Professional with over * years of experience in data entry and online research. Specialized in the financial and consumer electronics industries. Possesses excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Experience
Research analyst, Evolution Finance, Washington, DC
January 2016 – July 2017
Gather, analyze, and interpret financial data used in studies quoted by The Wall Street Journal, Fox Business, Forbes, and more
Collaborate with the research department which cut in half the time required for financial studies
Collect data which ensured that written articles are up-to-date
Employ a new document review template which simplified articles read by visitors
Handle regular data entry which doubled the number of products displayed on the website
Advise the research department with the addition and removal of products displayed in financial studies which improved the study’s recommendations
Conceptualize new ways to obtain the required data needed for studies
Train new employees by scheduling daily and weekly performance reviews
Data verification, Evolution Finance, Washington, DC
August 2014 – January 2016
Proofread the financial data present on WalletHub’s website against official data, making sure all data is updated
Generate a third of the company’s revenue by liaising with representatives of the largest banks in the U.S.
Doubled the website’s viewership by employing more effective keywords with Google AdWords
Significantly decreased the time required to properly format pictures by creating Photoshop automations
Provide detailed weekly reports according to a specific template
Data entry, Nixmann Trade, Bucharest, Romania
July 2013 – August 2014
Lead the collection of reliable online data from multiple sources to ensure data entry correctness
Research and coordinate new website functionalities which increased the time spent by visitors
Train new employees according to a strict guideline
Perform extensive online photo research and editing to provide better identifiable product pictures
Thesis advisor and editor, Freelance, Curtea de Arges, Romania
July 2011 – July 2013
Research, proofread and provide documentation for Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD thesis projects
Assist projects by writing in Microsoft Word and the LaTeX typesetting environment
Create presentations using PowerPoint and LaTeX Beamer
Write mathematical algorithms in Wolfram Mathematica, Maple, and C++
Education
Master’s degree – Applied mathematics 3.9 GPA 10/2009 – 07/2011
Pitesti State University, Romania
Bachelor’s degree – Mathematics and Computer Science 3.75 GPA 10/2006 – 07/2009
Pitesti State University, Romania
Languages
Romanian – Native language; English – Fluent; French – Beginner
Personal skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
A high level of critical thinking and excellent problem-solving abilities
Highly reliable and dependable with proven success in dealing with multiple deadlines and properly prioritizing assignments
Extremely flexible in accomplishing multiple tasks in a short amount of time with excellent work ethic
Excellent level of attention to detail
Ability to work individually and as part of a team
Highly resourceful and able to quickly find solutions to complex problems
Able to consistently perform at the highest level
Computer skills
Advanced Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint knowledge
Expert knowledge in typesetting in the LaTeX environment
Advanced Wolfram Mathematica and Maple programming environments
Intermediate Adobe Photoshop skills
Intermediate data analysis skills in Python, R, and SQL
Expert knowledge in building and configuring PC hardware
Advanced knowledge of the Windows XP, 7, 8.1 and 10 operating systems
Awards
1st place at the Local English Language Olympiad, 2002 – 2005
5th place at the Regional English Language Olympiad, 2003
Certifications
Information Security Awareness in the Workplace including PCI-DSS
Hobbies
PC hardware and mobile technologies, Movies, Music