Marketing Resources Plus (Bought By Advantage Software) Work Values

Daily Duties at Marketing Resources Plus (Bought By Advantage Software):

Marketing Resources Plus was purchased by Advantage Software in March 2002. Managed the nHarmony project using an agile test process. Project was a total rewrite of Adman, accounting software for small advertising agencies. Created test plans for implementation by testers, assigned appropriate tester to specific projects, validated accuracy of documentation and testing projects, performed competitive software reviews, presenting results and comparisons to management. Provided training documentation to teach upgrades to the sales and software support departments. Persuasive communication and negotiation skills required to balance programming staff personalities with the developmental needs of our clients and sales department while considering the impact changes will have on supporting of the software. Accomplishments: • Implemented bug prioritization to ensure the most critical customer needs were met first • Ensured deliverables were released to specifications and quality standards using integration, functional (performance, reliability, system), validation, regression and acceptance testing • Developed standards, methods and procedures to determine product quality and release readiness • Increased client satisfaction by providing feedback and recommendations to developers on software usability and functionality • Investigated software problems referred by technical support or customer service personnel • Adapted procedures to promote consistency and reduce released bugs • Collaborated with staff or customers to evaluate, diagnose problems and recommend possible solutions • Documented software defects and reported defects using a QA tracking system • Developed knowledge database of test plans and processes to improve interoffice communication, employee efficiency and to assure estimated project time lines were met • Participated in product design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, product designs, schedules, and potential problems • Lead tester, planned testing schedules, strategies and coordinated user or third party testing in accordance with project scope and delivery dates • Researched use of Automated Testing Tools (HP Mercury, QTP Quick Test Pro, Quality Center) for possible implementation

What they like about Marketing Resources Plus (Bought By Advantage Software):

Working for a company with an emphasis on social values and helping society is a clear and important priority for you - a critical factor in who you choose to work for. In contrast to other factors, you place an organization's reputation for fairness and concern for the community above most other aspects of the company. As you search for a new job opportunity, it is usually possible to find out if the company is involved in the community and/or if it is addressing problems and issues in society. Pay special attention to non-profit organizations and those specifically involved in social action. Moreover, speaking with current and former employees should enlighten you to perceptions of the fairness of the company's leaders and the treatment of employees.

Tags

QA, Tester, Quality Assurance, Sarbanes-Oxley, Sql, .net, web applications, ASP, client server, technical writer, Unix, Test plan, test scripts, test cases, regression, agile, Oracle, Project Management, Mercury, Load Runner, QTP, Quick Test Pro, Quality Center, TQM, Six Sigma, PMBOK, analytical, detail oriented, SDLC, Software Development Life Cycle, Mac, validation, integration, specifications, Lead, Performance, reliability, system, Standards, compliance, Quality, Assurance, web, documentation, plan, scripts, case, project, management, database, procedures, Uniface, FoxPro, Visual Fox Pro, Visual Basic, call center, technical, support, accounting, administration, bookkeeper, SQL server, sql base, access, word, power point, publisher, notes, mainframe, robohelp, doc to help, unix administration, CSS, Customer, Service, Specialist, analyst

Skills

Technology Solutions, Sales Support, Experienced Troubleshooter, Analytical Quality Assurance professional with strong attention to detail and a knack for finding bugs, Extensive manual software validation testing, troubleshooting and problem solving experience, Compliance requirements & standardization reviews, Implement process improvements through effective project management, Create & Execute Test Plans & Test cases, Collect and Develop data, Recommend and implement solutions, Strong Verbal and Written Communcation skills

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