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Meet Sarah Burns

Highly analytical ERP Consultant with over 13 years of experience in system architecture, master data integrity, and internal security controls. Specialized in leading high-stakes digital transformations for IPO-ready organizations and health science/financial services firms where data compliance is non-negotiable. 

Curriculum Vitae

Unlike traditional consultants, my approach is rooted in "sitting on my client's side of the table."

In 2026, the ERP consulting market has shifted away from mere "configurators" toward Strategic Advocates. Unlike the consultants who only follow a pre-set playbook, I have a proven track record of entering high-friction environments—such as a 4-year dormant system or a project stuck in phase three—and successfully steering them to stability.

Deep Functional Full Value Chain Experience

I possess "Full-Stack" business expertise. I understand how a single data point moves from a Manufacturing WIP & Routing stage, through Warehouse Management (WMS), into A/R and A/P, and finally onto a Post-IPO Compliance Report. This end-to-end visibility prevents the "siloed" errors that often plague enterprise implementations.

Technical Breadth (The "Power User")

I am not limited to a single tool. I have proficiency with the broader ecosystem—Celigo, NetSuite Connector, SPS Commerce, Shopify, and Amazon—means I can architect a truly unified "cloud ecosystem" rather than just a standalone ERP.

Mastery of Complex Integrations (M&A Specialist)

In a 2026 economy driven by consolidation, I have a repeatable framework for converging GL structures, aligning disparate supply chains, and standardizing audit controls across multiple subsidiaries—all while managing the human element of change.

Why a Strategic Advocate?

Operational Alignment & Impact Analysis

Strategic Communication & Stakeholder Advocacy

Strategic Communication & Stakeholder Advocacy

I specialize in bridging the gap between a 'live' system and a 'functional' workforce within a cloud business ecosystem. By identifying how new software configurations disrupt existing human workflows, particularly during NetSuite ERP implementations, you ensure high adoption rates from day one. 


M&A Integration: Successfully led organizations through high-stakes acquisitions by standardizing process alignment and converting disparate legacy systems into a unified supply chain model. 


Gap Mitigation: Rescued failing implementations by performing deep-dive GAP analyses, identifying why users were struggling, and delivering custom reporting tools to enhance vendor management and solve real-world supply chain volume issues.


Compliance: Expert in establishing "Single Source of Truth" environments by auditing inherited system vulnerabilities and implementing rigorous Sox-compliant controls.

Strategic Communication & Stakeholder Advocacy

Strategic Communication & Stakeholder Advocacy

Strategic Communication & Stakeholder Advocacy

I serve as the "internal voice" for my client, advocating for the end-user during the technical design phase to ensure that the system within the cloud business ecosystem serves the people, not the other way around. 


Executive Support: I provided strategic support to new finance executives inheriting dormant NetSuite environments during their NetSuite ERP implementations, guiding them through the transition of converging GL structures and establishing new system controls. 


Project Transparency: I utilized cloud-native project assets to deliver real-time, meaningful metrics to stakeholders, ensuring that project status was transparent and expectations were managed throughout the transition, alongside effective vendor management.

Competency Building & Mentorship

Strategic Communication & Stakeholder Advocacy

Competency Building & Mentorship

I treat change as a continuous learning process, focusing on building long-term internal expertise rather than short-term training within the cloud business ecosystem. 


Culture of Innovation: Fostered internal expertise in CRM, Project Management, and Manufacturing by championing a culture of continuous learning and innovation, particularly in the context of NetSuite ERP implementations. 


SME Engagement: Developed client-specific end-user training and UAT documentation, ensuring that teams possessed the applicable software-specific skills to maintain system integrity post-launch, which is essential for effective vendor management. 


Mobile Adoption: Spearheaded transformative process improvements through the adoption of mobile functionality for sales operations, successfully shifting field executive behavior toward real-time data entry.

How my client's are successful

Strategic Leadership & Portfolio Management

Strategic Leadership & Portfolio Management

Strategic Leadership & Portfolio Management

I serve as a "decision integrator," understanding how technical choices ripple across timelines, budgets, and stakeholder expectations to prevent second-order problems. I have a proven ability to lead complex, high-stakes digital transformations by aligning technical roadmaps with organizational culture and business value. 

Technical Project Execution

Strategic Leadership & Portfolio Management

Strategic Leadership & Portfolio Management

I am fluent in blending the structured planning of Waterfall with the iterative flexibility of Agile to create custom solutions for unique enterprise needs. I proactively identify risks early in the lifecycle, utilizing data-driven insights to ensure resource allocation avoids team burnout and project delays.

Human-Centric Change Management

Strategic Leadership & Portfolio Management

Human-Centric Change Management

Acting as an "on-your-side" advocate, I lead internal teams through the friction of transitioning to cloud ecosystems, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning. In 2026's remote and hybrid environments, I lead with empathy & clarity to build trust and accountability across distributed, cross-functional teams.

Curriculum Vitae

Managing Consultant

Nova Elite LLC - November 2020 to Present 

Strategic advisor to clients during and after NetSuite implementations to manage changes within their organization driving vendors and implementation partners ensuring the NetSuite environment aligns organizational structure with leading cloud technology strategy. Click here for more details

• Reduced time to close for Accounting team by 4 days by performing audit of inherited environment by implementing controls processes then created both internal and external compliant financial and system reporting for IPO.

• Managing project lifecycle of 20 integrations involving multiple integration solutions (NetSuite Connector, Celigo, SPS) with vendors (Amazon & Shopify).

• Overhauled master data and SuiteAnalytics BI tools to increase accuracy of supply chain reporting enabling operational optimization in budget and manufacturing which clients leverage to be the third most popular niche drink in the US.

