Amara Kpadeh

Monrovia, Montserrado County
+231 77 845 923 | amara.kpadeh@email.com
linkedin.com/in/amarakpadeh


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Sr. Business Consultant
Pinnacle Solutions Group, Monrovia
March 2019 – Present

• Lead cross-functional teams in executing enterprise-wide business process re-engineering initiatives, resulting in 30% improvement in operational efficiency across multiple business units
• Conduct comprehensive needs analysis and develop business cases for technology implementations, including PeopleSoft and enterprise applications, securing $5M+ in project funding
• Design and implement process automation solutions using business rules engines, reducing manual processing time by 45% and improving data accuracy
• Manage end-to-end project lifecycle utilizing Agile methodologies and PMBOK standards, delivering 15+ projects on time and within budget
• Perform financial risk management assessments and develop enterprise risk management frameworks for clients in financial services and managed care sectors
• Facilitate stakeholder workshops to gather business requirements, create use cases, and develop data mapping specifications for system integrations
• Provide strategic guidance on optimization initiatives and quality improvement programs, achieving measurable ROI for small and medium-sized enterprises


Business Consultant
Meridian Consulting Partners, Monrovia
June 2015 – February 2019

• Collaborated with business units to analyze current-state processes and identify re-engineering opportunities, leading to $2M in annual cost savings
• Developed comprehensive project plans using Microsoft Project and coordinated resources across multiple concurrent initiatives
• Conducted analytics and statistical analysis to support business case development and operational planning decisions
• Created detailed business requirements documentation and functional project scope definitions for Systems Development Life Cycle projects
• Implemented Agile methodologies for project delivery, improving team productivity by 25% and stakeholder satisfaction scores
• Supported finance management functions including budget planning, forecasting, and public finance reporting
• Trained client teams on business analysis techniques, project coordination best practices, and process improvement methodologies


Business Analyst
Westgate Advisory Services, Monrovia
August 2011 – May 2015

• Performed business analysis activities including requirements gathering, process mapping, and gap analysis for enterprise application implementations
• Utilized Rational Requisite Pro for requirements management and traceability across multiple projects
• Supported project management office in planning, risk assessment, and project leadership activities
• Developed business process documentation and standard operating procedures for financial services clients
• Conducted stakeholder interviews and facilitated workshops to define business rules and system specifications
• Assisted in business development activities by preparing proposals and participating in client presentations
• Performed data mapping and validation activities to ensure accuracy of system migrations and integrations


Associate Consultant
Ashford Business Solutions, Monrovia
January 2009 – July 2011

• Supported senior consultants in delivering business services and process improvement projects for clients across various industries
• Conducted research and analysis to support business case development and strategic planning initiatives
• Assisted in project coordination activities including scheduling, status reporting, and issue tracking
• Participated in quality improvement initiatives and contributed to the development of internal best practices
• Prepared client deliverables including process flow diagrams, requirements documents, and project status reports


EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Concentration in Finance and Operations Management
University of Monrovia, Monrovia
Graduated: May 2008

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Major: Management Information Systems
Cuttington University, Monrovia
Graduated: May 2006


SKILLS

Project Management: PMBOK, Agile Methodologies, Microsoft Project, Project Leadership, Project Coordination
Business Analysis: Business Requirements, Use Cases, Needs Analysis, Business Case Development, Data Mapping
Process Improvement: Business Process Re-engineering, Process Automation, Optimization, Quality Improvement
Financial Management: Finance Management, Financial Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management, Public Finance
Systems & Tools: PeopleSoft, Rational Requisite Pro, Business Rules Engines, SAS Enterprise Guide
Methodologies: Systems Development Life Cycle, Agile, Business Analysis, Analytics
Domain Expertise: Financial Services, Managed Care, Enterprise Applications, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises


CERTIFICATIONS

Project Management Professional (PMP)
Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)
Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)


PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Project Management Institute (PMI)
International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA)