SBM Consulting, Inc.

Microsoft alumna with over twenty years of Microsoft Dynamics experience.  Fluently collaborates with technical professional teams, users and executive leadership to fuse disparate business requirements into efficient, streamlined solutions that capitalize on software capability.  Proven problem-solving expertise incorporating industry-specific best practices and solutions into application implementations.  Deep industry and technical experience to serve customer and partner needs for a trusted advisor.  Cheerful adaptability to the business realities and technical hurdles facing partners and customers.  Unique combination of superior analytical ability, communication skills and cognitive agility.

Extensive experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP Manufacturing and Distribution series in diverse array of industries. 

Design and create intuitive, accurate, easy to access reporting and business alerts using tools such as SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), SQL mail, SmartlistBuilder, PowerBI and others.

Collaborate with partners to design solution enhancements that win customers and broaden appeal to industry.  Draft functional specifications.  Manage testing and adoption.

Build constructive relationships with project teams to overcome concerns, facilitate and nurture business process design, and optimize user experience.  

Energize users, executive teams and peers to leverage software functionality and to embrace best practices and methodologies while maintaining focus on company primary objectives. 

Manufacturer of Biotech Devices

Microsoft Dynamics GP.  Implemented Manufacturing at FDA regulated facility using standard GP functionality enhanced by 3^rd party software designed to enable compliance with regulatory requirements.  Ongoing phases include the creation of analysis tools using SSRS and Excel/SQL data connections, MRP and onboarding external processes into GP.

Food Manufacturer

Microsoft Dynamics GP.  Ongoing implementation of Distribution Series and Manufacturing at food processor utilizing multiple outsourced agglomerators and co-packers.  Solution requires a nimble setup that fully supports lot traceability, a high volume of raw material and WIP product movement while minimizing the workload of end- users.

Manufacturer of Medical Devices

Microsoft Dynamics GP and Microsoft CRM.  Experience highlights include designing integrations between Microsoft CRM, Dynamics GP and external sales forecasting solution, the creation of effective management tools in SSRS and motivating users to adopt a technology and cultural upgrade throughout the company.

Provide ongoing technical support to manufacturers in multiple industries including Aerospace, Food & Beverage, Medical Devices, Fabricated Metal, and Light Assembly.  Activities include creating analysis tools in SSRS, PowerBI, and Excel utilizing SQL data accumulated via Dynamics GP and 3^rd party software; providing technical expertise to support projects and integrations; conducting end-user training; and advising on available solutions, interoperability, and technical details behind integrations and customizations.

Regular speaker at Dynamics Community and User Group events.

“Manufacturing Essentials,” course taught to GP Users Group annually.

“Manufacturing Extended Functionality”, course taught to GP Users Group annually.

“Microsoft Integrated Tools for Auditors,” lecture presented to The Institute of Internal Auditors.

“Understanding the Power of Microsoft Data Analysis Tools,” lecture presented to Oregon chapter of Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.