Brenda DeVries
Pembroke Pines,FL
Summary
Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director-Enterprise Business Solutions
SEACOR Holding Inc.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
01.2021 - Current
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to ensure organizational goals were met.
- Provided direct oversight and delivery of the 'value of IT,' including cost/benefit analysis, perception, and expectation management for the executive team.
- Led the successful integration of 16 newly acquired companies into our Workday ERP system, streamlining financial reporting, and reducing operational costs by 15% within 6 months.
- Led cross-functional teams in the development of innovative solutions to complex problems.
- Developed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with corporate standards.
- Created detailed plans outlining timelines, goals, budgets, staffing needs and other requirements for projects.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated, and mentored staff members.
- Promoted a culture of innovation and encouraged staff to contribute ideas.
- Collaborate with various departments and executive leaders to pinpoint and resolve financial systems' needs and problems.
- Maintain vendor relationships to optimize corporate resource utilization.
Workday/Oracle Applications Manager
SEACOR Holding Inc.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
06.2018 - 12.2020
- Directed a seamless transition of multiple business units to the Workday platform, managing all project stages from initial design to final deployment, within set deadlines.
- Partnered with key business stakeholders to gather essential requirements and provided critical support in system reporting for the Finance and Accounting departments to streamline business processes, month-end closures, and fiscal planning.
- Developed system documentation and user guides to facilitate application training and support.
- Conducted regular reviews of existing applications for possible improvements or upgrades.
- Configured system settings to optimize the performance of applications according to user needs.
- Provided technical expertise in troubleshooting complex software issues.
- Recruited, trained, and supervised system analysts and developers.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
Senior Oracle Application Support Analyst
SEACOR Holding Inc.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
02.2006 - 05.2018
- Gathered user requirements and preferences for application changes, integrating feedback into subsequent patching schedule.
- Expanded or modified system to serve new purposes or improve workflow.
- Administered system changes, rigorously adhering to formal change control processes, and performed quality assurance, patch management, and upgrade assessments.
- Developed, documented and revised system design procedures and quality standards.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current industry trends related to application support.
- Managed the full lifecycle of key projects, including scope control and the development of contingency plans, to support the seamless transition of new solutions and applications.
- Conducted training sessions for end-users on proper use of applications and software packages.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
Business Analyst
World Fuel Services Corp.
Miami, Florida
08.2005 - 02.2006
- Led requirement gathering and solution design for key system enhancements, including custom interfaces for Inventory, Purchasing, Billing, and AR/AP matching, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Created detailed process flows and user stories to document system requirements and design solutions.
- Managed system configuration, data conversion, and training processes, providing post-implementation support to optimize business operations and user adoption.
Financial Manager
MasTec Inc.
Miami, Florida
05.2004 - 08.2005
- Guided a team to proficiently adopt Oracle accounting systems, improving efficiency and accuracy across multiple modules, including Project Accounting, Purchasing, Inventory, and General Ledger functions.
- Implemented financial procedures that maintained SOX audit compliance, involving meticulous month-end reconciliations, and the development of strong closing processes.
Principal Consultant
Oracle Corporation
Miami, Florida
03.2001 - 05.2004
- Guided cross-functional teams through the implementation process, from capturing business requirements to designing and configuring solutions that adhered to client specifications.
- Executed thorough testing protocols and developed customized training programs, while providing actionable process improvement strategies to elevate client performance.
- Successfully completed project implementations, achieving targets for timeliness, utilization, and profitability, resulting in high levels of client satisfaction.
Education
BS - Spanish Secondary Education/Accounting
State University of New York College at Buffalo
BuffaloSkills
- ERP implementation expertise
- ERP Solutions Architecture
- Business process optimization
- Project management
- Change management
- Strategic Planning
- Vendor management
- Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
- Regulatory compliance
- Team Leadership
- Team building
- Team collaboration
- Training
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Adaptability
Certification
- Workday Pro Financials, 2023
- Workday Pro HCM, 2024
Timeline
Director-Enterprise Business Solutions
SEACOR Holding Inc.
01.2021 - Current
Workday/Oracle Applications Manager
SEACOR Holding Inc.
06.2018 - 12.2020
Senior Oracle Application Support Analyst
SEACOR Holding Inc.
02.2006 - 05.2018
Business Analyst
World Fuel Services Corp.
08.2005 - 02.2006
Financial Manager
MasTec Inc.
05.2004 - 08.2005
Principal Consultant
Oracle Corporation
03.2001 - 05.2004
BS - Spanish Secondary Education/Accounting
State University of New York College at Buffalo
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