I am a dedicated IT professional with over 20 years of experience in data analysis, database development, and IT administration. I impact corporate performance by designing, enhancing, and orchestrating technical and programming solutions that streamline operations and deliver measurable results. I am a detail-oriented strategist who conducts thorough research to determine the most effective solutions and provides clear, user-friendly documentation to ensure continued success of programs. I have a strong background in business management and solid mathematical aptitude, and I learn quickly and integrate new software and programming solutions with ease. My expertise includes project and program management, relational databases, ETL, SQL, data analysis, and rapid application development. I have implemented automated reporting and system integrations across industries including healthcare, financial services, and retail. I communicate with stakeholders to translate business needs into practical technology solutions, and I pride myself on delivering quality work on time and within budget.

Richard English

I am a dedicated IT professional with over 20 years of experience in data analysis, database development, and IT administration. I impact corporate performance by designing, enhancing, and orchestrating technical and programming solutions that streamline operations and deliver measurable results. I am a detail-oriented strategist who conducts thorough research to determine the most effective solutions and provides clear, user-friendly documentation to ensure continued success of programs. I have a strong background in business management and solid mathematical aptitude, and I learn quickly and integrate new software and programming solutions with ease. My expertise includes project and program management, relational databases, ETL, SQL, data analysis, and rapid application development. I have implemented automated reporting and system integrations across industries including healthcare, financial services, and retail. I communicate with stakeholders to translate business needs into practical technology solutions, and I pride myself on delivering quality work on time and within budget.

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I am a dedicated IT professional with over 20 years of experience in data analysis, database development, and IT administration. I impact corporate performance by designing, enhancing, and orchestrating technical and programming solutions that streamline operations and deliver measurable results. I am a detail-oriented strategist who conducts thorough research to determine the most effective solutions and provides clear, user-friendly documentation to ensure continued success of programs. I have a strong background in business management and solid mathematical aptitude, and I learn quickly and integrate new software and programming solutions with ease.

My expertise includes project and program management, relational databases, ETL, SQL, data analysis, and rapid application development. I have implemented automated reporting and system integrations across industries including healthcare, financial services, and retail. I communicate with stakeholders to translate business needs into practical technology solutions, and I pride myself on delivering quality work on time and within budget.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
French
Intermediate
Latin
Intermediate
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

