Sr. Business Analyst-Techno-Functional: Tiffany Carter
Sr. Business Analyst-Techno-Functional: Tiffany Carter
Sr. Business Analyst-Techno-Functional: Tiffany Carter
[email protected]
Cellular: (770) 707-6700
Highly accomplished, results driven, Senior Business Analyst / Sr. Accounts Receivable Manager with
over 19+ years combined experience in Retail, Banking, Tax & Payment, Manufacturing, SAAS, Financial
Services Industries as payment processing, transaction fulfillment and settlement, Full Time and
Consultant capacities.
19+ years of experience working with billing and monitoring GL maintenance.
19+ years of experience working with AR Management, Data Analysis & Reporting.
10+ years of experience in Revenue Management.
10+ years of experience with ERP (Oracle, SAP, Great Plains) Implementations, System and business
optimization, and cost saving value-added strategies.
10+ years functional/ technical Business Analyst
10+ years Sr. Financial Systems Business Analyst & Application Support
10+ Managed multiple projects full Cycle implementations
10+Managed processes and Requirements in Techno Functional & Functional capacities, User acceptance,
and functional testing read write test scripts,
Experience in working as a Global Order to Cash-Accounts Receivable/ transaction manager, providing
sound financial leadership to start up, turnaround and growth companies.
10+ years with SOX and GAAP compliances
PROFESSSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Managed a process improvement initiative for the Product Management organization. The
Product Management group is responsible for the development of new products,
changes/enhancements to existing products and the retirement of existing products. To support
the updating of Future State Process Flows/Supporting Documentation and Procedures
Work with a cross functional team to support the development and maintenance of processes and
procedures, buildout an artifact tool kit of 38 questionnaires, templates, checklists etc., and
document workflow requirements and flows.
Manage changes to requirements through documentation, held ongoing impact evaluation with
SME and LOB managers, communication to all stakeholders, and version control change
validation/verification.
Managed RACI, Taxonomy, Requirements Traceability Matrices, Use Case Documents, and
Screen/Interface designs.
Managed change request after deployment of the Project for phase two deployment.
Managed User acceptance through all LOB and SME groups
Managed a team of 3 Business Analyst
Planning for execution of work activities and participation in overall project planning
Participation in PMO processes and governance (e.g. status reporting, risk/issue identification and
escalation, team meetings, etc.)
Preparation and execution of design workshops
Documentation of client requirements and evaluation of fit / gap
Documentation of future state business processes
Development of documentation for Key Design Decisions (KDDs) per the project KDD
framework
Develops logical recommendations around efficient workflows, reporting, process
improvements, Policy & Procedure refinements, maintaining compliance with applicable
NACHA rules
Identifies, assesses, and partners with Payments leadership and other areas of the credit
union to mitigate risk across ACH, wires, deposit channels, and online banking originated
transactions
Analyzes and assesses impact of the on-going changes with the Federal Reserve's Faster
Payments initiatives, amendments to the NACHA Rules
Validates and reconciles the Interbank fee received on the Same Day ACH transactions •
Answers any ACH regulatory or operational questions to the team or management
Assists with Fraud and Compliance issues as well as preparing for and assisting with the
Annual ACH/Wire Audit and Annual Vendor Due Diligence Financial documents
Provide application support and training to the payments group including managers,
supervisors and Analysts including daily reconciliation of general ledger suspense
accounts
Analyzes and assesses the impact of, and creates opportunities to monetize Same Day
ACH for the organization
Manages Online Banking external account and online transaction fraud. Reviews and
assesses risk of external account transfers, domestic wire, and corporate ACH files
originated via Online Banking platform; develops and ensures proper assessment process
is in place
Identifies process improvements to ensure the ACH exception volumes are always
maintained at a manageable level
Performs daily reconciling of Payments Processing general ledger suspense accounts
including ACH and Wires
Assists in troubleshooting and correcting ACH outages on the Federal Reserve Bank
account
Configuration of Oracle modules and documentation of configurations
Work with IT to enhance current processes and ad-hoc projects
Provide training on IT processes and products to individuals and groups
Evaluating the data collected through task analysis using Business object and other reporting
tools, business process, surveys and workshops
Manage projects using an agile approach to meet agreed deadlines
Designing and executing the test scripts and test scenarios
Coordinating business units testing, validation, evaluating new applications/functions, subject
matter expert that provided to project/business partners pre/post User Acceptance testing support
Full ownership of QA process and governance model
Extensive experience working in an Investment Bank/Corporate Banking environment
Thorough understanding of front and back office trading processes
Hands-on testing automation and manual testing experience
Strong experience in creating test automation framework using QTP/Selenium
Basic knowledge on SQL/UNIX/PERL
Good understanding of financial market concepts
issues in services and software
Work with content providers to ensure the integrity of the information provided on Intranet sites
Implemented new solution in SharePoint 2013 to replace prior system for various Project
Tracking requests. Provide support for all systems as well as improvements based on change of
business processes. Also generate reports as per requirements.
