Kendra Cook
About Kendra Cook
Kendra Cook is a Lead Business System Analyst with extensive experience in the field, currently employed at Transamerica since 2014. She has previously held positions at McLeodUSA and McGladrey, and she earned her BBA in Marketing from the University of Iowa.
Work at Transamerica
Kendra Cook has been employed at Transamerica since 2014, where she currently holds the position of Lead Business System Analyst. In this role, she is responsible for analyzing business systems and processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Senior Business Systems Analyst at Transamerica from 2005 to 2013, accumulating eight years of experience in various analytical functions within the company. Her tenure at Transamerica has allowed her to develop a deep understanding of the organization’s operational needs.
Previous Experience at McLeodUSA
Before joining Transamerica, Kendra Cook worked at McLeodUSA as a Senior Business Analyst from 1997 to 2005. During her eight years at McLeodUSA, she focused on analyzing business requirements and implementing solutions to improve operational workflows. This experience contributed to her expertise in business analysis and system optimization, which she later applied in her roles at Transamerica.
Experience at McGladrey
Kendra Cook briefly worked at McGladrey as an IT Project Manager from 2013 to 2014. In this role, she managed IT projects, ensuring that they were completed on time and within budget. Her experience at McGladrey added to her project management skills and provided her with insights into the IT sector, which she has utilized in her subsequent roles.
Education and Expertise
Kendra Cook earned her Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree with a focus on Marketing from the University of Iowa. This educational background has equipped her with the foundational knowledge necessary for her career in business analysis and system management. Her academic training complements her extensive professional experience, allowing her to effectively analyze and improve business systems.