectively with customers, management and technical staff.
• Organizational Skills
• Professional demeanor
• Self-motivated, Self-directed
• Flexibility: task assignment, priorities, work environment
• Quick thinker, creative problem solver
• Team player with participative management and coaching style, which advocates a team concept
• Demonstrated understanding of business processes and how technology enables those processes
• Identify and learn new technologies very quickly
• Demonstrated knowledge of development and database tools
• Demonstrated understanding of core business processes
• Proven project experience
• Technical writing experience


• Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOUS) Certified in Excel, Word, Access, Outlook, Powerpoint, Publisher, Visio, Project, FrontPage
• Ebay Education Specialist
• Flash, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, PHP, SQL, VBA, Microsoft Server 2003, Crystal Reports, HTML, CSS, Wordpress, Reporting Services
 


1993-1994 Great American Life Insurance Cincinnati, OH
Model Company- Computer Training Department
• Part of the IT support team
• Evaluated and designed training programs for over 400 employees
• Programmed Xerox documentation for insurance policies


Education
1991–1993 Wayne State College Wayne, NE
• B.S. Mathematics and Computer Science Education
• Graduated Magna cum laude.

1988–1993 Nebraska Christian College Norfolk, NE
• B.A. Biblical Studies
• Graduated Magna cum laude.

Awards
• Nebraska Workforce Development- Innovative Support of Workforce Development Award 2002¬

Other areas of involvement
• Church and Community events
• Volunteer Coordinator of Guest Services program at Third City Christian Church. Coordinate total of 95 volunteers with 35 volunteers serving each week in various responsibilities.
• Lead several support and action groups in the community.

References available upon request

 

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