Angela Hickam (Formerly Haaland, Strong)
About Angela Hickam (Formerly Haaland, Strong)
Angela Hickam serves as the Division Vice President of Finance at Spectrum Brands, Inc., where she has worked for over two decades in various financial roles. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Maryville University and a Master's degree in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix.
Work at Spectrum Brands
Angela Hickam has held multiple positions at Spectrum Brands, Inc. since 2001. She began her career there as a Staff Accountant, serving for three years until 2004. Following this role, she worked as a Financial Analyst for one year. In 2005, she transitioned to the position of Marketing Finance Manager, where she remained for 11 months. From 2006 to 2008, she served as Director of Sales Finance. Hickam continued to advance within the company, becoming Sr. Director of Finance from 2008 to 2019. In 2019, she was promoted to Division Vice President, Finance, where she has been for the past five years.
Education and Expertise
Angela Hickam holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Maryville University of Saint Louis. She also earned a Master's degree in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. Her educational background supports her extensive experience in finance and management within the consumer goods industry. Hickam is recognized for her expertise in managing finance teams and driving financial performance.
Background
Before joining Spectrum Brands, Angela Hickam worked as a General Ledger Specialist at Shook, Hardy & Bacon from 1999 to 2001. Her early career provided her with a solid foundation in accounting principles and financial management. Hickam completed her secondary education at Eastern High School, which set the stage for her further studies in accounting and business administration.
Achievements
Throughout her tenure at Spectrum Brands, Angela Hickam has developed and executed pricing strategies that improved the competitive positioning of the company's consumer products. She played a key role in the integration of acquisitions, enhancing financial synergy and operational efficiency. Additionally, she implemented Lean Six Sigma methodologies to streamline financial processes, contributing to the overall effectiveness of the finance department.