Heather Shekell
About Heather Shekell
Heather Shekell is an Analyst in New Service at CenterPoint Energy, where she has worked since 2016 in Evansville, Indiana. She has a background in financial services and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration/Marketing from the University of Southern Indiana.
Work at CenterPoint Energy
Heather Shekell has been employed at CenterPoint Energy as an Analyst in New Service since 2016. In this role, she is based in Evansville, Indiana, and has accumulated eight years of experience. Her responsibilities include analyzing data to support new service initiatives and making strategic recommendations based on demographic research.
Previous Experience at OneMain Financial
Prior to her current position, Heather Shekell worked at OneMain Financial in various roles over a span of 16 years. She began her career there as a Retail Loan Approver from 2000 to 2003, followed by a role as an Executive Assistant from 2003 to 2007. She then served as a Marketing Senior Analyst from 2007 to 2016, where she focused on marketing strategies and data analysis. Additionally, she briefly worked in campaign execution and corporate development in 2016.
Education and Expertise
Heather Shekell earned her Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing from the University of Southern Indiana, completing her studies from 1998 to 2002. She possesses proficiency in various data analysis tools, including Maximo, Banner, OBI, SQL, SAS eGuide, BRIO, and SAP. Her expertise extends to using Claritas demographic and geospatial tools for market analysis and creating custom maps for research purposes.
Data Analysis Skills
Heather Shekell is skilled in manipulating data to create visual presentations, including charts, graphs, and pivot tables. She provides strategic recommendations regarding branch operations, such as opening, relocating, or closing branches, based on thorough demographic research. Her analytical capabilities support informed decision-making within her organization.