Matt Brinkman, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Experience

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  Motorola Solutions

  Jul 2000 - Aug 2001

  Data Administrator

  • Supported several legacy system replacements through data analysis, data modeling, and creation & enforcement of data standards• Served as Webmaster and Subject Matter Expert for the Motorola Data Administration intranet site• Managed the Data Dictionary for the Finance and Procurement modules of SAP• Trained internal resources in the US and Malaysia on the Data Administration site for use as a resource for system migration projects• Created documentation for administration of the Data Administration site Show less

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  Avnet Electronics

  Aug 2001 - Oct 2001

  Data Analyst (Contract)

  • Assumed responsibility for the migration of Customer Relationship Management data from multiple legacy systems into a single system of record• Mapped data from old-to-new systems, analyzed and cleansed data using Oracle as a staging area• Evaluated the design of the new system to ensure that data was captured effectively and efficiently• Provided input on the interface design for the new system to maintain greater control over user input

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  KhiMetrics

  Jan 2002 - May 2004

  Project Consultant

  • Produced optimized retail prices for mass retail clients in the US and the UK to implement in stores, using Oracle RDBMS and proprietary software that used point-of-sale data to determine price elasticity of products• Used Oracle, SQL Server, and MS Access to load, cleanse, process, and statistically analyze client data• Gathered business requirements and created functional and technical specifications for software and reports• Developed custom reports in Crystal Reports for client delivery• Edited PL/SQL procedures to enhance automation and processing efforts• Liaised with clients to determine project goals and monitor performance of pricing initiatives• Trained clients on KhiMetrics software and reporting packages Show less

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  The Burgundy Group

  May 2004 - Sept 2007

  • Provided on-site functional and technical consulting services to PeopleSoft HCM and ADP Enterprise clients• Gathered requirements, created specifications, developed software solutions, and performed system configuration• Managed a team of three Project Managers presiding over functional and technical teams of Consultants• Managed the performance of internal resources and used metrics to guide training and development requirements• Planned, implemented and evaluated modifications to existing operations, systems, and business procedures• Helped design and implement an online knowledgebase for internal resources Show less • Served as a Business Analyst and Project Manager on two implementations, seven major upgrades, and 26 minor upgrades to PeopleSoft HCM and ADP Enterprise applications• Managed more than 220 projects, ranging from 80 to 6000+ hours and budgets ranging from $10K to $660K• Managed cross-functional project teams ranging from four to 41 members in remote locations• Managed a team of four Software Engineers• Managed project staffing and budget requirements• Performed Change Management duties and created project documentation• Performed Quality Assurance, coordinated testing, and obtained sign-off on software projects Show less

  • Director (Staff)

    Aug 2006 - Sept 2007

  • Project Manager (Staff)

    Apr 2005 - Aug 2006

  • Technical Consultant (Staff)

    May 2004 - Apr 2005
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  Gaylord Entertainment

  Nov 2007 - Apr 2008

  Payroll Implementation Consultant

  • Provided functional Payroll and HRMS support for implementation of ADP Enterprise 5.0• Helped train Payroll Processors on the new system and created a client-specific Payroll Cycle Processing Guide• Implemented procedures and controls to improve Payroll efficiency and accuracy• Created reports in ADP Reporting to leverage automation capabilities of the Enterprise system• Created documentation for interactive Payroll and Treasury reports created in ADP Reporting and MS Access

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  Brinkman Consulting Services

  Apr 2008 - now

  Owner
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  Maricopa County

  Apr 2008 - Jun 2012

  PeopleSoft Application Manager / ADP Implementation Tech Lead

  • Functional Analyst & Technical Lead for implementation of ADP Enterprise 5.0 (migrated from PeopleSoft 8.8)• Trained and managed a team of five developers that created over 100 reports in the new ADP Reporting system• Identified data requirements of ADP Enterprise and sourced data from PeopleSoft• Worked with functional resources to determine solutions for business needs not supported by ADP Enterprise• Reviewed the results of preliminary Business Analysis / Fit-Gap and provided alternative solutions for reporting and processing needs to promote system flexibility and ease of maintenance, and to reduce recurring costs• Documented differences between existing and new Self-Service systems for Change Management initiatives• Performed impact analysis of changing current payroll and benefits policies to leverage new functionality Show less

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  Maricopa Community Colleges

  Jul 2008 - Jan 2009

  Functional / Technical Implementation Consultant

  • Functional and Technical Lead for end-to-end implementation of PeopleSoft ePerformance module• Trained administrators and created configuration documentation• Created end-user documentation

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  Teksystems LLC

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2012

  PeopleSoft Consultant
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  State Farm

  Aug 2012 - Jul 2014

  Payroll Lead, North America (PeopleSoft HCM)

  • Led and managed a team of 14 Business and Systems Analysts in multiple locations across the U.S. and India• Provided end-to-end solutions (from concept through implementation and support) to promote automation, eliminate costs, reduce risk, increase functionality, and modernize the PeopleSoft system• Developed the support team through formal training, skill workshops, one-on-one development, and mentoring• Provided production support for PeopleSoft HCM 9.1 (U.S. and Canada payroll) via ticket management system• Analyzed, tested, and implemented Oracle tax updates within approximately four weeks from release by Oracle• Responded to requests for estimates by generating bid documents and pricing, and aligning resources• Provided analysis and support for a major project to establish new operations in India• Provided analysis and support for the transition of Canadian operations & workforce to an acquiring insurance group• Enhanced and supported end-to-end processing of 85,000 W-2s per year Show less

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  Memorial Hospital at Gulfport

  Aug 2014 - Nov 2019

  • PeopleSoft HCM Consultant

    Jan 2019 - Nov 2019

  • Steering Committee - PeopleSoft FSCM 9.1-to-9.2 Upgrade

    Oct 2018 - Nov 2019

  • Project Manager and Lead Consultant - PeopleSoft HCM 9.1-to-9.2 Upgrade

    Jan 2018 - Jan 2019

  • PeopleSoft HCM Consultant

    Mar 2015 - Dec 2017

  • Project Manager and Lead Consultant - PeopleSoft HCM 9.1 Implementation

    Aug 2014 - Mar 2015
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  Brinkman, Simmons & Associates

  Aug 2014 - now

  President, Co-Founder
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  BUT GOD MINISTRIES

  Jul 2020 - Jan 2021

  Business Consultant
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  US Navy

  Jan 2021 - Feb 2022

  Product and Integration Lead - NP2 Project