Access/VBA/Excel Developer at Adolphson & Peterson Construction
September 1, 2025 - Present
Automated annual budget forecasting process using Access/VBA/Excel to streamline budgeting workflows.
Access/VBA/SQL Server Developer at Rebiotix
January 1, 2024 - October 21, 2025
Overhauled and re-created Access/SQL Server database to track patient specimens for medical studies; created API-based form to retrieve FedEx shipping and delivery dates; established SQL Server backend and implemented relational structures.
Access/VBA Report Developer at Walgreens
April 1, 2023 - October 21, 2025
Automated monthly union contribution reports; consolidated data from multiple sources; PDFs generated and emailed via Outlook, reducing manual labor.
Access/SQL Server Developer at Cashé Software
June 1, 2023 - October 21, 2025
Maintained and enhanced existing Access/SQL Server databases for healthcare management; created new tables, functions, and stored procedures; optimized T-SQL and VBA; fixed calendar/speed issues; extended XML reporting.
Access/Excel Report Developer at Minnesota Energy Resources
March 1, 2023 - October 21, 2025
Created Access database for financial information; automated data transfers from Excel to Access; generated monthly financial reports; performed data analysis for reporting.
Access/Excel Report Developer at CareFirst
December 1, 2021 - October 21, 2025
Automated reports and streamlined the database using SQL and VBA; reverse-engineered Power BI to Access; built a user form to generate Excel reports; implemented supervisor-based report security.
Access Report Developer at KINDEVA
June 1, 2021 - October 21, 2025
Created PDF reports from Access; gathered requirements and built a user form to select and save reports.
Senior Report Analyst at OPTUM
November 1, 2020 - October 21, 2025
Created and maintained Recruitments database in Access; generated over two dozen managerial reports; enabled remote usage via Citrix; automated and scheduled reports using VBA, Excel, and SQL Server.
Access Database Developer/Consultant at REVOLUTION TECHNOLOGIES
March 1, 2017 - October 21, 2025
Enhanced an existing Access database; gathered requirements; implemented data import from MS Word files into Access via VBA.
Access Database Developer/Consultant at US BANK
December 1, 2016 - October 21, 2025
Created two Access databases to track training and regulatory requirements; implemented VBA and SQL-based solutions with multi-valued fields.
Access Database Developer/Consultant at CERIDIAN
June 1, 2016 - October 21, 2025
Modified six Access databases; updated references to new credit score supplier in all tables, queries, forms, and VBA code.
Access Database Developer/Consultant at MINNESOTA STATE CAMPAIGN FINANCE AND PUBLIC DISCLOSURE BOARD
February 1, 2016 - October 21, 2025
Debugged and enhanced two Access databases tracking public donations; improved data quality and maintained ODBC links to SQL Server with VBA, ADO, and T-SQL.
Access Database Developer/Consultant at DONALDSON COMPANY
October 1, 2015 - October 21, 2025
Wrote a VBA program within Access to simulate Oracle goal-setting for sales reps; reduced runtime from hours to minutes; built a user display for progress tracking.
Access Database Developer/Consultant at MTS SYSTEMS
May 1, 2015 - October 21, 2025
Enhanced an Access database for service orders and international travel expenses; linked to SQL Server tables; automated email distribution of maintenance reports; embedded SQL in VBA for customization; multi-language support.
Business Analyst at AMERIPRISE
October 1, 2014 - October 21, 2025
Gathered requirements; produced daily/weekly/monthly Excel reports; created ad hoc reports; refurbished existing reports to improve usability.
Access Database Developer/Consultant at AMERIPRISE
October 1, 2014 - October 21, 2025
Enhanced and developed Access-based applications against Oracle data sources; analyzed complex processes and documented procedures.
Access Database Developer/Consultant at AMERIPRISE
December 1, 2013 - October 21, 2025
Enhanced Access applications; implemented data integration and thorough documentation.
Access Database Developer/Consultant at AIMIA
August 1, 2013 - October 21, 2025
Automated SQL Server to Excel workbook creation via Access; created on-demand queries; added fields and performed data corrections across SQL Server.
Access Database Developer/Consultant at DST Brokerage Solutions
May 1, 2013 - October 21, 2025
Automated daily Excel sheet creation and Outlook transmissions; automated pivot tables for daily data analysis.
Access Database Developer/Consultant at Wells Fargo
October 1, 2012 - October 21, 2025
Refurbished an internal database; created new reports; added security; followed Agile methodology.
Access Database Developer/Consultant at Medtronic
February 1, 2012 - October 21, 2025
Led development of a venture capital database; produced reports including internal rate of return (IRR) analyses.
Access Database Developer/Consultant at General Mills
December 1, 2011 - October 21, 2025
Developed an executive compensation database; automated data imports from Excel, SAP, and Equity Edge; generated reports and Excel templates on demand.
Access Database Developer/Consultant at Cargill
April 1, 2010 - October 21, 2025
Built databases to automatically assimilate Excel data for duty drawback reports and to monitor sales data with ETL from Excel.
Access Database Consultant at QWEST
January 1, 2009 - October 21, 2025
Automated data ingestion from text files to Access; delivered dozens of reports and invoices; maintained thorough documentation.
Excel/Access Consultant at GE Fleet
January 1, 2008 - October 21, 2025
Created Access forms to update Oracle records via SQL; designed queries to identify duplicate records.
Access Database Consultant at Target
