Resume of Platinum Consultant

Title
Platinum Consultant

Primary Skills
SAP ERP Implementations

Location
US-PA-Downingtown

Posted
Jul-16-08


SENIOR FINANCE EXECUTIVE
Fortune 500 Client Relations Specialist

Financials-focused leader in the strategic planning and implementation of technology innovations for top- and bottom-line improvements at Fortune 500 organizations.

Strong background in finance operations, including management reporting and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.

Process improvement specialist focused on cross-functional standardization and staff training. Experienced in establishing all aspects of ERP software and systems integration.

Visionary but practical leader who negotiates with customers for mutually beneficial results.

SELECTED CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

? Managed project teams totaling 200 employees in the implementation of a $500M, enterprise-wide, multiple-business-unit rollout addressing Finance, Human Resources, Purchasing, Logistics, and Legal functions.
? Led the turnaround of a major product implementation project that was three years behind timeline and over budget. Rebuilt project plan, redesigned hardware and updated the overall system configuration to ensure desired functionality and on-time delivery.
? Initiated and developed new Customer Support Organization to increase market presence. Recruited and trained employees. Established SOP. Result was increase in annual revenue of more than $4M.
? Played lead role in research and analysis of USGAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley Acts (SOA). Worked with Product Developers to create solutions which assisted customers in satisfying compliance requirements.
? Led testing and management of rollout of new product addressing SOA compliance for United States customers. Participated in beta testing of new releases which enhanced product value and market share.

CORE COMPETENCIES

FINANCE:
• Business Planning & Analysis • USGAAP Reporting
• Financial Forecasting & Modeling • Recruiting & Hiring
MANAGEMENT:
• Business Partnerships • Product Presentations
• Business Process Analysis • Project Initiatives
• Fortune 500 Client Relations • Sales Cycle Reporting
• Leadership -- Functional Process Experts • Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance
TECHNOLOGY:
• Beta Testing • Internal Control Applications
• Data Archiving Systems • Legacy Systems Migration
• Global Systems Workshops • New Product Development
• Help Desk • Quality Audit Committee
• Implementation Management • Systems Development
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PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

SAP AMERICA, INC., Newtown Square, PA 1996 -- Present
Provider of comprehensive range of enterprise software applications
Platinum Consultant, 2001 -- Present
Revenue Growth: Work closely with sales and development on product life cycle, resulting in increased annual revenue of over $4M.
Market Maker: Generate revenue opportunities for consulting practice by working across all levels of customer management.
Collaboration: Coordinate work between both clients and internal staff to ensure long-term customer satisfaction. Identify critical process problems and provide innovative cross-functional solutions. Collaborate with top management to sell SAP project initiatives to multiple client divisions.
ERP Projects: Provide operational excellence and accountability on SAP ERP projects to enable more effective transformation of customer business processes.

Managing Principal, 2005 -- 2007 (10 direct reports)
Supervision: Directed 10 Solution Consultants who facilitated both technical implementation and ongoing support of IT solutions. Hired, trained, mentored, and reviewed performance of entry-level to senior consultants in technical issues and client relations.
Special Projects: Took leadership role in both sales and technical arenas for clients which did not have SAP solutions in all facets of their organizations.
Legacy Systems: Resolved conflicts between SAP and legacy systems to ensure client objectives were met efficiently and accurately.


National Practice Manager--Financial Capital Management (Special Assignment) 2005
Leadership: Chosen to lead SAP's Internal Practice Management and Consultant Focus Group initiatives. Successfully led transition to full-time, department-level programs.
Client Interaction: Worked with Consulting Development Managers to improve client interaction by using databases, workshops, conference calls, knowledge documents and focus groups.
Curriculum: Defined and managed curriculum for consulting Infodays program.

Senior Applications Consultant, 2 direct reports, 2000 -- 2001
Served as Lead Consultant, implementing Finance and Controlling process applications. Key member of team which optimized client business process analysis. Conducted global reviews of general ledger accounts for specific clients. Prepared and conducted presentations of SAP products, demonstrating functionality in specific disciplines including accounts receivable and special purpose ledgers.
Clients: Served major corporations such as DuPont, Merck, IBM, DaimlerChrysler, and the Newport News Shipyard.
Business Systems: Led global revamping and centralization of all business systems at DuPont, including financial, accounting, general ledger, and logistics information.



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PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND (Continued)

SAP R/3 Regional Support Consultant, 1996 -- 2000
Supported FI/CO modules for Asset Accounting, Investment Management, Internal Order, and SAP Business Workflow applications. Provided technical support and problem resolution for SAP customers, working in conjunction with development team in Germany.
Testing: Participated in testing of R/3 Release 4.0 in Walldorf, Germany.
Documentation: Created documentation of R/3 system environments for training purposes. Wrote
documentation for debugging SAP data takeover program to assist customers and SAP global partners.
HelpDesk: Participated in organizing and establishing SAP Pilot HelpDesk, including mentoring and training SAP America consultants.
Quality Audit Committee: Selected to participate in Quality Audit Committee.

Previous Experience:
Philadelphia Suburban Water Company, Fixed Assets Analyst , contract
Electronic Payment Services, Financial Analyst
CoreStates Bank, Corporate Public Responsibility / Controller

EDUCATION, TRAINING, SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS

Applications: SAP, PeopleSoft

Philadelphia University, Pennsylvania
Masters of Business Administration, Finance

Cheyney University, Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration


PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Association for Financial Professionals
Project Management Institute


Certifications
None


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