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rlaskowski@lixaconsulting.com
Last Updated - 11/5/02
Summary of Experience
  • Team lead through four major BaaN implementations spanning over twenty sites, with involvement throughout entire project lifecycle from initial analysis to post-go-live support.
  • BaaN implementer with more than seven years BaaN experience with strong functional expertise in the Manufacturing and Distribution Packages, as well as expertise in Finance in both BaaN IV and BaanERP.
  • Consultant for two e-marketplace implementations spanning training, call center, EDI, XML messaging, and process improvement.
  • Facilitator of multiple software installations, ranging from small time-tracking and planning systems to ERP systems (BaaN).
  • Project Manager with more than ten years of manufacturing experience, including make to stock, assemble to order, and engineer to order environments.
  • Versatile team leader with experience in project teams up to 20 members.
  • Creative, enthusiastic Trainer with experience planning, creating, and delivering training for ERP implementations.

Professional and Business Experience
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS, LLP - Chicago, IL
- Consultant (Under Contract)		 1997 to 2002
2001 to 2002
  • Facilitated the conversion to BaaN IV for a new acquisition (2 locations) for an engineer-to-order equipment manufacturer.
  • Mapped existing data and developed cutover scripts to move data into BaaN.
  • Developed a training program, created training materials, and delivered training to 100 employees.
  • Identified post-go-live issues and implemented solutions as well as providing go-live support for the acquired location.
  • Developed an optimization plan based on lessons learned at the acquired company that was used to improve user performance at all three locations.
- Principal Consultant 1997 to 2001
  • Led a six person team (Manufacturing Planning and Execution) within a 20-member project team implementing BaaN on-time and on-budget across eight manufacturing sites, three distribution centers, and one sales office in two countries.
  • Conducted a post-implementation ERP optimization for a Tier I automotive supplier across four manufacturing facilities, resulting in the development and delivery of tools to plant management to assist in identifying, understanding, and resolving issues on the manufacturing floor.
  • Managed the planning, development, and implementation of a product Configurator for custom hose assemblies using the BaaN Product Configurator Module that reduced processing time for custom hose assembly orders to minutes instead of days.
  • Configured a fully functional ERP system using BaanERP for use as a training, prototyping, and demonstration environment within PricewaterhouseCoopers with associated template work products and deliverables.
  • Developed and delivered an overall training program for 500 BaaN end-users across 13 sites.
  • Implemented BaaN EDI as a means of linking a major injection molding company into an e-marketplace, successfully mapping EDI messages to XML messages to link customer and client ERP systems.
  • Conducted an ERP Needs Assessment for a major Tier I automotive supplier identifying potential problem areas, general ERP issues, and implementation strategy for the next 12-24 months.
  • Led a team responsible for the development of a training program for end users of an e-marketplace consisting of modifications to on-line help, classroom and one-on-one training, quick reference guides, and contingency planning for follow-on training.

EXHIBITGROUP|GILTSPUR - Roselle, IL
- Baan Implementation Specialist
1995 to 1997
1996 to 1997
  • Implemented BaaN at the pilot site of the $360 million engineer-to-order enterprise consisting of 17 divisions nationwide.
  • Developed Training materials and taught classes for new Baan users (100 teaching hours).
  • Managed and coordinated a remote team (“best practice team”) from divisions nationwide that enabled the pilot site implementation to be applicable to all divisions.
- Project Manager 1995 to 1996
  • Managed manufacturing projects for trade show exhibits ranging up to $1.5 million gross sales per project including coordination of internal and external resources to meet the specified timelines, project specific purchased items, and overall customer satisfaction.

SPANJER BROTHERS, INC. - Chicago, IL
- Project Manager
1993 to 1995
1993 to 1995
  • Developed procedures to manage key projects that accounted for 70% of revenues of $12 million corporation. Implemented solutions resulted in increased customer satisfaction and improved cash flow as a result of more timely payment of invoices.
  • Managed the manufacture and installation of sign systems up to $500K including coordination of internal and external resources, purchase of project-specific items, and overall customer satisfaction.

EXHIBIT HOUSE, INC. - Bensenville, IL
- Design Manager
1990 to 1993
1990 to 1993
  • Managed a creative department of 4 trade show exhibit designers. Scheduled work through the department, maintained cost effective time parameters for designs, created procedures to insure on-time, under-budget workflow.
  • Designed and implemented a computerized time tracking and reporting system for a small manufacturing environment that allowed for the capture of accurate labor costs, resulting in higher revenues, more accurate estimates for future work, and increased customer satisfaction.

Education and Professional Training
Bachelor of Science, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, Illinois
Instructor Led Classes
Baan Manufacturing Class
Baan Distribution Class
Baan Service Class
Baan Transportation Class
Baan Supply Chain Class
Baan DEM Class
Managing Project Managers Seminar      
C Programming
Assembly Language Programming		 Computer Based Training (CBT's)
Data Warehousing Overview
E-Business Overview
Project Management Concepts
E-Business Edge
Financial Project Management
E-Commerce: An Introduction
E-Commerce: Framework
E-Commerce: Business to Business
E-Commerce: Security Considerations
E-Commerce: Changing to an E-Economy
E-Commerce: Payment Protocols

Selected Client Listing
Toyota Motors Manufacturing
Dana-Boston Weatherhead Division
Dana-Wix Division
Shiloh-MTD Automotive Division
 Global HealthCare eXchange (GHX)
Exhibitgroup|Giltspur
GE Plastics / Precise Technology
Motorola
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