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Pineville, Louisiana, United States

Responsible for executing on the strategic vision for and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the AP team's core functions. Actively engage in transforming the AP function to fully leverage technology, streamline processes, and develop talent.Key Accomplishments:• Implemented Master Data Governance - Vendor module• Implemented SAP Invoice Capture Center invoice training process

Pineville, Louisiana, United States

Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) - Assisted Chief HR & Diversity Officer with implementing corporate diversity and inclusion strategy.Corporate Training - Managed the development, coordination and delivery of training and development programs for all employees in accordance with the company goals, policies, and procedures. Assessed developmental needs to drive training initiatives. Identified and arranged suitable training solutions for employees. Actively searched, designed, and implemented effective training methods to educate and enhance performance.Key Accomplishments:• Co-chair of D&I Council• Co-chair of D&I Multicultural Celebration Committee• Project Sponsor for CLTCC Power Promise scholarship• Led application process for sign CEO Action Pledge• Led implementation of 1st Annual Diversity and Inclusion Week and D&I EMT Panel Discussion• Led implementation of Beyond Bias manager training to increase unconscious bias awareness and mitigation steps• Worked with Corporate Communication to create external Cleco D&I Webpage• Led the implementation of the Diversity and Inclusion SharePoint site

Pineville, Louisiana, United States

Managed the development, coordination and delivery of training and development programs for all employees in accordance with the company goals, policies, and procedures. Assessed developmental needs to drive training initiatives. Identified and arranged suitable training solutions for employees. Actively searched, designed, and implemented effective training methods to educate and enhance performance.Key Accomplishments:• SAP Training Lead (May 2017- April 2020)Led eleven-member team (1 consultant lead, 8 designers, and 2 administrators) in creating and implementing 47 Instructor-led courses, 20 web-based courses, and 358 SAP virtual transaction demonstrations/guides. Worked with Cleco and IBM teams to transfer historical training data and oversaw training logistics for Cajun SAP implementation.• Cornerstone Learning Management System Project Lead (2013-2014)Led the Cornerstone Project team in designing, implementation and training of the Cornerstone Learning Management system. Implement additional functionality to streamline training business processes and led quarterly updates.• Cornerstone Observation Checklist Project SponsorManaged the project team in implementing the Cornerstone Observation Checklist to replace the paper checklist utilized in the Power Plant reclassification process• Workday Payroll Testing and Validation Lead (2013-2014)Played lead role in the designing, implementation and training of the Workday Payroll system. Led Workday SME testing and validation process• Workday Training Lead (2013-2014)Led training design and implementation strategy for Workday HRIS implementation project

Supported the development of Cleco’s financial forecast and corporate budget using Cognos. Resolved and modeled financial assumptions in collaboration with various subject matter experts. Provided financial analysis and cost tracking for executive management for board presentations using PeopleSoft and Webfocus. Provided technical and business support for departments, regulatory, tax, and rates. Provided various standard and ad hoc financial analyses for all levels of management. Supported departmental managers in developing and analyzing their O&M and capital budgets using the Capital Project database, Cognos and Pillar. Supported processes to ensure compliance with SOX for budgeting and capital revisions key controls.Key Accomplishments:• Co-lead WebFocus budgeting system implementation project• Designed Webfocus training materials and conducted employee education sessions

Pineville, Louisiana, United States

Ensured that the financial systems are properly configured and maintained so that data integrity within and between the PeopleSoft financial systems was sustained. Also, ensured that the books were being closed in a smooth and timely fashion and that all of the reporting needs of customers were being met. Analyze data and configure PeopleSoft modules to streamline system and business processes.Key Accomplishment:• Worked with IT to implement the Activity/Project Request Form database.

Pineville, Louisiana, United States

Performed and managed the administrative and accounting functions of the procurement card program utilizing PeopleSoft.Key Accomplishments:• Functional lead - PeopleSoft Expense Report Implementation Project• Designed PeopleSoft Expense Report system training materials and conducted education sessions