Microsoft GP & Accounting Systems Consultant
Austin, Texas Area
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- Principal at Rich Solutions, LLC
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- ERP-MBS Specialist at ON-SITE Computer Solutions
- Director of Finance at REACH Air Medical Services
- Accountant/Consultant/Technical Support at ETA
- Business Director at Sierra Broadcasting Company
- Education
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- LDS Business College
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Sandy Wickman’s Summary
Accomplished business management and finance professional with twenty-six years of financial management reporting, including over six years of software and process implementations. Emphasis on job cost, fixed assets management, and non-profit fund tracking. Extensive experience with implementations of systems to improve efficiencies, centralize processes, and maximize decision making reporting/analysis; proven experience in project development and tracking, networked accounting systems, and data base management (including MS SQL); expert with Great Plains, QuickBooks, Peachtree, MAS200, MS Office, and other software packages.
- Implemented financial systems & process improvement programs saving over $10 million
- Extensive experience performing over forty-five system implementations
- Proven experience building and training motivated and focused teams
- Demonstrated project development, implementation, and tracking skills
- Systematic and holistic approach to cost elimination and problem solving, improving efficiency
- Insightful leader with a passion for client needs and results
Sandy Wickman’s Specialties:
- Great Plains Expert
- Financial Consulting
- Business Management
- Fixed Asset Management
- Systems Implementation
- Process Improvement
- Training & Development
- Financial Reporting
- Networked Accounting Systems
Sandy Wickman’s Experience
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Principal
Rich Solutions, LLC
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Management Consulting industry)
January 2003 — Present (6 years)
As Rich Solutions’ founder and principal, I am a certified expert on Microsoft GP implementations, consulting, and technical support. I focus on Great Plains (GP) and Microsoft Dynamics GP products with a proven record of client success for manufacturing, professional services, banking, technology, gaming, non-profits, and retail sales. Supporting Foundation, Financial Management, Manufacturing, Field Service, Project Accounting, Supply Chain Management, Customization Tools, and numbers of third party ISV products, our expertise also extends to the FRx financial reporting application, Microsoft SQL database management, and Horizon Intl. Manufacturing module.
Extensive knowledge, experience, and continuing education also span from accounting and consulting to the IT realm. This knowledge creates client assurance for software installation, product upgrades, data querying, hardware systems management, security assurance and data reliability throughout the application life cycle. -
ERP-MBS Specialist
ON-SITE Computer Solutions
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Management Consulting industry)
March 2005 — March 2006 (1 year 1 month)
Service and support customers for client companies; implement and install software, train personnel, manage multiple projects, develop business strategies, create financial, management and technical reports, and integrate various applications. Client industries included trust funds, manufacturing, life sciences, retail sales, technology, and professional service providers.
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Director of Finance
REACH Air Medical Services
(Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Airlines/Aviation industry)
January 2001 — January 2003 (2 years 1 month)
Led solutions finding and implemented new software, including Great Plains modules, and Ceridian payroll to eliminate waste, resolve problems, and create efficiencies company-wide; directed finance department operations for three separate companies and five bases of operations; provided oversight to the preparation of financial statements, managed cash flow, prepared budgets, and participated as a member of the executive team in company wide direction and decision making, as well as business process improvements; provided a direct contact with the outside CPA firm for tax estimates, audit preparations, and other projects including changes in accounting methods.
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Accountant/Consultant/Technical Support
ETA
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Accounting industry)
March 1999 — September 2001 (2 years 7 months)
Serviced and supported customers for various companies; implemented and installed software, trained personnel, managed multiple projects, developed business strategies, and created reports; specialized in Project Accounting and Fixed Asset Management using Great Plains accounting software; resident expert performing Project Accounting pre-sales demonstrations.
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Business Director
Sierra Broadcasting Company
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Broadcast Media industry)
1995 — 1998 (3 years)
Directed business operations for six television and one radio station across the United States; Traveled to station locations to review business practices, implement solutions, and make recommendations. Developed organizational strategies, prepared financial statements, managed cash flow, prepared budgets, forecasted financials, and managed large staff for A/R, A/P, and Payroll. Implemented and trained employees in multiple locations on various software products and platforms. Centralized accounting function where possible to maximize efficiencies.
Sandy Wickman’s Education
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LDS Business College
Accounting and Business
- Various Computer and Accounting Courses and Workshops throughout my career
- Management and Leadership seminars for building successful teams and relationships
- Certification to deliver High Performance business training courses, including Emotional Intelligence and Trust Factor
- Microsoft Business Solutions Certifications on the Dynamics GP product line
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