CHARLES G. SCHULT, JR.

**** ********* **.

Dallas, TX 75243

714-***-****

ac0gy2@r.postjobfree.com

OVERVIEW

30+ years of experience in ERP and corporate IT management and control systems

20+ years of Oracle ERP/EBS full-suite applications implementation experience (Manufacturing, Financials, HRMS/Payroll, CRM,) utilizing various recognized project methodologies, including AIM

Oracle Middleware projects including WebCenter Intra- and Internet Portal development and Content Management repository development and migration

Heavy background with manufacturing and distribution clients (Northrup Aviation, Ascend Communication, Honeywell, Tyco Ind., ABB Satellite Communications, Jeraisy Computers, Ingram Micro, Golfsmith, Goodman Bros., Tramontina)

10+ full life cycle successful implementations and numerous upgrade projects, including multiple upgrades to Oracle R12.1.3

P&L budgetary responsibility ranging from $.5M to $50M

Strengths in Oracle manufacturing and planning products (INV, BOM (w/RTG), WIP, CAP, PLN)

20 years program/project and consulting management in the discrete & process manufacturing, high-tech, Telecom, consumer packaged and service industry sectors

Over 22 years of large full life-cycle, project management leading and directing large team, high budget ($2 - $50 million) implementations of major software and hardware solutions

15+ years (prior to consulting) of operational Materials and Supply Chain management that includes master, production and material planning/scheduling, purchasing management and distribution and logistics management

Broad program/project management capabilities dealing with planning, execution, quality and people skills (including 3rd party and off-shore management) through all phases of systems development and implementation and the project management process

Extensive international experience (pan-Europe, Asia and North America), with Fortune 1000 corporations dealing with multinational, multi-site, multicultural system strategies and deployment

Experience in Big 5 and major software OEM project management (25+ years)

Strong analysis (gap and process), issue and risk identification, resolution and mitigation abilities

Excellent communication skills and adept at dealing with all levels of employees from user groups to C-level and board management as well as experience with the MS Office suite, including MS Project

Complete understanding of best practice business processes in multiple industry environments

Multiple experiences with Fortune 1000 client programs and projects ranging from $.5M – $50M

Deep knowledge of business processes/requirements (Financial, SCM, CRM, Manufacturing, e- Procurement)

Attributes

Strong communication and presentation skills (competent with productivity tools including MS Project)

Experienced in boardroom settings and dealing with C-level executives

Ability to convey complex concepts, values and business models

Strong analysis, issue and risk identification, resolution and mitigation abilities

Able to adapt to new situations/cultures

Experienced in multicultural international business development and requirements

Experienced in managing in matrix organizations

Very experienced in large team management and team development

Experienced with extensive travel and willing to continue, up to and including 100%

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CA Technologies

(10/14 – Present) Project Manager

Responsible for the delivery & management of CA product implementations to customers of CA.

Responsibilities include managing mid-sized and large-sized projects implementing CA technologies software programs. This includes new solutions and solution updates impacting various security aspects (identity management, user authorization, system Single Sign On) and system monitoring. Experience with CA field projects, AMS project management and Staff Aug/Tech Lead projects. Also responsible for executing project strategy to meet business requirement, managing scope, budget and schedules, communicating project status, assessing risks and escalating appropriately to mitigate or reduce the risks. As well, provide leadership and direction within the team and with client team, provide recommendations and implement changes and improvements.

SmartDog LLC

(1/12 – 10/13) Sr. Project Manager

As Sr. Project Manager, responsible for the management of projects involved with implementation of Oracle R12 E-business Applications, remediation efforts for Oracle 11i and R12 capabilities, client system assessments and recommendations, and assisting in pre-sales activities. Manage efforts and direct resources to effect defined scope of work for clients.

For a major manufacturer and distributor in the cookware industry, planned and managed the upgrade, from Oracle Applications v11.5.1.02 on database release 10.2.0.3, to Oracle R12.1.3 on database v 11.2.0.3.The project included a platform upgrade to the new Oracle Database Appliance server on a 64bit Linux OS. Twelve applications (FIN, MFG & OE/CSM) were upgraded, two new applications (Adv. Pricing & Eng) were implemented, and over 80 process and system improvements were developed and installed. Project was completed one month ahead of target date and within original budget.

For a global leader in the manufacturing and distribution of bore sizing and finishing equipment, planned, managed and delivered the upgrade of their Oracle Applications v 11.5.7 on database v 8.1.7 to Applications R12.1.3 on database v 11.2.0.3. Seventeen application modules in use were upgraded and multiple process and system improvements were developed and implemented for each module. Project completed on time and budget.

Managed a remediation development project for a large telecommunications services company. Areas of remediation included improvements in customer’s product configurator, streamlining of the process to develop acceptable BOMs based on client requirements and multiple improvements to the clients order to cash process.

