Jason Cole

acct5a@r.postjobfree.com

702-***-****

Business Analyst

Summary

A highly proficient professional – specializing in the analysis & alignment of front end business

needs to back end IT solutions. Worked in complex environments for major blue chip, public sector,

as well as private clients. Has experience in all stages of the delivery cycle covering the analysis of

business needs through development of functional and technical specs, Use Cases, and the

testing, management and acceptance of solution delivery.

Has extensive experience in managing and delivering engagements, working with and aligning all

levels of management, end users, and IT professionals.

Areas of Expertise

• Worked in the delivery and support of business focused IT solutions for almost 18 years.

Nine years with PwC in England, eight years with small consulting companies and recently

with a local airline;

• Liaised with all levels of customer personnel from delivery approvers to C level individuals;

• Presented at major conferences such as SAPFinancials as well as smaller venues including

multiple business user events;

• Highly skilled at translating business requirements into usable technical data to facilitate a

smooth development of specs, process and data models.

• Former PwC Global SAP security & controls training leader 1998 2002; and,

• Simultaneously worked with multiple project teams across locations and continents,

using standard methodologies including Aglie, PRINCE2, PRiSM, and Waterfall.

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Professional Experience

Snr. Business Analyst

Allegiant Air, Las Vegas, NV.

March 2013 – Present

Reporting to the VP of Technology, developed and delivered solutions over multiple elements of a

technical re write of their maintenance software and flight logs. Worked with personnel from all

areas of the business from mechanics at the airport to developers at HQ.

Manager of Business Operations/ Snr. Business Analyst

Suburban Design. Las Vegas, NV.

January 2012 – February 2013

Reporting directly to the CEO, managing all aspects of business operations for a prominent local

private business. Responsible for the day to day operation of multiple interests and development

and delivery of new business lines.

Project Manager/ Business Analyst

Turnkey Consulting. Henderson, NV.

June 2009 – December 2011

Assisting customers in their daily challenge to leverage SAP business challenges to their full

potential. Responsible for sales, implementations, audit/compliance work, and advisory services.

Senior SAP Business Analyst

Securinfo. Philadelphia, PA.

December 2002 – June 2009

Responsible for the day to day sales, implementation, and management of multiple complex

projects.

Senior Manager – Global Risk Management Solutions

PricewaterhouseCoopers. London, England.

August 1994 – December 2002

Went in as a graduate, left as a Senior Manager helping to manage the UK Security practice for the

final 2 years. Worked as technical lead, team lead, and advisory director for scores of multinational

customers in Europe, Africa, and the US.

Key Skills

Communication: Exceptional listener and communicator who effectively conveys information

verbally and in writing. Specializes in translating technical terminology into understandable

commentary so that the decision makers can truly make informed decisions.

Leadership: Has a unique background in that most assignments have required both technical

expertise as well as leadership qualities. One of the youngest Senior Managers in PwC history.

Maintained mix of leadership/ sales/ technical/ advisory skills throughout career.

Analytical/Technical: Highly analytical thinking with demonstrated talent for identifying, scrutinizing,

and solving customer issues. Former PwC Global Subject Matter Expert for SAP Security. Fully

proficient in all MS Office applications (including Project), VISIO, as well as some in house

developed project management tools.

Interpersonal Abilities: Proven relationship builder with unsurpassed interpersonal skills. Ability to

relate to customer staff and co workers, inspire others to participate, and mitigate conflict within

teams, both as a team member and team leader.

Multicultural Sensitivity: Personable professional whose strengths include cultural sensitivity and an

ability to build rapport with a diverse workforce in multicultural settings. Worked in over 25

countries across four continents.

Planning/Organizing: Results driven achiever with exemplary planning and organizational skills,

along with a high degree of detail orientation.

Problem Solving: Innovative and proven problem solver who can generate workable solutions and

resolve both interpersonal and technical issues. Was termed the “Fire Fighter” at PwC for the ability

to identify and solve complex problems in a timely yet controlled manner.

Qualifications/ Honours:

University of Southampton Shoreham College

September 91 – July 94 September 84 – July 91

Physics Degree (Hons) 3 ‘A’ Levels, 8 GCSE’s, 1 ‘O’ Level

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