Certified Business Analyst
Resume:
Agostino Minasola, CBAP, CSM
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Jacksonville, FL 32224
Highlights:
Certified Business Analyst Professional (CBAP) thru the International Institute of Business Analysts
Certified Scrum Master thru the SCRUM Alliance
Lead business analyst in replacement of legacy systems to Oracle Merchandising Suite
Lead business analyst in Supply Chain effort to shift from direct-to-store to cross dock shipping with cross functional impacts saving $40 million annually
Implemented a process and software enhancement to improve the efficiency of purchase order creation, resulting in a 7 hour per order savings
Streamlined integration of previously manual financial processes, improving financial reporting accuracy and efficiency, reducing shrink and improving the company bottom line
Created and maintaining a business analyst center of excellence through training and education, using industry best practices
Experience:
Over 10 years as an IT Business Analyst professional
Over 30 years in Retail Planning, Allocation, Replenishment and Purchasing with major retailers
Knowledge and use of Agile Methodology and tools
Coordinates business and IT cross-functional teams to develop business requirements using industry and internal best practices
Leads project efforts to elicit, analyze, design and communicate audience-specific requirements
Facilitates and presents project kickoffs, SCRUMs, requirements gathering, elicitation and approval sessions
Change management facilitator using industry best practices
Produces professional quality work products such as process flows, use cases, screen mockups, business requirements and functional/system specifications
Proven experience developing, improving and streamlining processes to meet established goals and objectives
Proven track record managing all aspects of multiple large scale and cross functional projects, requirements gathering, use case documentation and multiple, simultaneous efforts
Outstanding communicator, presenter and facilitator
Understands hybrid and handoff roles to meet deliverables of a specific project, for example, assuming QA manager responsibilities during a critical project juncture
Creates test plans, strategies and scenarios and oversees UAT
Raises important questions requiring thoughtful decision making in order to improve project delivery and effectiveness
Creates organizational relationships to foster cooperation in solving complex issues
Concrete understanding of all product management aspects that drive value from their products.
End to End Project delivery lifecycle involvement, from sponsorship and a charter, through define, build, test, deployment and warranty
Proficiencies:
SQL queries for data analysis and MicroStrategy for reporting
MS Office products including Excel (expert), Word, Power Pont and Visio
Collaboration software including JIRA,HP QC, Microsoft Teams
SharePoint, BrightWorks, AS400, EDI
Oracle suite of merchandising systems, including RMS (foundation), Planning (MFP), Allocation, MDO (mark down optimization), RPM (mark down execution), E3 (replenishment)
Strong analytical skills, excellent problem solving skills, high level of critical thinking
Proven leadership abilities including ability to share knowledge, resolve conflict and create consensus
Logical, clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
Strong troubleshooting abilities to get to the source of problems and think critically regarding possible solutions
Career:
Steinmart
Senior Business Analyst- 2007-present
Documents requirements, defines scope and objectives, and formulates systems to parallel overall business strategies
Serves as advisor for lower level IT Business staff
Demonstrates innovation when evaluating the business implications of technology solutions
Serves as primary contact and technical advisor to stakeholders
Uses requirement gathering techniques to help design, modify, develop and write requirements and specifications of software programming applications
Follows established standards as well as software development and project management lifecycles
Understands business needs, processes, nomenclature and concepts to formulate clear and thorough requirements
Senior Merchandise Planner 2002-2007. Executed strategic vision for key corporate and department objectives. Delivered localized assortments that drive tangible business impacts, Led integrated BI solution project teams, developed and standardized still in use analysis and reporting.
Senior Planner, Allocation Manager 1984-2002 Retail Planning and Allocations for multiple retail establishments including Macy’s, Casual Corner, County Seat and Limited. Proactive monitoring of on-going business performance and adjustment in-season plans at different levels of the hierarchy to improve analysis at global/regional level and across markets, channels, classes, etc. Led training, standardized processes and tool initiatives for all planning activities to increase efficiency and accuracy.
Memberships
Member International Institute of Business Analysts
Member of SCRUM Alliance
Sitting Lean Black Belt Professional
Member of Oracle Special Interests Group (SIG)
United States Soccer Retired Professional Referee
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