KEVIN KOTAS CHICAGO, IL 60634 Email k.kotas@sbcglobal.

net Home (773) 777-7011 CAREER SUMMARY Demonstrated expertise as a PeopleSoft functional business analyst including one full life cycle implementation, end-user support, testing, system configuration, application and security administration. KEY SKILLS -PeopleSoft GL, AR, Security -PeopleSoft Administrator -Functional Liaison

-Manual Testing -Small Projects Lead -Training

-Full Life Cycle Implementation -Gathering Requirements -Query Writing

-Accounting and Billing -Help Desk Support -Documentation

RESOURCES GLOBAL PROFESSIONALS (VERIZON WIRELESS) 02 / 2011 04 / 2011 Business Analyst Consultant (PeopleSoft 8.4 Financials GL) -Supported the PeopleSoft GL close which included interface, journal entry, and allocation processing. -Coordinated security for 133 employees transferring from Verizon Wireless to Verizon Corp. along with follow-up support. -Allocation testing and security role testing for the employee transfer. CHICAGO REGIONAL CENSUS CENTER 04 / 2010 07 / 2010 Crew Leader -Organized enumeration operation to become the top Crew Leader in my district, the Chicago NW region, and the greater Wisconsin-NW Indiana-Illinois region by completing our assigned area in a timely, efficient and accurate manner. -Conducted training sessions for 16 trainees and the subsequent supervision of all during field operations. THE LASALLE NETWORK (LANDAUER) 03 / 2009 04 / 2009 Business Analyst Consultant -Coordinated mid-project sessions with stakeholders to re-capture, refine, and lock-in business requirements. -Communicated existing gaps to manager and revised existing documentation. JONES LANG LASALLE 08 / 2005 10 / 2008 IS Accounting Manager (PeopleSoft 8.4 Financials Functional Support Analyst (GL-AR-AP-TE)) -Specialized as the system administrator and functional liaison between end-users and IT. -Led testing and support of system changes due to enhancements, patches, reorganization and acquisitions. -Provided first-class functional and configuration knowledge to resolve issues related to set up, security, chart fields, customizations, combination rules, trees, queries, archived data, testing, and more. -Supported the AR upload process, along with payment, maintenance, and transfer worksheets. -Facilitated user requirement gathering and responsible for initiating change requests. -Led small project to upgrade journal import process from PeopleSoft 8.4 to PeopleSoft 9.0 functionality -Participated in project to convert department IDs from PeopleSoft 8.4 four digit field to PeopleSoft 9.0 ten digit field -Responsible for new employee training, monthly classes for existing employees, and all related training material. -Developed the power user group into a support group for feedback, testing, and training. -Security Administrator in charge of security audits and responsible for SOX compliance. -Led an ACH task force of ten resulting in processing efficiencies to the entire direct debit process. AON CONSULTING 04 / 2000 07 / 2005 Business Analyst (PeopleSoft Development, Testing, and Support (PC-BI-AR)) -Module development and testing in full life-cycle upgrade from PeopleSoft Projects 7.5 to 8.4. All development was tested through four environments prior to being migrated into Production. Created supporting documentation. -Developed test cases to validate technical requirements against stated business objectives. -Specialized in query writing, testing, and administration of public queries. -Analysis and testing of changes affecting Actuate reporting based on changes in PeopleSoft Projects. -Additional responsibilities included configuration, invoices formats, nightly batch processing, interface/conversion data, translate tables, help desk support and trouble-shooting.

CNA 05 / 1998 04 / 2000 Systems Analyst (PeopleSoft Financials GL Support) -Supported the centralized processing of all data flowing through PeopleSoft Financials 7.0. -Query writing touching on all Production Control functions. -Identified out of balance issues for all active ledgers. Recommendations made to Data Quality for corrective fixes. -Processed weekly, monthly, and quarterly interfaces and resolved any feed related issues. -Alternate lead for daily Production Control meetings with team members from data warehouse, Essbase, ledger control, IT, UNIX, security, cost, allocations, P&L, tax, planning, real estate, top managers and individuals preparing press release. -Assisted outside auditors in documenting balancing points and supporting controls existing for all entry points into PeopleSoft Production, data warehouse, and Essbase cubes. -Partnered with PeopleSoft consultants in testing for conversion from PeopleSoft 5.1 t o 7.0. -Established balancing control procedures for Production Control Manual for People Soft 7.0. TRANS UNION 04 / 1996 05 / 1998 Billing Analyst (Supervisor) -Coordinated, established and tested business requirements for new billing system (TUBS). -Supported IT and Financial Systems in conversion from Integral to PeopleSoft 6.0 General ledger system. -Involved in G/L account conversion, parallel testing, and feedback of test results to Financial Systems. -Created use cases, test cases, and documentation of all processes impacted by the conversion to PeopleSoft -Worked with IT in submitting, evaluating and prioritizing new business requests and changes. -Supported all business/contract changes, analysis of P&L, and responsible for all invoice items and changes. -Responsible for entire CRONUS (non-owned credit bureau) Invoice System (CIS) which included all month end close activity, maintenance, enhancements, training, and instructions on over 100 procedures. -Built and developed staff to streamline workflow procedures resulting in a two day close instead of five. MOTOROLA 04 / 1990 04 / 1996 Financial Analyst II / Accountant II -Financial support, P&L margin analysis, journal entry research and special requests. -Process-flow analysis of bill-only and pay-only contracts, margins, taxes and specialized billing for large customers. -Reconciliation of deferred revenue and cost accounts. Staff/Project Accountant III - System Integration (SI) -Tracked revenue/fees charged to customers and joint venture partners to assure compliance with contractual obligations. -Reconciled 11 accounts for Natl Svc. Billing, System Integration, and Network Services. -Managed work-in-progress, cost, and revenue accounts for 150 projects. PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE -Started the corporation Show n Sell, Inc. (real estate video productions). Activities included videotaping properties, sales calls, accounting, and development of promotional materials. -Real Estate residential sales. -Management, marketing, cash receipts and customer relations at the largest Walgreens store. ADVANCED COMPUTER TRAINING 01 / 2011 Present QA and Software Testing Essentials Quick Test Professional, Quality Center, Cognos and Manual Testing PeopleSoft Financials 9.1 Foundation (GL, AP), SQL Fundamentals PeopleSoft HCM/HRMS 9.1 Foundation (Payroll, Human Resources, Benefits Administration, Employee Model) EDUCATION University of Illinois (at Chicago) Bachelor of Science in Accounting (Mar 90) Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Concentration in Management