FREDERICK L. NEESEMANN
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
801-***-**** Cell
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Consultant - large worldwide Oracle Application implementations / upgrades as Project Manager, Lead, Functional Consultant - manufacturing, supply chain, financials, projects - releases 10.6, 10.7 SC, 10.7 NCA, 11, 11i, and 12. Prior experience with major international corporations in Accounting, IT, Operations, and Supply Chain management. Consistently increased profits by improving customer service, cutting costs, and reducing inventory in both operational and major project management roles. Sound background in the application of Information Technology to improve business processes. Extensive practical application of recognized process improvement techniques (Quick Response, JIT, ISO 9000, CRM (Sales and Service,) ebusiness / EDI, etc.) to achieve tangible results, BIE and MBA degrees.
CONTRACTS
NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO
January 2017 – February 2017
Functional Lead, Projects and Project Manufacturing – Assessment of requirements, timing, and resources to implement Oracle R12 ERP in a recently acquired subsidiary currently using SAP and various other legacy systems. Subsidiary headquarters located in Norway, locations worldwide, multi-currency, intercompany, global structures. Modules PA, PM, OE, INV, PO, AP, AR, CM, GL, and manufacturing modules.
CUMMINS
March 2015 – June 2016
Project Manager, Functional Consultant – Implementation/upgrade to R12 for Power Generation segment projects business. Locations worldwide, multi-currency, intercompany, global structure. Modules PA, PM, OE, INV, PO, AP, AR, GL. Gather requirements, configure, document, test, train Superusers / SME’s, etc. Inter-org billing/shipping across operating units / legal entities, currency conversion, interfaces to legacy systems.
AEROJET ROCKETDYNE
April 2014 – July 2014
Oracle Proposals Module - Gather requirements, configure, test, and prepare module for implementation. Support testing of Project Accounting (cost, capital, billing,) Project Manufacturing modules after extensive patching applied to bring production to current patch levels.
BOEING
October 2013 – March 2014
Continuation of the Boeing project below. Support implementation. Develop end user training material for PA, GL, and AR using UPK tool.
AMERICAN TOWER
August 2013 – October 2013
Functional Consultant – Support the Property Management module during a project to change the chart of accounts for International Operations. Develop test scenarios and scripts, support testing of COA conversion in multiple countries. Trouble-shoot and resolve issues. R12 implementation.
BOEING
August 2012 – August 2013
Functional Consultant - R12 implementation of the Projects module in Boeing’s International Operations. Gather requirements, configure, document, test, train Superusers / SME’s, etc. Projects (PA ) costing, billing, and capital. Inter-project billing across operating units / legal entities, currency conversion, interfaces to legacy systems. Interface of capital projects to FA.
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LENDER PROCESSING SERVICES
October 2010 – August 2012
Project Manager for build team functions for Kronos Timekeeping and Workforce Activities implementation in all divisions as front-end to Projects and HR/Payroll. Production support, add-on functionality to Oracle projects (PA) module costing and capital, interface to FA - specify extensions, configure module, conduct testing, specify responsibilities, security, approval workflows, etc. POC for project billing and project management application – gathered
requirements, configured test application, conducted CRP to demonstrate capabilities. Preparatory work for upgrade to R12 for Finance and Projects modules.
AMSC
July 2010 – October 2010
Functional Consultant – validate requirements and setups, train Superusers on Project Management, Project Billing, and Project Costing and Capital for R12 implementation in US and Austria. Develop test scenarios and scripts, conduct CRP’s. Develop training material and conduct training sessions to explain functionality, available options, and navigation.
PROGRESS ENERGY
February 2010 – June 2010
Project Manager to implement Oracle Project Billing. Identify requirements, configure Projects (PA) and AR modules, conduct CRP, conduct Acceptance Test, document, specify modifications,
specify responsibilities, security, approval workflows, train, and implement. Oracle 11.5.10.2 – electric utility.
McDONALD’S
July 2009 – February 2010
Implement Oracle Property Manager (PN.) Identify requirements; configure PN module; conduct CRP; conduct Acceptance Test; document; write functional specifications for conversion, integration, reports, extensions; train; convert from legacy system; and implement. Project includes AP, AR, TCA, iReceivables. Oracle Release 12.1.
PROGRESS ENERGY
June 2008 – June 2009
Lead Consultant - Implement Oracle Property Manager (PN.) Identify requirements, configure PN, AP, and AR modules, conduct CRP, conduct Acceptance Test, document, specify modifications, specify responsibilities, workflows and access, train, convert from legacy system, and implement.
