ERP Project Manager

CAROL A. PRAPLASKI

**** ********** ******* **** *** Atlanta, GA 30339 770-***-**** Email: **********@*****.***

PROJECT MANAGER

Eager to contribute strong background in leadership and solutions implementation along with commitment to excellence to deliver project within scope, budget and schedule within your organization.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

• Seasoned, solutions driven IT Professional with extensive experience in project management and implementing a broad range of business solutions across multifaceted organizations.

• Customer- focused, highly organized self starter with the ability to manage technical projects, architect custom solutions, communicate solutions strategy as well as provide support and training to the organization.

• Creative problem solver with proven adeptness to analyze and translate complex business requirements into cost effective business solutions.

• Exceptional communicator who effectively interacts with all levels in an organization; proficient ability to deliver presentations and demos.

• Proven leader capable of motivating individuals to maximize levels of productivity while forming unified team environments.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Project Management/Leadership

• ERP Software Selection and Implementation

• Full Cycle Project Management Methodologies

Project Initiation

Project Planning

Project Execution

Project Control

Project Closing

• Project Communications

• Project Tracking/Reporting

• Scope/Requirements Analysis

• Business Process Reengineering

• Process Improvement

• Change Management

• Cross Functional Team Building and Training

• Coaching and Mentoring

• Technology Integration

• IT Policies and Procedures

• Sarbanes Oxley Compliance

Software Applications

• Oracle Financials, Manufacturing and CRM Application suites

• PeopleSoft Financial Applications

• Great Plains

• Emptoris

• Epicor

• MS Office

• MS Project

• MS SharePoint

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

WinCup, Stone Mountain, GA 2008 - 2009

Information Technology Leader 2008 - 2009

Provided leadership and management in support of WinCup’s mission.

Analyzed existing infrastructure and recommended changes, resulting in network connectivity improvements and cost reduction.

• Developed IT policies and procedures

• Deployed MPLS technology across 10 locations.

• Provided short and long term Information Technology plans

• Provided overall project management for Shared Services Center relocation from Phoenix to Atlanta.

• Managed IT staff of 5 including remote third party resources.

• Accountability for the IT department with annual IT budget of $ 4 million.

McKESSON CORPORATION, Alpharetta, GA 2001 - 2008

Lead Systems Analyst 2003 - 2008

Responsibilities included:

• Project Manager - defining system scope, time lines, project objectives, deliverables and documentation for complex financial systems modifications/implementations.

• Conducted feasibility studies, cost estimates and detailed specifications.

• Analyzed and recommended areas of process improvement across multiple business units automating processes and improving cycle times.

• Mentored other staff members.

• Prepared presentations for project steering committees.

• Key member of the Oracle to PeopleSoft migration team. Migrated 300 users to the PeopleSoft Financial applications in less than 9 months.

• Managed the implementation and successful rollout of a Contract authoring solution for both the Sales and Legal teams.

• Migrated Great Plains financial users to Oracle Financial Applications.

• Developed internal IT policies, procedures and standard project documentation to support companywide SOX initiatives.

• Developed functional User Groups as a means to provide ongoing support, prioritization of enhancements and foster communications amongst application users.

Senior Systems Analyst 2001 - 2003

Responsibilities included:

• Scope definition and gathering requirements

• Maintaining Oracle Financial project documentation and system configuration (MD-50, MD-1000)

• Performed budget reviews and overall change management.

• Project Lead supporting Oracle Financials implementation across four diverse business units.

• Developed t raining materials to support Oracle Financial applications.

• Mapped and improved current business processes and streamlined workloads.

• Trained 200 end-users on Oracle Financial applications

• Provided post-go-live support of Oracle Financials

• Awarded the Presidents Club Award for key role played in the Oracle Financials implementation.

ANSWERTHINK CONSULTING GROUP, Atlanta, GA 1998 - 2001

Oracle Solutions

Senior Consultant 1998 - 2001

Responsibilities included providing project management and application expertise to Fortune 500 clients, implementing the full suite of Oracle Financial and Manufacturing suites integrated with various third party solutions including Manugistics Supply C, EMS 2000 (Vastera) and Agile software. Worked closely with clients to build positive relationships and provide first class service. Participated in and supported new business development initiatives within the Oracle practice.

• Project Lead for OM and Inventory implementation for Semi Conductor client

• Project Manager for Financials Implementation for Law Enforcement agency

• Provided Projects and Purchasing training and post go live support for multi-site Facilities Management client

• Project Lead for AR, OM and INV implementation for major Securities and Banking client

• Chosen to participate as a key member of a delivery team to develop a service offering centered around Oracle Projects.

• Created an APICS coordinator role to promote individual growth in the Manufacturing service line. This role assisted consultants in achieving their APICS certifications.

• Assisted in developing a knowledge repository to support consultants in effectively troubleshooting common application errors.

ABB/COMBUSTION ENGINEERING, Windsor, CT 1985 - 1998

Nuclear Power Division

Buyer/Planner 1996 - 1998

Responsible for procuring $22 million dollars worth of nuclear fuel components to be used in our manufacturing process in St Louis, MO.

• Worked closely with suppliers to achieve cost savings and improve on time delivery by 50%.

• Generated key Oracle Purchasing reports to assist in monthly reporting.

• Assisted Project Managers in generating Project Accounting reports to be used in their monthly financial reviews.

• Worked closely with Accounts Payable to resolve purchase order/payment discrepancies.

• Chosen to participate as a key member of the Oracle Manufacturing Implementation team.

• Prepared and presented training material to key personnel in both Windsor/St Louis to support the implementation of the Oracle Manufacturing modules.

Procurement Specialist 1994 - 1996

Staff Accountant/Payroll Administrator 1992 - 1993

Associate Accountant 1989 - 1991

Accounts Payable Specialist/Expeditor 1985 - 1988

EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

New Hampshire College, Manchester, NH

Organizations and Education:

• Women in Technology Member – 2008

• Personnel Decisions International Participant – 2008

• Corporate Executive Board Member - 2008

• OAUG Member

• Oracle 11i Application Training - 2003

• Oracle Projects Release 11 Training - 2000

• Oracle Planning Modules – 1997

• Oracle Corporation SQL/SQL Plus – 1992

• Emptoris Application Training - 2006

• Situational Leadership – 2005

• Project Management Training – 2001

• Project Basics – 2004

• Franklin Covey Time Management – 2001

• Negotiating Skills – 1996

• Franklin Quest Effective Time Management – 1995

• Purchasing Skills Enhancement – 1994

• NQT (Nuclear Quality Training) – 1991

• Crosby, Process Improvement, Quality Improve - 1990

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