Keste LLC

(6/09 – 11/11) Sr. Project Manager

Project/Program Manager for clients of this system integrator/implementer involved in Oracle Middleware, Oracle Configurator and Oracle EBS projects.

Implementation of Oracle Enterprise Content Manager, development of the corporate repository and migration of 400,000+ documents for a developer, manufacturer and marketer of biological testing technologies with applications throughout the diagnostic and life science industries.

Oracle CRM OnDemand implementation for a leading global manufacturer of fluid flow valves and meters

Managed a group of senior developers providing Oracle EBS support for the manufacturer of satellite and other digital communication products

Developed models, rules and validations for the use of Oracle Configurator for one of the leading manufacturer of class rings, medals, pins and other emblematic jewelry for high school and university

Solution Beacon, LLC

(11/08 – 1/09) Project Manager

Major cable (fiber optic and automotive) manufacturer desired to upgrade (through a total reimplementation) their Oracle v11.03 applications to Oracle 12i. Project was to create a “global footprint” that would allow them to easily roll out their standard applications to their multiple plants in the Southeastern US, northern Mexico and European facilities. Leading a team of senior Oracle functional and technical consultants, the objective was to allow the client the opportunity to analyze options for the project in a comprehensive fashion before committing to the project scope, approach, and cost, As project manager, it was also my responsibility to create a comprehensive project plan for the initial pilot implementation of 12i, encompassing not only the functional capabilities to be implemented, but also the effort necessary to upgrade those custom objects (interfaces, extensions, reports, etc.) that would be upgraded and integrated as part of the entire client solution. Additional deliverables included a corporate communication plan and comprehensive training plan that would be utilized during the duration of the entire corporate solution roll out.

Optimum Solutions, Inc.

(April, ’08 – June, ’08) Project Manager

Project Manager for implementation of Demantra forecasting module for Midwestern manufacturer of PET containers for the consumer products industry. Product used to develop the yearly manufacturing requirements across all facilities in order to prepare annual financial projections and budgets.

OSI Consulting Inc.

(11/05 – 03/08) Director of Consulting

(July, ’07 – Feb., ’08) Project Manager of reimplementation/ upgrade of Oracle Applications for major video games publishing company. Included upgrade of Oracle applications from release 11.03 to 11.5.10.2; new implementation of Oracle Planning Suite, Oracle Projects, Oracle iExpenses and Oracle iProcurement; upgrade of 180+ custom objects plus development of 30+ new custom objects (modules, extensions and reports).

Responsibilities

Planning of all project tasks and activities and ensuring tasks were completed according to schedule

Change management and disposition for all identified requirements and requests not included in the original SOW or project scope

Identification of project risks and mitigation

Ensure that proposed business processes meet SOX and client identified Separation of Duties requirements

Create the detailed Transition/cutover plan and co-ordinate the various IT resources in achieving a smooth transition to production

Project direction of company, 3rd party and offshore resources

Provide project status reporting to client project Steering Committee and executive stake holders

(Sept., ’06 – June, ’07) Project Management of implementation of Oracle TCA functionalities within Oracle 11.5.10.2 for a leading global Auctioneering company. Included conversion of customer related information from two client legacy systems and development, using Oracle Fusion products, of multiple application interface capabilities between Oracle and legacy systems.

Responsibilities

Creation and maintenance of project plan tasks and activities

Review and impact analysis of all change requests to initial project scope

Co-ordination between on-site analysis and off-site development resources for the creation of Fusion-based integration functionalities

Mitigation of identified project risks

Assist client project manager in preparing periodic status reporting to Steering Committee

Management of consulting, 3rd party and offshore resources.

(Mar., ’06 – Sept., ’06) Project Manager for the upgrade of Oracle Applications Rel. 11.03 to 11.5.10.2 for a major Southern California manufacturer and distributor of electronic devices. Included the new implementation of Oracle iProcurement and Oracle SSHR as well as the upgrade of 83 custom objects. Utilized Oracle’s AutoUpgrade process to upgrade to Oracle DBMS 10g, Oracle Applications and Oracle Discoverer products.

Responsibilities

Development and maintenance of project plan task and activities to meet client imposed timeline

Co-ordination of on- and off-site resources during the iterative process of utilizing Oracle’s AutoUpgrade routines

Work with client’s outsourced hosting provider to ensure that new system hardware was installed and available according to plan

Prepare periodic project status reports and meet with Steering Committee to discuss project metrics

(Nov., ’05 – Mar., ’06) Project Management for the new implementation of Oracle Applications Rel. 11.5.10 for a major provider of snack products in the California Central Valley. Delivery included implementation of Manufacturing (INV, BOM, RTG, PLN, COST), Finance (G/L, AP, AR, FA), and Customer Service (OM) products, the conversion of data from client legacy systems, development of 45+ custom objects and interface to client’s scanning resource.

