A highly motivated, senior level individual providing extensive Industry experti
se in a professional services environment. Skilled in project management, applic ations consulting, processing requirements analysis and educating end user's on software and professional services, in both international and domestic markets. Professional Experience Martin-Group, Inc. 2007 - 11/2008 Software Consultant Provided Project Management and Business Consulting for multiple implementations . Duties include: * Conducts Business Requirements Analysis Studies * Produces requirements documentation focused around business processes and proc edures * Developed and implemented User Acceptance Test methodology * Sales Consulting assisting in presentations to potential new customers * Performed Project Management duties, realigning projects and staff * Reviewed internal process flows and implemented new processes and procedures Comverse Technology/CSG Systems, Inc. 2002 - 2007 Sr. Sales Consultant / Sr. Business Analyst Provided product and industry expertise, managing project implementations and as sisting the Sales Team throughout the Sales cycle. Duties include: * Provided product and industry expertise, including product presentations and d emonstrations to current customer base and potential new clients. * Coordinated, lead and participated in Implementation Planning and Analysis stu dies. * Managed and prepared RFI and RFP responses. * Participated in business process re-engineering studies and generated recommen dations including requirements documents, implementation plans, conversion plans , etc. effectively communicating findings, suggestions and information to the va rious groups within an organization. * Managed project implementations for both product upgrades and new installation s.
IBM Global Services 1991 - 2002
IT Architect / Sr. Business Analyst * Provided product and industry expertise, managing activities within the sales cycle. * Provided input into development and requirement analysis. Job activities inclu ded product presentations, both domestic and international, and business require ments analysis. * Provided product demonstrations and presentations to prospects and clients. * Established and maintained customer relations with potential prospects, as wel l as new and existing customers. * Coordinated and participated in Business Requirements Studies for several Regi onal Bell Operating Companies, as well as multiple Independent Local and Competi tive service providers. * Managed and prepared proposals, RFP and RFI responses, including implementatio n plans and resource management activities. * Participated in business process re-engineering studies and generated recommen dations including requirements, implementation plans, conversion plans, etc. eff ectively communicating information within the various groups within the organiza tion. * Participated in the development and deployment of sales and product materials. * Provided software and industry expertise to Vesper Communications in Brazil. * Led business and conversion study and planning project for AT&T Canada. * Performed Team Lead role for SBC Communications mediation project. Senior Business Analyst Client Services / System Test Team * Product enhancement recommendations, Client consulting and Training and Qualit y Assurance testing were daily activities carried out within these positions. * Managed implementation projects for both new customers and customized software deployments for existing customers. Successfully managed the development and de ployment of custom software for ITN (Illuminet). * Participated in in-house course development and delivery to company personnel in various areas of the software. * Developed and implemented functional test procedures for the software applicat ion. * Provided Quality Assurance testing on new software releases and enhancements, thus creating a virtual error free environment. * Participated in the design, testing and deployment of software system for TelM ex. * Led a project team in the deployment of software system for the Federated Stat es of Micronesia (FSM). * Managed project teams for the installation of software system at MTS (CablePlu s), leading to a successful implementation of the software, keeping modification s to a minimum. * Provided Training and Consulting services to the end-user and delivered in-hou se training sessions to Company employees. * Scheduled and managed the Consulting team, initiating and implementing a compu ter based schedule and revenue projection process. * Instrumental in developing a departmental method for dispatching and tracking Customer Support needs. * Assisted in functional analysis and definition of external requirements for so ftware enhancements. Dataflow, Inc. 1980 - 1991 Data Processing / Operations Manager * Supervised service bureau and in-house computer operations supporting over 30 sites. * Managed program modifications to all Accounting software packages. Acted as li aison between Customers and development staff in building modifications and cust omization to software. Established guidelines for delivery of specific Client da ta. * Supervised installation and set up of all terminal cabling and local telecommu nications lines and equipment. * Installed and implemented software at Customer sites and provided on-going use r support. * Trained users and Customers in all aspects of system operations and functional ity of all applications. * Received and scheduled all batch data services with the various departments wi thin the Company, maintaining and processing a large volume of Client and Compan y data. * Managed / supervised various investments and multi-company activities. * Prepared Financial Statements for Controller and Stockholders. * Reconciled Bank statements and vendor accounts. * Prepared all corporate and partnership tax returns and reports. * Designed and implemented various worksheets and schedules. Personal East End Historical District - Board of Directors 2004 - 2008 Galveston Historical Foundation - Board of Directors 2005 - 2007 Clean Galveston - Board of Directors 2005 - Present The 1894 Grand Opera House - Board of Directors 2005 - Present Ronald McDonald House - Board of Directors 2006 - 2008 Galveston AIDS Foundation - Board of Directors 2007 - Present
Education & Professional Development
Kenan Invoice Designer 2005 Kenan Fundamentals 2004 Kenan Basics 2004 Signature Selling Methods at IBM 2001 Project Management at IBM 2000 SAP Telecommunications 1999 AcceleratedSAP (ASAP) Methodology (SAP - WB915) 1999 SAP R/3 Overview (SAP - SAP20) 1998 IBM Integrated Customer Management System (ICMS) Unit Team Workshop 1996 NYNEX Training Skills Workshop 1991 B. S. Computer Science, Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas 1979