Director Of Special Projects And Innovation
Albany State University / Darton State College (Merged Institution)
Albany, Georgia Area
Responsibilities• Research, data collection, analysis and synthesis of organizational data on enterprise data systems, business processes, technology implementations and activities.• Create, implement, and improve financial reports and procedures for multiple business partners across the organization.• Drive, organize, manage and document workflow using Microsoft VISIO vector graphics application.• Collaborate with accounting teams to develop data driven reports and strategies to improve fiscal efficiency.• Clear and effective communication with clients and stakeholders in non-technical terms to clarify goals and objectives. • Managing ARGOS administrator & report writer.• Senior PeopleSoft Database Security Administrator.• Secure File Transfer Administrator for University System of Georgia HR and Financials data transfer system.• Collaborate with vendors on enterprise level projects such as database consolidation and SACCS accreditation. • Establish organizational policies and procedures for data collection, analysis, and management. • Investigate, evaluate and troubleshoot new and legacy technologies. • Coordinate and consult on technologies and processes that are outside the scope of standard operations.Accomplishments• Technical lead for the merger of two Banner Oracle databases into one unit.• Developed custom SQL scripts for merged database validation.• Troubleshot and analyzed repair costs for digital signage system saving more than $150,000.• Organized and led Enrollment Management process mapping initiative to improve efficiency and retention.• More than $20,000 in annual savings through the creation of an ARGOS SQL based billing system.• Maintained, authored and updated more than 130 Argos reports.• Maintained Xitracs database for managing accreditation, compliance reporting, outcomes assessment, faculty and staff qualifications and planning.• Campus Technology Innovator Award - Review Board Member (Judge). (2011 – 2015)
