Lisa R Bellissimo
GIBSONIA PA 15044
*********@*******.***
experience:
JUNE 2008 - PRESENT ARIBA
Project Manager
Pittsburgh, PA
Responsible for managing the design and deployment of the Ariba
On-Demand "Procure to Pay" (Procurement) solution.
Create and maintain control over project plan (Microsoft Project)
Conduct regular project status meetings, Assure timeline is
adhered to, lead all project resources at both Ariba and the customer
As functional expert, lead the customer in the build, testing and
deployment of their software solution and associated business
processes while providing project planning and management services.
Deployment responsibilities include assisting customers throughout
the various phases of Aribas solution deployment.
Assist with all aspects of a deployment including (but not limited
to): Process configuration, user interface configuration, end user
and supplier set-up and project management.
Act as a liaison between the customer and various groups within Ariba
such as Technical Support, Sales, Engineering, and Product
Management.
Responsible for customer satisfaction during the deployment.
Establishes credibility as a conduit for solutions expertise with
customers and is seen as an expert by customers
Provide direction to product, service, or solutions teams by creating
and maintaining the functional specification for each product
Responsible for issue resolutions within the projects and delivery IT
solutions to fit the needs of the business
Manage risks involved with the project
Determine new methods and develop new procedures for accomplishing
work
Manage deployment projects high in complexity, size, and scope
November 2006- June 2008 Hudson
Pittsburgh, PA
Manager - IT Standards & Functional Support
Lead IT Delivery and Strategy team to best serve as a focal point
between the Finance (AP, AR, Billing and GL), Payroll, HR, Benefits
and IT staffs that directly work with Hudson systems - Primarily
PeopleSoft (ERP)
Mentor employees (Functional analysts) in PeopleSoft application
functions (With regard to Staffing, Time & Labor, Payroll, HR and
Benefits and Financial Modules) - Members of my team are taught to
work closely with all system end users and other business unit
personnel to troubleshoot and resolve system issues related to
PeopleSoft or other integrated applications.
Perform the duties of an instructor or cheerleader in transferring
both PeopleSoft process and system knowledge to all company
organizations and also conduct the transfer of business process
knowledge to the IT team
Perform risk assessments for system change efforts and work closely
third parties during system implementations
System planning and delivery Participation in Fit/Gap Sessions,
Draft Functional Specifications, Compose all test plans and manage
all system and end user testing; Compile a test case repository; Lead
in the gathering and documenting of system requirements, conduct
fit/gap analysis of the business requirements against delivered
functionality, develop functional design, complete application
configuration, manage scope and expectations of business unit
participants as needed, conduct and aid in system and end user
QA/Testing, and develop training material and job aids on a project
by project basis
Continually build the PeopleSoft knowledge base to maximize system
optimization
Communicate expectations, issues and accomplishments to staff,
management and users/customers
Research ERP vendor patches/fixes, then work with IT to install and
test those deemed appropriate
Job skills/knowledge: PeopleSoft, QA/Testing, IT Management,
Software Implementation, ERP Systems, Project Management, Microsoft
Word and Excel, etc.
September 2005- September 2006 Software Systems Inc. Pittsburgh,
PA
HR/Payroll System Implementation Lead
Responsible for all aspects of HR/Payroll/Financial System (ERP)
Software Implementation targeting public sector clients
Control project timeline to assure that customer software is
configured for system "Go Live" Date
Identify training needs of clients and complete the necessary
training
Gather and review Data Specifications
Train Customers on Crystal Reports Software, Install Crystal Reports
Software and write customized Crystal Reports
Cross-Sell company products and services to existing customers
Work with client data conversion files - Data Manipulation and
Configuration
Provide technical support
Job skills/knowledge: Crystal Reports, Microsoft Word and Excel,
Software Implementation, Payroll, Human Resources Systems, Project
Management, etc.
November 2004 - September 2005 Ketchum, Inc. Pittsburgh, PA
Human Resources Information Specialist (HRIS)
Assist HRIS Manager in Management and Administration of Ceridian ERP
System.
Maintain internal HR/Payroll database files and tables, and develop
custom reports to meet the requirements of company management and
Human Resources/Payroll staff.
Identify training needs of system end users and develop and/or
provide the necessary training to meet those needs.
Employee Benefits Administration including maintaining rates and
plans in HR/Payroll System and setting up related payroll deductions.
Job skills/knowledge: Ceridian HR/Payroll System, Crystal Reports,
Microsoft Word, Excel and Access, MS-SQL, Software Implementation,
Project Management, etc.
April 2004-November 2004 Robert Half Management Resources
Pittsburgh, PA
HR/Payroll Systems Consultant Temporary Contract Position
Provide consulting services to mid-large sized companies
Assist in Management of Ceridian ERP/ HRIS (Human Resources
Information Systems) as well as assist in development of online Time
and Attendance/Expense Reporting system.
Maintain internal HR/Payroll database files and tables, and develop
custom reports to meet the requirements of company management and
staff.
Identify training needs of system end users and develop and/or
provide the necessary training to meet those needs.
July 2002 - February 2004 DBT America Inc. Pittsburgh, PA
Human Resources Specialist
Oversee the successful processing of payroll for multiple company
locations including Union payroll
Manage Payroll/ HRIS (Human Resources Information Systems)
Maintain internal HR/Payroll database files and tables, and develop
custom reports to meet the requirements of company management and
staff.
Identify training needs of system end users and develop and/or
provide the necessary training to meet those needs.
Implement Online Time and Attendance system as well as automation of
company expense reporting.
Provide assistance and technical support to HR/Payroll system end
users.
Job skills/knowledge: Ceridian HR/Payroll System, Kronos, Crystal
Reports, Microsoft Word, Excel and Access, OSHA compliance and record
keeping, FMLA administration, MS-SQL, Software Implementation,
Project Management, etc.
April 1999-January 2002 Ceridian Employer Services Pittsburgh, PA
Human Resource/Payroll Software Implementation Consultant
Responsible for timely implementation of integrated ERP software
solution.
Coordinated activities of Sales, Programming, Training and Customer
Service during software implementation process.
Gathered and reviewed data specifications with clients.
Provided client training and support.
Job skills/knowledge: Ceridian HR/Payroll Systems, Crystal Reports,
Microsoft Word and Excel, LAN/WAN technology, Software
Implementation, Project Management, Sales and Consulting skills,
Employee Benefit Plan administration, etc.
Education:
University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA
B.A. English Writing/Communications 1991