Sara Dees

About Sara Dees

I\'m Sara Dees — a Business Analyst with expertise in Technical Writing and Instructional Design, passionate about transforming complex concepts into clear, effective documentation.At CenterPoint Energy, I work within the Electric Technology & Operations Standards department to translate operational processes into measurable standards and facilitate alignment across the Electric organization. From supporting high voltage and distribution operations to transmission development and special response, my goal is to ensure teams have the clarity they need to perform at their best. I specialize in bridging communication gaps between technical and business stakeholders. By capturing institutional knowledge and translating it into actionable standards, I help preserve expertise and drive lasting consistency across the organization.I’m motivated by creating systems that stand the test of time, empowering teams to succeed and supporting sustainable organizational growth.

Experience

1. Associate Business Analyst

   CenterPoint Energy

   Aug 2025 — Present

   As an Associate Business Analyst on the Electric Technology and Operational Standards team, I support the development, monitoring, and improvement of internal standards that guide operations and distribution practices. My work blends business analysis, process documentation, and cross-departmental communication to ensure our teams have accurate and actionable information that supports consistency and compliance.Key Responsibilities:Collaborate with subject matter experts and business leaders to analyze and document operational standards and business requirements.Translate complex technical and regulatory information into clear, concise, and user-friendly documentation for internal stakeholders.Contribute to the end-to-end lifecycle of standard development, from requirements gathering and review to publication and revision tracking.Utilize tools such as SharePoint, Power BI, and Excel to organize documentation and track updates.Maintain version control and formatting consistency across documents to uphold branding and quality expectations.

Education

• University of Houston

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Communications - Journalism

• University of Houston-Clear Lake

  Master of Science - MS, Instructional Design and Technology