Deb Gerstenfeld is a consultant with TRI Corporation. Deb’s work experiences have included analysis and compilation of financial statement data, forecasting, variance analysis, DCF modeling, and expense analysis. Deb also has managed the development of a business’ new ledger system, established financial procedures for a new business and was responsible for its day-to-day finance and accounting activities.
Bio
Deb’s early career was with GE – 11.5 years. During that time, Deb held positions in the Finance and Quality functions at both GE Corporate in Fairfield, CT and GE Capital Services in Stamford, CT. At GE Corporate, Deb was Program Manager for the Financial Management Program (FMP), coordinating all policies and curriculum initiatives for GE’s training program worldwide. Since leaving GE, Deb has served as consultant to GE’s FMP program in the redesign of course curriculum. For 13 years, Deb was a faculty member at GE Crotonville, delivering finance and business acumen modules as well as business simulations for several courses. For the past 15 years, Deb has participated with TRI in delivering business simulations for clients as well as designing and developing online and virtual trainings. Current and past clients include General Electric, Dell, Nielsen, Praxair, Analog Devices, Purdue Pharma, Stanley Black & Decker, Bank of America, JCP, Delphi, SunEdison, Quest Diagnostics, Cisco and Hubbell.
Positions Held
- Faculty Member, Management Development Institute, General Electric
- Master Black Belt, GE Capital
- Program Manager, Financial Management Program, General Electric
- Manager – Financial Planning & Analysis – GE Equity
Accomplishments & Awards
- Deb is a lead faculty member of TRI’s virtual simulation team, designing and delivering virtual simulation experiences for GE’s Financial Management Program, Dell’s Financial Development Program, Nielsen FLP and Stanley Black & Decker University.
- Deb has worked with Nielsen, Delphi and SunEdison in designing, developing and implementing their first finance entry-level training programs and has assisted in the redesign of Dell’s entry-level finance program.
- Deb is also an adjunct faculty member in the graduate program at Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT, and has led virtual simulations for Purdue University’s EMBA Program.
Education
Deb graduated Summa Cum Laude from Fairfield University with a BA in Economics. She is also a graduate of GE’s renowned Financial Management Program (FMP).
Personal
Deb is married with two children and lives in Fairfield, CT.