Ed Crossman
About Ed Crossman
Ed Crossman is the Workday Configuration Manager at Alight Solutions in the Greater Atlanta Area, with extensive experience in Workday modules and project management.
Current Title and Role at Alight Solutions
Ed Crossman is currently serving as a Workday Configuration Manager at Alight Solutions in the Greater Atlanta Area. In this role, he is responsible for managing all stages of Workday projects, from requirements definition to project planning and implementation. His work involves configuring Workday modules for Human Capital Management (HCM), Compensation, and Absence. He also ensures effective coordination and delivery of Workday projects by maintaining proactive communication with external clients and internal staff.
Previous Roles at Alight Solutions
Before becoming a Workday Configuration Manager, Ed Crossman worked as an AMS Workday Consultant at Alight Solutions from 2017 to 2019. During this period, he played a significant role in providing consultancy services to enhance the functionality and efficiency of Workday solutions for clients. His expertise included identifying and solving complex issues and implementing effective solutions to improve system performance and client satisfaction.
Professional Background in Operations and Management
Ed Crossman has a diverse background in operations and management. From 2016 to 2017, he was the Operations Manager at all3sports.com & Podium Multisport in the Greater Atlanta Area, where he managed various business operations to improve efficiency and customer service. Additionally, he held a significant role at MGM Resorts International, where he served as the HCMS Release & Optimization Manager and Sr Workday Configuration Analyst from 2013 to 2016. In these roles, he managed optimization projects and streamlined Workday configurations to meet organizational needs.
Educational Qualifications
Ed Crossman holds a Master of Arts in Experimental Psychology from the University of Nevada-Las Vegas, where he studied from 2003 to 2007. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Ferris State University, completed in 2003, and an Associates degree in Computer Aided Drafting and Design from the same institution, obtained in 2001. His educational background has equipped him with a thorough understanding of psychological principles and technical skills in computer-aided design, both of which he has leveraged throughout his career.
Experience in Training and Development
Ed Crossman has extensive experience in training and development. He began his career as a PC Training Specialist and Instructional Web Designer at MGM Resorts University from 2008 to 2010, and later as a Training Manager at MGM Grand from 2010 to 2012. He also worked at CST Brands, Inc. as a Training Development Specialist and Contractor - Training Development. Additionally, he served as an Instructor and Graduate Assistant at the University of Nevada, imparting knowledge and skills to students. His roles have often involved designing instructional content and facilitating university-level courses.