BARRICK GOLD
August 2007 – June 2008
Project Manager of a large project involving multiple Barrick organizations, consultants from Australia and Canada, and on-site personnel in the Dominican Republic. Implement Oracle Projects Cost and Capital, Project Management, Project Manufacturing, Purchasing, Inventory, Payables, Fixed Assets, EAM, iExpense, iProcurement to support the start-up and operation of a new mine in the Dominican Republic. Identify requirements, define system architecture, configure the modules, conduct CRP, conduct Acceptance Test, document, specify interfaces, train, convert, and implement. Oracle 11.5.10.2.
ARMOR HOLDINGS
August 2006 - August 2007
Implement multiple modules Oracle 11.5.10.2 - Financials (GL, AP, AR, CE,) Manufacturing / Supply Chain (BOM, WIP, INV, PO, ASCP, ENG, OM) Projects cost, billing, and capital, Project Manufacturing, Project Contracts, Project Management. Identify requirements, define system architecture, configure the modules (using Oracle Accelerator where applicable,) conduct CRP, conduct Acceptance Test, document, specify interfaces, responsibilities (security,) train, convert, and implement. Track Lead for Manufacturing and Projects - Defense contractor.
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SANDIA NATIONAL LABORATORIES (DOE)
July 2006 - October 2006
Project Manager to implement Inventory (INV module) Oracle 11.5.10. Identify requirements, configure the module, conduct CRP, conduct Acceptance Test, document, specify interfaces, train, convert, and implement.
CNF (CON-WAY)
April 2006 – August 2006
Project Manager involving multiple divisions of CNF to implement Oracle Property Manager. Identify requirements, configure PN, AP, and AR modules, conduct CRP, conduct Acceptance
Test, document, specify modifications, train, convert from legacy system, specify responsibilities, access security, and implement. Oracle 11.5.9 environment – Freight Company.
CLARK COUNTY WATER RECLAMATION
December 2005 - May 2006
Upgrade from Oracle 11.0 to 11.5.10.2 - PA, GL, AP, FA, AR, PO, and CE modules. Determine requirements, configure setups, identify Gaps, conduct CRP’s, test, document, convert, specify interfaces, and implement. Lead consultant – Project Cost and Capital and Fixed Assets.
GENERAL DYNAMICS
November 2005 - December 2005
Upgrade / Implement Oracle 11.5.9 - Projects, Project Contracts, and Financials. Determine requirements, identify Gaps, conduct CRP’s, test, document, convert, specify interfaces, and implement. Lead consultant - Projects.
DeANGELO BROTHERS
September 2005 - November 2005
Implement Oracle 11.5.10 - PA, GL, AP, FA, AR, PO, OM, INV, EAM, CE, and HR modules. Determine requirements, configure setups, identify Gaps, conduct CRP’s, test, document,
convert, specify interfaces, and implement. Lead consultant - Financials. AIX, Oracle 11.5.10 environment.
CAMP, DRESSER, MCKEE
July 2005 - August 2005
Project Manager to implement new Defense Division in Oracle - identify requirements, define system architecture, configure PA cost, billing, and capital, GL, AP, FA, and AR modules, test, document, and implement the new division. Oracle 11.5.9 environment, patch-set M - Engineering / Construction Company.
CARL M FREEMAN COMPANIES
May 2005 - September 2005
Project Manager to implement Property Manager for several shopping centers. Identify requirements, configure PN and AR modules, conduct CRP, conduct Acceptance Test, document, specify modifications, train, convert from legacy system, and implement the Property Manager module. Oracle 11.5.9 environment - Shopping Center / Real Estate Management Company.
MAINE PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY
March 2005 - April 2005
Project Manager for Project Accounting (Cost, Capital, Billing,) Fixed Assets. Identify requirements, implement system and process changes to reduce time to close, eliminate billing
problems, and streamline capitalization process - achieved objectives. Oracle 11.5.9 environment - electric utility.
JET PROPULSION LABORATORY (NASA)
January 2004 - March 2005
Project Manufacturing – Track Lead responsible for requirements definition, gap analysis, configuration, CRP, scenarios, test scripts, testing, and implementation of 11.5.9 Project Manufacturing in JPL manufacturing / fabrication / inventory organizations. Integrate with Oracle financials and replace current manufacturing functionality with best practices. Interface Oracle Projects, Finance, Inventory, Purchasing, and Manufacturing modules.
