- Proficient with Microsoft applications, such as Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Outlook
- Experience with Power BI, Workday OfficeConnect, Visio and SharePoint (End-user familiarity)
Ashley Turnquest
Orlando,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented professional experienced in supporting process improvement initiatives, operational reporting, and dashboard development. Skilled in using Power BI and Excel to monitor performance metrics, evaluate operational data, and provide insights that support workflow improvements. Known for strong organization, problem solving, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve efficiency and reporting visibility
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Financial Analyst
Ryder System, Inc.
09.2025 - 11.2025
- Develop and optimize a Power BI reporting solution to identify and prevent tax overcharges on commercial vehicle units previously misclassified as taxable due to inconsistent reporting processes.
- Analyze trends in unbilled items, sales tax accruals, and vehicle licensing costs using Power BI and present actionable insights to senior management.
- Streamline complex, manual workflows using Power BI to improve accuracy and reduce manual reporting time.
Continuous Improvement Accounting Specialist
Ryder System, Inc.
05.2023 - 09.2025
- Assist with enterprise-level Black Belt projects to streamline high-impact finance processes through automation and standardization
- Identify non-value-added steps, develop current/future state process maps, and contribute to root cause analysis alongside project leads
- Automate complex, manual workflows using Power BI, improving accuracy and reducing processing time by over 80% in key reporting processes
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams within the finance organization to implement solutions and ensure alignment with internal control expectations
- Support training initiatives by helping develop an introductory Lean Six Sigma course and assisting in team education on new tools and processes
- Maintain and update internal documentation to reflect improvements and ensure long-term process sustainability
- Present project outcomes during monthly CI-led finance director calls to help scale best practices across the organization
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Florida International University
Miami, FL12-2019
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Financial and operational reporting
- Financial management
- Financial statement analysis
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Interests
Timeline
Financial Analyst
Ryder System, Inc.
09.2025 - 11.2025
Continuous Improvement Accounting Specialist
Ryder System, Inc.
05.2023 - 09.2025
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Florida International University