Alex Russell, PMP

Experience

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  Solid State Beverages LLC

  Sept 2013 - Aug 2016

  Cofounder

  In charge of financial reports and all accounting activities.

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  Dealer Tire

  May 2014 - Aug 2021

  Utilize Oracle's Business Intelligence (BI) Software to create reports for accounting and financial analysis.Tested new BI attributes across systems and interfaces. Leveraged multiple Data visualization softwares to create interactive dashboards (Power BI, Data Visualizer)Perform monthly financial analysis of rewards programs and audited data for completeness and accuracy.Following SOX compliancy granting security access.Tested applications in JD Edwards across multiple environments and into production.Evaluated JD Edwards applications for Restricted Access and Segregation of Duties and determined key applications to be added into the GRC tool (AllOut Security) Show less

  • Senior ERP Business Analyst

    Nov 2019 - Aug 2021

  • Accounting Analyst

    Jun 2016 - Nov 2019

  • Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist

    Mar 2016 - Jun 2016

  • Accounts Receivable Specialist

    May 2014 - Jun 2016
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  Green City Roots LLC

  Mar 2018 - Oct 2022

  Owner

  Built and Sold this business. Created marketing plan to generate leads.Created an online store with custom apparel targeting on plant/garden enthusiasts.Build custom residential gardens, planters, community gardens and custom composting solutions.Worked with nonprofit organizations.

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  PwC

  Aug 2021 - Jan 2023

  Digital Assurance & Transparency - Oracle Senior Associate

  Works with Clients in deploying Oracle Cloud ERP systems for multinational corporations.Review of system controls and automated controls across Oracle Cloud, EBS and JDE.Coordinates with multiple teams to achieve large project goals and milestones.End-to-end implementation of Persefoni AI Carbon Planning & Carbon audit Accounting software (ESG).Project management across multiple clients, ERPs & HCM systems while managing simultaneous timelines for project completion. Show less

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  The Alliance Group

  Jan 2023 - Feb 2024

  Project Manager Financial Systems - ERP

  Driven and adaptive Project Manager, PMI certified PMP, focused on efficiency driven project management practices. Helping clients modernize operations by guiding businesses through enterprise wide changes such as implementation of new software, ERP systems and integrations. Works with clients through financial transformation initiatives. ERP implementation (Netsuite, Oracle Cloud, JDE)AP Automation (Tipalti)People Focused Change ManagementProcess ImprovementData ConversionProject Management (Smartsheet, Monday.com, MS Project) Show less

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  Deriva Energy

  Feb 2024 - now

  Overseeing the implementation of a brand new Enterprise wide business applications, including financial, HR & legal transformation:ERP: PeopleSoft to IFSAP Automation, payment solutions, ERP, Debt management.Perform requirements gathering, vendor selection, current, interim, future state solutions planning.Project plan creation and maintenance.Leads a team of SBAs throughout various application deployments and phases of the project lifecycleOversaw the creation of a SOX compliance framework for a first-year audit. Worked with internal and external auditors on ITGC and SDLC controls within the business.Led planning, implementation, and enhancement of business applications, driving standardization and efficiency across financial, legal and HR operations. Show less

  • IT Manager

    Aug 2024 - now

  • ERP Project Manager

    Feb 2024 - Aug 2024