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LA WEIGHT LOSS
November 2003 - January 2004
Oracle Financials - Functional Consultant responsible for final preparation and support of 11.5.9 implementation. Training of super-users, coaching, set-ups, documentation, To Be flows, conversion, etc. Modules PO, AP, GL, FA, OM, AR, PN (Property Manager.) Retailer / Franchiser of weight loss programs and products.
REXEL
September 2003 - November 2003
Oracle Projects, Project Contracts, Supplier Sourcing - Functional Consultant responsible for requirements definition, gap analysis, configuration, testing, etc. of Oracle 11.5.9 Projects, Project Contracts, Supplier Sourcing modules to meet client business requirements for project
level sales for this electrical products distributor. Integrate with Oracle financials, inventory, and purchasing. AIX 5L environment.
COMCAST
July 2003 - September 2003
Oracle Projects - responsible for requirements definition, gap analysis, configuration, testing, etc. Demonstrate functionality (POC) of Oracle 11.5.8 / 11.5.9 Projects module to meet client
business requirements including new budget control features and asset management - interaction with Oracle financials, inventory, and purchasing. Sun Solaris environment, Oracle 8.1.74 database.
ALBERTSONS
July 2002 - June 2003
Oracle Project Accounting Lead - functional consultant responsible for requirements definition, gap analysis, configuration, testing, conversion, and interface specifications, etc. as part of an
11.5.7 implementation of Oracle Financials (AP, GL, FA, AR,) Purchasing, Projects (Cost, Capital, Billing,) Project Manufacturing, Property Manager, iProcurement. IBM environment.
S & B ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION
July 2002
Project Manager - assess level of effort, identify availability of additional required functionality, define system architecture, and provide a plan for upgrade from Oracle 10.7 to 11.5.7 for GL, AP, AR, FA, PO, PA (Cost, Capital, & Billing,) and INV.
COMPACT AIR PRODUCTS
May 2002
Project Manager - review a recent Oracle 11 installation (purchase to pay, order processing, and manufacturing) and related financial and manufacturing processes. Recommend Oracle process / system improvements to achieve production efficiency, develop a plan for implementation.
GENERAL ELECTRIC
March 2002 - April 2002
Project Manager to develop a strategy, architecture, and plan for integrating all Division business functions into Oracle and upgrading to 11i - Purchase to Pay, Financial, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Projects (capital, cost, and billing,) and Service modules. Currently a mixture of legacy mainframe, JD Edwards, and Oracle application systems. Defined requirements and identified gaps for 10.7 and 11i.
SHAW GROUP
August 2001 - January 2002
Extensive Oracle eBusiness (11i) multi-organization implementation and upgrade of HR, Financials, Projects, Time Reporting, Project Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing.
Track Lead responsible for user requirements definition, re-engineering, process definition, setup, testing, documentation, and implementation of the modules related to materials flow and inter-company transactions involving projects, manufacturing, and customers including PO, AP, APS, Supply Chain Planning / MRP (MDS, CRP, MPS,) BOM, WIP, OM, INV, and Cost. Engineering, Construction, and Fabrication company.
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BE & K
May 2001 - August 2001
Gather and evaluate requirements, perform gap analysis, develop the business case, and develop a Request for Proposal for an ERP system to include Purchasing, Financials (GL, AP, CM, AR, FA,) Human Resources (HR,) Payroll, Projects (contracts, cost, and billing,) Self Service interaction to these modules where appropriate (time, expenses, and HR.)
Provide specific input on Oracle eBusiness (11i) functionality and architecture. Engineering and Construction company.
MOTOROLA
November 2000 - May 2001
Project Manager for an upgrade from Oracle 10.7 to eBusiness suite (11i with 8.1.6 database, HP Unix environment) supply chain (PO, OM, INV, SC Plng.,) financials (GL, AP, CM, AR,) and
manufacturing (BOM, WIP, MRP, MDS, MPS, CRP, Cost) modules. Implementation in approximately 30 sites worldwide - multi-organization, multi-lingual, MRC, significant customization, extensive interfaces to legacy and packaged software (e.g. Vertex, Clarify, PDM, Informatica, Hyperion, HR-SAP, etc.) My role included management of all aspects of the
upgrade - architecture, DBA activities, System Administration, execution of the upgrade categories, rework of customizations and interfaces, testing, user training, documentation, etc.
KEYSPAN ENERGY
March 2000 - December 2000
Lead functional consultant (contract) for Oracle modules PO, INV, MRP, OE, and AP as part of a Supply Chain / Financials / Projects implementation (release 10.7 SC) resulting from a merger of utilities. Process mapping, gap analysis of release 10.7 and 11 functionality, set-ups, conversion
design and specifications, testing, key user training. Reengineering of relevant business processes in purchasing and material management, interaction with financials and projects modules.
