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Kelley Parkes

West Point,VA

Summary

Experienced EDI Developer and Integration Consultant with 15+ years of hands-on expertise in Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), cloud-based integration (iPaaS), and API-led connectivity. Proven success delivering scalable solutions in supply chain, retail, logistics, medical and ERP systems. Adept in Boomi EDI, NetSuite, SQL, and cross-functional project leadership from requirements gathering through deployment. Recognized for aligning integration strategies with business objectives to reduce costs, streamline operations, and drive automation.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Boomi EDI / Integration Consultant

Boomi Professional Services
10.2019 - Current
  • Translated complex business rules into reusable integration processes and EDI maps using Boomi Process Builder and API Management.
  • Coordinated efficiently with external vendors wherever necessary to ensure seamless delivery of services.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional stakeholders to define requirements, configure trading partner setups, and deploy integrations to production.
  • Optimized existing EDI workflows to improve efficiency, minimize errors, and reduce chargebacks.
  • Mentored new consultants and deliver client enablement on Boomi best practices and troubleshooting.
  • Demonstrated adaptability in handling in handling more than 100 diverse clients and industries, showcasing versatility of integration skills.
  • Developed robust documentation outlining integration procedures, contributing to knowledge sharing among team members.

Director of Technical Operations

First Source
10.2007 - 10.2019
  • Directed IT and EDI operations for a mid-sized manufacturing and distribution firm. Where I oversaw strategic planning, infrastructure upgrades, vendor integrations, and EDI platform management and was part of the team that took the business from $40MM in revenue to nearly $400MM in revenue over a 10 year period.
  • Implemented full-scale EDI strategy, supporting hundreds of trading partners with real-time order, invoice, and ASN processing.
  • Led disaster recovery efforts with well-developed contingency plans, minimizing disruption to business operations during crises.

Education

MBA - Business Administration

Strayer University
Richmond, VA
01.2011

BS - Information Systems

Strayer University
Richmond, VA
01.2009

AAS - Engineering Design

Rappahannock Community College
Richmond, VA
01.1994

Skills

  • EDI Mapping & Integration Boomi EDI API Development
  • B2B/EDI Standards: X12, EDIFACT Trading Partner Management
  • ERP Integration: NetSuite, MS SQL Server, D365, Salesforce
  • Retail & Logistics EDI: 850, 810, 856, 820, 824, 875, 880, 860, 864, 997
  • 3PL EDI: 940, 945, 943, 944
  • Logistics / Transportation EDI: 204, 210, 214, 990
  • Medical / Dental EDI: 837,835 270, 271, 999
  • Data Transformation XML JSON Flat File CSV Database

EARLY CAREER

  • Adjunct Professor of Information Systems at Thomas Nelson & Rappahannock Community Colleges | 2009 – 2016
  • United States Army – U.S. Army Sniper | 1988 – 1996

PUBLIC PROFILES & MEDIA

  • Kelley Parkes LinkedIn Profile
  • SonicWALL Case Study 2017
  • Dell Boomi Case Study Commercial 2020
  • Cox Communications Commercial in HD
  • Quality Magazine 2003 My First Time in a Publication

Timeline

Boomi EDI / Integration Consultant

Boomi Professional Services
10.2019 - Current

Director of Technical Operations

First Source
10.2007 - 10.2019

MBA - Business Administration

Strayer University

BS - Information Systems

Strayer University

AAS - Engineering Design

Rappahannock Community College
Kelley Parkes