Prepare recommendations for implementation of new system, procedures, or organizational changes to assist ITS leadership.

Perform information research and cost analysis needed to assist the ITS leadership with making informed decisions regarding new information system, products and solutions for Minnesota State Colleges and Universities.

Started at MPS as a temp, Hired as Clerical Support, continued to advance finishing my MPS career as a Finance Analyst.

• Work with internal customers to define detailed business requirements for solutions to meet business needs.• Analyze business process and systems, identify inefficiencies, resolve critical issues, ensure data integrity, enhance and streamline and document critical business processes.• Develop clear and concise functional requirements to minimize rework and errors.• Work with IT staff to develop and implement system updates and upgrades. • Develop new systems, processes, and process improvement.• SAP enterprise system configuration for Finance (Purchasing/Accounts Payable) updates and maintenance. • Liaison between end users and IT department translating the needs into effective solutions.• Develop training materials and train end users.• Maintain department Web pages for the public and staff..• Work to maximize the existing software: SAP, ImageNow, SQL/BTO, and Time and Effort reporting systems.• Maintain ImageNow software for document storage processes. Troubleshoot and update processes.

Front line for scheduling and communicating with families to receive Early Childhood Screenings. Support Coordinator with Calendar, communications to staff and families. Process files, maintain department calendar and staff contacts.

Worked with MPLS Public Schools for 17 years mainly with HR data and state reporting. Last postion held was a promotional position that lost funding at the end of the 2007-08 school. Worked to coordinate and support Summer School programs and processes. Supported Alternative Learning Programs with budget, database management, web design, administrative support. Coordinated with department and school staff to maintain consistency on programs, support and tracking data.