• Solution architect and project manager converting multiple systems to manage acquisitions and process alignment to maximize value in consolidating their supply chain. From concept to completion I managed the scope, project plan, deliverables, resources assignments, training, testing, and deployment.

• Lead client project to streamline multiple systems to manage acquisitions and process alignment to maximize value in consolidating their supply chain. Joined project in third phase to address roadblocks and finalize business process alignment to NetSuite. eCommerce custom manufacturing organization.

• New finance executives inherited a 4 year old NetSuite environment with no current activity or regular users. Provided strategic support to transition the business into NetSuite while establishing system controls. Supporting the transition of converging GL structures, compliance based reporting, journal approval workflow, and customizations supporting permissions and dashboards.

Senior Netsuite Consultant

Velosio - September 2019 to November 2020 

• Developed strategic relationships with independent contractors and vendors driving the team’s ability to grow into new NetSuite verticals.

• Rescued implementation with analysis of GAPs then provided new reports to manage supply chain volume and cost utilizing SuiteAnalystics, Warehouse, AR, AP, Procurement, & Order Processing.

• Designed and implemented a custom billing solution flexible to manage unlimited terms, clients, and various specific government invoice requirements. My solution budget was a third of provided 3rd party estimates.

• Designed and implemented a custom billing solution to reconcile national delivery services expenses for sub contractors and vendors with Customer payments. My solution budget was less than half of all existing vendor estimates.

• Internal leadership growing internal expertise to include CRM, Project Management and Manufacturing by  fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning.

• Championed adoption of NetSuite BI & Analytics tools with internal and client stakeholders.

Principal NetSuite Consultant

PCG, LTD - September 2018 to September 2019 

• Lead full cycle implementations with team of 3 Associate consultants. 

• Managed escalated projects from Associate consultants.

• Provide direction and mentoring to internal NetSuite team.

Principal NetSuite Consultant

MyersHolum - February 2018 to September 2018

• Provided mentoring for internal NetSuite knowledge as the team doubled in size, enhancing our cloud business ecosystem.

• Established work processes and templates for the NetSuite consultant team, streamlining our approach to NetSuite ERP implementations.

• Managed global UAT across three countries, led the implementation of a Fortune 100 supply chain integration, and advised various clients on next phase initiatives, upgrade testing, and issue resolution, all while ensuring effective vendor management.

• Supported the sales team with solution designs.

NetSuite Administrator

Mimecast - November 2016 to February 2018

• Optimized post IPO financial reporting and processes within the cloud business ecosystem, which reduced manual effort to accurately generate reports with adjustments to the strategic architectural design of NetSuite.

• Spearheaded transformative process improvements with mobile device adoption for Sales executives and Sales Operations teams, ensuring that both default and custom mobile functionality were integrated into our NetSuite ERP implementations.

• Served as the NetSuite lead on the first acquisition implementation, creating a template for future acquisition implementations that ensures strong controls, compliance, and audit readiness while enhancing vendor management.

• Analyzed as-is and to-be processes to enhance financial operations, improve automation, and enable data-driven decision-making, then provided a framework for transition.

NetSuite Business Analyst

Soligent - July 2016 to October 2016

• Temporary position to plan, review, and revise configurations and customizations of NetSuite ERP implementations to meet the evolving needs of the solar industry within the cloud business ecosystem.

• Scope and manage the NetSuite upgrade to ensure regular business processes functionality and enhance vendor management.

• Lead the first NetSuite upgrade in five years, achieving 100% business continuity.

Business & Systems Integration Sr. Analyst

Accenture - May 2015 to June 2016

Designed best-practice NetSuite customizations by understanding and translating client requirements into effective solutions within the cloud business ecosystem and NetSuite ERP implementations.

• Delivered quality business and NetSuite process designs, ensuring that technology solutions aligned with current and future business requirements, enhancing vendor management practices.

• Developed client-specific end-user training and UAT documentation.

NetSuite Consultant

Skitch (Altico Advisors) - March 2014 to March 2015

• Provide functional consulting in setup, configuration, customizations, training, and hypercare for clients utilizing a cloud business ecosystem.

• Leverage data analysis of current configurations to deliver optimization specifications for clients, particularly in the context of NetSuite ERP implementations.

• Acquire knowledge of the market through communication with potential and current clients as well as documentation, focusing on vendor management.

Implementation Engineer

Sererra - July 2013 to January 2014

• Work directly with clients to lead projects within the cloud business ecosystem, organize business process analysis sessions, and develop and deliver key components of the NetSuite ERP implementations.

• Responsible for the implementation process, which includes requirements analysis, system design, configuration, installation, data conversion, user training, and hypercare, ensuring smooth vendor management throughout.

• Make recommendations to customers for new processes and capabilities to enhance their operations.

NetSuite Consultant

Robert Half Technology - April 2013 to June 2013

• Assisted in developing NetSuite reports and dashboards to meet client requests during the final phase of NetSuite ERP implementations.

• Integrated existing client reports into the cloud business ecosystem of NetSuite, successfully completing reports that were initially removed from the implementation scope or deemed not possible.

• Utilized NetSuite reporting tools, resulting in a decrease in the length of the month-end finance process, thereby enhancing vendor management efficiency.

• Customized dashboards, created appropriate shortcuts, improved navigation, and documented relevant NetSuite features and functions for job aids.

US Senior Technical Lead

Information Mapping, Inc - June 2012 to January 2013

• Implementing technical strategy and support for US employees, contractors, and customers within a cloud business ecosystem.

• Executed optimization of NetSuite ERP implementations, including searches, reports, and dashboards for enhanced vendor management.

Certifications

NetSuite ERP Consultant 

NetSuite Certified AI Foundations Associate 

NetSuite Certified BI and Report Associate.

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