Dean M. Wigen Email & Phone Number

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Naperville, Il / Columbia, MD

• Business Consultant for a small Non-Profit Sector (only) Microsoft Dynamics GP Partner.
• Provide accounting, computer and customer support services to clients
• Manage support staff

Chicago, IL

• Technical Owner leading projects for Dynamics GP and related ISV Solutions.
• Manage work dependencies, workflows, integrations, and processes surrounding applications.
• Implement core and advanced Dynamics GP modules in various functional areas.
• Demonstrate to teams on how to leverage Dynamics GP for business process improvement.
• Develop and maintain reports, SQL scripts/queries, and integrations.
• Work with internal and external resources on product enhancements and system upgrades to assure system optimization and project completion.

Woodridge, IL

• Primary Functions:
• Day to day Dynamics GP application administration activities, application performance tuning and maintenance (application service packs and upgrades), user provisioning, and application support.
• Work closely with accounting staff/management to deliver, maintain, troubleshoot, and enhance financial system functionality.
• Internal SME with both cross-functional, project based initiatives and implementations of new functionality to meet operational management objectives.Major Responsibilities: (Primary focus on Dynamics GP and ISV.
• Troubleshoot ERP System technical and environment issues.
• IT Team Collaboration in creating and executing SQL scripts for database updates, queries, stored procedures & data warehousing.

Chicago, IL

Provide support to 140 users worldwide consisting of 32 U.S. HQ GP Clients and 7 Load-balanced GP Application servers. (Set up an “Update Automation” process that can deploy updates rapidly, without touching every Client PC.)Additional responsibilities include identification, analysis, and resolution of Dynamics GP issues, supporting optimal system.

Brainerd, MN 56401

• Managed an independent professional services practice providing accounting solutions consulting, subject matter expertise, and advisory and support services to companies in various industries. Provided services to.
• Utilizing Microsoft Sure Step Methodology - Diagnostic, Analysis, Design, Development, Deployment and Operation.
• Involved in and led prospect meetings to understand needs and help design a solution to meet them.
• Presenting solutions through demonstrations and proof of concept pilots.
• Meeting regularly with clients to understand strategic and tactical goals in order to determine how best to support them.
• Lead a team to deliver installation, training, integration and custom developments.

Mesa, Arizona

Managed the finance and accounting department of seven individuals in all aspects of corporate accounting and consolidation reporting for a $25 million, privately-owned, automotive services organization with 16 service centers, employing over 175 employees. Oversee the development and maintenance of companywide accounting policies and procedures. Provide.

Dallas, TX

Managed over 130 Great Plains Accounting and Great Plains Dynamics Customer Accounts. Provide accounting (functional) and technical support of Great Plains Accounting V7 – V9.5 and Great Plains Dynamics/eEnterprise R4.0 – R5.0. Provided Accounting Solutions Consulting, System Implementation, Accounting and Application Training.

Litchfield MN

Accounting and consulting practice using Great Plains Accounting. Provided outsourced accounting services to small hospitality businesses and a CPA Firm. Managed a portfolio of 3 monthly and 5 quarterly clients engaged in restaurants, supper clubs, used auto dealer, and convenience store/gas station. Accounting services included: Monthly/Quarterly.