Dynamic, Experienced and Seasoned Executive eager to integrate data analysis, process flow and management expertise in supporting the supply chain operations of a progressive organization.  Broad based technical expertise including extensive design, architecture and project management skills.  Proven ability to complete complex technology projects in a high pressure environment.

 

Professional Profile

 

w  Integrate business and technology expertise to formulate and deploy sophisticated technical solutions.

w  Cradle to grave project management, task identification, project planning, and status review.

w  High-performing operations-management style with expertise in building/optimizing organizational processes, measurement systems, and professional teams to maximize business results.

w  Effective problem solver with technical discipline, business acumen, and talent for practical implementation.

w  Talent for fostering and leveraging collaborative relationships with internal and external resources to shorten project and development cycles, improve company effectiveness, optimize productivity, and reduce costs. 

w  Trusted with unquestionable integrity; commitment to fact-based, data-driven decisions and due diligence. 

w  Ability to interpret and translate technical language and deliver presentations to audiences of all levels.

w  Lead infrastructure development with a focus on long term delivery and ongoing strategy for internal clients.

 

Professional History

 

Global Contract Management System, St. Paul, MN (2008 to Present) - IT Lead

w  Spearhead efforts to effectively lead a successful Global Contract Management System (GCMS) version upgrade; provide oversight for project implementation, business impact analysis, troubleshooting and resolution.

w  Worked within a broad based collaborative team to gain functionality requirements from each business unit; maintained accountability for Business Entity, Item, Vendor Relations, Employees, and UOM Interfaces.

 

AutoClass LiveConnect, St. Paul, MN (2007 to 2008) - IT Technical Lead and Business Analyst

w  Led strategic implementation and integration of AutoClass LiveConnect (ACLC) with PeopleSoft to provide comprehensive business solutions; worked extensively with Vendor and Business teams to define requirements, establish architecture, create project plan, and ensure a smooth transition among all units.

w  Provided project management direction for the implementation of ACLC and WBA components, added a new API to support PeopleSoft requirements, and provided ongoing product and technical support as needed.

 

3M, St. Paul, MN (2002 to Present)

IT/Business Analyst, Global Contract Application (2006 to 2007)

   Successfully oversaw the migration of10 business units from using manual processes to automated processes; provided support for the loading of spend data for  Latin American, Asian Pacific, North America and European countries operations.

   Provided global technical support, developed a comprehensive test plan and performed extensive data analysis to ensure optimization of integration strategies; effectively eliminated over 100 unproductive labor hours by introducing a solution to scrub, format and process data.

   Introduced PEDS/Plant Engineering Data synchronization, maintained data synchronization processes, and offered consulting on PEDS migration from WAS5 to WAS6 and prepared a test plan for WAS6.

   Performed 3 Global Contract Management System point release upgrades affecting 8 web and document servers, and 4 database servers, resulting in the resolution of 19 major functionality issues.

   Oversaw database conversion from 2000 to 2005, allowing a streamlined workflow for users.

   Maintained accountability for implementing security applications, Role, and Org Unit for all OUS countries using GCMS to store their contracts, and improved the test scripts for  CAPS and GNATTS to capture the capacity and performance data.

 

IT/Business Analyst, Global Contract Management System  (2005 to 2006)

   Designed and developed 10 interfaces, and played in integral role in implementation of the GCMS application; provided ongoing technical support, and successfully analyzed, and developed GCMS contract validation procedures.

   Successfully completed 2 major upgrades; Version 4.3.3 and Version 4.3.3.1 affecting 8 servers, resulting in the resolution of 40 functionality issues.

 

Application Analyst (2004 to 2005)

   Integral team member in the deployment of the Global Contract Management System to over 35 countries.

   Led efforts to identify critical functionalities and terminologies to be utilized to created support documentation.

   Interacted with the Training Team to provide critical input and technical expertise in the development of training tools for users, worldwide.

   Configured UpsideContract in multi-server environment; created capacity, performance and network test scripts to identify performance and integration issues, and contributed to the design of default process flows for  Request for Contract, Create Contract, and Approve Contract applications.

   Developed data validation processes for MS SQL stored procedures, interfaces with PeopleSoft and Delaware House.

 

IT Intern (2002 to 2003)

 

 

Education

 

Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN
Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Science, Minor in Mathematics

Professional Awards / Memberships

 

IT Diversity Core Team Member, 3M
Presidential Scholar, Minnesota State University
Recipient, Academic Excellence Award, from Student Support Services, MSU (2003)
Member, Golden Key International Honor Society
Recipient, Scholarship from National Science Foundation (2001 to 2002, 2002 to 2003)
Certificate of Achievement, Starting Point, Minneapolis Community and Technical College
Recipient, Advance Tutoring Certificate, from the College of Reading and Learning Association
Recipient, Regular Tutoring Certificate, from the college of Reading and Learning
Member, INROADS Minneapolis/St. Paul Inc. (2000 to 2001)
Participated, LDI leadership Institute, Madison, Wisconsin (Summer 2001)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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<Hiring Contact Name>

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<Company Name>

<Address>

<City, ST Zip>

 

Dear Mr./Ms. ____:

 

I have enjoyed much success in my career as a Technical Analyst, and am ready for additional responsibilities and challenges.  Please accept this letter and the attached resume as application for the position of <position here>. I am convinced after reading the description for this position on <location of job ad here>, that I am the ideal candidate for the job.

 

 

During my comprehensive career, I have gained considerable process improvement and operations management experience. I have improved operations, streamlined processes and delivered measurable results through my dedication to strategic supply chain development, data analysis, process flow and the implementation of efficient business applications. This along with my expertise in planning, execution and business operations makes me an ideal candidate for <position here>.   

 

 

The accompanying resume can give you an overview of my potential for making a worthwhile contribution to <firm or company name>.  As a proven leader, I believe it would be mutually beneficial for us to meet.  I will call next week to inquire about the possibility of meeting to discuss your organization s goals and how I can help you meet them. 

 

Thank you for your time and consideration.