Brenda Petell
Director of Volunteer Engagement at Berkshire United Way- Claim this Profile
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Kate Carroll
Brenda is outstanding as a leader, mentor, manager and friend. When she managed the FMP programs at GE/SABIC, she effectively led cohorts of young professionals through their first career roles and financial courses AND she created a cohesive community of peer who are still closely connected. I'm sure I speak for most of my peers that we would be honored to work with her again!
Anneliese L.
Brenda is a driven and highly self motivated individual. She is a pleasure to work with and a great team player. When I worked with her at GE she was always willing to help others, regardless of her workload. She makes extra effort to help and educate others when she was the subject expert. Her positive attitude makes working with her fun even when the task may be a challenge. Brenda is tenacious and will labor after an answer to make sure the job is done correctly.
Kate Carroll
Brenda is outstanding as a leader, mentor, manager and friend. When she managed the FMP programs at GE/SABIC, she effectively led cohorts of young professionals through their first career roles and financial courses AND she created a cohesive community of peer who are still closely connected. I'm sure I speak for most of my peers that we would be honored to work with her again!
Anneliese L.
Brenda is a driven and highly self motivated individual. She is a pleasure to work with and a great team player. When I worked with her at GE she was always willing to help others, regardless of her workload. She makes extra effort to help and educate others when she was the subject expert. Her positive attitude makes working with her fun even when the task may be a challenge. Brenda is tenacious and will labor after an answer to make sure the job is done correctly.
Kate Carroll
Brenda is outstanding as a leader, mentor, manager and friend. When she managed the FMP programs at GE/SABIC, she effectively led cohorts of young professionals through their first career roles and financial courses AND she created a cohesive community of peer who are still closely connected. I'm sure I speak for most of my peers that we would be honored to work with her again!
Anneliese L.
Brenda is a driven and highly self motivated individual. She is a pleasure to work with and a great team player. When I worked with her at GE she was always willing to help others, regardless of her workload. She makes extra effort to help and educate others when she was the subject expert. Her positive attitude makes working with her fun even when the task may be a challenge. Brenda is tenacious and will labor after an answer to make sure the job is done correctly.
Kate Carroll
Brenda is outstanding as a leader, mentor, manager and friend. When she managed the FMP programs at GE/SABIC, she effectively led cohorts of young professionals through their first career roles and financial courses AND she created a cohesive community of peer who are still closely connected. I'm sure I speak for most of my peers that we would be honored to work with her again!
Anneliese L.
Brenda is a driven and highly self motivated individual. She is a pleasure to work with and a great team player. When I worked with her at GE she was always willing to help others, regardless of her workload. She makes extra effort to help and educate others when she was the subject expert. Her positive attitude makes working with her fun even when the task may be a challenge. Brenda is tenacious and will labor after an answer to make sure the job is done correctly.
Credentials
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Secret Security Clearance
Department of DefenseJan, 2017- Sep, 2024 -
GE LEAN Six Sigma Black Belt
GE
Experience
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Berkshire United Way
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Volunteer Engagement
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Feb 2020 - Present
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Food+ by Compass
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United Kingdom
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Food and Beverage Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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People Operations Manager, Food+
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Oct 2018 - Jan 2020
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General Dynamics Electric Boat
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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HR College Relations - Program Manager
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Aug 2016 - Sep 2018
Responsible for the College Recruiting Strategy of Building Talent pipelines for engineers who will take part in the design, build, delivery and lifecycle support of nuclear-powered Submarines to the US Navy for decades to come.As an ambassador for the Electric Boat division of General Dynamics I oversee college relations for New London, CT, Groton, CT and Quonset Point, RI.By identifying areas of process improvement, data analysis and incorporating benchmarking data to take EB's college relations to the next level of attracting and retaining early career talent.
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SABIC
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Brazil
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Utilities
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1 - 100 Employee
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Human Resources Business Partner
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Jan 2016 - Jul 2016
• Human Resource Business Partner to Corporate Finance. HR support of Global Team of Tax, Treasury, Controllership and Accounting Professionals.• Responsible for executing all aspects of Employee Life Cycle, including but not limited to: recruiting, on-boarding, performance management. • Change Management planning and execution of both short and long-term strategic plans
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HR Process Improvement Specialist
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Jun 2013 - Jan 2016
Transitioned from Finance to HR by utilizing my broad financial experience to bring analytical thinking to the HR function. Responsible for data analytics on Americas Region workforce as well as Global SBU Reporting. Project areas include: Legal Policies and Procedures, Recruiting, and various process improvement projects in the area of Compensation and Benefits and Global Benchmarking.
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SABIC Innovative Plastics
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Netherlands
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Chemical Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Leader - SAP Business Transformation
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2011 - 2013
Finance Project Leader for SAP ERP implementation team. My role was based in the US and focused on the Netherlands, while planning for the system design to be used in 20+ other countries where we operated. I was the Subject Matter Expert for Accounts Payable and Treasury.
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Accounts Payable Leader
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Jan 2010 - Oct 2011
Manager for US & Canada Accounts Payable Operations. Integrated Shared Financial Services organization for 5 sites of remote Accounts Payable Operations, using 5 different systems (SAP, Oracle 11, Oracle 12, and Legacy). $3Billion Annual spend with a volume of 150,000+ invoices.
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Global Financial Development Program Leader
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2007 - 2010
Successfully developed, recruited, hired 20 employees globally in the launch of SABIC's Financial Development Program, GFDP. In an effort to create a leadership / development program of financial professional for SABIC, I benchmarked GE, United Technologies and other programs to create a program that matched the workforce planning needs of SABIC.
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GE
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Brazil
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Engineering Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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FMP Program Manager
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Jan 2007 - Dec 2007
Led GE Financial Management Program during the year SABIC acquired GE Plastics. Managed program and coordinated job placement for graduates. Successfully placed a record number of graduates into GE Corporate Audit Staff (CAS). Simultaneously designing a new financial leadership program that met the needs of the acquiring business. Led GE Financial Management Program during the year SABIC acquired GE Plastics. Managed program and coordinated job placement for graduates. Successfully placed a record number of graduates into GE Corporate Audit Staff (CAS). Simultaneously designing a new financial leadership program that met the needs of the acquiring business.
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Financial Analyst
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May 1995 - Dec 2005
Various roles supporting GE Plastics Americas and Global financial consolidation and reporting. Increasing responsibility and expertise of GE and US GAAP. Led projects in the areas of : Global Intercompany reconcilations, Global Eliminations, Intangible Assets, Account Reconciliation Process. Worked on several mergers and acquisitions and divestitures to integrate into GE financial reporting.Financial Analysis roles included: Automotive, Human Resources, Various roles supporting GE Plastics Americas and Global financial consolidation and reporting. Increasing responsibility and expertise of GE and US GAAP. Led projects in the areas of : Global Intercompany reconcilations, Global Eliminations, Intangible Assets, Account Reconciliation Process. Worked on several mergers and acquisitions and divestitures to integrate into GE financial reporting.Financial Analysis roles included: Automotive, Human Resources,
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Education
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1997 - 2000
Southern Vermont College
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business Administration and Management, General -
2017 - 2021
Southern New Hampshire University
Master of Science - MS, Human Resources Organizational Leadership -
2006 - 2007
Berkshire Leadership Program
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