GINA CONTI

PO Box 536 (M)973-

214-0535 Westfield, NJ 07090
gconti1@verizon.net

SUMMARY
An ambitious professional with a talent for implementing and supporting Human
Resources System Solutions (PeopleSoft and otherwise) • A hard working, self-reliant,
customer-focused individual who is accustomed to taking on projects under
challenging circumstances and deadlines • A savvy business person who collaborates
with users to create innovative solutions to complex problems

EXPERIENCE
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
2003 to 2009

Sr Specialist HRIS
2007
 Same as below

 Project Manager for Global PMP and OrgPublisher 2007 Upgrade

HRIS Specialist
2003
Responsibilities include:
 Analyze systems and probed solutions for processing and reporting
requirements.
 Test updates, fixes and reports for accuracy.

 Troubleshoot production issues and provide solutions.

 Involved in day to day support for customers in running SQRs, ad hoc reports

(PS Query/Crystal), table maintenance and general use of the application.

 Provided functional business analyst support to the entire HR community by

creating system specifications for new business requirements, system testing

strategy, communications, and project management.
 PeopleSoft Security Administration (account creation, SOX documentation,

LDAP).
 HRIS Project Lead: 2003-2006 United eWay Campaign, Compensation Life

Cycle Components- Sales Levels (biannual).

 Lead analyst for application production support on PeopleSoft (including

Contingent Wkfce module) and Org Publisher, which included upgrades,

system training, troubleshooting, and problem-solving
 Developed training materials and conducted training sessions for PeopleSoft

v8.9 Intro to HR and PS Query Client and Web.

 PeopleSoft 8.9 HRMS upgrade

 Performed Fit-Gap analysis on various database elements

  Coordinated Unit, Acceptance, Parallel, and Stress Testing
 Responsible for the creation, rollout, and maintenance of new
Security model
 Responsible for PS8 Query Strategy; including Security, Training,
Documentation, User Groups, Query Conversion, and PeopleSoft Client
rollout
 Partnered with Company Help Desk to effectively document
potential PeopleSoft user issues
 HR Systems point-of-contact for Company Help Desk problem tickets which
vary from new user setup, LDAP password issues, process failures, data
interface issues, PS Queries and general inquiries.
 Continued effort to improve PeopleSoft Employee Self Service usage at
Company.
 Lead project to restore data integrity of the PeopleSoft Security Tree in order
to publish company-wide on-line organizational charts.

Novartis Consumer Health Division – Parsippany, NJ 2002

Sr. HRIS Analyst
Assisted in the planning, direction, and coordination of project related activities within
the HRIS Department. Supported the development or maintenance of HR system
applications (PeopleSoft, Peopleclick/Vision, ARIBA, Org Publisher). Maintained close
relationships with cross sector business units to strengthened and enhance business
processes. Functioned as project lead for developing an HRIS Training module
involving multiple sites and departments. Developed, implemented, and maintained
specially designed HRIS and related policies and procedures designed to obtain,
record, and process employee information. Recommended project implementation
and plans for improvements, enhancements and new applications to the HRIS,
PeopleSoft, as well as other related systems to Human Resources. Provided direct
support to HRIS Manager to produce employee information for analysis, decision
making, statistical data and other employee-related reports as needed. Acted as HRIS
Security Administrator back up to HRIS Manager. Maintained, developed, and revised
all manuals, tables, code lists, and documentation needed to support multiple
modules within PeopleSoft V8. Assisted in planning, managing and implementing
Quality Assurance and User Acceptance Testing for HRIS enhancements. Provided
training to HRIS end users and ensure HRIS user manual is up-to-date and accessible.

Novartis Consumer Health Division – Parsippany, NJ 2001

HRIS Analyst
Acted as primary HRIS Analyst for Human Resources Information Systems:
PeopleSoft. First line of support to HRIS Manager in the specification,
development, and implementation of new or redesigned systems, reports,
policies and procedures for internal use. Ensured the development and
delivery of proper training and documentation for system use to all functional
users. Provided maintenance of data tables, structures, interface
requirements, data integrity protocols, and reporting functions for ongoing
administration. Direct support for all reporting functions, EEO, and
Affirmative Action. Additional responsibilities include program management
of Web Recruiting System: Peopleclick (Vision) and E-Procurement: ARIBA.
Supported Benefits Department during Open Enrollment for all end-user and
system issues

Document Storage Systems Inc., Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

Training Specialist

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 Delivered client-specific, Graphical User Interface (GUI), and medical coding
software training programs to Veterans Administration hospitals throughout the
United States.

NJ Healthcare Systems a.k.a. Department of Veteran Affairs, Lyons, New

Jersey
Supervisor, Medical Record Technician Unit
Medical Records Technician

Licensed Massage Therapist, Private Practice, New York-New Jersey

Office Manager / Chiropractic Assistant, Dr. Melinda Keller, Brooklyn, New York

TECHNICAL SUMMARY
 PeopleSoft HRMS v. 7.56, v. 8.3 and v.8.9, PeopleTools v. 8..48, PS/Query
 Vantive, a PeopleSoft Product
 Aquire, OrgPublisher v6 & v7
 MSWindows NT, MSWindows 2000
 MSWord, MSExcel, MSProject98, MSPower Point, MSOutlook, Lotus Notes,
Sametime 2.5

EDUCATION

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 Raritan Community College, Raritan, New Jersey- Business Major
Business Analysis Certified Professional,

Courses
PeopleSoft Intro to HR PS/Query Crystal Basic & Advanced
PeopleTools Overview PeopleTools Security Administration
Gathering User Requirements Time
Management
PS/Query Basic 8 Creative Thinking and Problem
Solving Skills
Project Management

Community and Civic Activities

ERG Steering Committee Member, NPC-GLBT
Board Member, Residents Supporting Victorian Plainfield
Vice President, Board of Directors, Lil’Tykes Learning Center
Member/President, Federally Employed Women
Volunteer (Hotline Services and Education), Hyacinth AIDS Foundation
Committee Chairperson, Federal Women’s Program
Volunteer, American Red Cross
Volunteer, Therapeutic Massage, New York State

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