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Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

- Perform Analysis to transform user and stakeholder needs into functional/technical requirements.- Prepare business requirements, define project plans, write system specifications, and deliver project/status reports- Work with teams to examine and solve business problems by accurately analyzing the needs of clients and helping them achieve improved quality and value for their customers.- In-depth knowledge of IBM Rational Unified Process (RUP) Interactive Software Development Life Cycle process- Experience in management of requirements throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).- Knowledgeable of relational databases, writing simple SQL queries creating tables and generating reports- Familiar with testing tools to design and develop test plans and test scripts and understand technologies and systems that are organization/project specific- Perform new process technology implementation and conduct systems and user acceptance testing

Progress Energy

- As part of the Oracle project team responsible for the development and implementation of new real estate and document management system, responsibilities included but not limited to requirements gathering as well as utilizing workflow and document management theories, concepts, principles, and practices sufficient to develop automated workflow processes. Manage milestones to ensure timely completion of project deliverables, AGIL methodology- Performed report development and Database management. Managed RIES in-house database and developed Access databases as well as developed reports using Business Objects XI, Access and Excel, and Crystal- Prepared flow charts using Visio to illustrate processes and work flow- Prepare, business processes and recommendations- Collaborate with business unit project manager and IT professionals to establish software design and development approaches.- Conduct systems testing, data verification, technical writing, and end user training- Prepare and document all test results.- Manage projects and contract personnel assigned to projects- Proactively initiate, develop, and maintain effective working relationships with team members- Problem solving and research.

Progress Energy

- Managed Remedy the asset management database- Data querying, extraction and export to multiple formats - Extract Transform data for loading (ETL)- Develop sales tax, property tax, lease management and asset management reports using Crystal Reports XI, Access and Excel related to IT’s asset management- Managed special projects and assignments as required.- Contract negotiation, prepare and update monthly IT and other asset management contracts, perform lease verses buy analysis- Processed monthly IT lease and sales tax payments, accounts payable- Provided annual Sales Tax, Property Tax and Insurance Reports to appropriate departments- Invoice verification and reconciliation- Collaborate with vendors and lessors regarding accounting, contracts and taxes and asset coverage, - Invoice Processing - Proficient in Passport, Payment Authorizations and Contract Requisitions

Bs, Computer Information Systems

Bs, Business Administration