TARA NEWBERRY
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Results-driven Data Analyst with extensive experience in financial services,
billing, and customer service. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency,
ensure data integrity, and develop automated solutions using VBA. Adept at
collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve business processes and
drive data-driven decision-making. Passionate about leveraging analytical
skills to optimize financial operations and customer satisfaction.
CONTACT--www.linkedin.com/in/taranewberry-684484b
EXPERIENCE
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Regional Water Authority | SAP LEAD ANALYST | 2024 – Present (Contract)
Managed the migration of accounts with errors from SAP to the new
system (UMAX), ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
Identified and resolved financial discrepancies for hundreds of accounts,
providing strategic recommendations.
Collaborated with leadership to enhance operational efficiency and
improve data management workflows.
Assigned and monitored transaction updates for customer service union
workers.
Data Analysis & Visualization: Excel
(Advanced) and Power BI
Programming & Databases: SQL,
VBA in Microsoft Access
ERP & CRM Systems: SAP
TOMRA | BILLING SUPERVISOR / BILLING COORDINATOR |-
Led the resolution of billing discrepancies, improving accuracy in
financial transactions for retailers and distributors.
Developed and maintained work instructions for multiple applications,
ensuring standardization and efficiency.
Designed Excel workbooks and VBA scripts in Microsoft Access to
streamline billing processes and data tracking.
Played a key role in company recovery post-cyberattack by rebuilding
critical data infrastructure.
Huntington Power Equipment | SERVICE COORDINATOR |-
Processed invoices and managed service contracts, enhancing billing
accuracy and client satisfaction.
Matched work orders with dispatches, ensuring seamless service
execution and follow-ups.
Provided detailed reports on generator service status for internal
stakeholders and customers.
United Illuminating Company | DATA ANALYST |-
Ensured data integrity in SAP for accurate billing of over hundreds of
residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
Conducted root cause analysis of billing issues and implemented process
improvements.
Collaborated with multiple departments to enhance revenue meter
services and workflow efficiencies.
Hubbell Incorporated | DEDUCTION SPECIALIST |-
Standardized SAP reporting practices across seven divisions, improving
financial analysis accuracy.
Investigated and resolved credit and debit discrepancies, enhancing
revenue tracking.
Trained customer service teams on best practices for data entry and
deduction management.
Financial Operations: Accounts
Receivable, Billing, Revenue
Reconciliation
Process Improvement: Workflow
Automation, Standard Operating
Procedures (SOPs)
Soft Skills: Leadership, ProblemSolving, Cross-Functional
Collaboration
EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration
(MBA), Management: Fairfield
University (Honors)
Bachelor of Science, Business
Management and Administration:
Mount Saint Mary College (Cum
Laude)
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
(2018 – 2020)
PROGRAM COORDINATOR &
FITNESS KICKBOXING COACH
(2011 – 2020)
FULL-TIME PARENT– managed
household finances, logistics, and
multitasking in a fast-paced
environment
(2008 – 2011)
ADMINISTRATIVE & BILLING
ROLES (Gate Gourmet and
Pinkerton Government Services)
