Data Statistics Operations Research Analysis in Supply Chain, Strategy

ZHUOXIU (JOYCE) ZHANG

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Austin, TX 78726

512-***-****

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OBJECTIVE

Obtain a full-time position to apply my experience and skills of statistics

analysis and optimization modeling.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

. Extensive expertise in predictive analytical techniques (e.g.

mathematical modeling, statistical analysis, data mining, and

optimization algorithms)

. Proficiency in large-scale data management and modeling, using Oracle

BI data warehouse, Windows SQL server, Excel VBA, Access database,

etc.

. Knowledge of other computer practice (e.g. SAS, C++, CPLEX, SQL, FICO

Xpress)

. Industrial experiences in business strategic analysis, network

modeling, supply chain management, and operations improvement.

. Good in oral and written communication, and team cooperation.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Dealer Tire LLC, Supply Chain Solutions, Cleveland, OH (50% remotely work

in Austin)

Operations Research Analyst (full-time, 2010 - present)

Scope of duties:

. Analyze historical data using statistical and mathematical models

(linear optimization, regression, network model, time series, etc.) to

discover business insights and continuous improvement opportunities in

supply chain, finance, and strategy, and then present valuable

findings to senior management team.

. Develop forecasting models and predictor variables to strategically

optimize future operational profits and financial performance metrics,

of company's nationwide distribution network.

. Use SQL and other database tools to manage large-scale data sources by

extracting, cleaning, manipulating, and constructing raw data, to

create dashboard and reports, and support research projects.

. Create and maintain decision support reports (capacity planning tool,

costs predictive model, new facility financial analysis, competitor

evaluation model, etc.) using data management skills and advanced VBA

and database techniques.

. Evaluate distribution center operations and WMS (warehouse management

system) platform using dynamic simulation models.

Mississippi State University, Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering,

Starkville, MS

Research Engineer (full-time, 2008 - 2009)

Scope of duties:

. Analyze commercial commodity flow database and generate freight flow

network in GIS tools.

. Define quantitative measurements to evaluate the Highway Watch system

performance.

. Develop mathematical models to solve for optimal resource allocation

solutions.

. Create intelligible reports and communicate recommendations to

nontechnical audience.

Graduate Research Assistant (part-time, 2004 - 2007)

Research Projects:

. Conducted varies of statistical projects (DOE, ANOVA, Regression) with

SAS.

. Simulated a virtual supply chain network of furniture industries using

ProModel.

. Solved the Split Delivery Vehicle Routing Problem with optimal

methodologies in CPLEX.

. Solved mathematical models in AMPL for Nissan finished vehicle

logistics planning.

. Developed a mathematical model in C++ with CPLEX solver for

transportation congestion in a stochastic disaster situation, and

conducted a transportation simulation in ProModel to validate and

evaluate the solutions.

. Developed mathematical models for wavelength retuning in

telecommunication network, conducted a discrete event simulation in

C++ program to evaluate the solutions.

Lecturer

. Lectured Operations Research I (spring, 2009)

. Lectured Linear Programming I (summer, 2007)

UTStarcom Telecom Ltd., Personal Access Network System (PAS) Lab.

Hangzhou, China

Research & Design Engineer (2001 - 2003)

. Test PAS devices with field engineers and propose modify request

reports to R&D group

. Lead a small group to perform system tests of multiple paging area

(MPA) architecture

EDUCATION

. Ph.D. in Operations Research, (GPA: 4.0/4.0)

Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering

Mississippi State University, Mississippi, USA (2009)

*Only recipient in Bagley College of Engineering for the University

Graduate Student Research Award in 2008.

. B.S. in Electronic Engineering and Telecommunication, minor in

Computer Science,

Zhejiang University, China (2001)

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