Michelle Zadra
About Michelle Zadra
Michelle Zadra serves as the Executive Director of Finance at Blu Digital Group, where she has worked since 2021. With a background in financial planning and analysis across various companies, she holds a Bachelor of Science from The University of Texas at Dallas and an MBA from California State University, Northridge.
Current Role at Blu Digital Group
Michelle Zadra serves as the Executive Director of Finance at Blu Digital Group since 2021. In this role, she manages treasury and sales reporting for both domestic and international ventures. She plays a key role in worldwide staff planning and resource management, reporting directly to executive management and corporate headquarters. Her responsibilities include collaborating with department and HR executives to forecast and analyze labor costs.
Previous Experience in Finance
Prior to her current position, Michelle Zadra held several finance-related roles. She worked at VUBIQUITY as Director of Finance from 2017 to 2021. Before that, she was a Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis at Creativity Inc from 2005 to 2011 and UBM Canon from 2011 to 2012. Additionally, she served as Manager of Financial Planning at Murad from 2012 to 2016. Her diverse experience spans over a decade in financial management.
Education and Qualifications
Michelle Zadra earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services from The University of Texas at Dallas. She furthered her education by obtaining an MBA in Finance from California State University, Northridge. Her academic background provides a solid foundation for her extensive experience in finance.
Financial Skills and Expertise
Michelle Zadra possesses advanced skills in financial applications, including Hyperion Essbase, Smart View, and Cognos. She is experienced in transforming complex financial data into easily understandable presentation formats for all levels of management. Her expertise also includes strategic planning, customer/product analytics, and merger and acquisition research, which are critical in her finance roles.