Implement new SharePoint 2013 features and technology and encourage people to utilize the tool
that provides maximum reliability and automation as well as reduce human effort for accurate
and faster performance within the organization.
Review different business process within the organization and recommend use of automated
tracking sites in SharePoint 2013 to replace manual tracking when and where possible.
Installed and configured SharePoint 2013 for a server farm environment. Configured and
administered SharePoint 20103 environment including Search set up and User Profile
configuration.
Creation of functional specifications for development objects
Loading and collaborative analysis of conversion data
Planning and execution of review cycles for deliverables to drive Deloitte and client
approval
Preparation for testing cycles including development of testing material
Assisting end user testers during testing cycles
Defect resolution during testing cycles
Assist in creation of training documentation and/or conduct reviews of material produced
Execution of Knowledge Transfer to operate (i.e. long-term support) resources
Participation in and ownership of production cutover activities
Participation in Hypercare support including defect resolution
Creating and updating process flows and procedures
Converting drafted procedures into official Procedure repository
Creating and updating RACI Charts and Risk Controls Matrices
Documentation of system requirements (primarily documentation repositories and workflow
tools).
Set up of basic systems/configuration (additional of folders, assignment of names to roles etc.)
Conducting process walkthroughs and facilitating smaller meeting sessions independently to
obtain information for deliverable creations
Managed a mix of and hands-on work and coordination (leading small cross-functional team as
part of a larger program)
Coordinate meetings and stakeholders, including subject matter experts and legal/compliance/risk
Document and deliver status reports and other ad hoc written deliverables
Execute standard project tracking (update relevant sections of MS Project or add additional tasks
specific to work)
Daily Application Support of 15 business users within the Unemployment Tax group.
Design and support MS Access 2010. Db for several projects Kaizen Backlog Project.
Analysis of tax data, working in DB's to pull data or build Access Databases to create the reports
from Oracle DB, creating spec documents, and writing user stories/workflows to go over with
functional leaders.
Proficient in report creation using Toad Data Analysis and Crystal Reports, and data querying via
Oracle and SQL Server databases to create daily reports and to assist in troubleshooting data
issues.
IT BA/PM putting functional specification together, writing user stories/workflows, research data
structures, research current processes, create ad-hoc reports, and work with IT development/QA
to drive business user initiatives.
Database experience with MS Access- creating queries, building databases from scratch.
Writing SQL queries in TOAD from scratch to send the queries to either an Access DB or an
Oracle DB and pull necessary data that the business users asked for.
50% of time- Spent on a State Agency conversion project where they will research and write up
the Conversion process as well as pull data for them throughout the project.
10% of time partner work on the WFN product to write processes and user stories. Internal IT
requests from the 15 users. Pulling data, dumping the data, Transforming, Reformatting data to
Load. Via FTP or API.
Creating reports for those users to give to their clients.
40% of time Coordinate and support IT business processes. Identify resources needed and assign
individual responsibilities throughout the project life cycle.
Create and execute planned project work and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and
requirements.
ACH subject matter expert answering any regulatory or operational questions to the team or
management Troubleshoots and supports the Payments Processing team with member and system
issues trained associates Communicates regulatory & system updates in a timely manner •
Completes required tasks in the ACH area on a monthly basis, such as return ratio, uptime, skip
pay, dividend and pension reports, etc.
