Project Management
Resume:
Rizell Shelton
Powder Springs, Ga 30127
Email : ******.*******@*****.***
Mobile : 404-***-****
Executive Summary
More than 8 years of experience being a key player in delivering timely solutions that is aligned with the current business strategy. There is a rich history of planning, prioritization, and delivery of process enhancements while ensuring project support and process improvement during key project decisions and initiatives.
CORE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Project Analyst / Project Management
During the past 3 years (FY12 through FY15), managed multiple projects that included support, system upgrades, system integration, bug patches and fixes, new technology development and site consultations simultaneously from a financial and cost perspective that ranged in budgets from $3k to $10mil.
Over the last three years (FY12 through FY15), was a significant player in securing over $10M to $15M per year in revenue due to project support, financial reporting and improvements.
Over the last three years (FY12 through FY15) developed, organized and became the subject matter expert in the time reporting process for numerous IT Projects which resulted in $300k in revenue a month being reported.
During 2012 – 2015 improved and developed a database to track and provide support for over 20 IT global projects that involved support, implementation and upgrades simultaneously to assist with the efficiency of financial reporting
Developed operational standards, work instructions and training documents at a regional and global level; defined, reviewed and assessed customer and business requirements and Service Level Agreements
During 2008, led and managed Inventory Reduction project to determine which assets (worth over $5mil) have become obsolete, have little or no movement and are still production.
Inventory Management
During the year of 2007 – 2008, was the main contributor in securing a reduction in shipping cost by an estimated 35%.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE
Project, Financial and Operation Analysis and Reporting to produce forecasts for making investment decisions
Financial reporting of over 20 US and Global projects concurrently with budgets from $3k - $15mil. (Ericsson: US Customer Support project: $15 mil; Verizon IT infrastructure project: $3 mil; ComHem customer support project: $25k. Orange France / Bytel: $44k. Axiall: SAP implementation project of $32 - $36mil)
Advanced knowledge of MSOffice including: Excel with Vlookups and Pivot tables, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
Strong proficiency in SAP (modules including: BW, FICO, PS, SD, PP, FSCM)
Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize, maintain attention to detail
Strong communications and interpersonal skills
Ability to lead, train, manage and work in large collaborative teams
The ability to work in both Agile and Waterfall environments
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Invest Atlanta – Atlanta, Georgia – April 2016 – Current
Business Process Manager / Project Manager
Manages the project from end to end to be delivered on time and budget which includes gathering and writing, management of business processes, feedback on design and usability.
Analyze company finances through reporting and make recommendations based on the results.
Serve as liaison to division leaders and staff creating a collaborative effort to achieve optimal results
Guiding all aspects of project planning from the beginning phase to the contract execution to the implementation
Oversee and conduct necessary with internal staff training, vendors and consultants in sessions and meetings to understand the workflow environment
Collect ideas from staff, analyze existing work practices through systematic process mapping and present sustainable solutions to meet target goals.
Supports and manages external vendor relationships through needs assessments, evaluation, selection and integration.
Axiall Corporation – Atlanta, Georgia – August 2015 – April 2016
Project Management Office Analyst - Consultant
Assist with all monthly, quarterly reporting requirements
Defines and develop project financial reports that includes progress reporting, financial reports, resource forecasts, and risk/issues management of SAP implementation project (budget $32-$36 mil)
Manages all ad-hoc financial reports, showing prior and current revenue for comparison and evaluation
Responsible for leading the PMO projects with implementation, planning, deployment and testing and onboarding of new hires and consultants.
Manage and provides financial reporting to product forecasts and resource management.
Assembles and collates inputs for internal reports and produces reports according to schedule and audience.
Ericsson, Inc. – Duluth, Georgia – February 2012– August 2015 -
Project Management Office Analyst - Contractor
Financial reporting in SAP of over 20 US and Global projects totaling an estimated $25mil concurrently (projects included: customer service, process improvement, financial, application and infrastructure upgrades).
Assisted in securing over $10M to $15M per year in revenue due to project reporting, support and improvements.
