Elizabeth Lowe
**** ********* ***** *****, ***** Land, TX 77479
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Summary of Qualifications
Results oriented leader with comprehensive business, finance and technical background. History of bridging Finance and IT to enhance business value. Expertise in the design, implementation and support of Hyperion System 9. Outstanding interpersonal, training and presentation skills.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CeeqIT Corporation Houston, Texas
2009-Sept 2010
Functional/Technical Consultant
Provided operational evaluation of new high speed indexing platform in development for large corporations and US government agencies. I designed and developed both Administrative and User manuals. Provide on-going consulting with principals, Board and management of company.
Noble Drilling Services Houston, Texas
2008-2009
Functional/Technical Consultant
Project lead for a the functional and development side of Hyperion Planning, Essbase, Hyperion Financial Reports, Web Analysis and Strategic Finance for the Planning Department. In this role I developed Planning Forms, Business Rules, Calc Scripts, Data Load Rules, Security, Variables, Rig Reports, and Final Rig Reporting Books for both Operating and Capital, all the time ensuring that the developed processes were in balance to the current processes. Developed training manuals and trained world-wide personnel on entering data, retrieving reports, using Smartview and the excel add-in. Trained Planning department personnel on data loads, security and processes to update and maintain the system for planning cycles.
Corestaff Services Inc. Houston, Texas
1998-2008
Planning and Forecasting Manager - Hyperion
Served as the main planning manager for the US headquarters of a UK public company. In this position I established and implemented the national planning and forecasting process for a 120+ location organization with the use of Hyperion Enterprise, Essbase, Hyperion Financial Reports, Shared Services, Web analysis and the excel add-in. I assisted the CEO and CFO in creation of presentations for both US Management meetings, as well as the UK Board. I developed a series of reporting and analysis tools (weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually) used by the Executives, UK holding company and the field. I provided training to all field and corporate personnel. I was also responsible for the on-going development, maintenance and data integrity for the Hyperion systems.
Atko Building Materials Phoenix, Arizona
1993-1998
Data Processing Manager
I Implemented the Building Material Management system software which included point-of-sale Invoices, A/R, Cash Receipts and Inventory for a multi-state/store Building Material supply company. I ran parallels during the implementation process and after to ensure data integrity to the General Ledger. Trained all store and upper management personnel on the system and processes.
US Long Distance Corporation San Antonio, Texas
1991-1993
Regulatory Affairs Manager
I provided written and oral testimony before the Commissions in order to obtain State and Federal certifications. Prepared corporate departmental budgets. Assisted in negotiating Billing and Collection contracts.
Arizona Corporation Commission Phoenix, Arizona
1989-1991
Advisor to the Chairman and Advisor to a Commissioner
Evaluated all testimony presented to the Commission on telecommunications, electricity, pipeline safety and securities and advised the Commissioner on any questions or concerns or issues before reaching a final order. I was the interface for the Commission to the legislature and Public Utility executives. During my tenure the most notable orders approved were the Access tariffs for the telecommunications system and putting the Palo Verde nuclear power plant into the rate base
J.W. Romlein Company, Inc. Wausau, Wisconsin
1983-1989
Outside Plant Engineer
Designed and drafted aerial, buried and underground plant designs to facilitate service to residential and commercial properties.
EDUCATION
Hyperion Certified Developer - System 9 BI Analytics
Hyperion Enterprise Administrator Certification
Hyperion Financial Management Training
Hyperion Essbase Analytic Services Fundamentals
National Association of Regulatory Commissioner’s Continuing Education
Modesto Junior College-Data Processing for Business
SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE
Hyperion Planning, Hyperion Essbase, Hyperion Financial Reports, Shared Services, Web Analysis
Hyperion Financial Management
Hyperion Enterprise
Microsoft Excel & Office Products
Chesapeake Unclaimed Property Compliance System
Building Material Management System
Working Knowledge
PeopleSoft