EXPERIENCE

• Managed numerous successful implementations of Oracle Receivables and Revenue Accounting
• Assisted over 60 clients with their implementation, upgrade and day to day use of Oracle Receivables
• Designed and supervised data conversion process
• Worked with users to optimize utilization of the systems
• Liaison between client and Oracle to improve product quality and features
• Analyzed business requirements and matched with package capabilities
• Designed enhancements including custom screens, reports and tables to compliment Oracle features
• Coordinated Lockbox processing requirements with bank representatives
• Resolved accounting issues due to new system differences
• Designed interface to non-Oracle General Ledger
• Created 'How To' and training manuals
• Tester for Oracle of new product features for releases 9, 10, and 11
• OAUG Enhancement Chair for Oracle Receivables and Member of the Year - 1998
• Managed 6 upgrades of Oracle Financials

• Assisted clients in implementation of Oracle Receivables, Revenue Accounting and Personnel
• Defined business requirements, integration with existing systems and data conversion
• Designed enhancements and customizations
• Prepared consulting proposals, developed project plans and managed product implementations
• Worked with various industries including computers, insurance, petroleum, retail, and confections

• Designed and managed initial development of Oracle Receivables and Revenue Accounting
• Defined product direction by analyzing business requirements and market needs
• Created marketing materials including brochure, product announcements and statements of direction
• Trained sales force and consultants on product features, benefits and positioning
• Managed creation of reference materials

DATA DESIGN ASSOCIATES
July 1984 - July 1988

• Assisted in initial development of Project Accounting product including COBOL coding, testing and documentation
• Prepared marketing materials, presented product to prospective clients and assisted customer support
• Developed methodology to assist customers in smooth and easy implementation of packages
• Helped customers to successfully implement Project Accounting

• Trained senior executives in use of IBM PC's, including use of in-house programs and packages such as Lotus 1-2-3
  
  
• Implemented McCormick and Dodge Accounts Payable and Purchasing packages
  
  
• Trained users and solved accounting and operational issues
  
  
• Created supplemental programs to use systems more effectively

• Project leader and lead designer for new in-house Accounts Receivable system
• Implemented UCC's Financial Control System (General Ledger)

University of California at Davis

B.A. Degree - June 1975