Paula Andrea Garcia
San Marcos,ANT
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Proactive and meticulous Great Plains Administrator with over 26 years of experience in different industries. Proficiencies in System analysis, integration systems and IT and Financial projects. Customer-oriented team player with expertise generating optimal satisfaction levels while building profits and client generation.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Microsoft Dynamics GP Administrator
Sigue Corporation
05.2009 - Current
- Manage Package Software Administrators including Microsoft Dynamics GP, Integration Manager, FRX, Management Reporter, GreenShades, Mekorma, SQL, Visio, Microsoft Project. Now Administrator of Microsoft Dynamics GP for 100 user environment in Mexico and USA. Coordinate projects to implement new modules and improve functionality of existing modules, Organize projects with each individual department to improve workflow process Research and purchase additional third party solutions to enhance procedures Design and test software customizations.
- Assist Accounting, Financial, AP, AR, Collections, AOB, Marketing, Customer Service, Operations, Cash Management and IT with improving processes.
- Established compatibility with third party software products for modification and integration.
- Streamlined and enhanced corporate accounting and operations system.
- Managed creative projects from concept to completion while managing outside vendors.
- Integrate new products into current systems.
- In charge of taxes and commissions process for more than 5000 agencies in United States based on Microsoft Dynamics GP
- Direct relationship with American and International banks for data transfer (deposits, ACH, accounts, transfers, SPEI, third-party accounts). Banks Disbursement Funds, Reconciliation Accounts
- Experienced in training, functional and technical support for customer of Dynamics GP
- Established network specifications and analyzed workflow, access, information and security requirements
- Migrated data from legacy system to home new databases
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations
IT Technology Senior Consultant
Sigue Corporation
07.2005 - 05.2009
- Administered Microsoft Dynamics GP for 70 user environment Developed new reporting for internal and external users to include Senior Management, banks and Board of Directors
- Upgraded Dynamics GP and integrated third party software from different versions.
- Performed month end and year end closings
- Responsible for coordination of correspondents in Latin America. Planning and implementation of financial and technological projects.
- Recognition of risks that directly affect chances of success of project, and constant measurement, formally and informally this risk throughout lifecycle of projects
- Provide daily support for customers, partners, agents and internal business users for all issues and queries relating to Accounting and Financial software applications
- Works with project team members including writing functional specifications, design documentation, coding, unit testing, debugging, integration, performance tuning, and maintenance of assigned software modules
- Designing and implementation of all customizations with GP Integrations and Dynamics GP, business processes, Dialogs, and workflows
- Adjusted design parameters to incorporate new features
Senior Business Systems Analyst
Sigue Corporation
04.2003 - 07.2005
- Outlined implementation plans for installation and upgrades to Microsoft Dynamics GP with 50 users and Platinum ERP packages Performed
- Project Management on implementations, upgrades, data analysis
- Assisted clients with creating and improving workflows to meet internal control and reporting needs of organization
- Prepared reports for clients using report writer packages including Crystal Reports, FRX and Dynamics GP Report Writer
- Developed SQL scripts to assist in setting up and repairing data
- Worked with several different third party software vendors to implement software integrated with ERP packages
- Excellent analyst skills to bridge gap between customer and product team
- Adapt in analyzing business requirements document (BRD) and functional requirements document (FRD)
- Proficient in creating test plans, test scripts, test specification document, test cases and sample data for product features and QA process.
- Work with stakeholders to understand business, functional and technical requirements.
- Data migration from one company to another.
- Manage testing and rolling out of hotfixes and patches on test environments.
- Provided and supported implementation of business solutions by identifying business needs and carrying out necessary practices and processes
IT Project Coordinator
GESTIÓN Y AUDITORIA ESPECIALIZADA LTDA.
07.2001 - 10.2002
- Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
- Historical Reconstruction Project of Accounting of construction
- Analyzed structure , job cost and fixed assets individually to incorporate information to sisie investment accounts .
- Responsible for systematic process for construction of Database Project information ( pre-analysis , analysis and design )
- Implementation of technological platform software under Visual Basic , SQL
- Parameters for evaluation and analysis of information
- In charge of Systems and database projects and backups
System Administrator
Polytechnic Colombian Jaime Isaza Cadavid
01.1998 - 06.2001
- Created and expedited business plans for subsidiary operations
- Developed internal policies and procedures
- Evaluated and significantly reduced operating costs while increasing efficiencies in operations Supervised Information Systems.
- Supported efficient use of available computer terminals and network access by coordinating schedules.
- Database administrator in AS400 of Academic and administrative Regional Centers
- Project planning and Academic activities coordination
- Assist direction in all academic projects.
- Regional centers support
- Supported programming activities in data processing department.
- Helped support with solving issues for internal and external users.
- Established network specifications and analyzed workflow, access, information and security requirements
Education
Diploma Senior Management - Business Administration And Management
Politecnico Colombiano
Colombia, Colombia05.2022
MBA - Business Administration
CEF Centro De Estudios Financieros
Barcelona, Spain05.2017
Project Management - Project Management
Fundacion Universitaria CEIPA
Medellin, Colombia06.2017
Business Administration - Business Administration
Fundacion Universitaria CEIPA
Medellin, Colombia09.2011
Executive MBA - Business Administration And Management
CEF Centro De Estudios Financieros
Barcelona, Spain09.2011
Financial Administrator - Financial Planning
Politecnico Colombiano Jaime Isaza Cadavid
Medellin, Colombia03.2002
Bachelor of Information Systems - Computer Systems Analysis
Politecnico Colombiano Jaime Isaza Cadavid
Medellin, Colombia08.1998
Microsoft SQL Server Database Administration - Information Technology
ABCO Technology
Los Angeles, Ca04.2005
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Decision-Making
- Teamwork
- Project Coordination
- MS Office
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Documentation and Reporting
- Creativity
- Systems Administration
- System Analyst
Timeline
Microsoft Dynamics GP Administrator
Sigue Corporation
05.2009 - Current
IT Technology Senior Consultant
Sigue Corporation
07.2005 - 05.2009
Senior Business Systems Analyst
Sigue Corporation
04.2003 - 07.2005
IT Project Coordinator
GESTIÓN Y AUDITORIA ESPECIALIZADA LTDA.
07.2001 - 10.2002
System Administrator
Polytechnic Colombian Jaime Isaza Cadavid
01.1998 - 06.2001
Diploma Senior Management - Business Administration And Management
Politecnico Colombiano
MBA - Business Administration
CEF Centro De Estudios Financieros
Project Management - Project Management
Fundacion Universitaria CEIPA
Business Administration - Business Administration
Fundacion Universitaria CEIPA
Executive MBA - Business Administration And Management
CEF Centro De Estudios Financieros
Financial Administrator - Financial Planning
Politecnico Colombiano Jaime Isaza Cadavid
Bachelor of Information Systems - Computer Systems Analysis
Politecnico Colombiano Jaime Isaza Cadavid
Microsoft SQL Server Database Administration - Information Technology
ABCO Technology
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