Tara Schmitt
About Tara Schmitt
Tara Schmitt serves as the Value Chain Analytics & Optimization Manager at Brown-Forman, where she has worked in various financial roles since 1997. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Kentucky and has completed MBA Accounting classes at the University of Louisville.
Current Role at Brown-Forman
Tara Schmitt serves as the Value Chain Analytics & Optimization Manager at Brown-Forman, a position she has held since 2017. In this role, she focuses on optimizing the value chain processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness within the organization. Additionally, she has been the Retail Finance Manager since 2011 and the Division Finance Manager for the Midwest since 2014. Her extensive experience in finance and analytics contributes to her responsibilities in these managerial roles.
Previous Experience at Brown-Forman
Tara Schmitt has a lengthy tenure at Brown-Forman, beginning her career there in 1997. She worked as a Cash Operations Analyst for four years until 2001. Following this role, she served as a Statistical Analyst for eight months in 2001 and then transitioned to a Senior Financial Analyst from 2002 to 2007. Afterward, she held the position of Manager, Business Operations from 2007 to 2011. This diverse experience within the company has provided her with a comprehensive understanding of its financial operations.
Education and Academic Background
Tara Schmitt pursued her undergraduate studies at the University of Kentucky, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance from 1993 to 1997. She furthered her education at the University of Louisville, completing accounting classes for her MBA from 2002 to 2003. This academic background in finance and accounting has equipped her with the skills necessary for her various roles in financial management.