Brent Jones

ERP Project Manager at La Madeleine

For a retail client involved in mergers & acquisitions, my role as ERP Project Manager includes management of interface builds, testing and acceptance, finance conversion and integration of new brand acquisition into Lawson as well as HR/payroll data for thousands of associates into Peoplesoft. Tasks include scoping, planning, developing, testing and rolling out interfaces, managing 3rd party statements of work, bringing stores systems online and supporting the business and IT in a large-scale highly integrated technical acquisition. Source data came from 3rd parties, POS systems, Time Management systems, restaurant inventory management systems and legacy systems. Technologies included Lawson, Peoplesoft, Micros, Eatec and TMx.

Global ERP Training / Project Manager at Novartis

Charged to develop, create and manage both project team and end-user training on a global SAP pharmaceutical implementation for employees across multiple regions, languages, manufacturing plants and distribution centers for contact lens, pharma and surgical products. During the discovery, blueprint and pilot phases I worked with a large project team and business audience in planning, gathering requirements, defining processes and creating course ware for more than 79 SAP ECC processes in Finance, RTP, OTC, SCM, Manufacturing and QM. Technologies used include TTKF, BI, Business Objects, iLearn, Project Server, Nimbus, Plateau, LSO and SolMan. In addition to SAP course ware development & delivery, I also assisted with tasks such as governance, change management, compliance, development standards, risk assessment and accountability for overall end-user training health on a complex and high integrated $450M ERP project.

ERP Deployment Project Manager at Bell Helicopter

R4 Deployment Project Manager for Textron for SAP ECC, CRM, Kronos, Enovia, CAMS and latest release to 5000+ global end users. Going from hundreds of legacy apps to a handful of best of breed. This was one of the largest and most complex ERP deployment I had the opportunity to work on.

ERP Project Manager - Asia at Corning Incorporated

ERP Supply Chain (Peoplesoft 8.0, 9.0) Procurement and Inventory Project Manager in Asia for major smartphone OEM manufacturing vendor (Japan, Taiwan, China) ???/??

Project Manager - Global ERP Solutions at Sumisho Computer Systems ????????

On 2 PeopleSoft projects and 1 SAP project, as PM I was responsible for managing 3 teams that focused on requirement gathering, form, report and interface development of multiple objects, working with client stakeholders and both technical and functional teams to develop and deliver ERP modules for both a local and global rollout. PeopleSoft 8.2 & 8.8 implementation included GL/AP/PO/CRM/AR/BI/EPM/SCM and some. SAP ECC 6.0 implementation included CRM/MM/SD/PS/LE/FI/CO with some SQR, PeopleCode, PeopleTools, Integration Broker, App Designer and App Engine experience. Responsible for selling, planning, hiring, requirement gathering, managing execution of development, conversions, migrations go live planning and support during the planning, integration, deployment and post-implementation phases. Managed a team of 5 PeopleSoft developers and a team of 15 SAP developers. Led global teams (2 in the US, 1 in Asia)Currently pursuing SAP HCM certification scheduled to complete in 2011.

Sr ERP Consultant at Bank of America

Responsible for creating and executing ERP process/strategy during the planning, integration, deployment and post-implementation phases of PeopleSoft EPM/HR/CRM/FSM , Business Intelligence, OLAP, CRM, Finance and HR projects. Supported several business areas with events for project releases, security, analysis, defining, designing, developing, testing and delivering requirements, changes programs, JAD session and training as requested. Other tasks include identifying and developing continuous improvement opportunities for the project team, developers and end users. Assisting with rollout using ERP best practices, project management methodologies, PMI standards and governance procedures. Other projects/technologies I have worked on include BusinessObjects XI, Clarity, Workforce Analytics, Ascential PX DataStage, Stat, Management Reporting, nVision, Plateau, UPKs and Reporting Strategies.

Telecom / OSS Consultant at Sprint

Responsible for developing project documentation, delivering training and working closely with a large project team to configure, develop and deliver a large OSS implementation package. Worked closely with all levels of Sprint-Nextel users including Network Engineers, Support, IT and the project Management Office to assist with testing and deployment of applications to 700+ users in a nationwide rollout. Requirements included process knowledge of circuit/equipment engineering, work flow management and process enhancements. Other responsibilities included scoping for user training, system conversion and working with developers to test and implement multiple changes into a production system. My other two projects involved working with Marketing to create upsell/cross-sell training programs in Captivate for 5000 retail associates nationwide and developing training for the CDMA Ensemble Unified Billing project.

