Business Analytics

Can Zhang

Cell: 480-***-****

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Phoenix, Arizona

DATA ANALYST

Data Analytics Professional with experience leveraging data and creating data visualizations to drive actionable insight, decision-making and business improvements. Critical thinker with talent for compiling, analyzing, interpreting and clearly presenting data to management for strategic decision-making. Masters graduate committed to data accuracy and maintaining the highest level of personal and professional integrity. Hold F-1 Visa and eligibility for US employment.

EDUCATION

W. P. CAREY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY, Tempe, Arizona

Master of Science in Business Analytics, May 2018 Bachelor of Science in Accountancy, May 2017

CAREER MILESTONES

Data Visualization

Data Analysis

Communicate complex data by encoding it in pictorial or graphic formats (graphs, tables, lines, pie charts, or bars) to identify patterns and grasp difficult concepts.

Data Mining

Data Warehousing

Manage central repositories of integrated data, mining data held within to discover anomalies, patterns and correlations in large data sets.

Data Modeling

Predictive Analysis

Analyze and integrate complex data from disparate systems to make predictions about the future through data mining, modeling and statistical interpretation.

Expertise Offered

Data Warehousing * Data Mining * Data Visualization * Decision Analysis * Enterprise Data Modeling

Statistical Modeling * Optimization Modeling * Predictive Analysis * Business Intelligence * Financial Accounting

Stakeholder Reports * Internal Audit * Payroll Processing * Cost Analysis * Clustering and Classification

Software: SPSS, Python, MySQL, Tableau, Oracle, R-Studio, Solver, StatTools, IBM Dashboard, Qlik, Precision Tree,

Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Advanced Excel and Azure Cloud Computing.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ARIZONA LOTTERY & HOSPITALITY, Phoenix, Arizona, January 2018–May 2018

Data Analyst (Capstone Project and Consulting Project)

Conducted impact analysis of eight months of Circle K store sales before/after advertising installation using SQL, Python, R, Qlikview and Excel. Created data visualizations in Tableau for presentation to non-analytical audience. Identified ideal store locations by creating clustering and classification algorithms in R, Python and SPSS Modeller, and used R and Tableau to analyze the impact of video game industry sales by region and genre.

For a small, family-owned hotel, built a database of sales and customer information for daily operation and organization. Built business models to forecast sales by leveraging the power of data analytics and driving insight to make informed decisions to optimize occupation, increase sales and influence business.

CHINA SOUTHERN AIRLINES COMPANY LIMITED, Hubei Branch, China, July 2017–August 2017

Accountant (Intern)

Dedicated critical thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills by auditing departmental reimbursements to increase data accuracy of expense accounts of the Sales Department.

For one of China’s top three airline companies, originated and maintained payroll for 200 Sales Department employees ensuring timely, accurate payroll.

Polished interpersonal, communication, presentation and analytical skills in managing data and industry information. Built strong relationships with internal customers.

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HSBC BANK (CHINA) COMPANY LIMITED, Wuhan Branch, China, June 2015–July 2015

Accountant Assistant (Intern)

For one of the largest banking and financial services organizations in China, assisted in a multi-unit international environment interfacing with colleagues in sales, data center, finance department, enterprise management, etc.

Assisted with organizing, analyzing and reporting of 300 top consumer debt profiles to identify and mitigate risks, ensure data accuracy and sustainable repayment capability without alienating customers.

Maintained and updated the half-year debt data of 300 top consumers analyzing greater documentation and disclosure to avoid consumers’ overleveraging and slow the pace for household debt in China.

Delivered high-quality data management and reporting to supervisor operating under pressure and deadlines.

CAMPUS & COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER

LOST OUR HOME PET RESCUE

Off-Site Events / Animal Care Volunteer, Tempe, Arizona, August 2016–present

Assist the local animal welfare organization with dog grooming to prepare for adoption events and with transportation of animals to adoption event.

CHASE BANK

Account Assistant, Tempe, Arizona, August 2013–May 2017

Created a guide to help international students navigate the U.S. banking system– open bank and checking accounts, use debit cards, make deposits and transfer funds. Provided financial and educational insight and live, on-site translation (Mandarin-to-English) during summer rush hours.

CONNECTOR PROGRAM

Peer Mentor, W. P. Carey School of Business, Arizona State University, August 2016–April 2018

Supported incoming freshman business majors as a peer-to-peer mentor in the Business Career Center. Met regularly with mentees to discuss and provide guidance on class selection, homework, academic challenges, career and professional interests, etc.

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