ASHLEY L. LANDRY
Luling,LA
Summary
Detail-oriented Cost Analyst with 14+ years of experience in petrochemical and agricultural industries. Expertise in payroll administration, cost control, financial forecasting, and variance analysis. Proficient in budgeting, change order tracking, and monthly financial reporting, recognized for accuracy and process improvement.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cost Analyst
Bunge North America
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Manage all internal cost tracking and analysis across project lifecycles.
- Maintain and update cost estimates.
- Analyze logs, data, and reports to support Finance Controls/Reporting Lead.
- Update internal change management systems.
- Review vendor invoicing and coordinate resolutions.
Cost Analyst
Mistras Group, Inc.
06.2019 - 08.2023
- Ensured accurate payroll processing for approximately 50 employees by entering daily time records.
- Managed labor cost allocation, contributing to effective budget control and financial reporting.
- Logged and reconciled purchase order and work order costs to maintain accurate financial records.
- Produced detailed cost forecasts and estimates, aiding in project budgeting and resource allocation.
- Acted as onsite first responder, providing immediate assistance during emergency situations.
- Collaborated with management to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve operational efficiency.
Patient Access Representative & Medical Assistant
Ochsner Health System
09.2016 - 06.2021
- Verified insurance, collected payments, and facilitated discharge.
- Performed patient triage, vital signs, and testing.
- Executed IV therapy, phlebotomy, injections, casting, and medication administration.
Cost Analyst (Turnaround Projects)
Zachry Construction Company, Miken Construction, Apache Industrial Services
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Processed daily time for 150–500 employees.
- Logged and reconciled PO and WO costs.
- Prepared cost forecasting reports and analyzed financial data.
Education
General Studies Coursework -
Tulane University
Bachelors Degree - Finance
Nicholls State University
05-2027
Associate Degree - Process Technology
RPCC
01.2023
CTS - Medical Assistant
SCL Technical College
01.2017
Skills
- SAP
- IFS
- WFM
- PowerBi
- Track/MyTrack
- Advanced Excel
- Microsoft Office
- QuickBooks
- Variance Analysis
- Payroll Systems
- Vendor Invoice Review
- Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved 99% accuracy of quarterly forecast through effectively helping with budget management and developments of preliminary projections based on contractual agreements.
- Implemented process improvements within an accounting department which eliminated human error and elevated their overall process completing payroll efficiently and accurately.
Certification
- CPR
- TWIC
- Alliance Safety
- OSHA Basic Plus
- OSHA Shell Site-Specific
- Excel Financial Forecasting
Timeline
Cost Analyst
Bunge North America
08.2023 - 05.2025
Cost Analyst
Mistras Group, Inc.
06.2019 - 08.2023
Patient Access Representative & Medical Assistant
Ochsner Health System
09.2016 - 06.2021
Cost Analyst (Turnaround Projects)
Zachry Construction Company, Miken Construction, Apache Industrial Services
01.2012 - 01.2015
Associate Degree - Process Technology
RPCC
CTS - Medical Assistant
SCL Technical College
General Studies Coursework -
Tulane University
Bachelors Degree - Finance
Nicholls State University
AWARDS
- Mistras Group Top Performer, 2022 – Recognized globally for outstanding performance
- Rubicon R.E.A.L. Scholarship Recipient
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Member
- Five-Time Louisiana State Billiards Champion (BCA/WPA)