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Location: DE
Experience: Mid-level
Highest Level of Education: Undergraduate Degree



Job Responsibilities
During the past year, I have worked closely in a project role with the Project Team. I expanded my training in this role and voluntarily worked on PD testingas needed. I have participated and completed large masses of data clean up initiative projects. I have run criticaldaily reports and communications with my team and/or ADP/RDS technical support. I have learned the process to differentiate between testing scripts and testing environments. I have participated in daily SETE conference meetings, which focused on the CORE/ ADP conversion. I completed training and became proficient on the ADP functions and how they relate and impactthe CORE/MBS 'Take-Down'. I have contributed above normal expectations on various projects by working extended hours as needed within the team. I participated in all of the 'dress rehearsals', which was a major contribution to the overall success of 'ADP GOES Live' weekend. Daily reports run, to insure Client account set up and modificaton.
Job Requirements
Wesley College. Current year attending, anticipated graduation date, Nov '06. Associate of Science Degree.
Uppers
I honestly can not say there is a best job currently, other than I am getting a bi weekly pay check.
Downers
No growth opportunity for minorities in this company.
Lifestyle
My standard work hours are 9am-6:30pm. Due to the nature of my job functions which also include some project work, I am sometimes forced to stay longer hours, work weekend and even overnights for testing systems.
Compensation
30,800.....not nearly enough for 9 years of service to this company.
Advice to Jobseekers
Prepare your self as much as possible for entering the corporate world. This could include education, traiing, researching the company first before applying, weigh all options.

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