PowerGrid Services
Maria C. has a diverse work experience spanning multiple companies and roles. Maria currently holds the position of Director of Financial Planning and Analysis at PowerGrid Services. Prior to this, they worked at NAES Corporation, where they held various positions including Senior Manager Financial Planning Analysis, Controller of International Business Units, and Senior International Accountant. Before joining NAES Corporation, Maria worked at Community Empowerment Network as an Accountant, where they were responsible for maintaining books, preparing financial reports, and analyzing financial data. Maria also implemented a reporting system using Excel. At Molinos Rio de la Plata, Maria worked as a Cost Analyst, responsible for analyzing costs and reporting profitability. Maria developed spreadsheet models to improve cost calculations and trained new employees. Maria began their career as an Internal Control Auditor at Citi, where they ensured compliance with regulations through internal controls tests. Maria also worked as an Audit Intern at KPMG, where they gained experience in external and internal audits.
Maria C. has a strong educational background in business administration and accounting. Maria obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration and Management from Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina 'Santa María de los Buenos Aires' from 1995 to 2003. During the same time, they also pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration and Accounting from the same institution.
Later, Maria C. decided to further their education and enrolled at Seattle University from 2008 to 2010, where they completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on accounting.
In addition to their formal education, Maria C. has also obtained several certifications. In July 2021, they received the Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA) Certification from Corporate Finance Institute (CFI). Maria further enhanced their skills in data analysis by obtaining a Data Analysis in Finance certification from ELVTR in June 2022. Maria C. also acquired knowledge in Balanced Scorecard and Key Performance Indicators by completing a certification course from LinkedIn in August 2021.
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PowerGrid Services
PowerGrid Services provides services to the utility sector and beyond. The owners and management team of PowerGrid have been in the industry for over thirty years and have established values which focus on cultivating relationships that benefit our customers, our employees and our company. Honesty, Integrity, Accountability, Respect, Hard Work, and most significantly, Safe Work Practices encompass the constitution of our organization… This is PowerGrid. PowerGrid Services was founded by Beth and Quentin Gillette. Their careers have collectively spanned nearly sixty years in the Utility Industry. Since the 1980’s they have built multiple respective companies from the ground up. In the early days Beth served as a Digger Derrick Operator, Ground-Person, and CEO while Quentin performed duties as Chipper Truck Operator, Lineman, Foreman, Superintendent, and President. These humble beginnings forged a foundation for success as their companies grew to over five-hundred (500) employees and acquired the most coveted customer base in the region. PowerGrid Services will work purposefully to exceed your expectations while also legitimately fulfilling your Diversity Spend Goals. In today’s climate safe work, value, and diversity inclusion are at the forefront of the Utility Industry. Our people, operational experience, safety focus, and overall business approach allow us to synergize these attributes forming deep-rooted, valuable business partnerships.