Experienced analyst with a background in Data Analysis, Project Administration/Management/Accounting, Planning/Scheduling, Forecasting/Costing/Budgeting and Reporting. Experienced in the fields of pharmaceuticals, software technology, wireless telecommunications and industry/business intelligence. Have a high degree of attention to detail and problem solving with experience with Sarbanes Oxley and Six Sigma.
WORK EXPERIENCE: Prologue Research International Inc. April 2008 - May 2009 (Project Management Company for Oncology Research Studies)
Project Analyst Responsibilities included the following: - developed and maintained critical planning of project budgets and timelines - developed forecasts for the full life-cycle of a project and worked with project managers to maintain projects within budgets as per forecast - processed project invoicing for multi-million dollar project budgets and resolved issues related to the same - researched project scope of work and developed change orders as required based on any changes to scope - developed and analyzed metrics using in bidding of projects - maintained and updated Project Server
Cardinal Health February 2007 - April 2008 (Generics Business Unit of Pharmacuetical Distribution Company)
Contracts and Reporting Analyst -- Generics Business Unit Responsibilities included the following: - contract administration and reporting analytics within the Generics Business Unit. - insured execution of proper tactical financial strategies within the negotiation of vendor agreements by working with product management team. Through detailed research, secured an additional $3.5M in previously unobtained revenues. - identified opportunities for enhancement and efficiencies in the Rebate Management System and for working with support team on testing and implementing the same - created reports and analysis using both Business Objects and MicroStrategy for internal and external partners
LimitedBrands, Inc. October 2003 - October 2006 (Leading Specialty Retailer)
Applications Coordinator -- Resource Management June 2006 -- October 2006 Responsibilities including the following: - 2007 forecasting and trend analysis for technology resources. - Data mining and analysis creation for 2007 resource requirements
Project Coordinator - Store Design & Construction October 2003 -- May2006 Responsiblities including the following: - developed and executed tasks and processes in regards to administration of store design process, including but not limited to matrices, logs and master design history files. - worked as the store design point of contact during life of store design project. - coordinated/managed design review process and - ensured benchmarks for design process were met - partnered in the operational implementation of visual and merchant initiatives relative to functional fixture design, retrofit scheduling, and associate training - identified, developed and managed design-related operational processes and tools, with a focus on continuous improvement. - owned the continual evaluation, analysis and implementation of existing best practices as well as the identification and development of operational improvement opportunities.
NOVA Chemicals Corporation August 2001 - December 2002 (Producer and Research of Polyethylene and Styrenics) Pittsburgh, PA
Analyst - Industry Dynamics Group Responsibilities included the following: - served as key contact point for inquiries pertaining to industry information on the Industry Dynamics website, industry comparative information, and statistical data. - updated/maintained the industry and corporate information databases for sales and production data (including historical data) to meet NOVA standards and other regulatory/industry requirements - submitted data to external agencies/internal customers - monitored and insured data quality/integrity and performing data validation - maintained and updated the Industry Dynamics Group portion of the corporate intranet and internet sites - developed reports using query style reporting software and creating extensive Excel spreadsheets and integrated PowerPoint presentations on industry, corporate and economic data for corporate and outside association presentations - assisted in implementation of all automation programs/systems for Group including expense reporting and also assisted with quality assurance (both automated and manual) of data and system processes for Group. - worked with IT Analysts and Business Support Specialists to determine success and improvement of various projects.
Various Companies on Consulting Basis June 1991 - May 2001 (Worked in industries such as pharmaceuticals, technology and wireless telecommunications)
Project Coordinator/Administrator-- Contract/Consultant As a contract employee/consultaint, responsibilities included the following: - provided direction and addressed issues for project team members while understanding their unique and complimentary roles, interdependencies and responsibilities within the project framework - maintained general responsibility for the project included invoicing and billing and coordinating client interaction - developed and monitored timelines and coordinated the broad scope of activities representing various resource groups on project - worked within a budget and maintained team flexibility and cohesiveness in response to aggressive time schedules within a fast paced, potentially changing environment - created strong customer relations and communication including negotiations and delivery of services - ensured the link between the customer and company was maintained providing timely, tactful and accurate information - interpreted contracts, communicating scope of work and developing schedule forecast with team members
Oracle Corporation June 1994 - May 1997 (Software technology)
Consulting/Contract Administrator Responsibilities included the following: - developed proposals and contracts for customized software implementations and involved in negotiations of the same - reviewed third party contracts - developed and maintained multiple project forecasts, budgets, timelines and resource allocation - processed monthly invoicing and worked on resolution of any issues of the same - researched and resolved new human resource issues for consultants including new hires/transfers and work visas
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS: * Deltek Vision * Microsoft Access * MS Project * Project Server * Oracle Project Accounting * Oracle Discoverer * Oracle Datawarehouse * Oracle Purchasing * Business Objects * HTML/JavaScript * Project Server * SAP Financials * MicroStrategy * TSO/JCL/MVS/VSAM * Sharepoint * Changepoint
EDUCATION: Washington and Jefferson College, B.A. Business Administration 1997 Magna Cum Laude GPA 3.81/4.00
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