Resume

Melisa Brown

Summary

A senior business analyst with a proven track record of creating harmony between the man (or woman) and the machine. A motivated, intelligent communicator who can effectively interpret user requirements while keeping an eye on the project scope. Skillfully adept at spreading rampant enthusiasm for technology and documenting requirement analysis in such a way that it will not only be read, but enjoyed.

Work Experience

Business Analyst Consultant

March 2017 – Present
Caterpillar Financial Headquarters 2120 West End Avenue Nashville, TN 37203 615-341-1000

               Successfully documenting business requirements
               Performing Data Quality Checks
               Graphing performance results
               Creating data flow diagrams
               Implementing Information Security Controls

Senior Business Analyst and Liaison

May 2016 – March 2017
Complex Care Solutions, Donelson, TN
 
               Successfully documenting business requirements
               Eliciting and prioritizing specific user requirements by interviews, observations, case studies
               Using critical thinking skills to analyze feasibility and possible solutions, and then documenting the findings
               Recommending specific process improvements to streamline and significantly improve efficiency.
               Data cleansing, mapping, and migration from SQL Server Database into Sales Force
               SQL queries
               Liaison activities to coordinate efforts between IT developers and the business by facilitating meetings and mediating conversations in an Agile environment
               Performing quality analysis on iterations

Business Analyst

November 2014 – May 2016             
MSM Industries 802 Swan Drive, Smyrna, TN 37167 615-355-4355
                 
               Successfully documenting business requirements
               Eliciting and prioritizing specific user requirements by interviews, observations, case studies
               Using critical thinking skills to analyze feasibility and possible solutions, and then documenting the findings
               Recommending specific process improvements to streamline and significantly improve efficiency.
               Suggesting software like GoldMine CRM for the sales force which enhanced sales performance and customer service experience and facilitated inter-departmental communication.
               Data cleansing, mapping, and migration
               SQL queries
Alderman, City of La Vergne, TN 
November 2014 – Present 

Chairperson of the Economic Development Committee, City of La Vergne, TN

November 2014 – Present 
             

Lead Recruiter

September 2013 – October 2014       
TransForce (formerly known as Best Drivers) 4314 Lebanon Rd, Lebanon, TN 37087 615-399-0143
               Used applicant tracking software for document and process control
               Developed interviewing skills that has proven to be invaluable in technical analysis

Branch Manager 

June 2007 – October 2009
GPC Driving (T&T Distribution Staffing) 331 Waldron Road, La Vergne, TN 37086 904-509-7567

               Sales - Was able to double the branch’s business in a three-month period.  
               Absolute focus on offering exceptional customer service means my customers come back.

Education

Bachelors of Science – Information Technology 

August 2015 – Present 
(108 of 120 credit hours completed with a 3.857 Grade Point Average) 
Middle Tennessee State University    Murfreesboro, TN 37132  615-898-2300
             

Associates of Science - Information Technology

August 2012 – May 2015
Motlow State Community College  Smyrna, TN 37086              615-220-7800

Skills

               EDI (Electronic Data Exchange)
               SQL (Programming Language)
               Crystal Reporting
               Microsoft Dynamics
               GoldMine CRM (Implementation and maintenance)
               SalesForce CRM (Streamlining processes and maintenance)
               Kronos payroll, ADP payroll, Accounting (General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable)
               Business Analysis
               Business Process
               Analysis of Workflows for Integration and Streamlining
               Microsoft Visio
               Integration
               Microsoft Power Point
               Workflows
               Writing
               Project Management

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