Kay (Katie) Tidwell
Mobile: +1-336-***-****
Email: ***********@*****.***
Rock Hill, SC 29732
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Summary
Dedicated consultant with 12 years of experience in implementing and configuring SAP ERP systems for multinational manufacturing companies. Proven expertise in providing end-user training, customizing SAP modules, and developing comprehensive documentation. I am skilled in requirements gathering, system testing, and user acceptance testing. Strong background in mentoring and serving as a subject-matter expert for specific SAP SD modules.
Work experience
Assistant to the Director of Volunteers
Volunteers of Piedmont Medical Center - Rock Hill, SC
November 2017 to March 2022
Performed filing, answered phones, ordered supplies
Installed, set up, documented & trained volunteers on software. Created reports tracking hours of Volunteers.
Provided Managed incoming calls and emails on behalf of the Director to the Director, managed daily calendar, scheduled meetings, etc.
Prepared and edited correspondence, reports, presentations, and other documents for the Director's review
Assisted in the planning and execution of board meetings, including preparing agendas, taking minutes, and distributing meeting materials
Maintained confidential files and records in accordance with company policies
Managed incoming calls and emails on behalf of the Director, prioritizing messages and responding promptly as required
Coordinated logistics for events such as workshops, and team-building activities
Backup resource for outpatient help desk
Worked in gift shop; installed & trained sales associates on QuickBooks
Owner/Consultant
SAP4U - Rock Hill, SC
March 2010 to July 2011
Customized, configured and tested SAP modules to meet client's specific business requirements
Implemented SAP ERP system resulting in streamlined business processes and increased operational efficiency
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather business requirements and translate them into functional specifications for SAP implementation
Performed system testing, identified bugs, and worked closely with developers to resolve issues
Developed comprehensive documentation including process flows and configuration guides
Configured master data elements such as material masters, vendor masters, customer masters etc.
Optimized existing business processes by analyzing current workflows and recommending improvements using best practices
Designed pricing procedures for sales order processing and posting to Finance based on client's requirements
Worked closely with ABAP developers to create custom reports
Performed system upgrades and applied patches to ensure system stability and security
Participated in project planning activities
Developed test scenarios/scripts
Mentored junior consultants
Served as a subject-matter expert (SME) for specific modules
Sr. SAP Consultant
CSC Consulting
Various clients/locations
1998 to 2006
Implemented SAP ERP system for a multinational manufacturing company; 3 projects over 3 years
Provided end-user training on SAP functionalities and conducted workshops to enhance user adoption
Customized and configured SAP modules to meet client's specific business requirements
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather business requirements
Performed system testing, identified bugs, and worked closely with developers to resolve issues
Developed comprehensive documentation including process flows, configuration guides, test scripts, and user manuals
Configured master data elements such as material master, vendor master, customer master, etc.
Assisted clients in defining their organizational structure
Optimized existing business processes by analyzing current workflows and recommending improvements using Best Practices
Supported post-implementation activities such as data migration, system integration testing, and user acceptance testing
Designed pricing procedures for sales order processing based on client's pricing strategy
Worked closely with ABAP developers to create custom reports
Performed system upgrades and applied updates to ensure system stability and security
Project planning activities including effort estimation, resource allocation, and risk assessment
Developed test scenarios/scripts for integration ing and user acceptance testing
Mentored junior consultants
Skills
Internal & external Customer-focused service
Excellent Phone etiquette
Calendar coordination
Events planning & execution
Requirements Gathering expertise
Proficient with MS360/Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Close Attention to Detail l
Seamless Multi-tasking
Education
Graduated Curry H.S. 1966
Guilford Technical Community College - Greensboro, NC
RPG, COBOL programming
Promoted to programmer from computer operator (1979?)
UNC-G - Greensboro, NC
September 1966 to March 196