Objective

I am looking for a position where I can use my experience with project management, business and financial analysis, accounting and finance along with PCs, software, networks, help desk support and training skills to be a productive and contributing member of a company/team.  Using my interpersonal and leadership skills I choose to be part of the solution and to mentor others whenever possible.

Summary of Qualifications

·    Project Management

·    Business and financial process analysis

·    Ten plus years supervising up to ten staff/team members

·    Requirements gathering and documentation

·    Preparation of client proposals

·    Strong organizational abilities and creative problem-solver

·    A strong background in accounting and budgeting

·    Financially sound decision-making skills

·    Quick learner, self-starter and extremely motivated

·    Extremely solid MS Office and MS Project knowledge/skill

·    Proficient at trouble-shooting network, hardware and especially software problems

·    Highly experienced in software training

·    Knowledgeable in telecommunications, oil and gas industry, construction materials and services and medical services

Professional Experience

Today’s Office Staffing          Business Analyst/Accountant    October 2001 – February 2002

§          Renal Ventures Management **

Assigned and prepared five-year business plan for this growing medical dialysis provider.  With only four clinics in operation at the end of 2001, Renal Ventures has plans of at least thirty-three clinics by the end of 2004 with an average opening capital budget of between $1.5K and $3.5K per clinic.  They were also preparing to take the business plan to their investors to request additional monies for their aggressive plan.  Since not having been in the medical profession previously, management expected a quick study in their business planner.  Additionally, the company was slightly behind in getting started in the process, so it was expected to get them up to speed and their business planner to manage the project completely since management traveled nearly 75% of the time.  The five-year business plan presented was very successful not only with management, but with the Board of Directors and the Investors.

Productive Data Solutions Project Manager                                      April 2001 – August 2001

§          Qwest Communications **

Assigned and successfully managed ten 800-number projects ranging in size from $75,000 to several million dollars.  From concept to implementation, effectively managed the projects throughout the development life-cycle process.  The management of the projects included project planning, staffing plans, resource management, issue tracking, risk management, quality strategy planning, transition planning and budget/cost analysis.  Duties included planning meetings and presentations, status reporting and document review.

                ** Contract Positions

Perot Systems Corporation      Project Manager/Business Analyst         July 1998 – April 2001

Projects Assigned:

§          Enterprise Rent-a-Car Account

During a short customer engagement, gathered and presented business and system requirements in order for the customer to integrate a number of separate systems into one solution.

§          Triton Container Corporation - TriFleet Project

As the world’s fourth largest ship container corporation, Triton hired Perot Systems to evaluate and implement business solutions for its rapidly changing sales and operating systems.  Within a challenging environment and with little needed supervision the following tasks were accomplished: Effectively setup and managed requirements software.  Prepared materials and professionally conducted meetings for the Team members.  Analyzed requirement environment and provided timely solutions.  Participated in on-going discussions to improve the requirements process.  Thoroughly documented requirements process for the end-users.  Oversaw software upgrades.  Trained each end user in use of requirements software and transitioned knowledge smoothly to production support.

Using broad guidelines and with little outside input along with a demanding timeline, accomplished the following tasks: Professionally prepared all documentation for the effort of gathering and presentation of business requirements for the client's new accounting system.  Prepared materials to conduct professional meetings for the client and Team members.  Analyzed requirement environment/situation and provided timely solutions.  Responsible for the setup, management and administration of the requirements software tool and web browser.  Documented and implemented the procedures for the software by the end users.  Due to skills and knowledge gained during the setup of software was designated as resource and trainer for the software. 

§          U S WEST

Analyzed the client's asset management system and processes and then prepared a complete diagram and report for management, which included cost-effective change recommendations.  The recommended process change solutions, saved thousands of dollars for an anticipated, but unnecessary, software solution.  Prepared and then tracked project plan.  Identified project issues and then worked on resolutions for the successful project completion.  Prepared weekly reports for client’s Project Office and for project sponsors and presented summary at weekly project meetings.  Prepared and continuously analyzed the near-million dollar project budget. 

Stepped up to the role of Y2K Project Manager during extended absence of Project Manager assigned to the project.  Continued duties of Systems Analyst.  Communicated progress with client's Extended Enterprise Project Office leaders to adhere to corporate Y2K compliance procedures/processes.  Performed status and budget reporting for the multi-million dollar project.  Managed data file remediation and validation efforts with primary users and vendors and completed the project task in half the time expected by management.  Performed hardware/software inventory assessments on server and desktop machines.  Recommended hardware/software solutions.  Coordinated validation/testing process with testing team. 