Streamlined the time reporting process resulting in revenue of over 200k per month during implementation and transition phase of customer service project.
Analyzed inventory, labor, operational and support costs
Created and maintained financial tracking database that included progress reporting, financial reports, and resource management that assisted with resource forecasts and risks and issues management.
Implemented project and established procedures for that included: Journal entries, purchase order and vendor management, requisition request, cost center maintenance and worked with finance department to establish a mature approach to project financial management in SAP.
Managed the distribution of processes improvement and training documentation, sharing tools, preparation of communication/training materials and progress reporting.
Ensured the internal process was JSOX compliant.
Provided support to Project Managers, Program Managers and Service Delivery managers by defining key activities, deliverables, milestones and resource funding requirements.
Developed and communicated project/task design, schedules, status, and reports for executive, managers and staff members.
Participated in test cases for the development of new process and procedures that streamlined the order management process in SAP.
Educo Inc. – Atlanta, Georgia – May 2011 to February 2012
Business Analyst - Contractor
Maintained reporting of budgeting, sales orders, processed third party invoicing and billing.
Developed, maintained and distributed reports for use in business planning, analysis and forecasting.
Gathered requirements and reporting for processes improvement in vendor management, accounts payable, processes improvement, shipping and inventory management.
Routinely performed an analysis and provided a resolution of complex client problems while maintaining excellent relation skills.
Succeeded and participated in customer specific deployment meetings for positive relationships and conflict management due to financial reporting.
Konica Minolta Business Solutions – Atlanta, Georgia – September 2008 to May 2011
Business Analyst
Developed, maintained and distributed reports for use in business planning, financial analysis and forecasting with the use of SAP.
Routinely performed an analysis and provided a resolution of complex client problems while maintaining excellent relation skills.
Maintained and reported on A/R ageing, budgeting, sales orders process and third party invoicing and billing reporting in SAP
Ensured all internal process was JSOX compliant.
Reviewed key performance indicators and recommended policy and process changes as needed.
Analyzed financial information to produce forecasts of business, projected revenues and expenditures for comparison and evaluation.
Monitored daily financial reporting for branches in the SE region (which consisted of North Carolina to Florida, Alabama, New Orleans and Tennessee) with assets over $25mil in SAP.
Managed and participated in customer specific deployment meetings for positive relationships and conflict management.
Konica Minolta Business Solutions – Atlanta, Georgia
Regional Inventory/ Asset Management Analyst
Developed a tracking, monitoring and reporting system for inventory in SAP.
Responsible for reducing shipping cost for the region by an estimated 35%.
Managed and monitored the daily financial reporting of inventory and replenishment of the SE Region which consisted of 7 states and 100 technicians
Established and maintained cycle count procedure and reporting to ensure accuracy.
Reported on and reduced vendor cost, delivery timelines and vendor retention and third party relationships.
During 2008, led and managed Inventory Reduction project to determine which assets (worth over $5mil) have become obsolete, have little or no movement and are still production.
Konica Minolta Business Solutions – Atlanta, Georgia – May 2008 to September 2008
Inventory Analyst - Contractor
Established support analysis, financial reporting, management and optimization of inventory levels, order size, shipment terms and warehouse locations.
Drove business through forecasting, cost estimates, data analysis and ad-hoc reporting and queries
Developed an initiative to reduce inventory issues which included financial reporting, physical cycle count inaccuracies and transfers.
Provided timely cost reports to management and met communicated milestones.
Monitored daily reports to identify trends in the Atlanta branches.
Prepared charts, graphs and ad hoc reporting for evaluation and comparison.
Performed periodic reviews to ensure all key performance indicators we met per the direction of management.
EDUCATION:
Masters of Business Administration, Project Management, Herzing University- Madison, Wisconsin, USA
Expected Graduation date: April 2018
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Management, Herzing University – Madison, Wisconsin, USA
Graduation date: Dec. 2015 - Member of Alpha Kappa Beta National Honor Society
Associate of Applied Science in Civil Engineering Technology Graduation - Jun. 1997 - J Sargeant Reynolds Community College – Richmond, Virginia, USA
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