Previews periodic statements for quality check on the transactions including ACH, checks, ATM
and debit card transactions
Administrator of all third-party applications
Reviews Profitstars invoices for accurate billing, reviews and reports the user access and
authorization reports; uptime and return ratio reports
Test guidelines for new or existing methods/systems for enhancements, along with read and write
test cases, P&P updates and training for all areas of Payments Processing • Reviews and provides
monthly reporting of Payment Processing data to the management and other departments
Analyzes more efficient approaches to current software and finds alternate solutions to the
existing software
Managed the security and confidentiality of all accounts and related information in accordance
with compliance with all applicable laws and regulations including, but not limited to, the Bank
Secrecy Act
· Managed and executed projects related to Financial and Human Resource systems supported also
to include the AR group, AP group, HR, GL and Accounting. Organized and led business
interviews to collect detailed knowledge of existing processes and procedures.
· Managed 22 Applications to include the functional training of associates on applications,
created documentation, user stories, along with providing full technical application
support to AP, AR, HR, Accounting Groups
· Capturing current state processes for the Carter’s HR department.
· Attend/participate in meetings with the HR business teams, along with the Learning Development
team to define and capture and translate process steps into cleat, User stories as readable process
narratives, QRG’s and process flow diagrams for SAP.
Participate in regular project status reviews, and team meetings
Created and manages Business Readiness team project plan tasks and delivers
tasks updates to Program Manager weekly.
Worked with the Carter’s Global Services corporate business teams to document
current state processes for each user task.
Convert high level business processes into, detailed user narratives and process
maps
· Acted as a liaison between business owner, SME and development teams. Worked in team
environment and developed relationship with external customers and internal counterparts.
Excellent analytical, organizational, communication and documentation skills along with good
process management skill to gather requirements to bring out the quality product
· Collaborated with business and IT management to ensure observations were addressed and
remediated.
· Executed validation tests for application development or process/workflow design which
included both Hardware and/or Software testing experience, issue tracking.
· Developed project presentation decks, functional design documents, project plans, and issue
tracking logs as needed for various projects utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and
Project
· Managed and executed the installation and software patch
· Organize and executed with internal Infrastructure team the tasks required to stand up VM
machines on AIX, LINUX, Windows platforms to meet business requirements. Tested
application environments after standing up.
· Co-spearheaded efforts for requirements gathering and discovery sessions with external vendor
for our Enterprise Digital Asset project
· Periodic review of the events and messages reported in SharePoint Event Viewer and
Performance Monitor
· Assist in the creation, implementation and monitoring of collaboration security and governance
policies
· Works with peer organizations as a subject matter expert on the existing SharePoint functionality
· Promote user adoption through user and site manager training, consultation, and support of
existing SharePoint functionality
· Demonstrate initiative by proactively reviewing/assessing SharePoint COE desk procedures and
recommending improvements
· Work with end users to facilitate the migration of new and existing business processes to a
SharePoint environment
· Evaluates information gathered in order to correctly identify the problem/request, validate request
classification or support the new development initiative
· Agile Methodology - Project Deployments within 2 months. Rollout out upgrades as needed
Upgrade Kronos system
Integrate RAS system with Computron
Integrate RAS system with legacy system TOTS system
Load patch to SCM system- Administrate and add secure roles
Integrate Kofax system with Computron
Upgrade the AR module from Computron ERP to a current version of Computron
Replace the Gentran translator with sterling integrator
Subsequent to Deployments created Excel document to manage enhancements and
change request(s).
· Monitored, managed, communicated and reported issue resolution logging and control.
· Experienced in writing business requirements, executing validation tests on application
development or process/workflow design, and project management.
· Strong visual modeling and business process modeling skills using Rational Unified Process
(RUP) with tools like Rational Rose, MS Visio and Scrum. Strong knowledge in developing Use
Case Models, Activity Diagrams, Sequence Diagrams and UML CASE tools.
· Experienced in developing Use Case Models, Entity Relationship Diagrams (ERD), Activity
Diagrams, State Diagrams and Data Flow Diagrams (DFD). Strong experience working with
Rapid Application Development (RAD).
· Led Joint Application Development (JAD) sessions to expedite and streamline the requirement
gathering process.
· Expertise in writing and implementing test plans, test scenarios, test cases, traceability matrices
for Black Box, System Testing, Integration testing and User Acceptance Testing. Experienced in
writing SQL queries to manipulate Oracle database and performing manual testing.
· QA testing of software updates on current user versions of the windows-based supply chain
software and Logility web based applications that support multiple simultaneous users, as well as
testing of service packs to ensure functionality stability via Manual testing and WinRunner
· Familiar with performing various types of testing, such as functional, regression, user acceptance,
and installation testing.