JACOBS ENGINEERING
1998 to 1999
Project Manager for implementation of Oracle project accounting and financial application modules (release 10.7 NCA) in a large engineering/construction client requiring inter-company, multi-organization, multi-currency, and multi-lingual capability. Modules installed - PO, GL, ADI, AP, AR, PA (cost, capital, and billing) - applications on AIX, data base on IBM 390
MVS, NT servers, WAN / LAN's / intranet. Implemented front-end client server Time Reporting system. Converted HR/Payroll system, Hyperion reporting.
EMPLOYMENT
IOMEGA CORPORATION
1996 to 1998
Sr. Director-Business Processes and Systems
Directed a major project to structure and implement an integrated corporate-wide installation of Oracle modules (10.7 SC) for manufacturing, supply chain, finance, and ebusiness applications.
Modules installed - PO, GL, ADI, AP, CM, AR, FA, OE, MRP, MDS, CRP, MPS, SCP, WIP, BOM, EC, INV, Cost, HR, EDI, QA, SC - on an HP 9000 cluster Unix with Citrix servers, WAN/LAN's. Reengineered business processes along the supply chain coincident with the
introduction of system changes. Initiated metrics and recommended management/organization changes to achieve targeted results. Convinced management of the need, demonstrated benefits of an ERP system, staffed functional, IT, and consulting roles and established project structure.
Implemented worldwide (multi-org., multi-currency) manufacturing sites, distribution centers, regional headquarters, and call centers in Asia, Europe, and USA.
Established Business Information System.
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Director, Logistics Innovation
Initiated improvements throughout the supply chain in manufacturing, materials, planning, and distribution/customer service.
Implemented Oracle Applications (10.6) distribution, manufacturing, and finance in
European operations.
Reengineered the European, Asian, and US Distribution Operations, and relocated the distribution centers as either third party or in-house operations.
PHILIPS CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY
1985 to 1996
Sr. Director, Logistics Operations
Managed worldwide Logistics operations - shipping, warehousing, transportation, and order fulfillment. Continued prior responsibilities.
Managed over 1 million square feet of warehousing in U.S. and Mexico.
Managed incoming goods from all points of the globe, and outbound shipments to the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. Participated with Philips NV in various joint European/US projects, presentations, seminars, etc.
Director, Logistics Innovation
Promoted to the newly formed Logistics organization. Objective, to improve Supply Chain management. Initiated and implemented company-wide programs to achieve leadership in customer service while reducing inventories and cost.
Focused on Quick Response integration of the supply chain from suppliers to the retail shelf. Developed a world-class Logistics operation, the model for Philips and the industry
leader. Achieved 30 percent higher customer service, 50 percent lower inventory, 25 percent lower Logistics costs, Philips Quality Award, and ISO 9000 Certification.
Closely integrated sales planning and production scheduling to build-to-order (Logistics schedules the factories). Established an extensive ebusiness / EDI environment with
customers and suppliers, heavily computerized order processing, warehouse management, load planning and optimal routing of both outbound and inbound transportation.
Manager, Information Systems
ENCLOSURES INCORPORATED
Part Owner, small manufacturing company making commercial greenhouses, metal buildings.
XEROX CORPORATION
Managed corporate level branch service support functions for 120 branches – customer service, management training, spare parts inventory and replenishment, system requirements, reporting.
Specified, justified, developed architecture, and managed development and implementation of computer system to automate customer service, installed base, maintenance, call routing, depot repair, etc.
CHESAPEAKE AND POTOMAC TELEPHONE COMPANY, AT&T
District Manager Revenue Accounting, Computer Operations Manager, Accounting Manager.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, MILITARY
BIE, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia
MBA, George Washington University, Washington, DC
U.S. Navy, Lieutenant, USS Calvert (APA-32), CIC Officer
Adjunct Faculty-Rochester Institute of Technology
Training/Awards:
Certificate in Data Processing, DPMA.
Certificate in Production and Inventory Management, APICS.
Certificate in Integrated Resource Management, APICS.
Presentations to Philips (Europe and other divisions), IBM, Council of Logistics Management, APICS, Georgia Tech, University of Tennessee, various customers and suppliers, Government. Articles internal and external.
Awarded ARPA grant in joint project with Philips Laboratories to develop Agile Supply Chain management prototype.
Recipient, Philips President’s Award.