Results-driven, client-centric IT Professional with extensive experience in diverse IT / SAP administration, training and support functions
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
* Experience in all aspects of information systems/SAP administration, technical solutions implementation, and end-user training.
* Proficient in cutting-edge technologies and applying them strategically in the workplace.
* Recognized for ability to participate in technical teams to plan, integrate, document and execute complex project plans on time and on budget.
* Demonstrated business acumen and ability to accurately assess technical situational challenges and transform creative ideas into workable solutions.
* Strong team builder and coach, skilled at inspiring confidence, and training loyal, high-performance teams committed to quality and expertise in SAP usage.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORPORATION, Pittsburg, TX, 2006 – 2010
A producer of poultry in the United States, Mexico and Puerto Rico.
IT SYSTEMS ANALYST
* Hold responsibility for training employees in correct utilization of SAP software, in addition to monitoring transactions made by production personnel.
* Create training materials for use during SAP consolidations, conversions and upgrades, while assisting in SAP implementations at all company manufacturing facilities as required.
* Create, change, and maintain bills of material, material routings, and material masters in SAP.
* Complete special projects as assigned by senior management.
* Assist in creation of new software programs including user portals for SAP data entry and a grower mapping system listing all facility and grower coordinates.
SCHWAN’S GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN / MRS. SMITH’S BAKERIES, Stilwell, OK, 1998 – 2006
A manufacturing cooperative of The Schwan Food Company’s family of businesses.
INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGER / SAP COORDINATOR
* Monitored packaging, ingredient levels and production usage of raw materials, while researching and correcting inventory variances due to incorrect entries or inventory counts.
* Creating, change, and maintain bills of material, material routings, and material masters to ensure accuracy of cost of materials used in production and to provide financial data for P/L summary.
* Maintaining SAP Work Centers and Cost Centers, and communicate with senior management regarding changes in production information.
* Training employees in correct use of SAP and monitoring transactions by production personnel.
* Defined and implemented standard operating procedures for manufacturing process plant-wide.
* Managed conversion and implementation projects related to SAP consolidation and upgrades.
* Maintained SAP training log records and creating training materials for use during consolidations, conversions and upgrades in SAP.
* Created and maintained product cost estimates for new products, while ensuring compliance with all company policies and procedures via SAP 4.6c.
MRS. SMITH’S BAKERIES/FLOWERS FOODS, Stilwell, OK, 1991 – 1998
A leading producer and marketer of packaged bakery foods in the United States.
ASSISTANT MANUFACTURING MANAGER
* Supervised six managers and 150 employees in all aspects of manufacturing operations.
* Handled production scheduling and established production priorities and targets.
* Monitored quality control practices, and ensured correct and timely SAP transactions and reporting by production personnel.
* Drove optimal production efficiency while maintaining safe work environment, while achieving compliance with all applicable quality and regulatory standards; assisted with AIB inspections.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN BUSINESS EDUCATION
NORTHEASTERN STATE UNIVERSITY, TAHLEQUAH, OK
OFFICE TECHNOLOGIST CERTIFICATION
INDIAN CAPITOL VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL SCHOOL, TAHLEQUAH, OK
TECHNICAL SKILLS