Racheal Hurd
About Racheal Hurd
Racheal Hurd is a Purchasing Supervisor at American Electric Power, with a background in accounting and finance. She has experience in various roles, including as a Nuclear Planning Analyst and a staff accountant, and has volunteered to assist low-income families with tax preparation.
Work at American Electric Power
Racheal Hurd currently serves as a Purchasing Supervisor at American Electric Power, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she has established written guidance for various processes and emphasized quality improvement within her team. Prior to this position, she worked as a Nuclear Planning Analyst at the same company from 2017 to 2019, where she contributed to planning and operational processes in the nuclear sector.
Education and Expertise
Racheal Hurd holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Accounting from Adrian College, where she studied from 2010 to 2014. She furthered her education by earning a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Finance from Cornerstone University, completing her studies in 2017. Her academic background supports her expertise in financial management and accounting practices.
Background
Racheal Hurd's professional journey began with various roles that provided her with diverse experiences. She worked as a Desk Worker at Adrian College's Academic Services from 2011 to 2013 and as a Groundskeeper at the college's Plant for three months in 2010. Additionally, she worked as a Packager at Venchurs, Inc. through Adecco in 2012. Her experience also includes a role as an Accountant at BHI Energy, where she contributed to month-end close and accounts payable processes at Cook Nuclear Plant from 2015 to 2017.
Volunteer Experience
Racheal Hurd has volunteered with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, where she assisted low-income families with tax preparation. This experience highlights her commitment to community service and her ability to apply her financial knowledge to help others.
Achievements in Nuclear Sector
During her tenure at Cook Nuclear Plant, Racheal Hurd worked on specialty inventory projects and contributed to the month-end close processes. Her responsibilities included accounts payable and compliance training, showcasing her skills in financial operations within the nuclear energy sector.