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Bellevue, Washington, Us

This role performed as an implementation consultant and project manager. Managed and implemented Acumatica cloud-based software solutions.Duties included:• Managed and implemented ERP, Supply Chain, CRM, and Finance solutions• Designed ERP, Supply Chain, Finance, and CRM to customer specifications• Presented design specifications to the client, and upon approval configured Acumatica proprietary software for the client.• Created training documentation and led one-on-one and classroom training• Managed risk and issue logs• Developed business requirements and process flows• Modified and utilized Acumatica's proprietary project plan template and methodology to manage customer expectations throughout the implementation process.• Utilize Visio to document business processes

Project level schedule oversight and development, resource loading and balancing, and schedule risk assessmentDuties Included:• Created integrated master project plan• Created technical and requirements documentation• Monitoring and evaluation of program and project status including Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting• Establish schedule baselines and controlled project milestones • Perform a schedule risk assessment with technical inputs and schedule risk and cost loading activities required to enable the development of a project schedule confidence level analysis• Create and monitor 7120.5E and 7120.8 schedules cost, phases, milestones, key decision points (KDP), and reporting

Leading project team on large implementation of Dynamics SL and SDLC project• Managed agile project plan, budget, and resources• Coordinated large front end SDLC customization of MS Dynamics SL• Designed and implemented test plans, test scripts, developed and presented training materials for the Requisition, Procurement, and Inventory modules • Developed process flows, business requirements, and training documentation• Managed risks and issue logs• Managed Dynamics SL / Oracle integration Accomplished project manager with deep experience leading large-scale enterprise wide initiatives from conception through implementation. An earned reputation for successful close collaboration with business users in Manufacturing, Retail, Distribution, Transportation, and Financial Services. Demonstrated skill leading a portfolio of initiatives and managing teams. Areas of expertise include:• ERP & Supply Chain Planning & Implementation • Requirements Gathering • Multiple Project Leadership• Agile/Scrum/Waterfall Methodologies • Systems Integration • Staff Leadership• SDLC projects • Strategic Planning • Data Management• Business Process Mapping • UAT scripts development & testing • Support

San Diego, California, Us

Managed project teams on large complex Epicor 10 ERP implementations and SDLC projects. Managed SaaS cloud based ERP and SDLC projectsPrimary duties included:• Managed large Epicor SaaS cloud hosted ERP projects• Coordinated and managed large and complex SDLC projects• Led implementation of multi site and multi plants Epicor implementation • Managed Epicor and Salesforce integration project• Designed and developed project plans, milestones, and tasks in MS Project• Developed and monitored project budgets• Developed and managed project risks, issue logs, executive briefings• Managed third party resources• Design and develop simultaneously project plans and budgets totaling over $3 million dollars• Implemented ERP, Supply Chain, Finance, and CRM modules

Troy, Mi, Us

This role functioned as a Project Manager /Implementation Consultant for the installation and configuration of the Plex Cloud base ERP system. Primary duties included:• Designed and developed project plans, milestones, and tasks in MS Project• Developed and monitored project budgets• Developed and managed project risks and issue logs• Formed project teams utilizing both client resources and Plex consultants• Configured Plex ERP system• Implemented Plex ERP, Supply Chain, CRM, Distribution, Finance, and Logistics modules• Led project team meetings and develop/present reports to Client executive committees• Managed Scope Change Request• Managed SalesForce integrations• Performed end user training and provided Go-Live support• Developed test cases and User Acceptance test plans

Responsible for business development, customer relationship management, project management, staffing and quality management.• Developed business requirements• Managed ERP, CRM, and Supply Chain Management RFP development• Led large project of integrating Dynamic AX and BPCS LX

Mayfield Heights, Oh, Us

Project manager for the implementation of TMW Systems custom software application including significant customization utilizing MS Development technologies including VB.NET, XML, ASP.NET, and SQL Server. Duties included: o Developed and executed project plans utilizing MS Project with the Agile methodology.o Assigned and monitored task completion.o Managed project budgets.o Managed both internal and external customers• Led implementation of transportation operations, accounting, and mobile communications.o Managed SQL server, XML, VB.Net, ASB.Net developmento Managed implementation of GPS systemo Managed company automation of operations from a manual systemo Managed business requirements and process flowso Assigned and monitor taskso Delivered project on time and within budget• Company sales increased $44K in the first 4 months of implementation• Coordinated major programming - projects

• Managed implementation of JD Edwards Sarbanes – Oxley security project.• Implemented Automatic Ordering Replenishment system. Improved warehouse processes through reorganizing of bin, receiving and shipping locations. Company experience fifteen percent increase in quarterly sales. • Installed Logistical systems to improve on time delivery of goods. Improved customer satisfaction by 15% and saved $50K in inventory reduction.• Managed JD Edwards and SalesForce integration

