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Heather Barney

Portage

Summary

Detail-oriented professional with over five years of experience in project controls. Skilled in SAP, and various other daily programs, multitasking, and effective time management. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency through accurate budget entries and meticulous work order management.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Cost Analyst - Project Controls

NIPSCO
09.2025 - Current
  • Provide monthly report updates to management
  • Assist with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members
  • Creation of Work Orders via multiple programs: SAP, Power Plant and FAM Database
  • SAP Super User
  • Responsible for Budget Entries in SAP
  • Creation of WBSs, obtaining approvals per the Governance Policy, and FERC and RUN reviewing for Work Orders
  • Serve as a strategic point of contact for multiple departments
  • Reviewing of POs and PRs for purposes of placing WOs In Service
  • Maintaining day to day updates and close outs of WOs
  • Responsible for Rate Case deadlines
  • Generation Work Order close outs


Cost Analyst-Project Controls-WO Initiation Team

Meridian Services
04.2018 - 09.2025

All duties and responsibilities are the same as my current role. I started as a contractor with Meridian Services working in the Timesheet Department. After approximately 2 years, I transferred over to the Work Order Initiation Team. I recently went internal with NIPSCO in September of 2025 maintaining the same roles and responsibilities as I did with Meridian Services.

Bank Teller and Account Specialist

Centier Bank
08.2012 - 04.2018
  • Processed customer transactions efficiently, ensuring accuracy in cash handling and record-keeping.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
  • Assisted in training new tellers on operational procedures and customer engagement techniques.
  • Maintained compliance with banking regulations and internal policies to mitigate risks.
  • Managed high-volume transactions during peak hours while maintaining attention to detail, ensuring seamless customer experience.
  • Balanced cash drawers accurately at the end of each shift, minimizing discrepancies in financial records.
  • Opened new accounts for customers
  • Opened CDs for customers

Education

No Degree - Accounting And Business Management

Purdue University NW
Westville, In

High School Diploma -

Portage High School
Portage, In
06-1998

Skills

  • Microsoft Excel
  • SAP
  • Microsoft Word
  • Cognos
  • Ariba
  • Maximo
  • Sharepoint
  • Power Plant
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Analytical problem-solving

Timeline

Associate Cost Analyst - Project Controls

NIPSCO
09.2025 - Current

Cost Analyst-Project Controls-WO Initiation Team

Meridian Services
04.2018 - 09.2025

Bank Teller and Account Specialist

Centier Bank
08.2012 - 04.2018

No Degree - Accounting And Business Management

Purdue University NW

High School Diploma -

Portage High School
Heather Barney