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Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Design and create FI Master Data to implement Profit Center Accounting and Functional Area into the existing SAP environment.

Finance and Tourism Committee Chairperson

Rolled out daily sales reporting based on Business Intelligence (BI) Toolkit. Provided automated reporting that users could self-maintain. Mentored 3 rotational employees.- Led transition of daily orders and sales reporting to automated reporting in BI solution, which increased efficiency saving 1 full-time employee (FTE) and improved accuracy by using single data source.- Trained and developed rotational associations on SAP accounting module and introduced business segment management… Show more Rolled out daily sales reporting based on Business Intelligence (BI) Toolkit. Provided automated reporting that users could self-maintain. Mentored 3 rotational employees.- Led transition of daily orders and sales reporting to automated reporting in BI solution, which increased efficiency saving 1 full-time employee (FTE) and improved accuracy by using single data source.- Trained and developed rotational associations on SAP accounting module and introduced business segment management, which brought immediate placement in permanent roles.- Directed implementation of profitability analysis reporting in SAP, enabling business unit (BU) to identify decision-making impact at customer and product detail level. Show less

Migrated business units to single global instance of SAP ERP system. Created SAP FICO configuration and master data to adopt standardized business processes. Coached accounting analysts on problem solving, communication and leadership. - Identified and completed accounting process and system changes at Old Course Hotel, Scotland, improving tax reporting accuracy, saving money from tax overpayments and improving customer experience by reducing front desk staff billing corrections.-… Show more Migrated business units to single global instance of SAP ERP system. Created SAP FICO configuration and master data to adopt standardized business processes. Coached accounting analysts on problem solving, communication and leadership. - Identified and completed accounting process and system changes at Old Course Hotel, Scotland, improving tax reporting accuracy, saving money from tax overpayments and improving customer experience by reducing front desk staff billing corrections.- Completed finance process design and master data harmonization in European SAP merger, which achieved on-time go-live for business operations in France, Spain, Morocco, and Germany.- Applied company financial process standards to French business unit's QAD implementation, creating reporting consistency across disparate systems. Show less

- Maintained SAP financial master data and related configuration, adapting SAP for business planning, operating and reporting changes.- Implemented SAP finance in UK and US business, increasing utilization of SAP from 63% to 85% of company.- Designed and completed foreign currency and intercompany reconciliation processes, which identified currency exposure and provided catalyst for collection of overdue balances.

Implemented Workbrain time and attendance application across US businesses. Solved gross pay calculation issues. Configured SAP Payroll and HR. - Project managed Workbrain implementation for Kohler Pottery, Kohler Engines, Kohler Generators and Hattiesburg Engine plants, resulting in on-time and low-error project go-lives.- Created computer interfaces for sharing production data with pay rules for quality and production quota premiums, delivering accurate gross pay in most efficient… Show more Implemented Workbrain time and attendance application across US businesses. Solved gross pay calculation issues. Configured SAP Payroll and HR. - Project managed Workbrain implementation for Kohler Pottery, Kohler Engines, Kohler Generators and Hattiesburg Engine plants, resulting in on-time and low-error project go-lives.- Created computer interfaces for sharing production data with pay rules for quality and production quota premiums, delivering accurate gross pay in most efficient manner.- Resolved complicated configuration conflicts and corrected data, enabling generation of corrected gross pay calculations for previously implemented plant locations. Show less

Project: Mercury Marine• Gather and document requirements for implementation of Oracle Financials Applications.• Design and demonstrate functional to-be processes.

Delivered additional Oracle Applications functionality.- Managed and executed implementation of Oracle Travel and Expense module coupled with Workflow, which drove processing efficiency and travel policy enforcement.- Created program to split and mask all Oracle Financial content, enabling sale of business segment inclusive of current ERP application.

Implemented Oracle Financials in UK and Australian businesses. Managed projects and drove business process standardization.- Standardized global business processes in Oracle implementations, generating optimized business performance coupled with fast and consistent consolidated reporting.- Monitored and motivated project teams, culminating in both UK and Australian projects going live on time with minimal issues.

Managed 4 staff members to deliver Oracle Financials and Hyperion Essbase applications. Enhanced application effectiveness through software upgrades and custom development.- Managed staff for Oracle Financials and Hyperion Essbase operations in North America, providing cost effective application operations and continuous availability.- Facilitated implementation of Oracle Financials for new acquisitions to migrate operations, enabling use of shared service center and common business… Show more Managed 4 staff members to deliver Oracle Financials and Hyperion Essbase applications. Enhanced application effectiveness through software upgrades and custom development.- Managed staff for Oracle Financials and Hyperion Essbase operations in North America, providing cost effective application operations and continuous availability.- Facilitated implementation of Oracle Financials for new acquisitions to migrate operations, enabling use of shared service center and common business processes. Show less

• Support of Oracle MRP, BOM, and all Financial applications. • Reconcile cost accounting and amend processes and programs for accurate future results.• Develop reports for purchasing and accounts receivable departments.

Project: Provantage, Brookfield, WI (06/98 – 08/98)• Project management of Oracle Receivables installation and migration.• Conduct work sessions for system implementation, data migration, application parameters, development items, test plan, training and production cut-over.Project: Coregis Insurance, Chicago, IL (03/98 – 06/98)• Accounts Payable application lead for Oracle Financial applications implementation• Design sessions, setup of application parameters… Show more Project: Provantage, Brookfield, WI (06/98 – 08/98)• Project management of Oracle Receivables installation and migration.• Conduct work sessions for system implementation, data migration, application parameters, development items, test plan, training and production cut-over.Project: Coregis Insurance, Chicago, IL (03/98 – 06/98)• Accounts Payable application lead for Oracle Financial applications implementation• Design sessions, setup of application parameters, workstation software installation, training preparation, and implementation follow-up. Show less

Performed local and region budgeting, accounting and reporting. Adopted personal computers and technology into accounting department.- Served US East Coast operations by executing financial consolidations and budgeting processes. - Installed Hyperion Essbase database and developed applications, producing consolidated and drilldown reporting and eliminating risky and cumbersome linked Lotus 1-2-3 files.

Assignment: TMG Life Insurance Company• Prepare insurance Premium Tax returns for most states using Fast Tax software.• Reconcile account balances.• Convert fixed assets to JD Edwards asset system.• Set up Lotus spreadsheets for corporate federal tax return schedules.

• Complete most accounting functions including operational reporting and payroll.• Maintain the order processing, invoicing, and inventory management systems.• Execute all processes from purchasing product through warehousing, to customer shipment, invoicing and collections.• Perform all computer operations using UNIX and Open Systems accounting software.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Administration, Accounting Curriculum