Industry Experience: 21 years of Project Management experience in Business Systems implementations.

Confidential, Sarasota Florida (SAP Channel Partner)
SAP Project Manager, FI/CO lead, 2008 - 2009
Project Manager and FI/CO lead through the complete implementation SAP R/3 ECC 6.0. I am a PMP Certified Project Manager, SAP FI certified consultant and I use structured methodologies to bring projects in on time, on budget with high quality. Coordinated all aspects of project; technical installation, consulting experts, client resources, customizations and the supporting sub-projects. Developed conversions from legacy system. Worked with client to evaluate process' and identify opportunities to improve the business and identify the KPI's for the business. Managed software changes through structured software development life cycle. Led change management activities across the business. Developed and implemented post go-live support plan to track and resolve issues across all modules. Managed project schedule, budget deliverables and customer satisfaction. Prepared and resented project status to executive steering committee and responsible for direct and matrixed resources

Confidential, Sarasota, Florida
Systems Manager, Project Manager, 2001-2008
Developed a project portfolio with the business users across the business identifying projects, ROI, risk overview and criticality which was reviewed quarterly by the IT steering committee. Implemented a top down KPI system where the Executive Staff set the objectives and each layer of management had supporting KPI's which drove their weekly status meetings. Facilitated workshops to identify and document the user requirements. Respectfully challenged users to consider other options for process' and systems. I have led change management projects formally and informally and appreciate its importance. I have developed test scripts and acceptance tests for approval. This was an USDA regulated environment so process changes had to be validated against our HACCP procedures. Constantly working throughout the organization representing IT as a partner with the business to identify, prioritize and deliver opportunities to the business. I can lead or be a team player depending on the required role. I have worked in software development and structure projects and their deliverables to follow the software development life cycle. I have some experience with Agile development. In addition to implementing ERP across Sales, Operations and Finance in a multi-plant environment, below is a sample of additional systems I implemented:

• Designed and implemented integrated pricing and costing system, increasing profitability by $650,000 annually through identification of less profitable products and promoting high-margin items.
• Led projects to implement sales reporting system, enabling management to work closely with less profitable customers, increasing sales by $1,100,000 yearly.
• Executed Design of Experiment (Six Sigma technique) to identify product inputs and outputs, determining cause of variability and increasing consistency.
• Identified need for changes in machine settings and variables, reducing product defect and re-work, saving company $900,000 annually in scrapped product.
• Originated quality system to identify defects, enabling identification of production inconsistencies, reducing re-work by $700,000 annually.
• Initiated application and led development team to implement production costs and variances by manufacturing process stage.
• Compared product costs at different plants to select least-costing item and identified process inefficiencies, saving $400,000 per year.
• Oversaw implementation of purchasing module of ERP system, saving $150,000 as well as lowering errors over $70,000 annually.
• Collaborated with team on tracking labor standards to identify equipment downtime, saving $1,200,000 annually.

Confidential, Atlanta, Georgia
Senior Consultant, 2000 - 2001
Software selection and Implementation in the middle market. Designed and implemented a cost accounting, pricing, sales analysis system in a multi-plant meat processing company. Implemented ERP financials including GL, AP, PO, AR, IC. Performed IT system audit at a global manufacturer. Developed a cost accounting / reporting system for package food processor.

Confidential, Atlanta, Georgia
Project Manager, 1988-2000
Executed projects using structured methodologies using a staff of 17 consultants with supporting staff matrixed in.. Oversaw project planning, design for client IT projects. Developed and delivered solutions-oriented training to consultants. Worked with sales force to identify, develop and deliver business solutions included developing estimates, staffing and managing the delivery to budget. Facilitated conference room pilots with clients to gather requirements "as is" and "to be" and deliver systems solutions. Obtained broad-based "best practice" knowledge of metal, glass block and food manufacturing, flavor and fragrance industry, plastic extrusion business, glass block manufacturing, biomedical devices, pulp and paper, inks, paints and specialty chemicals, meat processing, pharmaceuticals and bakery business.

• Led multi-site ERP implementation team with Deloitte & Touche for glass block manufacturer to bring up multiple sites, including perpetual inventory, purchasing, general ledger, sales order processing, accounts payable and process manufacturing.
• Served as project manager, providing weekly status, organizing teams and consulting maintenance. Managed implementation of process manufacturing module through completion for Canadian paper manufacturer
• Project manager for Global rollout of ERP across Germany, Brazil and US. Developed financial configuration supporting reporting in multiple countries for centralized GL reporting and consolidation in a harmonized model.
• Project manager for US Chemical company with offices in Paris.
• Developed ERP actual product costing system for Texas based meat processor.
• Trained Japanese clients in product costing, reporting and analysis.

education

M.S., Information Systems
M.B.A., Finance
B.B.A., Accounting

certifications

Project Management Institute, 2008, PMP
SAP Academy Certified Financial Accounting, 2008
Institute of Management Accountants, 2005, CMA
American Production Inventory Control Society, 1996, CPIM

professional development
SAP Solution Manager, 2008
SAP Business Processes in Financial Accounting, 2008

affiliations

Institute of Management Accountants,1996-2009
American Production Inventory Control Society,1994-2009
Project Management Institute, 2008-2009
INFORMS,2007-2008

COmputer skills

SAP FI and Solution Manager, CDC Software iRenaissance ERP, Microsoft Office Suite, Minitab, Frontline Solver, Oracle,