CAREER PROFILE
Extensive and diverse experience in executing the functional efforts required for the implementation of
Payroll, HR/Benefits, Time and Attendance, and Financial Software Systems. Clients were located across
North America in a variety of business segments including: Manufacturing, Newspaper publishing,
Municipalities, School Systems, Major not for profit, Health care, Mining, and Transportation.
Additional expertise in business process reengineering, system process analysis and design, and end user
training. Proven track record of successfully completing major projects on time and effectively partnering
with all levels of organizational participants. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills. Wide ranging
functional background with a high level of expertise in the following areas:
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Supported implementation efforts for the Mincom Ellipse ERP HR/PR and time and attendance system. Mincom
is a global ERP software and services provider with a focus on mining and transportation industry clients.
Project Summary:
• Conducted business process analysis sessions with clients to determine system set up requirements.
• Developed client specific Functional Design documents, Business Requirement Statements, and Business
Solution Design documentation.
• Determined and documented system data conversion and interface requirements.
• Configured the system according to design specifications, tested system operations and validated the
results.
• Identified processing gaps and developed acceptable processing solutions.
• Trained in Mincom Ellipse HR/Payroll/Time and Attendance software including Ellipse 6.3 WINVIEW and
WEBVIEW versions.
Supported the Payroll/Human Resources/and Benefits outsourcing efforts for clients throughout the United States.
Project Summary:
• Supported the sales effort for a global payroll outsourcing project. Collected and summarized survey data
and developed associated analytical reports and presentations.
• Analyzed and documented the specifications for the PeopleSoft to ADP EV2 interface. Identified and
mapped the required data fields.
• Developed the functional interface specifications between the mainframe PeopleSoft payroll system and
ADP EV2. Analyzed interface implementation issues and determined workable resolutions.
• Assisted in the implementation efforts for the ADP EV3 payroll system. Developed functional
specifications for specialized processes, built system foundation tables, and set up company and
employee level tables. Tested and validated completed SQR’s. Created process flow charts and
associated documentation. Developed system documentation and conducted user training sessions.
Serviced a variety of clients in the implementation and upgrade of Time and Attendance, Payroll/Human
Resources, and Benefit ERP systems.
Project Summary:
Coordinated SmartStream and GEAC “E” series project implementation efforts for several simultaneous on-going
projects. Analyzed client needs and made recommendations for improvements.
Managed payroll operations for a 4,000+ employee manufacturing facility. Served as liaison between the
Information Systems group and various Human Resources functional areas (Benefits, Compensation and Payroll).
GEAC “E” series software.
• Managed payroll processing activities for the salaried and hourly staff. Responsibility for all
payroll related tasks from timeheet input to check disbursement.
• Directed the Federal, State and Local taxing authority payment process.
• Initiated deferred compensation compliance testing procedures for the Benefits processing area.
• Formulated pension plan reporting criteria for submission to benefit plan administrator.
• Served as Project Lead for the selection and implementation of a Time and Attendance system.
Analyzed departmental needs and defined business unit requirements.
FAK ENTERPRISES, INC, Birmingham, MI 1986 to 1992
Senior Consultant/Owner
Founded and managed a service oriented consulting business and controlled daily operations, marketing and
product development.
• Analyzed client mainframe and PC application HR/Payroll software needs and recommended corrective
measures to improve operations.
• Performed system implementations, batch to on-line conversions and mainframe to client server
migrations in the Human Resources and financial areas.
• Developed the project plan and managed the efforts to implement various software products.
• Authored and presented Payroll/Human Resources training programs to a nationwide audience of
individual and corporate clients; the topics included compliance issues with FLSA, ERISA, etc.
• Delivered training to end users on using GEAC E:Series Human Resources and Payroll.
Established a payroll processing unit for the Great Lakes Gas Pipeline division. Tasks included software
selection, system set up, policy and procedure development, and staffing.
EDUCATION/TRAINING