Tommy (Tom) Cooper Email & Phone Number

Greater San Diego Area

National

Strategic Lawson Procurement Consulting, including upgrades, implementations, go-live support and training.•SENIOR PROCUREMENT CONSULTING SPECIALIST/PROJECT MANAGER at ISH, Inc. •SENIOR PROCUREMENT CONSULTING SPECIALIST/PROJECT MANAGER at ACS Healthcare Solutions •SR. PROCUREMENT APPLICATION IMPLEMENTATION CONSULTANT at LAWSON SOFTWARE, INC •SR. APPLICATION IMPLEMENTATION CONSULTANT at Lawson Software •Procurement Consultant at Lawson Software

ISH-PARADIGM BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC. - Canonsburg, PA 2006- PresentSENIOR PROCUREMENT CONSULTING SPECIALIST/PROJECT MANAGERProvided all aspects of procurement project management, product training and operational consulting relating to new Lawson implementations and LSF9 applications upgrades for Paradigm/ISH clients and third party business partners. Communicated Lawson procurement product expertise and advised clients on Paradigm/ISH’s Implementation methodology. As the Primary Procurement Consultant for various Lawson clients in Healthcare, Retail and Public Sector, directed LSF9 upgrade tasks:- Preformed Business Needs Analysis relating to LSF9 upgrade for all procurement departments- Delivered difference training to Subject matter Experts (SME’s)- Participated in all phases of conversion data validation- Assisted in each Production Simulation Test prior to go-live Travel 100%

Provided all aspects of procurement product training, operational consulting and project management relating to new Lawson implementations and procurement applications upgrades for Superior/ACS Healthcare Solutions Consultants clients and third party business partners. Communicated Lawson procurement product expertise and advised clients on Superior Consultants’ Implementation methodology.- Provided primary procurement project management, product training and operational consulting for implementation team and third party business solutions- Provided application analysis as related to alignment of product functionality to client's business focus- Communicated product expertise and advised clients on Implementation methodology- Prepared and conducted on-site, professional procurement product training classes tailored to client's capabilities to solve the clients' significant business requirementsTravel 100%

National

As a Senior Application Implementation Consultant for a major services company:• Provided primary procurement project management, product training and operational consulting for clients and third party business partners• Communicated product expertise and advised clients on implementation methodology• On-going application implementation support for clients' ERP and business upgrade projects• Liaised with clients sales team in providing answers to application and technical questions on qualified Request for Proposals (RFP's)• Provided application analysis as related to alignment of product functionality to client's business focus• Prepared and conducted on-site, professional procurement product training classes tailored to client's capabilities to solve the clients' significant business requirements• Prepared and conducted professional presentations, RFP responses and demonstrations tailored to specifically address proof of client's capabilities to solve the prospects important business challenges• Assisted Account Executives with timely follow-up with prospects to address any outstanding product line issues, ensuring higher probability of sales closure• Provided continual feedback to sales management and product marketing management on various issues in the field, resulting in improved customer satisfaction• Successfully analyzed clients' business practices and made recommendations on how to best utilize client's products• Consistently delivered completed projects and programs with outstanding ROI

El Monte, Ca

Vice President, Information Services Division for a benefit plan company:• Directed a central and distributed Voice/Data computer environment, five direct reports with responsibility for 60 people and a $2.3MM budget• Served on the Executive Operating Committee• Directed and managed all Information Technologies, their adaptation and implementation in the central data center and 18 field offices nationwide• Implemented a Wide Area Network for national field offices using Frame Relay and TCP/IP, establishing a Local Area Network core for the corporate office• Strategist with ability to develop IT initiatives that facilitated long-term corporate vision• Leader who built effective cross-functional and cross-cultural teams that performed at peak levels

Ontario,California

As the Director, Information Systems for a leading international citrus supplier:• Directed four managers and a staff of 68 IT professionals• Managed a central and distributed Voice/Data computer environment including telecommunications, software/hardware acquisition and maintenance, and systems networking• Directed re-building of a professional staff, migration of all computer application systems running on a HP3000, IBM4381 to a DEC/VAX cluster to one computer platform, DEC/VAX• Applications included Order Processing/Customer Service, Distribution, Warehousing, Manufacturing accounting systems and all admin support systems• Chaired Executive Steering Committee, responsible for the analysis, selection and implementation of a completely integrated ERP system• CA/ASK MANMAN Process computer system implemented within budget and time constraints for a $3.2MM project• Implemented a LAN/WAN network linking a remote manufacturing facility, outside distribution warehouses and Corporate• Established IBM compatible PC network throughout the division, growing usage from 20 PC’s to 445+ within 3 years• Achieved 99% accuracy rate in all inventories within six months of implementation• Achieved outstanding ROI by completing projects and programs on time and within budget

Computer Science

Computer Science