Dana Davies
Summary
Concur Travel and Expense Management
Credit card administration
Supplier/Vendor Diversity, management, vendor viability
AP/Procurement/ Supply Chain Management.
ERP tools used, Lawson, Oracle, SAP procurement, AP, 2 PeopleSoft, and GEAC
ERP Implementation with Lawson and SAP, AP automation with Medius
Fleet management
SOX compliance and audit responsibilities
Cash management, wire transfers,
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Functional Analyst
ABB/ OmniOn Power Inc
12.2021 - Current
- Evaluated vendor proposals for new technology implementations, selecting those that best aligned with organizational goals and objectives.
- Troubleshot complex issues related to applications or systems integration quickly resolving problems encountered by endusers.
- Provided expert analysis of business processes, identifying areas for improvement and recommending strategic solutions.
- Delivered comprehensive training sessions to end-users, improving their understanding of the system''s capabilities and functionalities.
- Concur Travel and Expense Management
- Credit card Management
Buyer/ Business Analyst/Travel Manager
Standard Insurance
03.2007 - 02.2020
- Buyer, quickly promoted to a Business Analyst for the Procurement team
- Sourced equipment such as, telecom, IT equipment, professional services, and MRO
- SME for Lawson Accounts Payable, and Purchasing
- Vendor/Supplier management
- Acquired Concur Expense in 2012, Concur travel in 2015
- Rewrote the Travel Policy and monitored Expenses
- Ad Hoc reporting for Concur
- Travel Manager, streamline the Travel program managed over $17 Million in travel expenses
- Developed Vendor Viability Risk Assessments program
- Created QRG’s for travel and risk program
- Utilized and practiced “LEAN” process.
Education
Liberal Studies Degree -
Sheridan College
Theatre Arts -
CEGEP
01.1984
Technical Summary
Procurement Systems implementation
User acceptance training, testing 15 colleagues per year
Concur Travel & Travel Expense Management
Vendor Viability and Risk Assessments
Concur Ad Hoc reporting intelligence for fraud, and expense management
Fleet and subrogation experience
Experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook Skills
Teaching IT back office solutions
Work well under pressure
Proven strong communication and people skills
3 years using LEAN practices
Super User for Lawson ERP Procurement & Accounts Payable
Vendor and supplier management
Experience
Timeline
Lead Functional Analyst
ABB/ OmniOn Power Inc
12.2021 - Current
Buyer/ Business Analyst/Travel Manager
Standard Insurance
03.2007 - 02.2020
Liberal Studies Degree -
Sheridan College
Theatre Arts -
CEGEP