Kenneth F. Fields ac1jow@r.postjobfree.com

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Huntersville, NC 28078

704-***-**** (home) 704-***-**** (cell) Skype 704-***-****

CAREER SYNOPSIS

I am a selfless, analytical, resourceful, and energetic professional who is committed to maximizing information system benefits. I have 16 years of Information Systems implementation expertise for healthcare, retail, pharmaceuticals, telecommunication, transportation, military and state government clients. I have acquired software implementation experience within Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Asset Management, Billing, Billing/Revenue Recognition, Purchase Order, Inventory Control, Order Entry and Project Accounting. My portfolio includes the following deliverables:

Business Analysis

Data Conversion

Resource Allocation

Project Management

Functional Configuration

Testing

Software Customization

End User Training/Manuals

EXPERIENCE

Virtual Information Systems Consulting 750 LLC

Lawson Financials Consultant/Project Manager (Contract) Jun 2014 – Present

Project Manager for Infor version 9x to version 10x of Lawson Financials Suite Upgrade (General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Cash Ledger) and Customizations at Life Care Centers of America’s 250 home care facilities throughout the United States

Converted 3 years historical and current Accounts data of Meditech (Patient Revenue, Patient Receivables Adjustments, Employee Reimbursement, Supplies, Inventory, Purchase Orders, Invoices, Assets, and Liabilities) to Lawson for Maury Regional Hospital

Provided Data Validation plan and oversaw the migration of Meditech to Lawson Financials, Supply Chain and Human Resources

Worked with Supply Chain staff for accounting setup (Chart of Accounts), Unit Acceptance Test, and Data Upload via MS Add-ins

Implemented Cloud Based, Version 10, Lawson Financials (Asset Management, General Ledger, Cash Management, Project Accounting, and Accounts Payable) at Maury Regional Hospital System (Feb – Oct 2016).

Configured Maury Regional Hospital New Chart of Accounts and Organization Structure for Lawson Procurement and Global HR.

Implemented Infor Asset Management version 10 at new Aldara Medical Center (Saudi Arabia).

Implement Lawson Project Accounting for 1 Billion Dollar Capital Budget at new Sidra Medical Center (Qatar).

Handle Production Support issues for Financial and Procurement S3 Lawson Version 10.

Resolved Unit Acceptance Test issues for Cash Ledger, Asset Management, Accounts Payable, Cash Management (Cash Book), General Ledger, Process Flow and Inventory Control modules.

Provide Virtual Functional Support per Lawson clients on as needed basis.

Conduct functional module user training for Project Accounting and General Ledger modules.

Build external report requirements for Financials and Procurement modules.

Develop organization and system functional usage process flows.

New Orleans East Hospital (Contractor), LA

Lawson ERP Implementation Consultant (Contract) Feb 2014 – Mar 2014

Implement Lawson ERP functional setup for New Orleans East Hospital users of Accounts Payable, Asset Management and General Ledger.

Build scripts for user training and system testing.

Conduct functional module user training for Accounts Payable, General Ledger and Asset Management

Test Finance modules interfaces with external employee payroll processing and internal functional modules.

Resolve implementation issues regarding configuration, interfaces and Go Live.

NTTData Corporation/Revere Group, NC

Sr. Lawson ERP Implementation Lead Consultant Aug 2012 – October 2013

Act as Lawson ERP Implementation Financials Lead and Subject Matter Expert among client’s Information Technology (IT) Department, Management, Merger and User community.

Provide Lawson implementation support to users of Accounts Payable, Billing, Accounts Receivable, Matching, and Purchase Order.

Conduct functional module user training.

Resolve issues regarding Quality Assurance Phase, Unit Acceptance Test Phase, and Go Live preparation.

Build test scripts for UNFI Quality Assurance, Merger Synchronization and Unit Acceptance Testing.

Belk Stores Corporate Headquarters, NC

Sr. Lawson Business Systems Analyst (Contract) Jun 2012 – Aug 2012

Acted as liaison and Subject Matter Expert between Information Technology Department and Finance areas.

Provided Lawson 9.01 (MSP 9) functional production support to users of General Ledger, Asset Management, Purchase Order, Inventory Control, Project Accounting, Cash Book, Accounts Payable and Tax modules.

