She has also served as a senior instructor for online management mentoring courses since 2020, imparting her extensive knowledge to aspiring professionals.
MISSOURI CITY, TX, August 20, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Lakeisha A. Rocker, MBA, has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Ms. Rocker is a distinguished leader in financial management and business analytics, currently serving as the Director of Global Credit and Collections at National Oilwell Varco, L.P. With over two decades of experience, she has consistently demonstrated exceptional expertise and leadership.
Her tenure at National Oilwell Varco commenced in 2020 as the Director of Credit and Collections for the Rig segment. In 2024, she was promoted to Global Credit and Collections Director for the Energy Equipment Segment. Alongside her role at National Oilwell Varco, Ms. Rocker has served as a senior instructor for online management mentoring courses since 2020, imparting her extensive knowledge to aspiring professionals.
Before joining National Oilwell Varco, Ms. Rocker held the position of Director of Credit for the cement division at Cemex from 2019 to 2020, after serving as a Credit Manager from 2017. During her time at Cemex, she was instrumental in establishing a cross-departmental team that implemented automation processes, which earned her advanced certifications in robotic process automation (RPA). This initiative significantly improved operational efficiency by facilitating 24-hour artificial intelligence reporting.
Ms. Rocker's career also includes roles such as Credit and Collections Manager at Eriks North America, Business Manager at The Coca-Cola Company, and Credit Analyst for the Minute Maid business unit. Her earlier experience encompasses accounts receivable at Republic Services Inc., Account Manager at AT&T, and Customer Service Representative and Trainer at Reliant Energy, beginning in 2001.
Ms. Rocker began her academic journey studying computer programming at Houston Community College, from which she earned an Associate of Science in 2004. She continued her education with a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from the University of Phoenix in 2010 and an MBA from Texas A&M University-Commerce in 2013. Additionally, she has acquired various certifications, including in financial management and business analytics from Cornell University, both obtained in the early 2020s. She also holds green and yellow belt certifications in operational excellence and is recognized as an advanced robotics process automation professional.
Ms. Rocker attributes her success to her unwavering work ethic and determination. She firmly believes that extra effort and dedication are essential to achieving one's goals. Early in her managerial career, she learned the significance of persistence and is committed to going the extra mile to ensure effective task completion and successful outcomes.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Ms. Rocker actively engages in civic activities. She collaborates with United Way, participates in art classes and game stations at the Boys & Girls Club of America, and takes part in the JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes. In her personal life, she enjoys traveling and cherishes time spent with her family. Looking ahead, Ms. Rocker aspires to attain a Vice President role within credit or risk assessment and dreams of establishing her own consulting firm.
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