Jay D. Jones
Tampa, Fl 33626 813-***-****
abjbu9@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY: Operations and Project Manager with strong Business Analysis
and problem solving skills coupled with broad experience in
Health Care Benefit Administration, Distribution/Logistics,
Inventory Management/Control, Sales Operations and IT.
Extensive IT project implementation experience with MRP/DRP,
order management/ supply chain integration, insurance and Third
Party Administrators. Experience spans Healthcare,
Transportation, Wholesale Distribution, Software and Insurance
industries.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
7/08-current Acclaris, Inc. Tampa, Florida
Senior Business Analyst
Primary role focused on implementation of 3rd party file and web
services interfaces with strategic partners in the delivery of
Health Care Benefit Reimbursement Administration products and
services provided through a Fortune 20 Banking client. Firm
utilizes the SCRUM methodology/approach to Agile development.
Regular ongoing responsibilities include:
. Management of vendor relationships and system interface for
Debit Card processing, HSA Investments and Print Services
partners.
. Interpretation and validation business requirements from client
. Regular communication updates to project stakeholders
. Requirements development (scrum) with offshore development
teams.
. Creation of functional requirements.
. Contribute to product design sessions.
. Mapping and verification of partner file interfaces.
. Perform file interface, API/web services and web interface
testing
. Consult with Operations teams to develop appropriate business
processes and corrective action practices for new tools.
. Perform defect tracking and change control management for post-
implementation system enhancements.
. Provide post-implementation Production Support for delivery of
collaterals (Checks and EOBs, statements, welcome kits, letters
and electronic correspondence)
. Assess process efficiency and profitability during post-
implementation improvement and control phases.
Routinely utilize Oracle (11g) PL/SQL Developer for Analysis and
Configuration, UltraEdit for HTML, XML and file editing,
Automate 7 and Unix scripting for job automation, HTML and
Creole wiki pages for intercompany design and support
communications. Role also requires regular use of common
business productivity applications including the MS Office
suite, Project and Visio.
2/05-7/08 Epic-Premier Insurance Solutions, Inc. Lakeland, Florida
Project Analyst
Project and Account Manager with heavy emphasis on systems
implementation for mid-tier Insurance firms. Primary role
includes delivery/implementation of IT projects utilizing
standard system design and life cycle methodologies for project
communication with business stakeholders, requirements, and
resource management to meet budget and timelines.
Implementations routinely involve management of multiple
projects and teams within the firm's Core and Custom Development
groups, as well as third party development efforts.
Also perform hands on development of financial and operational
reporting, workflows and data validation procedures for Claims,
policy administration and Accounting modules. Tools include
Sybase PowerBuilder, ISQL, XML and common business productivity
application including the MS Office suite, Project and Visio.
Ongoing projects and activities include:
. Legacy data conversion and implementation of a new system for
accounting, policy management and claims handling. (multiple
installations across several states and clients)
. Implement data warehouse and develop procedures to populate
and mine the data for line and executive reporting.
. Development and integration of all reporting, merge documents
and custom user entry forms required to support ongoing
implementations.
. Positive Pay and automated bank reconciliation applications
to feed financial transactions to and from major banking
partners using EDI.
. Custom rating interface supporting major lines of business
including Commercial Auto, Property, General Liability,
Inland Marine and Workers Compensation.
4/03-12/04 License Technologies Group, Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Project Manager
Responsible for business processes management for IT hardware
manufacturers and software publishers incorporating SDLC
methodology and deliverables. Developed statements of work and
coordinated executive and user communications, managed resource
planning, budgeting and timelines. Client Program/Account
Management to
research and understand their business needs for information to
propose enhancements and improve processes
Projects included:
. Business process consultation and analysis to support CRM
implementation (Trend Micro)
. Developed executive information for clients built around
introduction of data warehousing tools and mining.
. eCommece development including integration with distribution
partners, credit clearance firms and carriers. (Microsoft,
Macromedia, Computer Associates, Linksys, Sophos and Network
Associates)
. ANSI X12 and EDIFACT EDI messaging for order fulfillment
between Macromedia and North American and European
distribution partners.
. Web-based order configuration and delivery tools
. Electronic product wrapper and eCommerce shop sites for OEM
product distribution (Computer Associates, Linksys)
. Regulatory tools to support revenue recognition compliance.
. Order management system enhancements to support currency
conversion between US dollar and Euro, Yen and Pound Sterling
10/00-2/03 Tech Data Corporation, Clearwater, Florida
Manager, Business Analysis
Responsible for general operations and enhancements to support
sales, delivery and invoicing of virtual product lines (support
contracts, warranties, training and certification materials and
software licensing). Tactical support of financial accounting
systems, EDI processing and invoicing for major accounts.
