Carolyn Reed
About Carolyn Reed
Carolyn Reed is a Retail Market Advocacy Representative at CenterPoint Energy, where she has worked since 2011. She has extensive experience in EDI standards for the retail electric market and has been involved in various committees and initiatives within the industry.
Work at CenterPoint Energy
Carolyn Reed has been employed at CenterPoint Energy since 2011, currently serving as a Retail Market Advocacy Representative. In this role, she engages in the Texas Standard Electronic Transaction initiative, focusing on the creation and maintenance of EDI/XML standards for the retail electric market. Prior to this position, she worked as an EDI Transaction Business Analyst Specialist from 2003 to 2011, accumulating eight years of experience in the Houston, Texas area. Her responsibilities have included developing business rules and protocols in collaboration with Market Definition teams.
Education and Expertise
Carolyn Reed earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from Texas A&M University, where she studied from 1994 to 1998. Her education has provided her with a strong foundation in business principles, which she applies in her current role. She possesses expertise in Texas Standard Electronic Transmission EDI standards and business protocols, which are critical for her work in the retail electric market. Additionally, she interprets Public Utility Commission of Texas Substantive Rulemakings and Energy Tariffs to address inquiries and resolve issues.
Background
Before her current role at CenterPoint Energy, Carolyn Reed worked as an EDI Transaction Business Analyst Specialist for eight years. She has been involved in the music industry as a lead and background singer at NewLife Tabernacle since 2005. This dual career reflects her diverse interests and skills, allowing her to engage in both technical and creative fields.
Professional Relationships
Carolyn Reed has established strong working relationships with Market Participants from the Retail Market SubCommittee and the Commercial Operations SubCommittee. Her collaborative approach has facilitated effective communication and cooperation among stakeholders in the retail electric market. This network enhances her ability to advocate for market needs and contribute to the development of industry standards.