Resolved processing issues regarding purchase orders, Customizations, MS Query Manager uploads, and month end close.

Provided business specifications for multi-year Sales Tax Extract IRS Compliance Report for 302 Belk stores.

Conducted research and analysis of Finance areas and functions both within Belk and across retail industry.

Built and maintained relationships with Belk IT service providers, Finance business users, and onsite IT staff.

Coordinated Unit Acceptance Test sign-off, pilot planning, pilot signoff, implementation and ongoing support.

US ARMY PENTAGON G4 (RESERVIST ACTIVE DUTY MOBILIZATION), DC

Logistics Action Officer Dec 2009 – Feb 2012

Certified as Army Logistics and Distribution Officer for military assets, procurement and deployment overseas.

Tracked global ground and air movement of Soldiers and Equipment in support of unit deployments and redeployments to Iraq and Afghanistan.

Prepared daily PowerPoint presentation for Senior Level leadership at Army Logistics Command.

Analyzed operational impact of personnel and equipment transportation delays due to adverse weather.

Trained G4 Logistics Operations Center (LOC) peers on unit transportation tracking systems.

Maintained active Top-Secret Security Clearance in order to complete sensitive requests for information.

Virtual Solutions 750 LLC, NC

Independent IT Consultant Apr 2008 – Dec 2009

Created functional and technical specifications of centralized Accounts Payable Services Center Crystal based (Lawson Financials, Procurement and Supply Chain version 9.0) Custom Reports for Catholic Health Initiatives Nationwide Hospital system.

Analyzed Lawson data, recommended improvements and linked available data to customized reports.

Use Microsoft Query Manager and Microsoft Access for Account Payable (centralized) center reports replacement and refinement at Catholic Health Initiatives.

Advised client on data collection, report design, report enhancements, and problem resolution.

Performed functional and data test of reports prior to user acceptance and production load.

Huron Consulting Group, IL

Associate Apr 2007 – March 2008

Advised client and resolved functional Lawson Financials version 9.0 implementations issues at hospital facilities (Cleveland Clinic, University of Vermont) for Activity, Accounts Receivable, Inventory Control, Order Management, Grant and Billing & Revenue.

Trained and provided production support to current and future users.

Developed scripts for end user training, integration tests and functional system tests.

Evaluated project team progress and devised lessons learned documentation.

Deloitte Consulting, MN

Senior Consultant (ERP Financials Team Lead) Nov 2005 – Apr 2007

Implemented Lawson Financials version 8.1 modules (i.e. Project Accounting, Asset Management, and General Ledger) at remote healthcare facilities (Mayo Clinic, Catholic Health Initiatives).

Performed current systems reports analysis and functional configuration management.

Developed business process improvement process diagrams (VISIO).

Led system and integration tests for Lawson Financials functional modules.

Resolved implementation team and “Go Live” environment production systems user issues.

Evaluated project team progress and devised lessons learned documentation.

Worked on prospective client engagement request for proposals.

Developed adhoc queries in response to problem resolutions requests.

US ARMY (OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM III – CALL TO ACTIVE DUTY)

Battalion Adjutant Nov 2004 – Nov 2005

Personnel Manager of 1,800 Soldiers and Airmen U.S. Army Logistics Battalion.

Led and mentored 1 officer, 2 noncommissioned officers, and 4 junior enlisted personnel.

Managed, tracked progress, and conducted classes for 12 subordinate transportation companies in order to complete mandatory tour awards for approximately 1,750 personnel in less than 2 months.

Resolved 30 congressional inquiries.

Ensured staff completeness of 120 Red Cross messages, 150 line of duty investigations, 100 commissioned officer evaluations, 800 noncommissioned officer evaluations, 125 emergency leave requests, 50 releases from Iraqi theater packets, and 1,400 pallets of incoming and outgoing mail.

Conducted bi-weekly briefings to higher command and subordinate commanders.

Completed administrative actions for casualty reporting, medical departures and memorial services.

Bon Secours Hospital

Senior Functional Implementation Specialist (Contractor) Mar 2004 – Nov 2004

Implemented Lawson Financials version 8.1 modules (i.e. Project Accounting, Asset Management, and General Ledger) during Bon Secours’ nationwide, multi-merger of healthcare facilities.