ERP / SOX Consultant at Builders First Source

Responsible for managing IT training, system conversions, Sarbanes-Oxley documentation, and working with developers to test and implement multiple application changes into a 4,000 user ERP for building materials sold to major home builders. The client went public in June 2005 and I was charged with diagramming, capturing and documenting the main ERP while working with end-users and audit to fix the application and meet Sarbanes-Oxley requirements. I worked with end-users to capture and test application changes and worked with developers to stage and release code changes into a production database. Other tasks included executing special projects assigned by Senior Management, creating an 800 page training manual and co-facilitating end-user training on system conversions at multiple retail and manufacturing facilities.

Program Management Office at Hyphen Solutions

As PMO I developed courseware and created processes, manuals, release notes, marketing newsletters, web-based help systems and project material for a team of 20 consultants. Responsible for developing training standards, needs analysis and training feedback. Set up and maintained online documentation repository, design documents, requirements, integration forms and engagement collateral used by consultants, help desk, sales and management. Other responsibilities include collaborating with clients, product managers, technical developers and managers in order to define business processes, extract training requirements and manage project on web-based implementations for some of the nation?s largest homebuilders. Worked directly on JD Edwards, PeopleSoft, and training on the company?s web-based tool.

Training Implementation Consultant at Freddie Mac

I worked with and trained Home Developers, Real Estate Agents, Sales Specialists, Attorneys, Application Testers, Title Companies and IT Personnel in the development and delivery of a new REO work flow system and trained 2000+ users via the web. Collaborated with key business units, technical developers and executive management in order to redefine business processes, extract training requirements and train vendors during major system implementation. Other responsibilities included working with Rational Testing products, UML and Filenet. Also tested and delivered technical training via the internet, got budget approval, created statements of work, completed project plans, allocated resources, developed course curriculum and technical documentation while working in many other areas of the home lending/mortgage industry. Also assisted with the deployment of an IVR, PeopleSoft CRM and Financials, API documentation, and a .Net application to Freddie Mac corporate office.

Professor at Dallas County Community Colleges

Part time college professor for the Dallas County Community Colleges. Have developed and delivered college curriculum for the following courses: Japanese, English Literature, Technical Writing and ESL.

Project Manager/ Consultant at BusinessEdge Solutions

For four telecommunications companies, I helped effectively implement several Operation Support Systems (OSS) such as Metasolv, Siebel, Vitria, Saville and SAP BW. My role included training on the above systems, team management, client interfacing, database planning and development, QA/ Benchmark testing, configuration, software integration, data migration, upgrades and many other tasks typical in large-scale projects. For these fortune 1000 companies, my team and I were instrumental in gathering technical requirements, base lining configuration, developing interfaces/EDIs and working with multiple databases, vendors and reporting tools. Environments included Windows NT/2000, Visual C++ and MS SQL Server 7.0.Detailed understanding of the telecom products/processes as they relate to ATM, fiber, frame relay, trunks, PBXs, LSRs, ASRs, ISRs, number planning, wireless, equipment inventory, provisioning, billing and collocation.

Sr. Trainer / Courseware Developer at Allegiance Telecom

As the first trainer in a start-up company I trained telecom software such as TBS, Remedy, Clarify, Network Strategies, Advision, JDEdwards, Adtran, Pairgain, Centra and Lucent to over 800 employees. Instructed Customer Care reps on major CRM/Billing applications. Trained salespeople on products such as DSL, Frame Relay, ATM, POTs and typical phone features. Wrote, developed, coordinated and presented much of the training to a company which grew from 1 office to 25 offices in 25 cities. Trained sales, technicians and back office personnel on the roll-out of new telecom products. AECR Certified Trainer.

Corporate Trainer at Procter & Gamble

Instructed P&G/Sumikin Corporate training, new-hire orientation, business communication and technical writing/computer courses for employees in R&D and at factory sites throughout Asia. Successfully integrated non-native English speakers from Japan, China, Korea and the Philippines into a multi-national American company. Designed materials, intensive courses and seminars for employee training programs. Developed technical training curriculum, increased employee retention and identified new directions for Procter and Gamble's global corporate training initiative. Also delivered technical training on a contract basis: Sharp Electronics, Sumitomo Steel, Kansai Airport, Sony Electronics, Dow Chemical, ABB and Kansai University.

NMG One IT Project Manager at Neiman Marcus

IT Project Manager on a multi-year business-sponsored initiative to deliver a common merchandising system leveraging multiple IT system integrators, technical teams, business process stakeholders and legacy systems into multiple luxury business channels. Along with partners, associates and vendors, our project team is committed to build, execute and support the design, plan, build out and go-live of a robust omni channel merchandising system that will allow our customers to shop for any product, any time, from anywhere at any location.

Masters in Technology @ Temple University - Tokyo Japan

The University of Texas at Austin

Duncanville