Cathy Rivait's Resume (Last updated January 7th 2009)

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CATHY RIVAIT

Benicia, CA 94510
http://www.linkedin.com/in/cathyrivait

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OBJECTIVE 

I am an accomplished IT professional with over 15 years experience in various areas of the IT Industry. I am Interested in opportunities which will provide growth and allow me to utilize and expand my skills in the IT Professional field.

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SKILLS 

  • Strong skills set including but not limited to: Active Directory Account Administration, Vendor Policy Management, Software License Renewal Management, Tracking Costs & Maintaining Summary Reports, SOX Applications Quarterly User Security Access Audit Reports, Monthly Audit of Invoices & Billing, Maintaining Inventory of Software, Systems and Services, Application Code Migrations and Coordinating of IS Requests and/or IS Administrative Support Duties; Strong problem solving and analytical skills
  • Strong problem solving; ability to take full ownership of assigned work; innate desire to produce high-quality work and earn respect; Flexibility; ability to adapt to different people and work
  • Self-motivated and highly positive individual with strong customer service, coordinating, multi-tasking and communications skills; Team-oriented with the ability to work well with all levels of personnel; Competent, Reliable and Detail/Results-Oriented with proven record of success in assuming increasing levels of responsibility
  • Active Directory Users and Computers, Remote Desktop (RDP), Citrix Program Neighborhood, Citrix,VPN, Webex, MS Office 2003, Windows Server 2003 and 2000, Windows XP, Postini Administration, Heat Call Tracking, Sharepoint

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WORK EXPERIENCE 

Irwin Financial Corporation, San Ramon, CA

April 2008 - November 2008

ITS Enterprise User Account Administrator
Responsibilities:
  • Creation, modification, and termination of Active Directory user accounts and business application accounts
  • Administration and maintenance of user and group e-mail distribution lists, voice-mail lists, and other related user group responsibilities
  • Responsible for training documentation of the user request process including the required authorization forms and approvals
  • Coordination of regular reviews of infrastructure and key business application user access by the appropriate IT and business personnel
  • Provided phone support to troubleshoot system, AD User account/password, AD Group Account access related problems
  • Fulfillment of Service Requests submitted through the Help Desk, facilitated through the use of the Heat Call Tracking system.
  • Producing evidentiary documentation for Auditors and Regulators from AD and Heat
  • Support and coordination of other departmental objectives and projects as necessary

Accomplishments:
  • Standardization of Enterprise User Account Naming Convention
  • Documented Enterprise Account Administration procedures such as: New User Account Set-up, Termination process, User Group Access process & requirements, Modular Messaging set-up in Active Directory, Creating User Profiles, Citrix Profiles & Postini Accounts.
  • Designated trainer for Enterprise Account Administrator via Webex

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Irwin Home Equity, San Ramon, CA

Jun 2004 - Feb 2008

Business Analyst, Associate
  • Performed application migration requests which included: code, program, parameters, document, web migration updates/changes from Staging to Production environment
  • Documented migration changes and gathered information for Internal and Fed auditing purposes
  • Involved in the development and presentation of the IT Vendor Management Policy workflow process
  • Responsible in assisting IT Vendors manager with the Due Diligence and Approval Process, facilitating and gathering/distribution of physical and electronic documents such as Activity Risk Forms, Due Diligence Worksheet, Vendor Security questionnaire, GBLA Confidentiality Agreement, Non-Disclosure Agreement, Contingency Plan Form, Approved/Attested Contracts and other related documents to ensure the fulfillment of VMP Requirements
  • Communicate with appropriate groups/individuals/departments including IT Vendor managers , Business Owners, Legal department to fulfill VMP Requirements
  • Software License Management duties included: Software license renewals/upgrades; Tracking of software license agreements/information; Updating the Software Library MS Access Database; Requesting quotes from various software companies or software resellers
  • Performed data analysis of monthly and quarterly User Security Access Reports required to fulfill Internal & Federal security requirements to comply with various regulations including Sarbanes Oxley; Prepared, Gathered and Delivered evidence requested by auditors and examiners

