Debby Bredow
About Debby Bredow
Debby Bredow is a Lead Financial Analyst at Thomson Reuters with over 16 years of experience in financial analysis and project management. She has a background in leadership, having managed teams of up to 100 people, and holds degrees in Fashion/Apparel Design and an MBA.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Debby Bredow has been employed at Thomson Reuters as a Lead Financial Analyst since 2008. In this role, she has accumulated 16 years of experience in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. Her responsibilities include analyzing financial data and providing insights to support business decisions. Bredow's position requires strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate effectively with various levels of senior leadership.
Previous Experience in Financial Analysis
Prior to her current role, Debby Bredow worked at Carlson Marketing Worldwide for seven years, where she held positions as Pricing Strategist and Account Supervisor. Her experience in these roles involved managing pricing strategies and overseeing account operations. Additionally, she served as a Customer Service Manager at Rollerblade USA Corp for one year and as Call Center and Customer Service Director at Performark, Inc. for five years.
Education and Expertise
Debby Bredow holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Fashion/Apparel Design from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She also completed an Associate of Science degree in the same field at the Fashion Institute of Technology. Furthering her education, she earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the University of St. Thomas through a Mini MBA Program in 2014.
Leadership and Project Management Skills
Bredow has demonstrated strong leadership skills by leading teams of up to approximately 100 people. She has over 10 years of experience in managing and prioritizing multiple and complex projects, adapting to changing priorities and deadlines. Her ability to motivate, train, and mentor team members has been a key aspect of her leadership approach.
Technical Skills and Communication
Debby Bredow possesses strong analytical and technical skills, particularly in Excel and other Windows programs. She is adept at communicating, presenting, and reporting across various levels of senior leadership, staff, and segment channels, including interactions with the President. Bredow has also played a significant role in defining requirements for new and existing software systems, collaborating closely with IT professionals to drive improvements.