Elizabeth Baker, MHI

Health Care/Information Technology Professional
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​2338 Ponderosa Dr. NW
Rochester, MN 55902
(612) 804-5952
​[email protected]
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Objective

I am an information technology professional moving into the realm of healthcare. I have experience in areas all over the IT spectrum, from front-end development to quality assurance to database architecture. Throughout my time in graduate school, I have strengthened my technical skills while adding new knowledge about public health.

Core Competencies

• Data Analysis
• Programming: Javascript, Python, SAS, R, PHP, HTML, SQL, Applescript, VBscript
• Database Integration
• Front-end Implementation
• Quality Assurance
• Change Management
• Technical Support

Education

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities · 2017 - 2021

• Master of Health Informatics
• Relevant coursework: Health Informatics, Data Analysis, Databases, Biostatistics, Python, SAS, Medical Terminology, Population Health Informatics
• Completed capstone project about developing mobile apps for healthcare

University of Wisconsin - Madison · 2000 - 2005

• Bachelor of Science in English; Language and Linguistics concentration
• Certificate in Medieval Studies

Experience

Positions at Merrill Corporation - St. Paul, Minnesota

Javascript Developer (2014 - 2018)

• Served as lead developer, creating code that met high quality standards
• Developed server-side functionality for the company's Java/Rhino site building tool
• Managed adherence to business rules

Technical Change Specialist (2011 - 2018)

• Frequently executed SQL queries to assist the team with various projects
• Performed large-scale data and file manipulation projects, including the replacement of 140 fonts in 25,000 files
• Created specialized tools, including solutions for file copying, file checkout, and custom data reporting
• Oversaw a years-long client project that upgraded 5,000 templates to a newer version of Quark and Xdata
• Helped with Pageflex template issues
• Used AppleScript, Photoshop, and Illustrator to batch edit PDF and EPS graphics
• Mastered 5-6 complex site building tools/content management systems

Healthcare Consultant (2016 – 2018)

• Collaborated with healthcare providers across the country to deliver solutions that met their business objectives
• Used in-house desktop publishing software to create documents that met strict Medicare standards.

Quality Analyst (2008 - 2011)

• Authored thorough testing scenarios
• Used database queries extensively to cross-check system functionality

Escalation Support Specialist (2007 - 2008)

• Developed solutions for daily error reports
• Fielded on-the-fly phone calls about website problems
• Evaluated design problems within websites, implementing stylesheet solutions

Web Configuration Specialist (2005 - 2007)

• Compiled detailed documentation about common processes involved in configuring websites
• Was selected as team lead to oversee quality of projects
• Ensured that website configurations met strict company and client standards while maintaining full functionality

Positions at University of Wisconsin Digital Collections Center · Madison, Wisconsin

Web Development and Design (2003 - 2005)

• Designed and implemented CSS-based interfaces
• Responsible for cross-checking and validating sites on several different browsers and systems
• Focused on meeting accessibility standards
• Helped develop process for quality analysis
• Wrote documentation for HTML-related troubleshooting

Reformatting (2003 - 2004)

• Learned how to use flatbed, overhead, and slide scanners
• Enhanced images using Photoshop

Freelance work

fsnz.org · 2019

• Designed and built graphics for the website
• Built the HTML and CSS framework
• Delivered instructions for future editing
• Assisted in selection of hosting and domain name

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eabaker.net · 2012 - Present

• Designed graphics
• Built website navigation in Javascript
• Managed pages on Weebly

easytoplease.net · 2001 - Present

• Built content management system and complex website in PHP
• Stored information in MySQL database

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