Carol Leonhardt
About Carol Leonhardt
Carol Leonhardt is a Supply Chain Business Analyst at American Electric Power, where she has worked since 2020. She specializes in data reporting and analysis, utilizing tools such as Cognos, Alteryx, and Power BI.
Work at American Electric Power
Currently, Carol Leonhardt serves as a Supply Chain Data & Reporting Analyst at American Electric Power in Columbus, Ohio. She has been in this role since 2020, contributing to the company's supply chain operations for four years. In her position, she focuses on creating and maintaining reports using tools such as Cognos, Alteryx, and Power BI with R. Her work supports various teams, including Supply Chain, Distribution, Inventory Catalog, Procurement, and Transmissions.
Education and Expertise
Carol Leonhardt holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Communications from Ohio University, which she completed from 2009 to 2013. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master's degree in Information System Management from Ashford University between 2017 and 2019. Her educational background equips her with skills in data analysis, reporting, and communication, which are essential in her current role.
Professional Background
Carol has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles primarily at Chase. She began her career at Chase as a Customer Service Representative from 2013 to 2014. She then transitioned to a Business Analyst - Web Developer role from 2016 to 2018, followed by positions as a Business Data Analyst from 2018 to 2020 and a Communication Analyst – Retail Banking from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, she worked as a Mortgage Banking Service Specialist 2 from 2014 to 2015 and as an Electronic Media Specialist at Meijer for nine months in 2012-2013.
Technical Skills and Contributions
Carol specializes in data cleansing, data checking, and verification processes to enhance data accuracy and reliability. She has developed automated reporting solutions using Alteryx to reduce human error in Excel and Access processes. Additionally, she has assisted teams in utilizing tools like Maximo, SharePoint, and Office 365 to streamline operations and achieve results.