Ray Pare
Senior Project Manager Senior Financial Consultant @Deer Brook Consulting
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Project Manager Senior Financial Consultant @Deer Brook Consulting
ME, US
Project Planning and Management: Overseeing the lifecycle of finance-related projects from conception to completion. This involves setting objectives, defining scope, scheduling tasks, managing resources, and monitoring project progress to ensure on-time and on-budget completion.Financial Oversight and Analysis: Developing and managing budgets, conducting financial analysis, and preparing financial forecasts. This includes risk assessment, financial modeling, and creating reports to provide stakeholders with insights and ensure projects align with financial goals.Stakeholder Engagement: Serving as the main contact for stakeholders, including university officials and external partners. This involves regular communication, presenting project status, and addressing concerns to align project deliverables with institutional goals.Compliance and Process Improvement: Ensuring that projects meet regulatory requirements, improving financial processes, and maintaining thorough documentation of system configurations and workflows. Consultants in these roles also help streamline workflows, update processes, and ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations.Team Leadership and Training: Managing cross-functional teams, conducting training on new systems, and guiding team members to maintain a productive and collaborative environment. This may include facilitating workshops or e-learning sessions to ensure staff are well-prepared for new implementations.Post-Implementation Support: Performing post-project reviews, troubleshooting issues, and evaluating outcomes to refine future project approaches and boost long-term project success within the organization.
EDUCATION
University of Southern Maine
Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc, B.S. Industrial Science and Technology
University of Phoenix
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Health Care and Finance
University of Southern Maine
Bachelor of Science, Industrial Science and Technology
ABOUT RAY PARE
Ray is a strategic project leader with a track record of driving operational efficiency, financial oversight, and digital transformation. As a Senior Project Manager at Deer Brook, he spearheads cross-functional initiatives that enhance corporate value, streamline business processes, and optimize financial performance. His expertise spans operations, finance, data science, supply chain, and AI-driven decision-making. Throughout his career, Ray has led high-impact initiatives such as the post-merger integration of Lockheed Martin’s Flight Simulator Division into CAE, the development of a $150M Capital Projects Financial Tracker, and the automation of financial management metrics across 16 Department of Defense departments. His innovative $4M Payment Terms Calculator and RFQ/P Side-by-Side Tracking System have significantly reduced manual effort, saving organizations weeks of analysis time. Ray is an AI and analytics-driven professional, leveraging ChatGPT, Six Sigma DMAIC, earned value management, and advanced dashboarding tools (Tableau, Power BI, SharePoint) to drive smarter, faster business decisions. Having taught Accounting, Economics, and Business Management at the University Level, he excels at developing scalable solutions that enhance efficiency and compliance. With certifications in ChatGPT (102/104) and Power BI, Ray remains at the forefront of emerging technologies. He holds a B.S. in Industrial Science and Technology from the University of Southern Maine and an MBA from the University of Phoenix. Known for his results-driven mindset and commitment to continuous learning, Ray identifies opportunities to optimize financial performance, improve operational efficiencies, and implement AI-driven solutions that future-proof business strategies. Let’s connect to explore innovative solutions in AI, finance, and business process optimization.
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