Alicia B. Sears
About Alicia B. Sears
Alicia B. Sears is the Senior Manager of Intelligent Automation & Business Analytics at Emerson in Marshalltown, Iowa, with extensive experience in finance and automation roles.
Current Role at Emerson
Alicia B. Sears holds the position of Senior Manager for Intelligent Automation & Business Analytics at Emerson, a global leader in technology and engineering, based in Marshalltown, Iowa, United States. In this role, she focuses on implementing intelligent automation solutions and optimizing business analytics to drive efficiency and innovation within the organization.
Previous Roles at Emerson Automation Solutions
Alicia B. Sears has an extensive background with Emerson Automation Solutions, having served in various roles over the years. From 2019 to 2022, she was the Intelligent Automation Program Manager where she led initiatives in process automation. Prior to that, she was the Accounting Manager from 2018 to 2019, overseeing financial operations. Her journey at Emerson began as a Senior Financial Analyst, a position she held from 2013 to 2018, where she focused on financial planning and analysis.
Early Career
Before joining Emerson, Alicia B. Sears gained valuable experience in the finance and accounting fields. She worked as an Assistant Controller at M2P2, LLC / AgFeed USA from 2010 to 2013 in Ames, IA, and as a Public Accountant at Bowman and Miller, PC from 2009 to 2010 in Marshalltown, Iowa. Prior to these roles, she was the Accounting Manager at Greater Iowa Credit Union from 2008 to 2009 in Ames, Iowa, and served as the Controller / Director of Human Resources at Inns of Iowa, LTD from 2000 to 2008.
Education and Dual Bachelor Degrees
Alicia B. Sears earned her educational credentials from Buena Vista University, where she achieved two Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degrees. One in Management with a minor in Human Resources, and another in Accounting with minors in Statistics and Management. Her dual degrees provided her with a strong foundation in both management principles and technical financial expertise.
Training and Development Initiatives
Alicia B. Sears has been actively involved in developing comprehensive training portfolios and hosting various training events and workshops. Her efforts are aimed at facilitating learning and growth among her colleagues, enhancing their skill sets, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.