Colleen Simmons
About Colleen Simmons
Colleen Simmons is a Manager of Business Systems Analysts at Podium, where she has worked since 2022. She has an extensive background in business analysis and management, with previous roles at SysLogic, West Bend Mutual Insurance, Medical College of Wisconsin, We Energies, and Batteries Plus Bulbs.
Current Role at Podium
Colleen Simmons serves as the Manager of Business Systems Analysts at Podium, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she oversees a team of analysts, focusing on optimizing business processes and enhancing system functionalities. Her responsibilities include managing projects, ensuring effective communication between stakeholders, and implementing solutions that align with the company's strategic goals.
Previous Experience in Business Analysis
Prior to her current role, Colleen Simmons accumulated extensive experience in business analysis across various organizations. She worked as a Business Analyst and Quality Assurance Manager at Batteries Plus Bulbs from 2018 to 2022. Before that, she served as a Lead Business Analyst at West Bend Mutual Insurance from 2015 to 2018, and as a Senior Consultant at SysLogic, Inc. from 2013 to 2015. Her career began at the Medical College of Wisconsin as an Enterprise Business Analyst from 2011 to 2013, and she also held the position of Services Manager at We Energies from 2007 to 2011.
Educational Background
Colleen Simmons has a solid educational foundation in communication and insurance. She achieved a Master of Arts in Communication and a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Additionally, she studied at The Institutes, where she earned an Associate's in General Insurance (AINS). This diverse educational background supports her expertise in business systems analysis and communication.