December 1, 2007 - October 21, 2025
Consolidated data from hundreds of supplier Excel files into a single Access database; designed ETL processes and documented the migration.
Access Database Consultant at Wells Fargo
August 1, 2007 - October 21, 2025
Led development of an internal project management tool; automated reporting via Outlook integration; achieved significant efficiency gains.
Health Data Specialist at CIGNA
April 1, 2007 - October 21, 2025
Managed reports for disease management; implemented Access-based reporting with ODBC to Oracle; built admin databases and tooling.
Access Database Consultant at UnitedHealth Group
August 1, 2006 - October 21, 2025
Created UI for a web application; tracked routing and member planning; gathered requirements and documented procedures for successor administration.
Operations Analysis Consultant at Wells Fargo
June 1, 2006 - October 21, 2025
Streamlined and documented existing databases; consolidated VBA code; redesigned UI for efficiency; implemented emergency processes.
Access Database Consultant at Ameriprise
April 1, 2006 - October 21, 2025
Led a project to fix and enhance a production database; normalized tables; streamlined ETL between Access/Excel; documented procedures.
Access Database Developer/Consultant at Target
March 1, 2005 - October 21, 2025
Redesigned/enhanced faltering database; created a second database from scratch for Excel data analysis; documented the ETL process.
Database Administrator at RAMSEY COUNTY
January 1, 2002 - October 21, 2025
MS Access database design, development, implementation and support; maintained security and documentation for multiple departments.
Project Manager at RETAIL DATA SYSTEMS
January 1, 1996 - October 21, 2025
Managed installation of a new retail scanning system; programmed and installed POS registers; trained staff; delivered project on time.
Access/VBA/SQL Server Developer at Rebiotix
September 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Overhauled and recreated Access/SQL Server database to track patient specimens; built API-driven form to scrape FedEx shipping data; established SQL Server backend with appropriate table structures.
Access/SQL Server Developer at Cashé Software
November 1, 2022 - June 1, 2023
Maintained and enhanced existing Access/SQL Server databases in healthcare management; implemented new tables/functions/stored procedures; optimized T-SQL/VBA; added XML reporting.
Access/Excel Report Developer at Minnesota Energy Resources
March 1, 2022 - March 1, 2023
Created Access database for financial data; automated data transfer from Excel; automated monthly financial reports; performed data analysis to inform reports.
Senior Report Analyst at OPTUM
August 1, 2017 - November 1, 2020
Created and programmed Recruitments database in Access; produced 20+ reports for Contract Managers; enabled remote access via Citrix; automated weekly/monthly reporting using SQL/VBA; adjusted T-SQL queries for SQL Server reporting.
Access Database Developer/Consultant at MTS SYSTEMS
December 1, 2014 - May 1, 2015
Enhanced service orders and travel expense database for international use; linked Access with SQL Server; produced e-mailed customer reports in multiple languages.
Access Database Developer/Consultant at Medtronic
December 1, 2011 - February 1, 2012
Led development of a venture capital database; generated internal rate of return (IRR) reports; delivered tools on time and within budget.
Access Database Consultant at QWEST
June 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009
Managed database to automatically compile usage data and generate dozens of reports and invoices; documented processes; achieved significant time savings.
Excel/Access Consultant at GE FLEET
December 1, 2007 - January 1, 2008
Created Access forms for temp workers; integrated with Oracle; built queries to detect duplicate records.
Health Data Specialist at CIGNA
November 1, 2006 - April 1, 2007
Managed generation of disease management reports; built Access-based administrative databases; integrated Eureka Reporter Designer.
Access Database Consultant at Ameriprise
June 1, 2005 - April 1, 2006
Fixed and enhanced an in-production Access database; consolidated tables; ETL; automated reporting; created multi-user dashboards.
Database Administrator at RAMSEY COUNTY
January 1, 1996 - December 1, 2002
MS Access database design, development, implementation, and support; ensured data security and distributed documentation across departments.
Project Manager at RETAIL DATA SYSTEMS
January 1, 1994 - December 1, 1996
Managed installation of new retail scanning system; programmed and installed POS registers; trained staff; delivered on-time IT deployment.

Education

Master of Business Administration at University of Minnesota
January 11, 2030 - October 21, 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Humanities/Pre-Med at University of Minnesota
January 11, 2030 - October 21, 2025
Master of Business Administration at University of Minnesota
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Humanities/Pre-Med at University of Minnesota
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025

Qualifications

SQL Server 2008 Certifications (Administrator)
January 11, 2030 - October 21, 2025
SQL Server 2008 Certifications (Developer)
January 11, 2030 - October 21, 2025
SQL Server 2008 Certifications (Business Intelligence)
January 11, 2030 - October 21, 2025
Public Speaking
January 11, 2030 - October 21, 2025
SQL Server 2008 Certifications (Administrator, Developer, Business Intelligence)
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Healthcare, Financial Services, Government, Manufacturing, Software & Internet, Retail, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Energy & Utilities