Rebecca Jackson, Senior Consultant/PrincipleIn the Bag Retail Consultingrjacksontx@yahoo.comskype: rebjackson2201 Harvest Hill Drive, Denton, Texas 76208001 (972) 935-2484 US Phone

IntroductionRebecca has been implementing Oracle Retail software for more than 10 years. Prior to consulting, her background was as a Retail Merchant in both hard and soft goods. Her business experience has proven invaluable when working with Oracle Retail clients.

Rebecca began her work with Oracle Retail on the client side during an implementation of Oracle Retail RMS version 10. She has since lead various implementation teams in various positions such as Business Analyst, Subject Matter Export, Business Lead, Change Management Lead, Training Lead, Solution Architect and Project Manager. Her latest project involved version 13.2.8 of Oracle Retail.

She has been trained in business requirements gathering, business process design, and detailed functional design through formal education and hands on experience. Rebecca has rounded out her full software lifecycle experience by developing system and user acceptance test strategies and test cases, as well as conducting end user training for clients on the Oracle Retail applications.

Rebecca’s past two Oracle Retail projects had her managing both client and partner teams to ensure successful go lives. Her strong merchandising background gives her an advantage and deep understanding of the tasks and skills needed for successful go lives. Rebecca is dedicated and hardworking leader and expects the same from those around her.

Oracle Retail KnowledgeOracle Retail Hands-on Implementation Experience by Version

ARI 12, 13 RMS (Retail Merchandising Systems) 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 RPM (Retail Price Management) 10, 11, 12, 13

Oracle Retail Product Exposure by Version Allocate 11, 13 MDO (Markdown Optimization) MFP (Merchandise Financial Planning) 13, 14 ORMD (Oracle Retail Data Model) Data Warehouse - ReSA (Sales Audit) 10, 11, 13 ReIM (Invoice Match) 13 RIB 12, 13 Stock Ledger 13 SIM (Store Inventory Management) 11, 13

Retail Business Experience by verticals: Arts and Crafts Concession / Consignment

Cosmetics and Beauty Department Stores Ecommerce / Web Sales Fashion: High End and Discount General Merchandise Grocery/Convenience Hardware Mass Merchandising Military / Tactical Sporting Goods

Oracle Retail Project Experience Almacenes Siman San Salvador, El Salvador, Central AmericaLocations include Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala and Nicaraguahttp://www.siman.com/Program Manager/Solution ArchitectProgram Manager/Solution Architect March 2012 – July 2015Successfully lead the implementation of Oracle Retail for Almacenes Siman which was the largest project implemented by the company in their 92 year history. The project impacted 4 countries and worked with 6 different implementation partners.

Lead and managed the SIMAN and partner teams through a successful Oracle Retail implementation including Merchandising, Allocation, Invoice Match, Store Inventory Management, Data Warehouse and Planning Optimization which represented the single largest investment in the company’s 91 year history.

Oversaw Oracle Retail project as well as related legacy projects simultaneity that all impacted go live.

Documented “As Is” processes and facilitated pre-implementation workshops. These tasks helped to reduce the total cost of ownership for the project by preparing the client team prior to the arrival of the implementation team.

Designed solution for enhancements that allowed Siman to meet legal requirements but maintain base Oracle Retail functionality. Bolt-on concepts were utilized to make future upgrades more manageable.

Planned and facilitated weekly Team Meetings, biweekly Executive Meetings, monthly CEO Meetings and quarterly Partner Meetings in order to engage all levels of stakeholders and management in the success of the project.

Developed and Executed Change Management plans to foster acceptance and excitement about the changes coming to all areas of the organization. This included working with Executives to everyday users.

Developed and managed the Testing Strategy and activities including daily progress reports to Executive Sponsors

Developed and managed the Training Plan which included training for more than 300 employees and 4 countries.

Stein Mart Jacksonville, Florida, USASenior Business Lead/Solution Architectwww.steinmart.comSenior Business Lead/Solution Architect October 2009 – March 2012

Lead the Oracle Retail implementation from pre-sales to final go live which spanned 6 phases. Managed project plan in coordination with OLR Project Manager and Client Project Manager Proposed, implemented and oversaw solutions to meet both business and technical requirements

which improved business processes and helped Stein Mart realize a return on their investment of the Oracle Retail suit of products.

Documented current and future business process designs and coordinated reviews and signoffs by the key stake holders of the project. These designs included process flows, change management considerations, security, reporting and process controls.

Lead and managed testing teams for phase 1 and 2 of the project Fostered open communication and trust with the business users, IT staff and senior executives in

deliver a successful project

Al Tayer Dubai, United Arab EmiratesBusiness/Testing Consultant, 2009

Developed test scenarios related to Item Management, Cost Management, Replenishment, Transfers, Return to Vendors and Deals.

Executed test scenarios within RMS, RPM and SIM Worked to transfer basic Oracle Retail knowledge to onsite Al Tayer team in preparation for go live

activities.

