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							                              Pamela S. Johnston



SUMMARY:      • Over 15 year’s progressive responsibility and proficiency with
                relational database management systems (DBMS).
              • Specialist in web-based interactive data management systems.
              • Proficient in a wide range of programming and scripting languages
              • Extensive professional and academic experience in scientific,
                financial, and engineering data analysis and interpretation.


EDUCATION:    Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and
              Bachelor of Science in Psychology
              August 2007 (in progress)
              Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan

              Coursework includes:
              Capstone Project                Artificial Intelligence
              Relational Databases (Oracle)   Lab in Cognitive Psychology
              Object-Oriented Development     Cognitive Psychology
              Algorithms & Data Structures    Abnormal Psychology
              Computational Theory            Developmental Psychology

              Certificate in Microcomputer Applications, 1989
              Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois

              Masters of Science in Environmental Sciences, 1984
              University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan

              Bachelor of Science in Biology, 1982
              Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan


EXPERIENCE:   Programmer / DBMS Specialist, May 2006 – present
              Michigan State University, University Outreach and Engagement,
                East Lansing, Michigan
              • DBMS Development & Administration: Developed new on-line
                custom database application for generating over 100 dynamic reports;
                user report access is dependent on both school district within the
                county and level of responsibility; featuring state of the art dynamic
                charts and site specific statistics, including an advanced user
                management system
              • Upgrade & Troubleshoot existing DBMS and User Interfaces:
                Improving legacy system for registering students for service learning;
                utilizing D6501 and MSU data systems; simultaneously designing new
                system to improve student registration and staff administration
                capabilities
                • Research applications and scripting: Constantly striving to find
                  new and improved methods for data storage, manipulation, and most
                  importantly, presentation


                Programmer / DBMS Specialist, April 2000 – April 2006
                Michigan State University (MCCTE), East Lansing, Michigan
                • DBMS Development & Administration: Development and
                  maintenance of the Michigan Skills Training (MIST) Curriculum
                  Database, an on-line Cold Fusion application utilizing MS SQL Server
                  back-end; catalog of available modules for on-line technology training
                  to workers in high demand fields (see www.mistcurriculum.org).
                • DBMS Development & Administration: Maintenance of the EDJT
                  Modules server, an on-line JSP application with a mySQL back-end;
                  delivers content of training modules and tracks users progress and
                  performance (see www.edjtmodules.org ).
                • Customize DBMS and User Interfaces: Development of an on-line
                  course registration system, including a secure payment and
                  administrative interface, using ASP and Access.
                • General IT Services: Install server software, establish and maintain
                  network security, install applications on server and client on
                  workstations, map directories as necessary and establish Internet
                  connectivity. Troubleshoot problems, which arise in the course of
                  operations including but not limited to faulty hardware, software
                  conflicts, and user errors.


                Information Technology Consultant, January 1992 - December 2004
                JTG, Inc., Dewitt, Michigan
                • Environmental Data Management and Reporting System: DBMS
                   designed to automate and standardize the performance and reporting
                   of Phase I environmental site assessments utilized for property liability
                   determinations. System provides checklists and forms for data
                   gathering, a graphical user interface, quality control features, and a
                   database of evidentiary photographs.
                • Technology Manufacturing Analysis System: DBMS developed to
                   manage and analyze corporate financial and production information
                   based upon the types of high-technology equipment manufactured.
                • ERP Systems: Installed and configured the VISTA ERP system to
                   provide integrated production and financial management capabilities
                   for an industrial equipment manufacturing operation.
                • Accounting Systems: Planned, coordinated, and implemented the
                   transition of a commissary operation's outdated accounting system to
                   Peachtree Accounting.
                • Environmental Assessment System: Stand-alone application
                   developed for evaluating risk and providing site scoring as per federal


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                     and state regulations. Electronically stored laboratory data is imported
                     into application and compared to existing federal and state
                     environmental standards.


                  Contract Programmer, 2000
                  Jackson National Life, Lansing, Michigan
                • Provided Cold Fusion programming on a short-term basis for various
                  corporate applications.


                  Staff Scientist / DBMS Specialist, 1990 - 1992
                  Geraghty & Miller, Inc., Troy, Michigan
                • Developed and administered several environmental DBMS’s used for
                  the management of environmental data.
                • Performed Phase I and II Environmental Assessments.
                • Human and ecological toxicology and risk analysis and assessments.

                     Computer Consultant, 1989 - 1990
                     Aware Enterprises, Evanston, Illinois

                     Scientist / Computer Specialist, 1986 - 1989
                     U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Chicago, Illinois

                     Scientist / Field Investigator, 1984 - 1986
                     Ecology & Environment, Chicago, Illinois


SKILLS
AND TOOLS:      Programming and Scripting Languages –C#, ASP.NET, VBScript,
                ASP, C, C++, Cold Fusion, JSP, PHP

                Data Management – SQL Server, mySQL, MS Access, XML,
                Web Services, Oracle

                Networking Experience – Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2003
                Server, Peer-to-Peer, and Novell.

                Operating Systems – Windows, Unix, and Linux.

                Other – VS.Net, CSS, Visio, UML, SPSS, Photoshop, InfoPath, Etc.




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