Kendal Graves
Arlington,TX
Summary
Results-driven IT Asset Management Analyst with a proven track record, excelling in software licensing and vendor relationship management. Achieved $500k savings through strategic migrations and enhanced reporting visibility using Power BI. Skilled in contract management and data analysis, fostering collaboration across teams to optimize asset management initiatives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IT Asset Management Analyst
CAE, Inc
06.2025 - 07.2025
- Processed renewals for various contracts related to software, hardware, and licensing.
- Managed renewals for all software licensing and hardware support for non-IT groups.
- Supported team members handling IT Operations renewals to ensure continuity.
- Created and delivered weekly reports and pivots, enhancing visibility for executives in Power BI.
IT Contracts Specialist
Toyota Financial Services
05.2024 - 05.2025
- Reviewed contracts for software and hardware purchases, including licensing and support agreements.
- Communicated effectively with all levels of personnel both internally and externally.
- Assisted in the preparation of proposals and bids for new projects.
- Participated in meetings with stakeholders involved in the contracting process.
- Reviewed and analyzed contract terms to ensure compliance with company policies.
Software Asset Management Analyst II
GM Financial
12.2019 - 04.2024
- Oversaw software licensing management for platforms including Adobe, Articulate, and Autodesk.
- Managed end-to-end software purchase and renewal processes, from quoting to invoice approval.
- Directed large renewals with providers such as Microsoft, Oracle, and Colligo.
- Executed project to import and curate GMF approved software list into ServiceNow.
- Conducted review of approved software list, categorizing services in ServiceNow for better tracking.
- Implemented Flexera’s Technopedia and transitioned users from Adobe Acrobat to Foxit PDF Editor.
- Achieved $500k savings over three-year subscription through effective migration efforts.
- Utilized ServiceNow, Azure DevOps Boards, Excel, and SharePoint extensively in operations.
Business Analyst
Toyota Motors North America
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Conducted data analysis and generated reports and dashboards for performance insights.
- Managed vendor relationships, overseeing procurement of hardware and software for desktop and server.
- Executed financial reconciliation while managing department budgets from 10 million to 100 million annually.
- Managed vendor relationships to ensure compliance with service level agreements.
- Evaluated vendor proposals and recommended selection based on strategic alignment.
IT Asset Manager
PepsiCo
09.2018 - 01.2019
- Managed asset inventory and ensured compliance with corporate policies.
- Tracked hardware and software assets using ServiceNow
- Handled data center hardware management, including service and networking equipment.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to align asset management goals.
Education
Business Administration and Management - General
Collin College
Skills
- ServiceNow
- Data Analysis
- Reporting proficiency
- Agile process
- Software Licensing
- Auditing
- Contract Management
- Vendor relationship management
- Financial reconciliation
- Power BI
- Flexera
- Asset inventory management
Certification
- ITIL v3 Foundation
- IAITAM Certified Mobile Asset Management
- IAITAM Certified Software Asset Management
Timeline
IT Asset Management Analyst
CAE, Inc
06.2025 - 07.2025
IT Contracts Specialist
Toyota Financial Services
05.2024 - 05.2025
Software Asset Management Analyst II
GM Financial
12.2019 - 04.2024
Business Analyst
Toyota Motors North America
01.2019 - 12.2019
IT Asset Manager
PepsiCo
09.2018 - 01.2019
Business Administration and Management - General
Collin College
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