Laura Adams-Ortiz

About Laura Adams-Ortiz

I\'m a Functional Consultant specializing in Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations. I enjoy thinking of creative solutions to business problems and collaborating with a diverse group of people to see those ideas become realities.

Experience

1. Sr Manager

   Rand Group

   Apr 2026 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   As a Senior Manager at Rand Group, I lead Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain (FSCM) implementations and long-term support engagements for enterprise clients. My role sits at the intersection of delivery leadership, client advisory, and people development, with accountability for successful outcomes. Beyond delivery, I serve as a trusted advisor, guiding ERP strategy, roadmap decisions, and post–go-live optimization. I help clients maximize the value of their D365 investments through enhancements, integrations, and ongoing support models.A core part of my role is building and leading high-performing consulting teams. I mentor managers and consultants, support staffing and capacity planning, and contribute to career development and practice growth. I also support pre-sales efforts, including solution design, estimates, and executive presentations.

Education

• University of Houston, C.T. Bauer College of Business

  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Management Information Systems and Services

  2015

• Central Texas College

  Associate of Arts (AA), General Studies

  2008 — 2010

Skills

• Leadership
• Data Processing
• Critical Thinking
• Fundraising
• Inventory Management
• Administrative Assistance
• Organization Skills
• Sql
• Office Administration
• Teamwork
• Ibm Mainframe
• Communication
• Microsoft Excel
• Leadership Development
• Web Content Management
• Javascript
• Java
• Time Management
• Event Planning
• Customer Service
• Html
• Microsoft Office
• Management
• Team Building
• Problem Solving
• Community Outreach
• Phone Etiquette
• Interpersonal Skills