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Irwin Home Equity, San Ramon, CA

Jun 2001 - Jun 2004

Telecommunications Coordinator/Associate Systems Engineer
  • Responsible for maintaining, coordinating, processing and the completion of all IS Requests
  • Performed monthly analysis and audit of invoices and billing
  • Managed/Maintained telecom billing and monthly summary/comparison reports used for yearly budget
  • Updated and maintained MS Access database for company wide telephone directory
  • Documented telecommunications processes/procedures; Performed daily voice systems backup
  • Coordinating, scheduling and fulfilling telecommunications requests for adds, moves and changes
  • Provided wireless features and functionality services information and support to wireless users

Telecommunications System/Wireless Phones used:
Avaya Intuity Audix System, Avaya Definity Communication System, ACD, Avaya Call Management System (CMS), CenterForce Optimizer, Nextel/Sprint Wireless Phones

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Analysts International Corporation, Concord, CA

Sep 1999 - Nov 2000

Technical Recruiter
  • Provided technical recruiting services for a major consulting companies; Reviewed various job requirements to fulfill customer/employer requests; Used various Internet search engines to locate qualified candidates for job requirements; Formatted resumes, checked references and negotiated rates; Pre-screened, Pre-qualified and interviewed potential candidates; Excellent follow-up and ongoing contact with current, past and future candidates.

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Analysts International Corporation, Walnut Creek, CA

Feb 1999 - Sep 1999

IBM Project Coordinator
  • Assisted in coordinating the overall preparation of the bi-weekly Executive Status Summary Report; Roll up individual site plans to an overall plan; Research and documented the Y2K Readiness of vendor applications; Contacted and collected data from vendors; Data analysis from web sites for vendor information; Stored, updated and maintained vendor information in MS Access database

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ANALYSTS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION , Walnut Creek, CA

Jun 1998 - Feb 1999

IBM Resource
  • Initial point of contact for Site Project Managers for several project sites in the U.S. for potential candidates; Staffed 10 Project Site test teams & managed 285 resume submittals for 35 positions; Coordinated development of job descriptions, reviewed resumes, screened & coordinated interview schedules; Communicated with all levels of personnel, vendors IBM Procurement regarding job requirements

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Analysts International Corporation, San Ramon, CA

Nov 1997 - Jun 1998

Chevron Customer Site Manager
  • Worked onsite as a liaison for IT and other Operating Companies to staff various positions; Created job descriptions for various open positions; Communicated with vendors to ensure proper submittal procedures are being followed

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New Boston Systems, Concord, CA

Jun 1996 - Nov 1997

Technical Recruiter
  • Placed technical consultants on a contract basis in medium to large corporations; Responsible for running reports from EZAccess database

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Chevron Information Technology Corp., San Ramon, CA

Jun 1986 - Apr 1993

Service Management Analyst
  • Provided technical support for hardware, network and applications software to worldwide users in a mainframe environment; Provided on-line and telephone updates on system and applications status; Documented problems and resolutions, recovery procedures and turn-around time; Maintained and updated the problem tracking system; Assisted computer Security Administrators in setting up new users, authorizations and allocations; Processed Email requests for new VM user ID's and disk related problems

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Chevron Refinery Company, Richmond, CA

Jun 1981 - Jun 1986

Remote Job Entry Operator
  • Oversee the operation of computer hardware systems, ensuring 24 hour system remote site is up an operational; Monitor the control console and respond to operating and computer messages; Run daily/monthly refinery reports and distribute reports to the appropriate departments; Maintain logbooks or operating records, listing each job that is run and events, such as machine malfunctions, that occur during each shift; Contact the helpdesk to report any application or system related problems

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EDUCATION 

Computer Learning Center, San Francisco, CA, 1981

Computer Operations

 

La Concordia College, Manila, Philippines, 1965 - 1976

High School Diploma in General

 

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