Open To Work
Sharba Sogers
Nashville,TN
Summary
Seasoned Business Analyst with significant experience in interpreting and analyzing complex data sets to drive business improvement. Strengths encompass critical thinking, strategic planning, and comprehensive understanding of business processes. Notably contributed by implementing innovative solutions that increased operational efficiency in previous roles. Demonstrated expertise in utilizing data analysis tools and techniques.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Advanced Business Analyst (FSCM – Travel & Expenses/Accounts Payable)
State of Tennessee (Edison)
Nashville, TN
08.2021 - 03.2024
- Directed cross-functional initiatives as Functional Lead Analyst, presenting new PeopleSoft functionality to senior leadership.
- Translated complex requirements into user stories and design specs, reducing development rework by 75%
- Redesigned Oracle PeopleSoft Travel pages with Gideon Taylor eForms, streamlining workflows in compliance with policies.
- Partnered with development, HR, GL, and AP teams to resolve high-impact system issues, reducing backlog by 85%
Business Analyst, Jr. (FSCM – Travel & Expenses/Accounts Payable)
State of Tennessee (Edison)
Nashville, TN
07.2017 - 08.2021
- Configured and maintained travel/expense workflow routing, security roles, and approvals for 1,000+ users.
- Analyzed PUM image releases to identify enhancements and patches, reducing downtime and maintenance costs.
- Led monthly and annual close processes, including GL error resolution and fiscal year rollovers.
- Administered federal CONUS mileage/per diem updates and legislative tax rules, ensuring compliance.
- Designed SQL reports to identify reimbursement errors, preventing payment delays and safeguarding accuracy.
- Trained new analysts and help desk staff, reducing onboarding time by 30%.
- Built automated test scripts (Silk Test Workbench & Central) to validate AP and Travel processes. Reduced annual upgrade manual testing by 65%.
ERP Consultant I
State of Tennessee (Edison)
Nashville, TN
07.2016 - 07.2017
- Resolved 90%+ of inbound ServiceNow tickets, delivering Tier 1 ERP support across State agencies.
- Monitored OIAM/OAAM security systems, escalating high-level alerts to mitigate risk.
- Assisted end users with account recovery, navigation, and workflow support.
- Liaised between end users and ERP Consultants to troubleshoot functional issues efficiently.
Education
MBA - Finance & Music Business
Belmont University
Nashville, TNBachelor of Science - Radiological Sciences
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, ALSkills
- PeopleSoft functionality
- User story translation
- Workflow optimization
- SQL reporting
- Travel expense configuration
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Risk mitigation
- Compliance management
- System troubleshooting
- Process automation
- Problem solving
- Training development
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workLocation Preference
On-SiteSalary Range
$100000/yr - $0/yrTimeline
Advanced Business Analyst (FSCM – Travel & Expenses/Accounts Payable)
State of Tennessee (Edison)
08.2021 - 03.2024
Business Analyst, Jr. (FSCM – Travel & Expenses/Accounts Payable)
State of Tennessee (Edison)
07.2017 - 08.2021
ERP Consultant I
State of Tennessee (Edison)
07.2016 - 07.2017
MBA - Finance & Music Business
Belmont University
Bachelor of Science - Radiological Sciences
University of Alabama At Birmingham