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Littleton, Co

• Lead functional consultant for 9.1 M/D Planning (Forecasting, MPS/MRP, and CRP) for global, multi-branch planning model• Lead functional development and testing of all M/D Planning security roles• Developed scripts and lead support for all formal testing cycles for M/D Planning• Provided thorough unit testing and issue tracking/resolution for all M/D Planning objects and processes• Led functional development and testing of all M/D Planning roles, security, and task views• Developed and delivered all M/D Planning core team and end user training • Developed conversion mappings from multiple legacy source systems into 9.1 and validated master and item setup data at each data conversion • Post Go Live support

Winston-Salem, Nc

• Lead functional consultant for all DSI interfaces and scripts across Inventory and SFC in a production controlled E1 environment and PDM/Engineering Change processes• Key resource in the development, testing, and configuration of custom revision control solution in compliance with TSO/PMA certification • Lead functional development of all PLM/E1 Engineering Change and PDM interfaces including integration with custom rev control and shipset effectivity • Lead QA role for all DSI and ECO customizations• Developed internal work instructions and user guides for all DSI scripts and PDM/Engineering Change processes• Successfully managed multiple concurrent project timelines to ensure deadlines and deliverables schedules were met

Batesville, In

• Lead functional consultant for all Plan to Produce modules (PDM, SFC, Costing/Accounting, M/D Planning) for multi-currency, multi-phase, multi- language, international 9.0 upgrade project• Lead functional consultant for re-implementation of 9.0 Sales Configurator in a highly customized environment• Developed and maintained data share (Xe/9.0) specifications across multiple phases of project• Meticulous development of all required customizations including custom process to build Item Master, Item Branch, BOM, and Routing from a configured SO• Lead QA role for all customizations and ESUs for Manufacturing and Sales Configurator• Post Go Live Support for all phases of the project• Led functional development and testing of all manufacturing roles, security, and task views• Assisted in identifying all key validation reports and helped develop cutover plans for all phases of the project• Successfully managed multiple concurrent project timelines to ensure deadlines and deliverables schedules were met• Provided key inputs and helped develop overall project plan

St. Louis, Mo

• Provided senior level production support for Product Costing/Man Acctng, Sales, Purchasing, Inventory, Shop Floor, and PDM modules• Served as liason between end user community and internal development resources• Accurately and quickly diagnosed, tested/researched, and resolved highly complex and customized E1 processes• Served as QA for bug fixes and enhancements for Product Costing/Man Acctng, Sales, Purchasing, Inventory, Shop Floor, and PDM modules• Worked with end user community to design E1 reports and processes to help enable highly complex business requirements

Minneapolis, Mn

• Lead functional consultant for Requisition Self Service (RSS) 8.12 implementation• Led all modeling workshops across multiple user groups to identify and document common business processes and as is/to be gaps• Successfully modeled and designed Purchasing and Requisition processes to meet all business requirements and minimize customization• Created and managed Go Live project plan for RSS• Developed all curriculums, agendas, training plan, and training materials for RSS implementation• Exceeded client expectations for the delivery of RSS training for all end users and project stakeholders• Developed thorough functional specs for all RSS custom reports allowing for minimal development rework required • Lead QA role for all RSS customizations• Maintained excellent relationships with MAC stakeholders while successfully managing overall project to meet multiple deadlines• Thoroughly designed, documented, and tested all E1 Security requirements related to RSS• Identified all Integrated Test processes required, developed all RSS Integrated Test scripts, and successfully managed and supported all testing efforts• Successfully led implementation of additional functionality for CAM WOs to track and print supplemental data

Berwick, Pa

• Lead functional consultant for Procurement, Product Costing, and Manufacturing Accounting for multi-company, international implementation of E1 8.11; served as secondary consultant for other Manufacturing areas – PDM, SFC, M/D Planning, etc.• Successfully designed all Procurement, Product Costing, and Manufacturing Accounting processes to meet all business requirements and minimize customization• Meticulously configured system to support agreed upon design and process flows• Identified custom application and reporting needs for Procurement, Product Costing, and Manufacturing Accounting areas • Minimized rework for all custom applications/reports by creating thorough functional design documents for Procurement, Product Costing, and Manufacturing Accounting areas• Lead QA role for all Procurement, Product Costing, and Manufacturing Accounting development• Developed training curriculum, agendas, and materials for all Procurement roll outs• Lead functional role for data mapping from multiple existing systems and helped to develop analytic tie outs to verify successful data conversions• Created all required Integrated Test scripts for Purchasing and Product Costing/Manufacturing Accounting• Successfully managed multiple concurrent project timelines to ensure deadlines and deliverables schedules were met