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Provided tactical direction and leadership for an international team of 14 business analysts and programmers who supported process improvements and system enhancements. Oversaw multiple ERP, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Financial legacy applications projects concurrently. Managed approximately 20 software and hardware vendor relationships. Coordinated business requirements, RFP, and vendor demonstrations relating to implementing new ERP software. • Implemented ERP, Supply Chain (SCM), Logistics, and Financial applications.o Supervised international team of twelve programmers and business analysts.o Utilized MS Project with Agile methodologyo Development applications in VB.Net, SQL server, C Sharp, and ASB.Net• Coordinated business requirements, RFP, and vendor demonstration of implementing new ERP, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Financial applications for the corporation. • Managed Saelsforce implementation• Implemented lean manufacturing.• Managed customized forecasting / just-in-time inventory management system• Performed in depth study of “company order to cash” and “procure to pay” processes allowing process improvements • Managed Oracle Peoplesoft and SalesForce implementationsManaged SDLC development projects in Canada and Mexico.

Functioned as a Senior Project manager and Business Analyst that was responsible for managing ERP, Supply Chain, and Financial software upgrades. Primary duties included:• Implemented web based tire replenishment system o Developed process flows o Developed User Test Cases o Developed Business Requirements o Developed document issue and risk logs and resolved issues o Developed Data Maps o Trained super users• Developed and managed project scope, plan, and deliverables• Supervised the integration and facilitation of interfacing custom warehouse and logistics application into MAPICS supply chain software. • Wrote technical specifications of user interface resulting in more accuracy, greater efficiency, consolidation across operations, and better reporting of data. • Allowed easier management of multiple plants, created visibility of inventory in each allowing client to save $65k by eliminating excess inventory.

Cleveland, Oh, Us

• Managed North America implementation of Parker Hannifin Manufacturing Software System (MSS). Develop and implement multi company and multi plants project plans and resources. Evaluated and developed business processes and requirements. Utilized Microsoft Visio in diagramming business process modeling. Developed testing scripts to validate software enhancements. Managed large project staff. • Utilized RUP methodology and managed the conversion of SAP to Parker Manufacturing Software System. Wrote project documentation and requirements. Led the team in facilitation of designing a user interface between Parker Manufacturing Software system, bar coding, serialization of inventory, and customer order entry portal application. Saved the customer $125 thousand dollars in plant operations.• Implemented MSS supply chain, financial, and ERP software in multi company and multi plant environments. • Managed project scope, budget, risk and issues. • Managed project leads, technical resources, trainers, and business analysts• Facilitated JAD & process walk-throughs, Use Case development & storyboards.

Project Management, IT Audit, and consulting servicesFunctioned as a project manager, for a variety of clients, which was responsible for managing all aspects of projects. This included developing project planning, securing resources, developing Project estimates and costs; perform business analysis, coordinating testing, and managing through implementation. Projects included:• Project Manager for the Vista 6.0 upgrade, to Vista 8.0, which was engineered to provide an order manufacturer savings of $75, 000 annual by managing development and inventory cost. • Project Manager for the implementation of the Vantage.net ERP, CRM, and Supply Chain applications for a Tier 1 automobile supplier, which saved the organization over 100 thousand dollars in production and material cost.• Implemented FileNet enterprise wide which saved $350k in document management cost while reducing application errors and response time. • Installed new Asset Control applications to conform to new SEC regulations. • Developed & analyzed RFP, RFQ, & SOWs• Produced Use Cases & test scripts, and performed functional testing.• Implemented the re-engineering of Field Services operation for a manufacturer of welding equipment. Managed customer requirements in designing order entry interface. Customer saved over $50 thousand dollars in timely servicing and calibration of equipment.• Supervised MAPICS ERP and Supply Chain implementations. Developed project scope, plan, requirements, and deliverables.

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Advisory consultant managing international projects and implementing applications in 16 countries.• Directed the implementation of MAPICS suite of products for world largest manufacturer of roofing supplies. Re-engineered two plant operations, and five countries currency conversion to Euros. Utilized analysis modeling tools to develop user interface specifications. Led executive board review meetings. Managed large IT staff of twenty eight direct reports. Saved the customer over $1.25 million dollars in consolidation of operations and administration cost. • Supervised and implemented MAPICS Field Service, Maintenance and Calibration applications to customers in the United States, Europe, and South America. Led software development (SDLC) team in the creation of MAPICS Field Services software. Saved $130 thousand dollars by tracking service and parts orders. Also received 30% gain in customer satisfaction by quickly responding to customer requests in timelier manner. • Worked with clients complying with FDA (21 CFR parts 11 & 820) and Sarbane/Oxley requirements. Analyzed and managed business requirements into writing user interface technical specifications. Coordinated company resources integrating FDA requirements into ERP and Supply Chain applications. Managed staff of application developers, trainers, and other IT personnel.

Bs, Biology Pre- Med

Certification, Project Management

Certification, Executive Project Management

Apics - Cpim Studies

Certifcation, Six Sigma Green Belt

Certification, Information Technology Project Management