1. PROFESSIONAL RESUME
(678)300-9138
ARTHUR P. CLAY III arthur.clay3@yahoo.com
TECHNICAL SKILLS
 Systems: Windows 95, 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server
2003/2008/2008r2
 Database: MS Access, MS Excel,Microsoft SQL Server 2005/ 2008/ 2012/2014
 Programming Languages: Java, Visual Basic, T-SQL
 Software:Microsoft Office, Idera, Crystal Reports, SQL Sentry, Solar winds, Red
Gate, Microsoft SQL Management Studio, SQL Server Integration Services
(SSIS), SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), SQL Server Analysis Services
(SSAS) TOAD
SUMMARY
SQL Database Administrator/Developer Summary
 MS SQL SERVER 2014/2012/2008/2005 Database Administration and Development in
Windows environment.
 Expertise in planning and implementing MS SQL server security and database
permissions.
 Maintained Database authentication modes, creation of users, configuring permissions
and assigning roles to users.
 Scheduled backups and restored databases maximizing performance for 25 production
databases ranging in size from 10 gigs to 1.7 terabytes.
 Worked closely with developers to create and design databases. Designed tables,
created indexes and normalized database to maximize performance.
 Experience in Developing and deploying simple reports using SQL Reporting Services
wizard. (SSRS)
 Schedule daily backups and recovery of database.
 Imported Data from Text files and Excel Spread sheet into SQL Server 2008,2012
and2014 database using SQL integration services
 Experience in using SSIS (SQL Server Integration Services) for data extraction,
transformation and loading (ETL).
 Used tools like SQL Profiler, Windows Perfmon and performance counters for Monitoring
and Tuning MS SQL Server Performance.
 Monitoring SQL Server logs to ensure the backup operations, batch commands, or other
scripts and processes have completed successfully
 Set up SQL Mail and Created Jobs to Automate & Scheduled many tasks

2.  Managing Logins Users, Roles and User permissions Implementing Automated Backup
and Database Maintenance / Cleanup jobs
 Experience in investigating and applying necessary SQL Server database service packs
and patches.
 Maintained Production, Test, and Development Servers. Setup and maintained Linked
Servers.
 Created DTS packages to transfer data into tables from spread sheets or to transfer data
from one database to another.
 Involved in optimizing code and improving efficiency in databases including re-indexing,
updating statistics, recompiling stored procedures and performing other tasks using SQL
Profiler, Execution Plan and Performance Monitor.
 Development of automated daily and weekly system maintenance tasks such as
database backup, replication verification, database integrity verification and indexing
updates
 Worked closely with management, applications development staff, and users on
database solutions to business problem
 Highly focused and results-oriented in supporting complex, deadline-driven operations;
able to identify goals and priorities and resolve issues in initial stages.
 Recognized for being very trustworthy and committed to excellent customer service and
getting the job done in a timely manner.
 Solid strength in multitasking, problem solving and paying attention to detail.
 Talent for identifying customer needs and demonstrated ability to gain customer trust
and provide exceptional follow-up.
EXPERIENCE
McNeil Resources July 2013-
Atlanta, Georgia
Database Administrator
 Use SQL Server versions 2005, 2008, 2012 and 2014 to identify and resolve data
corruption issues.
 Modify pre-existing T-SQL scripts by creating, inserting and updating data based on
specific data integrity errors identified by data integrity reports.
 Conducts environment maintenance through configuring specific SQL Server databases
to mirror clients’ environment to resolve issues based on build and release
 Restore and create jobs by using T-SQL and SQL Management to fit clients’ needs
 Monitoring SQL Server logs to ensure the backup operations, batch commands, or other
scripts and processes have completed successfully
 Involved in optimizing code and improving efficiency in databases including re-indexing,
updating statistics, recompiling stored procedures and performing other tasks using SQL
Profiler, Execution Plan and Performance Monitor.
 Imports Data from Text files and Excel Spread sheet into SQL Server 2008 and 2012
database using SQL integration services
 Uses SSIS (SQL Server Integration Services) for data extraction, transformation and
loading (ETL).
 Use tools like SQL Profiler, Windows Perfmon and performance counters for Monitoring

3. IBM September 2012-July 2013
Smyrna, Georgia
Desktop Support
 Supported over 10,000 business users across a LAN/WAN environment.
 Troubleshoot, diagnose and correct internet connectivity and computer issues via
telephone.
 Support internal end users with troubleshooting DNS, network, password resets
and other desktop issues.
 Effectively handle final call resolutions with minimum to no escalations.
 Receive, ship, and inventory equipment on an as needed basis.
 Provide reporting and feedback to management through documentation and
appropriate daily turnover reporting.
 Create tickets for issues and customers in a specified database.
 Perform helpdesk duties remotely to greatly satisfy internal and external
customers.
 Support and resolve issues as it relates to IBM peripherals, equipment and
services.
 POS experience with ticketing and tracking systems for incidents and change
management.
Platinum Capital October 2011- August 2012
Smyrna, Georgia
Communications Technician
 Maintenance of the infrastructure network/cabling topologies, run/punch down
network cabling from switches or patch panels to customer’s cabinets or suites.
 Verify LAN/WAN/Internet connectivity.
 Desktop and network support and helpdesk Tier I experience.
 Rack, install, cable and configure servers and network hardware for customers.
 Working knowledge of networking technologies: TCP/IP, configuration of network
routers and firewalls.
 Install and configure network printers and printer permissions.
 Secure set up of routers and other devices

4. Jay Music Community/Gospelfingers.net, Mableton, GA July 2009 – Sept. 2011
SQL Server Database Administrator/Intern
 Proficient in database creation, database administration tasks such as table
creation, inserting, updating, and deleting databases by using T-SQL, creating
cluster and non cluster indexes, setting up user roles and backup and recovery.
 Conduct regular system backups, restores, recovery models. database
performance, perform restores, implement recovery procedures, handle
performance tuning and conduct regular system backups
 Plan and implement security measures to safeguard information in computer files
against accidental or unauthorized damage, modification or disclosure.
 Implement recovery procedures troubleshooting and resolving database integrity
issues, performance issues, log shipping issues, connectivity and security issues,
T-SQL writing knowledge.
 Experience in Developing and deploying simple reports using SQL Reporting
Services wizard. (SSRS)
 Experience in using SSIS (SQL Server Integration Services) for data extraction,
transformation and loading (ETL).
 Experience in using SSIS tools like Import and export wizard, package
installation, SSIS Package Designer.
 Experience in creating SSIS packages and migrating SSIS, package with
migration wizard.
 Experience in error and event handling: precedence constraints, break points,
check points, logging.
 Experience in data migration using tools like, BULK_INSERT, BCP.
 Possess exceptional customer service skills, rapid learner with strong analytical
skills, excellent academic record.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS:
 A.A.S. Computer Information Systems/ Networking Specialist (West Georgia
Technical College, July 2011)
 A.A.S. Computer Information Systems/ Computer Support (West Georgia
Technical College, September 2011)
 Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Certification, MCTS
 Comp TIA A+ Certification
 Comp TIA Network+ Certification
o Dean’s List, four semesters
o President’s List, two semesters
o PC repair and Network Technician Certification, March 2010
o Microsoft Network and Service Technician Certification, September
2010