Kristen Dafner Welly
About Kristen Dafner Welly
Kristen Dafner Welly is a Senior Financial Analyst with extensive experience in financial strategy and reporting. She has worked for notable companies such as Cengage and Highmark Inc., and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Ohio University.
Work at Highmark
Kristen Dafner Welly has been employed at Highmark Inc. as a Senior Financial Analyst since 2020. In this role, she applies her financial expertise to support the organization's financial strategies and reporting. Her responsibilities include analyzing financial data and collaborating with various departments to ensure effective financial planning and decision-making. Highmark Inc. is known for its commitment to providing health insurance and related services, and Welly's contributions are integral to its financial operations.
Previous Experience at Cengage
Prior to her current position, Welly worked at Cengage for a total of five years in various financial roles. She served as a Senior Financial Analyst in Global Product Technology from 2015 to 2018, where she coordinated financial strategy and reporting for global textbook publishing and sales operations. Following this, she held the position of Senior International Financial & Sales Analyst from 2018 to 2020, utilizing economic analysis and forecasting to assist business unit leaders in strategic planning.
Experience at Medical Recovery Systems, Inc.
Before her tenure at Cengage, Welly worked as a Financial Representative at Medical Recovery Systems, Inc. from 2012 to 2014. In this role, she gained valuable experience in financial operations and client interactions. Her time at Medical Recovery Systems contributed to her foundational skills in financial analysis and reporting, which she later applied in her roles at Cengage and Highmark.
Education and Expertise
Kristen Dafner Welly earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from Ohio University, completing her studies from 2008 to 2012. Her educational background provided her with a solid foundation in financial principles and practices. Welly is skilled in collaborating with global partners, fostering a culture of data-driven strategic decision-making, which is essential in her current and previous roles in financial analysis.