BLAIR GRAVELINE
La Salle,MB
Summary
A perceptive and highly energetic Senior Functional and Business Analyst with expertise in business Analysis, project management, financial analysis, strategic planning and reporting. Together with strong analytical vision, have implemented creative solutions at any organizational level. Proactive and personable leader with top-notch skills in streamlining information, prioritizing tasks and approaching issues with analytical mindset.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Business Analyst
MacDon Industries
06.2013 - Current
- MacDon is a Canadian based manufacturer of harvesting equipment for world markets
- Supports the multiple departments and associated companies in their day to day running of ERP
- Improved project efficiency by analyzing business processes and identifying areas for improvement.
- Streamlined workflow for better productivity with the implementation of new software solutions.
- Developed comprehensive data models to guide decision-making, resulting in more informed strategies.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, ensuring a cohesive approach to business analysis.
- Conducted gap analyses to identify discrepancies between current and desired states, leading to actionable recommendations.
- Facilitated requirement gathering workshops, resulting in clear project objectives and deliverables.
- Implemented Agile methodologies within project teams, increasing overall adaptability and responsiveness.
- Utilized internal and external feedback to document business requirements
- Determined opportunities to improve workflow by adding and modifying processes, revamping use cases for each initiative and creating new components for each functional area
- Developed new analytical systems to improve essential business metrics visibility
- Pinpointed inefficiencies in business processes and recommended improved policies
- Uncovered areas for improvement to develop and implement solutions
- Supported business processes and end-users by monitoring system operations and resolving issues
- Mentored junior analysts on best practices for business analysis techniques, fostering professional growth within the team.
- Led process mapping initiatives, resulting in optimized workflows and reduced redundancies across departments.
Senior Certified Consultant
Burcom Consulting
01.2010 - 01.2013
- BurCom was one of the largest Sage Accpac Dealers and Consulting Organizations in Western Canada.
- Translated needs, issues and ideas into effective strategies and action plans
- Developed client proposals outlining project structure, approach and work plan
- Mastered processes and focused on continuous innovation to provide world-class service to clients
- Offered presales consultations via telephone and face-to-face meetings, supporting sales and marketing teams
- Defined and framed complex issues and developed processes to support decision making
- Formulated implementation plans, evaluating effectiveness of actions and programs
- Utilized expertise in Accpac and X3.
Application Specialist
Arctic Glacier Inc.
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Arctic Glacier is a leading producer and distributor of packaged ice in North America
- aApplication Specialist administered, supported and provided enhancements to company’s ERP system used by over 150 users across North America
- Elicited requirements using interviews, requirements workshops, business process descriptions and scenarios
- Carried out Functional and Integration test cycles on ERP application as well as Data integrity checking on the database
- Provided support during User Acceptance Testing
- Guided stakeholders in decision making regarding business requirements by providing different scenarios and views for each identified path
- Strategized project planning, scoping, and specifications documents on many projects that improved processing inefficiencies within corporate office
- Managed all projects related to company’s ERP solution
- Developed and performed test plans on all ERP projects
- Wrote manuals and trained users (one on one and classroom).
- Enhanced user experience by streamlining software applications and addressing customer needs.
Consultant/Project Manager
Momentum Healthware
01.1997 - 01.2007
- Momentum Healthware Specializes in development, delivery and integration of seamless information technology for the healthcare industry
- Project Manager and Consultant working on 100’s of client projects/implementations all over Canada
- Product Analyst defining requirements and oversaw development and testing of internally built 3rd party add-ons to Microsoft Dynamics GP
- Lead consultant on over 100 client ERP implementations
- Business industry analytics discovering and documenting solutions or internally developed product enhancements
- Planned product external release strategies
- Wrote and developed project documents such as Functional Specifications, Test Cases and Training Manuals.
- Developed comprehensive project plans for successful execution and timely delivery, resulting in increased client satisfaction.
Education
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MBSkills
- Operations Analysis
- Forecasting and planning
- Data Analysis
- Business Process Mapping
- User Acceptance Testing
- Software Development Lifecycle
- Requirements Gathering
- Gap analysis
Critical Competencies
- Project Management
- ERP Technologies/Software
- Business Process Re-engineering
- Business Analysis
- Strategic Planning and Execution
- Customer Relationship Management
- Lean/Sigma process Improvement
- Customer Communication
- Risk Management/Mitigation
- High Impact Leadership Development
- User Acceptance Testing
- Quality Assurance
- Project Planning
References
Available upon request
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- Dynamics GP ERP Certification - 2005
- Accpac ERP Certification - 2011
- Sage X3 ERP Certification - 2012
Timeline
Senior Business Analyst
MacDon Industries
06.2013 - Current
Senior Certified Consultant
Burcom Consulting
01.2010 - 01.2013
Application Specialist
Arctic Glacier Inc.
01.2007 - 01.2010
Consultant/Project Manager
Momentum Healthware
01.1997 - 01.2007
University of Manitoba
- Dynamics GP ERP Certification - 2005
- Accpac ERP Certification - 2011
- Sage X3 ERP Certification - 2012
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