• Assessed and identified end user training needs for Manufacturing (PDM, SFC, M/D Planning) and Procurement users• Developed content and materials for Manufacturing (PDM, SFC, M/D Planning) and Procurement classes• Delivered end user training• Developed and managed deadlines for training/education projects and deliverables (exercises, instructor notes, process flows, work instructions)• Provided post go-live support for Manufacturing (PDM, SFC, M/D Planning) and Procurement• Successfully identified and documented business requirements to create custom applications and reports that maximize benefit to the end users and the business

Exceeded client expectations as the Manufacturing functional lead for the upgrade from XE/Co-existence to 8.12 including:• Security, roles, Task View setup creation, maintenance, and testing• Development of QA methodology and testing of all Manufacturing/Distribution retrofitted objects• Net change documentation and configuration changes• Integrated Test and User Acceptance Test development and coordination• Performance benchmarking methodology and offsite performance testing• Development and delivery of all required training

• Identified and documented business processes and gap analysis to successfully take the business live on EnterpriseOne Planning (DRP/MPS/MRP)• Successfully modeled, configured, tested, and supported the implementation of EnterpriseOne Planning • Successfully managed the project plan from the scoping workshop to go live• Created custom training materials, documentation, and reference material for all levels of users from power users to end users• Successfully identified and documented business requirements to create custom applications and reports that maximize benefit to the end users and the business• Provided 3rd tier level troubleshooting and support • Provided QA testing for new applications and reports• Served as liaison between end user community and internal development personnel

• Successfully identified and documented business needs in order to deliver software solutions to maximize benefit to both end users and the business• Identified and documented business processes and gap analysis to successfully take the business from Legacy systems into EnterpriseOne• Worked on implementation teams for manufacturing and distribution sites• Worked closely with developers to create custom JDE applications, while leveraging as much “vanilla” functionality as possible• Provided 3rd tier level troubleshooting and support • Provided QA testing for new functionality and bug fixes• Served as liaison between end user community and internal development personnel• Developed and maintained custom reports utilizing JDE toolset (RDA)

• Assessed and identified executive level, core team, and end user training needs for new and existing clients• Developed Manufacturing, Distribution, and RDA (Report Design Aid) training materials• Delivered one on one and group executive level, core team, and end user training in Manufacturing, Distribution, and RDA• Developed and managed deadlines for training/education projects and deliverables • Developed assessment matrices for new employee and ongoing performance evaluations• Developed and delivered custom process and procedure documentation• Provided on site consulting for upgrade (net change) and new implementations• Identified and documented business processes and gap analysis • Successfully modeled, configured, tested, and supported the implementation of EnterpriseOne Planning (DRP/MPS/MRP), Inventory, PDM, and SFC for the medical products, industrial manufacturing, and consumer goods/packaging industries• Provided go live support for new implementations

• Conducted client and consultant training in a variety of functional areas• Organized advanced employee training and cross functional (Manufacturing and Distribution) support functions• Assisted Sales and Marketing in pre-sales activities including user group conference support, organization, and feedback• Lobbied Software Engineering on high impact and strategic bug fixes/enhancements and serve as liaison between the customer and Software Engineering• Participated in test teams and beta support for new releases • Provided on site consulting • Mentored/Assisted peers and other departments• Research, troubleshooting, and resolution of customer issues in timely and accurate manner• Teaching informal training sessions for peers• Significant contributions to online knowledge base• Assisted Sales and Marketing in pre-sales activities including user group conference organization and feedback• Participated in test teams and beta support for new releases

• Responsible for procurement of inventory to support all service technicians including stock inventory and specialty/project related purchases• Lead vendor selection and reduction project to reduce number of vendors from dozens to less than 5 key vendors• Responsible for receipt and vouchering of all incoming POs• Led initiative to set up EDI with key vendors

Bachelor'S, Supply Chain Management

Graduated Cum Laude

Bachelor'S, Marketing

Graduated Cum Laude