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Monroe, Nc, Us

Monroe, Nc

Managed 6-site upgrade of ERP system (IFS). Hands-on coordination of Database, Applications and Infrastructure portions. Achieved 50% reduction in system customization and costs with deployment of new system functionality. Managed external consultants to supplement internal and ERP vendor resources. Project completed successfully with external costs totaling less than 0.2% of annual sales.Managed development of a real-time software application which communicates Inventory shortages relative to Customer Order promises. Application replaced 300+-page printed report, allowing 3+ hour daily production meetings to be reduced to a maximum of 1 hour resulting in a payback period of 8 weeks.Managed technical development of an interface between online Web Store and ERP Order Entry using a combination of internal resources and outsourcing complex software engineering tasks. Implemented Financials and Payables for eight North American Corporate entities, replacing Great Plains with existing ERP platform. Delivered implementation in 3 months with no work interruptions.Managed fast-track integrations of four acquisitions and one spin-off using existing ERP systems and processes. Completed Implementations including data migration & conversion were delivered typically for 0.5% - 0.8% of total annual sales each.ERP Business System Implementation Lead for original system conversion. Replaced obsolete legacy systems with Client-Server packaged system (IFS). Configured and implemented Finance, Distribution, Manufacturing, Engineering/PDM modules. Led core team through task of transitioning from Actual Cost to Standard Cost.Managed the development, execution and validation of data conversion and ERP migration from flat-file environment to Oracle 8i Database. Developed ETL specs and code for transformations. Developed complex SQL queries, Crystal Reports, and PL/SQL-based program extensions (APIs) to solve a wide variety of business data and process needs.

Virtual

Project manager for financial and cost analysis software implementation for process manufacturing companies (Steel, Paper, Glass, Semiconductors). Considered an expert in the Metals industry. Understood business needs and processes unique to the industry, enabling development of high quality software and systems solutions to meet those needs. Delivered successful projects in steel companies with revenues ranging from $250 Million to over $2 Billion.Successes included: Reduction in processing from 16 hours to 1 hour for a $400 Million budget; Reduction of 30% in reporting volume by eliminating redundancy in cost centers. 50% reduction in forecast cycle time by replacing spreadsheet use with software functionality.

Managed the development of a Performance Measurement System for a $1 Billion Financial Services Provider by designing and building a Relational database to report over 80 key metrics for central distribution facility. Increased inventory cycle count accuracy from 60% to over 95%. Improved warehouse space utilization from 55% to over 80%.Prepared a $1 Billion metals manufacturing client for transition from Standard Costing to Activity-Based Costing.Managed multiple customer satisfaction survey engagements for a major chemicals manufacturer.

Georgetown, Sc

Implemented Quality Management System leading to successful ISO-9000 registration. Steel facility was 2nd in the nation to be certified. Managed the development of Quality Policy and over 400 Operational Procedures. Coordinated all user training, consulting engagements, customer audits, internal audits, and Registrar activities. Designed and implemented a Product Costing system for the Marketing group using a relational database. Reduced caster equipment downtime more than 25% by redesigning workflow and managing the construction of new maintenance shop.

Kennedy Space Center, Fl

Performed calibration, service and certification of Space Shuttle vehicle ground support systems. Planned, wrote and revised calibration and service procedures.Coordinated and conducted system tests requiring engineering, contractor and NASA personnel. Maintained calibration equipment recall system for over 3,000 pieces of test equipment.Voluntary Layoff following Challenger accident allowed full-time completion of B.S. & M.S. degrees ('86-'89).

Master Of Science (M.S.), Business Administration

Bachelor'S Degree, Buiness Administration / Computer Science, Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Beta Gamma Sigma honor society