Project Manager for web based digital product delivery system.
This role included development of business rules, project
requirements and budgeting, ROI analysis and service level
measurement.
. Change Manager for Siebel CRM implementation (Sales order
processing/lead management/fulfillment)
. Developed Access/SQL (front/back end) data warehouse system
and managed virtual product billing team contributing to
share growth from 13% to 46% of wholesale IT Distribution
market for software licensing.
. Performed divisional operational analysis and developed
annual operating plans for Software division.
. Prioritized Information Technology resources.
. Designed and implemented configuration tools incorporating
rule sets to guide Sales process for complex product lines.
1/98 - 9/00 Manager, Special Sales Services
Senior Sales Operations Manager over a collection of service and
support teams comprising over seventy employees supporting over
700 Sales Associates in call center environment.
Responsibilities included staffing/organizational development,
Logistical planning and Inventory management, process
development, and IT project prioritization to support Tech Data
Sales initiatives.
Led development team and implemented processes leading to dramatic
reduction of open order exposure and affiliated inventory carrying costs.
Conceived and developed transactional [VB/MS Access) database tools linking
multiple departmental subsystems featuring integration with mainframe and
event driven messaging.
Provided design, scope and functional specifications for upgraded system
when converted from end user development to a production application.
Managed distribution planning, inventory management and billing operations
for supplier direct shipments.
10/95-1/98 Manager, Configuration Services
Responsible for establishing profitability and growth of system
configuration services to Computer Reseller customers
Managed $176MM PC integration business with sustained annual growth
exceeding 130% while in this capacity.
Business stakeholder for division established to configure and retrofit
systems to perform final assembly of IBM, Digital, Compaq and Hewlett
Packard systems and related peripheral products.
Led the development team responsible for implementation of a custom
database application designed to service the needs of PC Integration, Shop
floor planning, inventory control and light manufacturing/assembly within a
multi-tiered distribution business model.
Managed team leading to ISO 9002 Registration for Configuration Centers and
Sales Engineering Support Team.
Provided Field Sales support instrumental in award of primary souring firm
to prime contractors for numerous 8+ figure corporate and government
integration procurement awards. Contract award dealt with Military
purchasing/procurement and civilian officials in Washington and included
high profile US military 'Desktop V' and VA 'technology refresh' multi-year
contracts.
10/94-9/95 Towne Air Freight, Inc., South Bend, Indiana
Director of Technology
Information Systems Director and principal technology officer
for a $70MM Regional LTL transportation carrier. Responsible
for strategic planning, financial management, staffing/capacity
planning and overall company performance with regard to
technology.
Implemented conversion to a new business accounting system.
Developed strategy from concept to implementation for upgrading mainframe,
PC and network infrastructure to a distributed client server environment.
Negotiated co-terminent licensing support agreements for all Informix
[database engine, development tools, and networking] products resulting in
over $90k annual savings and significant reduction in internal
administrative costs.
Ongoing System implementation of line of business system involving all
business operations.
4/94-10/94 Project Manager, Information Systems
Responsible for redirecting internal and external development
resources and vendors following after a failed line of business
conversion (Informix).
Selected development firm and restored forward progress toward eventual
conversion of line of business computer hardware and order management
system software.
Promoted to Director of Technology
12/90-3/94 Zimmer, Inc., Warsaw, Indiana
Support Services Manager
Management of distribution operations including a surgical
product parts bank, technical, promotional and educational
literature, sales support materials, and convention/exhibit
materials for a large orthopedic device manufacturer.
. Served on Bristol-Myers Squibb Logistics council for
corporate transportation purchasing and materials
management.
2/87-11/90 Medical Education Supervisor
Responsible for logistical support and deployment of course
training materials for orthopedic surgical staff. Also
encompassed coordination of annual event schedules and product
training courses for orthopedic surgeons and nurses.
4/84-1/87 Exhibit Shop Foreman
Design, construction, and maintenance of medical exhibit
properties.
4/80-4/84 Penny & Nicol Boutique, Plainfield, Indiana
Custom Builder
( Designed and built custom furnishings and interiors to
client specification for commercial and residential customer
base.
EDUCATION Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana
Bachelor of Arts, General Studies. Emphasis: Business
Administration and Computer Technology, 1991
Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Indiana
Life Sciences and Chemistry, 1979 - 1982
PROFESSIONAL COMPTIA Affiliate (1997-2003)
AFFILIATIONS RosettaNet (1997-2002)
Council of Logistics Management (1990-1995)
Bristol-Myers Squibb Transportation Council (1988-1993)
Great Lakes Informix Users Group (1994-95)
Hewlett-Packard Unix (HPUX) Great Lakes User Group (1994-
95)