SUMMARY

• Experienced, self-motivated Project Manager with a Systems Analysis background and a proven track record for developing and implementing solutions to business problems. Proven ability to establish rapport between business users, management, vendors, and technical staff. Trained in leadership management and change management.
• Skilled in innovative thinking to solve problems.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS Project Management

• Implementation of Financial module for ERP MS Dynamics AX in Canada and US offices 2013
• Implementation of cost accounting tools and ACH interface for electronic payments 2012 .
• Implementing of Barcoding solution to improve inventory control 2011 . Link with ERP system. Adaptation of production process to support solution.
• Implementation of ERP on AX platform for SPF North America 2010 . Three sites with administration, production, finance and inventory control modules.
• Develop IT architecture to support integration of multiple plants, home base offices and travelers. 2009 .
• Manage project to install an export system and a inventory system for Distribution department of BMW in Greer SC 2004-2007 . AFG manage all EDI messages for BMW Distribution worldwide.
• Responsible for acquisition and integration of local bank IT system to corporate Artesia Bank system.
• Took over and successfully completed the Y2000 Compliant project for the Artesia Bank 1999-2002 . Overview projects and project teams located in several locations across the country.
• Acted as both project manager and technical lead for a project to implement an industrial kitchen in Phuket - Thailand Project was successfully completed on schedule. Thai food was ship frozen to Belgium for a Thai Fast Food restaurant.
• Managed several projects to update client's technical infrastructure to accommodate changes in technology. Specialize in common platform between PC and Apple infrastructures. Hayez Printing 1993-1995
• Routinely acted as a liaison between business users, IT staff, and external vendors to develop solutions that streamlined business processes, improved customer service, and reduced costs.

Printing Specialist

• Production manager for business directory, Kompass Belgium 1995-1999 . Responsible for production of Safety/Hygiene directory 400.000 year/units and Diamond Industry directory 60.000 year/units .
• Project manager in development of a printing school at the Graphic Art Design school in Alger Algeria Logicom 1989-1992
• Project manager for worldwide Wine Tasting events. Responsible for publication of wine features and qualification in a Wine magazine.
• Production manager for company that supplies templates for legal forms, business letters and common internal office forms, including documents from government authorities.
• Technical adviser for major dog show catalogs in Belgium.

Analytical Thinking

• Setup of financial structure in ERP to facilitate P L and Inventory valorization reporting. SPF 2009 2011 .
• Develop standardization of financial transaction for banking companies.
• Develop interfaces between corporate databases and pages layout programs. Increasing performance in production of directories, catalogs and brochures.
• Love to find win win solutions.

Human Resource Management

• Designed company policies, rules and regulations in relation with SC laws 2004-2008 .
• Performed hiring evaluation and selection. Assisted in contract negotiation.
• Successfully resolved disputes between employees.
• Managed payroll for a medium size staff.
• Key user in implementation of Baan V and Peoplesoft ERP HR modules 1999-2002 .

Communications Skills.

• Develop a passion for paperless solution. Implement an Intranet with workflow for internal flow of data and centralized documentation platform for SPF 2010-2011 .
• Persuaded senior management to accept electronic document management architecture.
• Trained staff in theories of changes and adoption of positive attitude.
• Developed original team building activities.
• Trained IT staff in infrastructure upgrade and acceptance-testing techniques.

WORK HISTORY

Confidential IT Manager,

Confidential Vice President of operations

Previous careers in Europe

• Project Manager 1999 - 2002 Artesia Bank
• Printing Production Manager 1993-1999 Hayez Printing Kompass Belgium.
• Systems Analyst 1989-1992 Logicom Apple Dealer

Programmer/Analyst

Owner of restaurant

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Certification in SC Employee Relations Law from Greenville Tech
• Graduate of SC FastTrac Business Management Program.
• Certification in Leadership and Change Management.
• Certified Apple computer software support
• Microsoft Windows NT Technical Support Certified Microsoft Network Essentials Certified Microsoft Office 2007 expert.
• First aid and CPR certification.

PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

• Integration of systems of different origins
• Designed Attraction Park Management System Developed accounting system for Travel Agency
• Graduate of Rotary Leadership Institute Past President of Rotary Club of Greater Greer
• Long term planner for Vestry Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Greer SC.

• Pick Users-Group : Specialized in conversion of data text and graphic
• Had my own restaurant for two years.