Researched and then analyzed the multiple HR Department email/communication systems.  Prepared email system recommendation document for client management.  Analyzed the HR Information Systems' services and prepared process flow diagram and comprehensive report on duplicate or limited services and presented system change recommendations. 

Big O Tires Inc                                                    Business Systems Specialist        October 1997-July 1998

For this company with hundreds of tire stores nation-wide, productively performed as the Project Manager for the conversion from a legacy accounting system.  Selected as member of Systems Implementation and Steering Committee.  Administered of Microsoft NT network.  Was an intricate member of a team, during corporate office move that was extremely successful in sustaining all system operations so that the company could conduct its daily business without interruption.  Responsible for the implementation and administration of Microsoft Exchange throughout the company.  Handled all user PC training.  Designed and published training materials and documentation for various applications.

CAMAS Colorado Inc       Network Support Specialist/Accountant            May 1992-October 1997

Developed and managed USA user support program for up to 230 personnel, which included comprehensive training sessions for new users along with a “super” users program for this international, billion dollar construction, aggregates, materials and services company.  During a consolidation of four offices and five US companies into a new building, was a vital member of a team in successful design and development of the new network and communication system.  Member of small team that converted company PCs to Windows95 and Office97 within a short period of time with minimal disruption to user productivity.  Assisted with conversions in other regions.  Designed the training package for the conversion to Windows95/Office97 for the entire USA operations and professionally performed the training for personnel for two of the companies’ regions.  Entirely responsible for maintenance and upgrades of industry specific software.  Assessed hardware issues on network and user PCs.

Analyzed and prepared all US consolidated month-end financial statements and supporting documentation for reporting to CAMAS plc in London.  Completed financial statements, schedules and documentation for acquisitions, mergers and de-mergers.  Analyzed customer accounts for company’s management.  Prepared monthly Sales and Use Tax reporting.  Reorganized accounts receivable and billing functions to be in compliance with accounting principles.  Maintained and provided software support and training for industry specific software. 

SMITH ENERGY SERVICES     Accounting Supervisor                                  November 1988-May 1992

For this oil and gas well servicing company, restructured and managed $2.5 million monthly accounts payable department, which included over 3,300 vendors, using equipment and job cost accounting system.  Reorganized the more than $10 million accounts receivable department increasing billing accuracy.  Hired, trained and directly supervised the A/P and A/R department personnel.  Effectively, dealt with heavy volume of vendor and customer calls, inquiries and correspondence.  Reconciled company payroll and oversaw processing of more than 500 employee expense accounts.  Responsible for reporting of cash flow forecasts to corporate management.  Teamed with purchasing department to reconcile the accounting and purchasing policies.  Designed and developed programs for inventory control and purchase order tracking.  Selected as member of Price Book Committee.  Division specialist for software programs, staff training and support.  Successfully administered numerous special projects.  Managed month-end and year-end closings.  Involved in internal, governmental agency, customer and bank audits.  Prepared and handled reporting of lease obligations.

Education and Training

·    Computer Management Systems and Accounting major, Metropolitan State College, Grade: 4.0

·    Education major, University of Northern Colorado

·    JD Edwards Software

·    Behavioral Team Interviewing

·    Group Facilitation (PMI Certified Class)

·    Facilitation of Project Definition/Initiation Workshops (PMI Certified Class)

·    Managing Risks on Projects (PMI Certified Class)

·    Project Communications (PMI Certified Class)

·    Successful Project Management (PMI Certified Class)

·    DOORS and DOORSNet, requirements gathering tool

·    Windows 3.1, 95, 98, NT, ME, 2000, XP

·    eCommerce Solutions

·    Telecommunications/Network Fundamentals

·    Netware - Administration

·    Introduction to Hardware Solutions

·    MS Office Professional Edition

·    MS Project and ABT Project Planning

·    Netscape Communicator and Lotus Notes

·    BMS - Budget Management Systems

·    CDP - Comprehensive Delivery Process

·    Corporate Culture studies

·    Business Process Reengineering

·    Beginning Sign Language