Brendan Forrest
Herndon,VA
Summary
Experienced and enthusiastic Consultant with track record of success across wide range of industries. Possesses exceptional interpersonal, problem-solving and analytical skills to provide advice and expertise to client organizations improving business performance. Experienced in all aspects of operations, strategy and finance.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Consultant
CrossCountry Consulting
06.2023 - Current
- Oversee the end-to-end implementation of Coupa, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
- Develop and execute project plans, timelines, and budgets to ensure successful delivery of Coupa implementation projects.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, procurement, finance, and vendor partners, to gather requirements and design solutions that meet business needs.
- Manage stakeholder expectations and communicate project progress, risks, and issues effectively.
- Monitor and evaluate project performance, making adjustments as needed to meet quality standards and deadlines.
Senior Consultant
CrossCountry Consulting
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Led Implementation efforts for Enterprise level Clients: design, build, process enhancements, validation, testing, training, MTP, Hypercare
- Identify and resolve challenges or roadblocks that may arise during the Coupa implementation process.
- Conduct training sessions and create documentation to facilitate user adoption and maximize the benefits of Coupa.
- Coordinate with technical teams for system integrations and customization, ensuring a seamless Coupa implementation..
Consultant
CrossCountry Consulting
03.2020 - 12.2021
- Spearheaded the configuration and customization of Coupa modules, ensuring alignment with client requirements and industry best practices.
- Collaborated with clients to gather detailed business and technical requirements, translating them into effective Coupa configurations.
- Led end-to-end configuration projects, overseeing system integrations, testing, data migrations, and user training.
Education
BBA - Business Management
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA05.2019
Skills
- Project Management
- Data Analytics
- Change Management
- Data Migration
- Workflow Optimization
- Change Management
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Systems Installation, Configuration, and Upgrading
- Coupa P2P, Pay, RPM, Expenses, InvoiceSmash
Timeline
Managing Consultant
CrossCountry Consulting
06.2023 - Current
Senior Consultant
CrossCountry Consulting
01.2022 - 06.2023
Consultant
CrossCountry Consulting
03.2020 - 12.2021
BBA - Business Management
James Madison University
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