Project Manager Management
Resume:
MICHAEL SULLIVAN
*******@*****.***
San Francisco, CA
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/michael-sullivan/0/957/a84
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Success as I.T. Manager, Project Manager, Finance Manager and Consultant in a wide range of businesses that include services, manufacturing, electrical distribution, and software. Experience in growing and maintaining subsidiaries, alliances and partnerships. Proven team member, leader and problem solver. Experienced in the following areas:
• Distribution / BI Reporting / Software • Accounting / Finance / Banking
• IT Management / Project Management • Inventory
• Negotiations / Contracts • Budgeting / Forecasting
• Training / SOX • CRM / ERP / Supply Chain
EDUCATION
B.S. in Business Administration, International Business Management and Finance Graduated 1993
San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA
Dean's List Honors
TECHNICAL SUMMARY
Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project, MS Visio, SQL/MYSQL, UNIX, PeopleSoft FIN, SCM, ESA, HRMS, PS Security, BI reporting tools, PS Application Designer, SQR, Query, Crystal, salesforce.com, SQR, nVision, Salesforce, Windows Operating Systems, SQL server, HR, iEmployee, Toad, Golden SQL tools, Sun servers, MS server 2003-2008, BEA, Tuxedo, PeopleTools, JD Edwards, Solomon.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sam Alley Creek Vineyards, Upper Lake / San Francisco, CA Continuous
Owner/Manager
Managing vineyards.
Coordinating support for maintenance.
In charge of updating the vines for maximum yields.
Actuate Corporation (BIRT), San Mateo, CA April 2005-October 2011
Financial Applications Manager
(FTE)
Manager of the international financial applications, and applications team which included PeopleSoft, Solomon, Ceridian, EquityEdge and iEmployee.
Directed best practices for support operations and managed validations and cutover of key infrastructure improvement activities including follow-up and action items.
In charge of planning, implementing, change management and migration of system updates, fixes, implementations, and customizations and managing SLA’s of resolutions.
Hands-on support for functional and technical solutions including PeopleTools, BI reporting, SQR’s, Query, Crystal, Databases, and nVision for all financial applications in all areas.
Director of training for financial users to share best practices with partners and peer groups.
Managed in-house and 3rd party application projects between the international finance departments, U.S. finance departments, Applications Development department and the MIS department to provide continuous improvement programs across all business units.
Built relationships on multiple organizational levels, including executives and senior management across functional areas which included weekly meetings with executives.
Analyzed workflow and systems to make recommendations for improvements in accordance with SOX controls and managed IT SOX key controls.
Managed Month-end and Quarter-end operations and communications
for critical issue follow-up and action items.
Daily meetings with Helpdesk group for updates on priorities and critical issues.
Environments: Windows operating systems, SQL/MYSQL, UNIX, PeopleSoft, Salesforce, SQR, Query, Business Intelligence reporting, Crystal, ERP implementations.
Robert Half International, Pleasanton, CA March 1999-April 2005
Senior Business Systems Analyst / Project Manager
(FTE)
Leader in designing, developing, testing and implementing new and revised applications and provided the technical and functional guidance to the business users for PeopleSoft Financial applications.
Project Manager for PeopleSoft 8.4 upgrade – AR and Billing.
Implementation team for ESA product suite.
Trainer of business users for AR, Billing, and ESA modules, including Project Management, Contract Administration, Time & Expense, and Resource Management.
Managed the archiving project for Financial and Human Resource Management Systems.
Support of PeopleSoft financial applications for domestic and international business users.
Assessment of upstream and downstream impacts of system changes and communicating system changes to all departments to ensure effective delivery of modifications.
Project manager for several enhancements including increasing efficiency and speed of the entire environment, Credit and Collections projects, and BI reporting using query, nVision, and SQR.
Environments: PeopleSoft, UNIX, SQR, nVision, Windows
Dalla Terra, Napa, CA October 1998-March 1999
Consultant
(Contract)
Coordinated shipments to US distributors. In charge of inventory tracking, depletions and order processing for seven Italian wineries and more than 40 wines.
Coordinated with customs brokers, wineries, and distributors for domestic and international shipments.
Consulted in website creation and B2B supply chain design.
Environment: Windows Operating systems
Wesco Electrical Distributors, San Francisco, CA August 1997-August 1998
I.T. / Management Consultant
(Contract)
Assisted in the conversion of computer information systems, accounting functions, and profit sharing accounts.
Assisted in the spin-off of subsidiaries, partnerships, and assets.
Environments: Windows Operating systems, ERP implementations
Maydwell & Hartzell Inc., Brisbane, CA June 1986-August 1997
IT Director
(FTE)
In charge of organizing, planning, implementing, and controlling the Financial, ERP, CRM and distribution systems.
Managed computer programming and administration.
In charge of short-term and long-term projects for new applications and existing upgrades.
Implemented networks using Windows NT, Unix, and Pick OS, for company-wide network, incorporating Internet and Intranet systems for information access and processing.
Reduced shipping time 40% by creating workflow objectives and automating the reporting of inventory and shipping.
Assisted in contract negotiations with suppliers and customers.
Pioneered EDI with Utility Companies, Municipal Utility Districts, and foreign distribution companies, giving presentations to several customers and partners.
Worked with district offices for automation, computerization and networking of their facilities.
Headed three major upgrades to the ERP, Financial and Distribution systems.
Other Duties:
Finance Manager
In charge of financial reporting including banking, cash flow analysis, financial statements.
Managed internal, bank and external audits.
Responsible for overseeing customer collections.
Maintained all accounting, FP&A, and corporate information in the company databases.
Increased Tangible Net Worth of the corporation 20% through utilization of partnership alliances.
Managed Accounts Payable, checks’ disbursements, and backup to all accounting functions.
Hired accounting personnel and assisted in hiring of personnel in other areas of the company.
Negotiated with banks to implement and increase credit lines.
401K Plan Trustee.
Coordinated with the Controller, and performed the duties of the CFO that included bank loan negotiations and financial reporting validations.
Environments: Networking hardware, ERP implementations, Windows operating systems, UNIX, Mainframe support
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