Tracy Windels
Senior Finance Coordinator
Responsibilities:
Vendor management, budgeting, athletic payment processing, contract requests and purchasing
GSSI Teammate Since:
2018
Area of Expertise:
Finance
Education:
BS Northeastern Illinois University (Accounting)
Athletic Background:
Swimming and Tennis
SCIENTIFIC BACKGROUND: Tracy is a Sr. Finance Coordinator at the Gatorade Sports Science Institute (GSSI) in Barrington, IL. She will play an integral role for GSSI operations through her position responsibilities including vendor management, budgeting, athletic payment processing, contract requests and purchasing. Tracy earned her BS at Northeastern Illinois University in Accounting. Prior to joining GSSI, she worked for Stoller Imports as a Sales and Compliance Coordinator, working with import/export logistics, state compliances, US Customs Administration and end to end follow through on product shipments and deliveries. Before transitioning to a Sales and Compliance Coordinator, she expanded her financial knowledge and experience through working as a Financial Analyst at Parent Petroleum. There Tracy analyzed cash requirements, accounts payable, and inventory reports. Each position provided the opportunity for Tracy to fine tune her skills in finances and procurement logistics, and she brings a vast amount of knowledge to benefit GSSI. In her spare time, Tracy enjoys going to music festivals, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.