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At BrightView, I lead strategic planning, support, and solutions implementation for BrightView's ERP and supporting systems, managing a diverse team of nine full-time employees and consultants to support company-wide business needs and system integrity. ➥ Directs a team of nine full-time members and 25-30 consultants, ensuring seamless operation and support of ERP and financial/HR systems, resulting in enhanced efficiency and reliability across the organization.➥ Managed a team of Sr. BA HR professionals, providing consistent Human Resource Support to ensure the efficient operation of recruiting and learning development and systems which included Workday with AI capabilities.➥ Delivered ERP solutions ahead of schedule and under budget, improving SOX compliance by 20% and enhancing financial and HR reporting across the organization.➥ Partnered with leadership to develop strategies using Information Systems, enhancing decision-making and identifying growth opportunities.➥ Led IT support for CoStar implementation and integration, ensuring seamless access to real estate data and analytics while optimizing system performance for enhanced decision-making.➥ Directed Facilities Operations with a focus on optimizing resources and improving finance and HR management systems.➥ Managed a team responsible for integrating Real Estate and leasing financial systems, resulting in improved data accuracy and efficiency.➥ Directed the customization and enhancement of accounting functionalities within OneStream software to integrate general ledger process and optimize business operations.➥ Successfully led requirement gathering sessions with stakeholders to define business needs for financial software implementations.➥ Led Organizational Change initiatives to improve efficiency in financial systems and processes.

Burbank, Ca, Us

In a strategic business planning role, I provided strategic business planning, governance, and system compliance support across various platforms (SAP, S/4 Hana, Cognos, Workday, Tableau, Winshuttle, SharePoint) for all Disney segments and across all functional areas. Manage relationships with users, partners, and leaders in all functional areas, while evaluating and enhancing processes in collaboration with business units and IT.➥ Lead and supervise offshore and domestic SAP development teams in the design, funding, development, and implementation of new end user helpful finance system solutions for each Segment and the Enterprise.➥ Managed a team responsible for maintaining strict adherence to security operations protocols, significantly improving overall efficiency and financial system integrity.➥ Led a team in implementing strategies based on understanding customer requirements for enhanced satisfaction for business needs.➥ Manage and coordinate end user support and training, which includes request management (incidents/system enhancements) and testing with external vendors. ➥ Spearheaded the integration of Product/Project Management strategies into financial systems, improving efficiency by 30%.➥ Applied agile methodologies in managing complex financial systems projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality output.➥ Saved significant costs and personnel hours through creation a special report transaction in SAP, in collaboration with the SAP Development Team.➥ Utilized cultural sensitivity in leading and managing a diverse team of IT professionals to achieve financial system objectives.

Glendale, California, Us

Tapped for this leadership role for knowledge of SQL server databases and SAP to help meet challenging business needs of numerous new high visibility Disney Interactive divisions (Online, Mobile Games, Publishing, Console Games, and Shared Services). In collaboration with CIO of IT, led efforts to create a successful work intake process for newly created PMO. ➥ Point person for SAP ERP master data design, feasibility, development coordination, qualitative and➥ Led SAP integration for acquisitions, streamlining financial processes and reducing costs by deactivating 47 legacy company codes and business areas in SAP. Utilized agile and waterfall methodologies for project management.➥ Developed MS SQL server integration to support SAP data flows, ensuring smooth system operations. ➥ Led the design and implementation of Workday Enterprise Management, optimizing business processes and ensuring seamless integration with existing ERP system.➥ Orchestrated testing automation, improving system reliability. ➥ Managed the migration of over 200 SAP users to a new platform with no major issues, maintaining business continuity.➥ Reduced SAP-related downtime by 30% by implementing proactive monitoring and response strategies.➥ Successful solution lauded by management, and presented in conferences, as well as to other operating segments.

Burbank, Ca, Us

Process Organization, enabling financial planning consolidation and more consistent planning for the Disney Enterprise. Ensured that the Forecast & Planning solution was scalable and adopted across the Enterprise.➥ Implemented enterprise-wide financial forecasting solutions, transforming decision-making processes across Disney's business units. ➥ Led Cognos adoption, standardizing planning submissions and improving financial reporting processes. ➥ Developed and launched a forecasting model that reduced forecast variance by 10%, improving business planning accuracy.➥ Led a team of professionals in employing agile methodologies for system advancements, resulting in significant cost savings. ➥ Project leadership ensured that all operating segments adopted Cognos as their final planning submittal to consolidation tool; still widely used to date by both Finance and Human Resources (reporting).➥ Partnered with senior leadership to align financial forecasting with corporate growth initiatives, leading to a 5% revenue growth.

Burbank, Ca, Us

Hand-selected for this newly created role managing a $30M budget with 2 direct staff and 22 indirect reports. As a highly regarded as resident expert in SAP, BW, Finance, Human Resources and information technology processes in previous roles, charged with developing and implementing creative business solutions to increase efficiency and improve experience across 9 different global operating segments. Prioritized initiatives and developed requirements for tracking and scheduling individual projects.➥ Drove SAP implementation across global business units, overseeing a $30M budget with 2 direct staff and 22 indirect reports. ➥ Fostered collaboration between global teams, generating company-wide efficiencies through process improvements. ➥ Pioneered a process improvement initiative that resulted in a 12% reduction in operational costs across multiple business units. ➥ Created training programs for international teams, increasing system adoption rates by 15% within six months.

B.S., Marketing

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, Marketing/Marketing Management, General

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Sociology

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Social Ecology