Responsibilities

Manage project resource activities to ensure completion of tasks in accordance with overall project plan

Maintain project issue tracking system and co-ordinate resolution of issues identified during Conference Room Pilots and User Acceptance Testing

Develop testing and UAT plans and schedules

Independent Contractor

(9/03 – 3/04) Project Manager, Smart Communications (Subsidiary of PLDT)

(Manila, Philippines)

Largest mobile service provider in the Philippines (+13 million customers)

Implementation of Customer Management and Billing systems

Utilizing Oracle Telecom Vertical applications

Included Inventory and Accounts Payable applications

(10/02 – 7/03) Program Manager, Jeraisy Computers

(Representing Hyperlink – ME, an Oracle Partner)

(Riyadh, Saudi Arabia)

Program Manager for implementation of Oracle 11i ERP products

Projects included new systems for 6 separate companies within the corporation

oOffice infrastructure contracting and service

oOffice interior design and equipment

oOffice Furniture manufacturing

oPrivate branded Smart Card manufacturing

oCustom Business Forms design and printing

oInternational trading

Assisted in client MIS strategy development

Scope included:

oFinancials (G/L, AR, AP, FA, Cash Management)

oDistribution (Inv, PO, OM, CRM-Sales Online, CRM-Marketing Online, CRM-Sales Compensation, CRM-Service)

oManufacturing (BOM, PLN, WIP, CTO, Qual, CST)

oHRMS (HR, Payroll)

oOracle Projects

Included custom module development to handle Landed Cost, Uniform Average Cost, Letters of Credit and Bank Guarantees

Lead a team of business process, application functional and technical consultants

Commerce One, Inc.

Pleasanton, CA

(1/00 - 10/01) Dir., Professional Services and Country Manager (Switzerland and India)

India Country Manager responsible for business development and partner relationships in the Asian sub-continent

Program manager for development of the first regional e-marketplace in India, Gate2Biz

Program manager for Swisscom AG’s (Zurich, Switzerland) e-marketplace, Conextrade

Developed implementation and rollout strategy for 5 Middle Eastern e-marketplaces

Provided account management for indirect and distributor marketing channels

Development of value added services partners

Advanced corporate brand awareness through various marketing programs

Training of client and partner organizations

Program management for the implementation of market place technology

Presenter at various IT-related symposiums

Direct product sales and sales engineering

Oracle Corporation

Redwood Shores, CA

5/93 - 1/00 Director, Consulting Services

Practice Director in Oracle Services Telecom/Utilities group

Practice Director of Oracle One leading a senior group of Manufacturing, CRM and technical consultants supporting Fortune 1000 international clients

Development of e-Commerce IT strategy: Alcatel, US

Management of partner and SI relationships

Program manager: implementation of corporate ERP system (Financials, SCP and Manufacturing) for Ascend Communications (since acquired by Lucent Technologies)

Project Manager: custom development of cost management, customer billing and service systems: BellSouth

Global ERP systems strategy development assistance to Honeywell Corp., Belgium

Pan-European corporate ERP implementation for Tyco International, Netherlands

Program operations manager: corporate ERP (FIN & MFG) systems for LG Electronics, Korea (13 locations)

Migration and Data Base Development Manager, global ERP systems: Alcoa Aluminum, Pittsburgh

Development of application models for ABB, Norway

Project manager: Northrop Commercial Aircraft Division, El Segundo, CA

Provided internal and client training in manufacturing and planning systems

MISI, Inc.

Torrance, CA

12/91 - 5/93 Manager, Services & Education

Conversion of IT ERP systems: home crafts product manufacturer

Project management and training: Aerospace manufacturing systems

Systems requirements analysis: West Coast specialty foods processor

Provided application training to various clients

Ernst & Young

Irvine, CA

5/86 - 12/91 Manager, Consulting

Managed the implementation of planning and cost systems for 3 distributed paper products facilities: Weyerhaeuser Corp.

Project manager and systems lead consultant; manufacturing and financial systems implementation: Amgen, Inc.

Development of ERP requirements and strategy: Cetus Corp. (since acquired by Chiron)

Lead consultant for the implementation of an accounts payable system for Bally Total Fitness, a health and fitness company consisting of over 200 sites across the US

EDUCATION

MS: University of Memphis, Herff College of Engineering; Industrial Engineering, 1980

BBA: University of Memphis, Merkle College of Business; Production Mgmt., 1972

CERTIFICATIONS

CPIM from American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS); 1983

Certificate in Materials Management, San Diego State University, 1985

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