STEVEN E. BLAKE

ac6jil@r.postjobfree.com **** SW Plaza Pkwy #1-112, Ankeny, Iowa 50023 605-***-**** Objective

Position with a firm implementing analytics for business operations or clients, where creativity, statistics, data analysis, and machine learning can be utilized to optimize current processes or build client base. Education

University of South Dakota

Master of Business Administration May 2018

• Specialization: Business Analytics

• Developed an analytical model (random forest regression) to determine variable importance and predict a firm’s share price from fundamental financial data and ratios.

• Created a predictive model (exponential smoothing) to isolate time series components and forecast S&P 500 Index performance, then prescribed an optimal portfolio allocation based upon the projected risk.

• Relevant Coursework: Data Management and Warehousing, Data Mining for Managers, Data Mining for Competitive Advantage, Operational Analytics, Operations Management, and Strategic Management

• Accolades: Top 20th Percentile, Education Testing Services, Major Field Test for MBA Bachelor of Business Administration August 2016

• Major: Economics

• Accolades: Top 20th Percentile, Education Testing Services, Major Field Test for BBA Skills & Abilities

Analytics

• Devised descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytical models using statistical techniques to solve problems and optimize processes in a business environment.

• Software proficiencies: Microsoft Excel, MySQL, R, and Stata Communication

• Conveyed complex information and insights in technical and simple forms for project deliverables and presentations that lend themselves to a decision-maker’s needs. Teamwork

• Collaborated with peers to complete and present various analyses using operational, accounting, financial, marketing, economic, and strategic principles.

Research

• Evaluated operational processes, firms, markets, industries, and economies through case studies and projects while working individually and collaboratively.

Experience

Pizza Hut

Delivery Driver – College (PT) January 2012 – November 2015

• Trained over 20 employees on duties, quality service, and responsibility.

• Managed prioritization of deliveries and driver assignments, reducing overall delivery time by up to 75%.