· Responsible for creating and maintaining test environment for QA testing and issue
recreations. Create test plans for functional, regression and user acceptance testing of front-
end windows and web-based applications.
· Review application/system logs, identify program errors and recommend program
improvements to development team in order to eliminate future issues.
· Assist Customers and Implementation group with installation of tested fixes and services
packs
· Troubleshoot connectivity, configuration, and installation issues for the Logility proprietary
Supply Chain Client/Server GUI applications with end-users.
· Utilize MAGIC call tracking software to record/track and update defect tickets.
· Perform basic SQL queries and updates to Oracle and SQL relational databases as needed to
troubleshoot reported errors or to QA reported fixes.
· Assisted in the completion of ad-hoc projects. Expertise in writing and implementing test
plans, test scenarios, test cases, traceability matrices for Black Box, System Testing,
MODULE IMPLEMENTATIONS:
· Accounts Receivable: Implemented Oracle Accounts Receivables, Accounting rules, Auto
invoice, Maintenance and day-to-day support, TCA, Auto Receipt and apply Process, Lock
box and issues, Prepayments, Collections Management, and Cash Applications. Bills
Presentment (BPA): XML Custom Invoice Print Design. Inventory ITEMS.
· General Ledger: Implemented General Ledgers. Setup KFF, Segment values, Cross
validation rules, Security Rules Hierarchy’s, Budgets, FSG, P&L Reports, Financial
Calendar, Translation, Retained earnings, CTA, Consolidation, ADI, WebADI, Legacy
system JE uploads. Actively involved in FSG reports, month end, Quarter end and Year-
end closing process and reconciliation general ledger accounts and monitoring clearing
account balances.
· Delivered technical solutions and business process to maximize business value and objectives. Assess
infrastructure/applications and recommend solutions for upgrades or new technologies necessary to
meet business needs. Responsible for the system development life cycle from conceptual phase
through to implementation using scum methodologies. Perform preventative analysis to identify
opportunities for process optimization, redesign, or development of new process/policies.
· Lead Project implementation to Oracle platform. Worked with IT to establish cut off and
processing rules, with reports for successful month end tie out using general reports and
discoverer reports. Worked with the banks to manage implementation of the lockbox and cash
automation. Established work standards, developed objectives and designed/maintained
effective workflows and operating procedures.
· Using ETL Process with AR data files for scrubbing and importing to Great Plain & Oracle 11I.
Customer template set up for conversion. Including customer terms, bill- to and ship to, discount
flags, unearned discounts, grace periods flags. & mapping customers’ accounts to (ORG/operating
unit) Business channel. Testing in UAT environment and LIVE environment. Review Auto populates
fields and Auto schedule files. Reviewed Lockbox processing reports. Interface module testing and
setup.
· Troubleshoot, analyze, recommend on overall system(s) tuning and performance.
· Reviewed and coordinated resolution of auto-invoice errors with Order Entry, Revenue, Contracts,
Procurement and Project Billing teams. Handled and completed special projects as they arise
concerning pricing and cost valuation.
· Responsible for testing of new Billing system features and taking a leadership position in
identifying system and process improvements and enhancements. Designed and tested new
“Billing Tool” reports, evaluated existing reports and developed a more efficient means of
gathering and reporting data quality and efficiency, decrease costs, increase in overall profitability.
EDUCATION
Currently pursuing Certificate of Financial Management - Cornell University, Online E- Cornell
2014 Master of Arts IT Technology Management – Johnstown State University
1998 Bachelor of Arts Business Administration – Johnstown State University
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Business Modeling SDLC, UML, UML CASE Tools, Rational Rose, MS Visio, User Stories, Wire
Framing
Requirement Management Teleologic DOORS, Rational RequisitePro, SharePoint, Jira
Change/Repository Management Clarify, BMC Magic, Rational ClearCase, Concurrent Versions System (CVS),
Visual SourceSafe (VSS)
Méthodologies RUP, Scrum, Agile, Waterfall
Programming Languages/Reports SQL, PL/SQL, Crystal Reports, Business Objects, Selenium, Profitstars ACH
Symitar’s Epysis, Q2
Project Management Plan View, MS Office Suite, MS Project, Visual Source Safe
CRM Salesforce administration, user management, configuration
Applications Kofax, SCM, TOTS, Additaas, Planview
Database Query Tool SQL Server, TOAD
Data Analysis Business Objects, Power BI, Excel