Bto/Cto Business Analyst
Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area
January 2007 - April 2013Operations Business Analyst• Software implementation team member and active participant in all phases of development -- from definition of high-level requirements through go-live -- using Lean Six Sigma and agile methodologies.• Key player in on-site activities for transportation management and two global shop floor (manufacturing) software systems.• Ensured stakeholder buy-in throughout process by using active communication/listening skills, fostering understanding, and providing status updates.• Defined project scope through definition of high-level requirements.• Performed requirements gathering and created technical/functional specifications and use case scenarios.• Project manager for multi-function, global taskforce to create a pricing interface to meet business unit's changing sales order structure. The web-based interface ensures buyers and purchasers have accurate pricing during quarterly activities and whenever engineering changes occur.• Direct work with developers and quality analysts to ensure successful system performance.• Creation and delivery of training material to global audiences.• Global operations services team member, providing on-request expertise in a highly-complex manufacturing environment.• Logistics subject matter expert for BTO/CTO team. Well-versed in the entire product delivery chain, including: purchasing, planning, inventory control, shop floor, quality, and compliance measures.• Led team in attainment of Lean Six Sigma bronze (green belt) certification by coaching and mentoring managers in training, testing, and individual projects. Attained personal LSS bronze certification.• Provided strategic management guidance and training. Created a global training module explaining SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) analysis techniques.• Data compilation via creation of advanced Excel functions (pivot tables, macros, etc.), Access databases, and SQL queries.