Lisa Hertel

Lisa Hertel has a diverse and extensive work experience in finance and analysis roles. Lisa is currently working as the Sr. Director, Commercial FP&A at Outset Medical, Inc. Prior to this, Lisa worked at Quidel as the Senior Director, FP&A for over 8 years, where they played a key role in scaling the FP&A organization and was responsible for financial modeling and analytics. Before Quidel, they worked at PETCO Animal Supplies, Inc. as the Competitive Pricing Manager, where they focused on strategic pricing decisions and collaborated with various departments. Lisa also held roles at Pensacola News Journal as the Finance Manager and Financial Analyst, where they managed budgets, analyzed advertising rates, and improved reporting accuracy. Lisa gained valuable experience in the restaurant industry at Jack in the Box, serving as a Senior Financial Analyst in Distribution Accounting & Analysis and Marketing roles, where they developed forecasts, analyzed financial results, and collaborated with cross-functional teams. Lisa began their career at Gateway as a Forecast/Pricing Analyst, where they evaluated price changes and developed demand forecasts for consumer electronics products. Lisa also worked at United Airlines as a Senior Staff Specialist - Pricing, where they developed pricing strategies, reviewed pricing actions, and collaborated with external partners and internal departments. Overall, Lisa's work experience demonstrates their expertise in financial analysis, forecasting, pricing, and strategic decision-making in various industries.

Lisa Hertel earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Philosophy from Northwestern University from 1995 to 1999. Lisa later pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree at the University of West Florida from 2007 to 2008. Before their university education, Lisa Hertel attended Peoria High School from 1991 to 1995. In addition to their formal education, they have obtained several certifications from LinkedIn, including "Build Your Logical Thinking Skills," "Having an Honest Career Conversation with Your Boss," "How to Create Interesting and Meaningful Work," "Be a Better Manager by Motivating Your Team," and "One-Minute Habits for Resilience" in 2022.