Summary
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Results
driven professional with extensive experience in managing people, building
teams.
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Improving
processes while focusing on quality and customer satisfaction.
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Demonstrated
excellence in change management, development, project management, systems
analysis and design.
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Planned,
implemented and managed process reengineering initiatives and IT projects
across multiple organizations and with cross functional teams.
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Ability
to manage multiple projects in tight deadlines.
Professional
Profile
2006-Present: Gerald Metals Inc. ·
Project Manager/Senior Consultant
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Designed
and developed a General Ledger Interface. Utilizing SQL Server, VB and VBA
implemented an interface from Aquarius which is an invoicing application
designed specifically mining industry and in particular to concentrates,
to the general ledger system.
1997-2006: Novartis
Pharmaceuticals ·
Project Manager/Senior Consultant
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Executed
complex web-based promotional campaigns for Novartis consumer brands.
Coordinated design and development vendors under aggressive schedules. Managed
the complete end-to-end implementation for large-scale relationship marketing
projects.
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Evaluated
software upgrade; managed project, programmers and analysts, led efforts to
control deviations from schedule and budget throughout project life cycle; including
all activities from vendor contacts, scheduling through final payment; implemented
and realized cycle time improvement of 30%.
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Developed
the ENGINE deployment application to facilitate roll-out of the standard
operating PC environment across all Novartis desktops. Responsible for monitoring the progress of
training, schedules, hardware and software as well as reporting progress to
upper management. Designed and implemented
an intuitive interface utilizing Visual Basic (VB). Application Increased
productivity of deployment engineers by 20%.
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System
validation of the Clozaril National Registry (CNR) as well as Clozaril Office
Manager (COM). Proposed improvements in operational effectiveness including:
redesign of the testing process, worked with internal and external auditors and
staff to generate and review all testing and documentation necessary for CFR
Part 11 Compliance. Guidelines were met resulting in meeting 100% of FDA
compliance requirements.
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Worked
as a Business analyst for marketing on a Project Tracking System, conducted
assessment of requirements in order to re-engineer business processes.
Implemented an operational prototype in EXCEL VBA, SQL server and VB. Evaluated
Oracle database design against user business requirements. System was developed
on an Intranet employing HTML and ASP technology. Developed Impromptu catalogs and Powerplay
cubes for report generation.
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Conducted
assessment and evaluated new software technology for Legal departments Patent
Office. Negotiated pricing and kept senior management apprised of progress. Achieved
90% support cost while maintaining customer satisfaction.
1996–1997 SCHERING PLOUGH ·
Senior Consultant
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Provided
disease management analysis of incidence and costs of health plans in a patient
population. Using FOCUS and EXCEL, developed a predictive model to identify
potential high-risk patients for intervention programs. Supported marketing and
finance in the deployment of the intervention programs.
1986–1996 CIBA-GEIGY
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Project Leader
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Responsible
for the maintenance and enhancements of FOCUS-based wholesale distribution
system, which included Bid and contract price maintenance, and wholesale chargebacks.
Transactions were maintained Utilizing EDI data transmittals. The system
interfaced with accounts receivable and multiple warehouse distribution centers
by means of electronic feeds.
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Performed
Quality Assurance Reviews and extensive data base design work on Medicare /
Medicare reimbursement and contract administration system. Generating
recommendations to mitigate risks and improve customer satisfaction.
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Reengineered
the business process for a budgeting system, for financial planning and expense
tracking. The automated system used to facilitate the consolidation and
tracking of monthly capital appropriations. The system enabled and improved
re-allocation of budgets to new unexpected projects and expenses, as well as
generating forecasts based on historical project expenses.
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Reengineered
the “Field Force Expense Reporting” process; developed procedures,
communication vehicles and quality of journal entries. Reduced error and
improved productivity by 40%; achieved more than 20% in operational cost
savings.
1984 – 1986 Mobil
Oil Corporation ·
Senior Consultant
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Led accelerated
analysis JAD sessions; extensive data base design work for a mechanized
accounting, Reporting and Analysis System for controller's department. This
system provides on-line credit and collection support for the sales
organization, treasurers department and interface to corporate general ledger.
· Managed the development of an accounting, Reporting and Analysis System for controller's department. This system provides on-line credit and collection support for the sales organization, treasurers department and interface to corporate general ledger.
1984–1985 BELLCORE
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Senior Consultant
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Managed
a team responsible for the redesign of Bell Atlantic Operating Companies’
systems running under AT&T OTSS to FOCUS under CMS running at the operating
companies. Additional responsibilities included providing user hot-line
support, conducting user training, and preparing presentations to top
management on available system tools.
1983-1985 GENERAL
MILLS ·
New York, NY
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Re-engineered
the HR system for divisional sales groups, system included benefits tracking,
skills tracking, sales staff compensation as well as calculation of the
management incentive program (MIP) for sales and internal support staff.
1982–1983 BANKERS
TRUST ·
Team Leader
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Participated
in design and development of a worldwide check collection system, for the
wholesale checking department. The application tracked accounts for deposits
and check clearance. Automated balance and account status allowed for 2-day
fund availability in an effort to attract additional international accounts.
1981 CIBA-GEIGY
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Team Leader
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Designed
and implemented automated system for divisional managers to track and report
annual budgets. System provided full editing capability and a series of
financial reports including budget utilization statement. Wrote input and
update procedures to accommodate both batch processing and online entry.
Included an automatic transfer to the corporate finance department. Designed
extensive menu scheme for managerial ease-of-use.
1980-1981 AT&T
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Piscataway, NJ
Team Leader
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Designed
and coordinated set up of an
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During
divestiture responsibilities included designing and implementing systems, which
audited specific transfers of assets, inventory and personnel records.
1978-1980 TYMSHARE
INC., ·
Consultant
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Developed
products, which were marketed nationwide. Provided nationwide support of FOCUS,
developed classes, taught seminars and supported a national marketing and
technical force.
· Initiated calls on new users in existing accounts developing new business and supported the big 8 accounting firms, including training and development.
Business Functionality Experience
Accounts Receivables -
Payables ** Personnel ** CRM ** Pharmaceuticals Chargeback’s ** Inventory
/ Distribution ** Application Validation **
CFR Part 11 Compliance **
Budgeting ** Expense
Tracking **
Expertise
Project
Planning/Management ** Program Management ** Systems Architecture ** Systems/Software
Development ** Production Deployment ** Quality Assurance ** Process Analysis ** Business Client Relations ** User Interface
Design **
Education
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science,
Publications
Co-author “How to Use VB6” visual basic book
Technical editor for Macmillan Publishing.