Selfridges and Co, Central London, Englandwww.selfridges.comBusiness Lead, 2008 - 2009

Lead Business Team for new Ecommerce business initiative including new Buyers Worksheet tool utilizing Oracle XE developed by OLR

Drove business decisions needed in order to meet project timelines and milestones related to the new Buyers Worksheet Tool developed by OLR

Documented and validated business requirements for Item Management process as well as new Buyers Worksheet application

Proposed and documented solution for inducting concession items and price changes into Retek v9

Coordinated data mapping between new OLR developed tool, Retek v9 and SAFE Plus web application

Developed System Test Strategy related to new Buyers Worksheet ToolTrue Value Hardware Chicago, Illinois, USAwww.truevalue.comBusiness Lead, 2007 - 2008

Lead Business Team on RMS and RPM v12 implementation and go-live Proposed and documented business enhancements for Item Management such as item restrictions

and substitutions Assisted with solution design of RPM v12 bolt-on solution for three tier pricing structure Documented training needs for client’s business team and a final review on training documentation Supported Test Lead activities and conducted User Acceptance Testing working hands on with end

users

Michaels Dallas, Texas, USAwww.michaels.com

Subject Matter Expert, 2006 - 2007 Presented functional overview discussions on Organization Hierarchy, Merchandise Hierarchy,

Supplier Management, Item Management, Cost Management, Stock Ledger, Deals, Inventory, RPM, Security and Allocate

Application SME for RMS and RPM v12 Mentored, trained and directed client’s business team in RMS v12

Duty Free America: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USASubject Matter Expert 2005

Presented RMS and RPM v11 to stakeholders to identify gaps and requirements Documented critical business needs in relations to software features Problem Solved with end users to find no mod solutions to current business processes

Perry Ellis Miami, Florida, USAwww.perryellis.comBusiness Lead/Project Manager 2005

Lead implementation team consisting of 6 consultants both functional and technical Subject matter expert for RMS and RPM during class room pilots of SIM, RPOS and Retail

Markdown Optimization. Documented final report for implementation to include gap analysis and requirements

documentation

Army Air Force Exchange Services - AAFES Dallas, Texas, USAwww.shopmyexchange.comBuyer, 2002Replenishment Manager, 2003Business Analyst, 2004 - 2005

Selected to represent the business during the implementation of Oracle Retail, a $176 million USD implementation for AAFES

Documented "To Be Processes" around Merchandise Hierarchy, Item Management and Allocation Detailed Business Process Designs used to communicate technical requirements Responsible for training European staff on new processes and procedures and supporting Europe

after go live Post Production Support Lead responsible for documenting defects and communication fix needs

to developers In the role of Replenishment Manager, managed sales of $500 million annually, and generated

sales increase of 6%, inventory reduction of 13% within first year In the role of Buyer, managed sales of $54 million annually, and reduced excess and aged

inventory by 90% over 1 year through aggressive marketing, special events and strong negotiations for supplier funded markdowns

Designed and implemented a new marketing plan which resulted in 23% increase in sales over one year within a single business category

Employement History In The Bag Retail Consulting, USA

Senior Business Consultant / Solution Architect / Project Manager / Owner 2012 - current

OLR Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA Solution Architect 2011 – 2012 Senior Business Consultant 2007 - 2011

Active Intelligence Mississauga, Canada Business Consultant 2005 - 2007

Army Air Force Exchange Services (AAFES), Dallas, Texas, USA Business Analyst 2004 - 2005 Replenishment Analyst 2003 Buyer 2002

Garden Ridge, Houston, Texas, USA Associate Buyer 2001

Stage Stores, Houston, Texas, USA Associate Buyer 2000 Assistant Buyer 1998

Neiman Marcus, Dallas,Texas USA Buying Office Coordinator 1997 Department Manager Intern 1996

Education, Training and Personal DevelopementFormal Education

Bachelor of Science Degree – Major in Fashion Merchandising, Minor in General Business – Stephen F. Austin State University. Completed 1998

Continuing Education The Oxford Experience – Oxford University, Christ Church, Oxford, England. August 2015.

o Alice’s Adventures in Oxford Master Certification in Retail Merchandising – University of North Texas (online). Completed 2014

o International Sourcingo Consumer Behavioro Merchandising Strategieso Digital Retailing

Master Certification in Business Analysis – Villanova University (online). Completed 2009o Essentials of Business Analysiso Mastering Business Analysiso Essentials of Software Testing

On the Right Track ELearning seminars. On-goingo Effective Email Management. 2011

Conferences and Seminars Oracle Retail Partner Summit: 2011, 2012 National Retail Federation Big Show: 2012, 2013 Oracle Retail Crosstalk: 2012, 2013

Volunteer/Community InterestsGiving back to others is very important to me and when I am home or away from work I enjoy volunteering in either my local community or in the community where I am reside due to a work project.

American Cancer Society Relay for Life – Team CaptainDenton Benefit League MemberChildren’s Cancer CharitiesRonald McDonald Children’s HomesStephen F. Austin University Alumni AssociationTri Delta Alumni of Denton – Reorganization LeadWoodrow Wilson PTA – Book Fair Chairman