Raymond A. Liptay

Sherwin Williams | Senior IT Business Analyst

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2018-Present Managing the team responsible for deploying and supporting Sherwin-Williams master data management platform providing data for e-commerce and Raw Material Data Management.

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• Leading, coaching, and working across different IT groups while supporting multiple divisions

• Successful launch of large projects resulting in increased sales and profit for the Sherwin Williams company

• Working with executive managers to gather requirements and solution with IT teams based off of requests

• Building and maintaining relationships across the Sherwin Williams IT organization

• Successfully managing on-site and remote third-party vendors through launch and support phases

• Regularly communicating to high-level executives on key performance indicators and program health

• Building detailed metrics and presentations to deliver timelines and goals to executive management  

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Sherwin Williams | Configuration Specialist

 

2017-2018 Development and Master Data Management database configuration for the Sherwin Williams Performance Coatings Group

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• Systems analyst for the STEP database application used for Master Data Management

• Ensuring timely delivery of all project related tasks as well documentation of changes

• Analyzing any potential project request to verify they fit within the scope of MDM as well keeping future state in mind

• Partnering with other IT teams to work cross functionally to achieve one goal

• Addressing sensitive data risks & issues relating to proprietary information

• Influencing team strategy through effective communication of data-driven insights

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Sherwin Williams | Lead QA Analyst Network Systems and Point of Sale

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2015-2017 Quality Assurance and Deployment of all Point of Sale releases as well as network enhancements to the Sherwin Williams stores group.

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• Developing and conducting change management and quality assurance processes

• Driving release management with other internal IT teams and management

• Working directly with leadership to discuss issues and potential issues with planned development issues

• Partnering with third party vendors to deliver the internet experience possible for the Sherwin Williams Stores

• Coordinating with 5000+ stores for large scale roll-outs as well as piloting of new hardware and software

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AT&T Mobility - National Retail Field Representative

 

March 2012 - June 2014 Primary point of contact for over 100 employees in Best Buy, Staples and Microsoft locations for Northern Ohio.

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• Large Account Management                                                                            

• Building Relationships, Maintaining and Supporting Big Box Retail Locations

• Training and Development for Supervisors and Employees                                      

• OS, Tablet and Application Training and Support

• Growing and Maintaining Wireless Revenue for AT&T Indirect Accounts

 

Verizon Wireless - Senior Sales Consultant

​February 2008 - October 2010 Supervised and drove sales for Verizon Wireless within Great Northern Mall.

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• Sales Coaching and Development                                                                  

• Application/Product Training and Implementation                                    

• Multiple Operating Systems Training and Support                              

• Handled cash flow, and store inventory ordering product and displays