Trained and provided production support to current and future users.

Developed and implemented new Baseline (Gap) Analysis.

Performed current systems reports analysis.

Provided data conversion expertise for assets, journal entries, vendors, and receivable balances.

Ardent Health Services

Lawson Senior Applications Specialist June 2003 – December 2003

Deployed franchise based Lawson Financials and Procurement 8.0 package at hospitals and implemented General Ledger, Asset Management, and Accounts Payable modules at merged healthcare facilities.

Evaluated user needs for information systems relative to ERP applications; established meeting priorities and time frames; recommended hardware and software acquisitions/modification and participated in strategic information system planning for the organization and recommended solutions.

Converted existing client data into Lawson Financials Systems; maintained project plan, status, and resource allocation; and trained end users on functionality at remote deployment site.

EYT, Inc., Chantilly, VA

Senior Business Analyst – Lawson Financials Package Lead November 2000 – September 2002

Implemented Lawson’s version 8.0 Billing, Billing & Revenue Recognition, Accounts Receivable, Order Entry and Project Accounting modules at Camp Systems’ Aircraft Cargo Rental and Maintenance Tracking.

Implemented Lawson’s Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable for Triton Container and Aviation Corp.

Completed Project Management duties including scope, requirements analysis, demos, deliverable assignment, training development, project plan, project meetings and status updates.

Conducted conference room pilot and unit testing & integration for Lawson Financials clients.

Resolved client implementation issues and coordinated post project client support.

Finalized project requirements during kickoff meeting and weekly sessions at client site.

Wrote end user documentation for post live daily and month end module activities.

AETEA Information Technology, Rockville, MD

Functional Analyst /Contract– Lawson Financials Package Lead/Project Manager October 1998 – September 2000

Led Lawson team data extraction deliverable and served as data conversion liaison and implementation specialist for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Purchase Order, Inventory Control, Order Entry and Project Accounting modules.

Developed module functional designs matrix, configuration/set-up document, and test scripts.

Devised and implemented data mapping and conversion process of UUNet's Domestic, International and Operating Companies’ projects, budgets, and asset transactions for FY99 and FY00.

Project Management of Lawson System (Financials, Procurement and Supply Chain) Internal User Support Desk.

Wrote end-user training documentation for post implementation turnover.

Designed Visio-based process flows of client's capital budgeting functions and data conversion.

Conducted conference room pilot for Project Accounting module and product usability/functional analysis.

Analyzed and resolved critical project issues including purchase order module interface, data compatibility, MCI/WorldCom budget approval, product modifications, general ledger budgets, Year 2000 project budgets, duplicate budget commitments and FY99 purchase order processing backlog.

Managed post Lawson Financials, Procurement and Supply Chain implementation support, annual budgets upload process, technical code fixes, application security and end user functional module training.

IBM Global Services, Charlotte, NC

Associate Consultant March 1997 – September 1998

Interviewed management and analyzed remote systems merger issues.

Devised new database tracking system for supply chain operations of True Serve Triad conglomerate, including True Value, Service Star and Coast to Coast for improved order management, inventory tracking and distribution center throughout the United States.

Produced conversion and interface plans for advertisement funds receivables and allocation system of 300 Long John Silvers’ franchises using LAWSON Financials 7.0 Package.

Developed Business Case Document for ServiStar, Coast to Coast, and True Value merger.

Collected and analyzed functional and technical requirements for franchise advertisement system.

EDUCATION

Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA - 1994

Master of Business Administration,

Master of Science in Management of Information Systems

Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA - 1987

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Areas of Emphasis: Management of Information Systems, Army ROTC

COMPUTER & OTHER SKILLS

Software: BASIC, COBOL, SQL/DS, MS Word, MS Excel, Eproject, MS Project, MS Access, Lotus SmartSuite, DBASE III +, WordPerfect 6.0, TSO, ISPF/PDF, IBM JCL, DEC DCL, PANVALET, IEF/Composer 5.3, Microsoft Query Manager, DB2, VISIO Flowchart, BRIO Reporting, LAWSON financials ERP through version 10

Hardware: IBM 4381, IBM 3090, DEC VAX

Operating Systems: MVS/XA, MS-DOS, VAX/VMS, OS/2, UNIX, Microsoft Windows, Windows NT

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