Data Analyst
>> QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Highly analytical, goal-driven, and innovative professional, offering hands-on experience in data analysis within manufacturing and retail environments. Capable of interpreting data, identifying business growth opportunities, and troubleshooting complex technical issues. Armed with organizational skills in fulfilling a wide array of tasks without compromising the quality of results. Equipped with excellent oral and written communication skills; combined with proven ability to build and strengthen positive working relationships with individuals of diverse backgrounds.
>> CORE COMPETENCIES
Data Analytic Interface Building Mathematical Model Development and Execution
Conflict Resolutions Forecasting Cross-functional Collaboration
Stock Keeping Unit Rationalization Return on Investment Calculation Leadership Training and Development
>> EDUCATION
Master of Professional Studies in Data Analytics – Business Analytics Option
In Progress (Expected Graduation Date: 2020)
Pennsylvania State University World Campus, Online
GPA: 3.84
Bachelor Science in Mathematics, 2015
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, Kutztown, PA
GPA: 3.72
Kappa Mu Epsilon Mathematical Honor Society Inductee, 2015
John Holingjak 1957 Veteran Scholarship Recipient, 2013
Coursework in Business Administration
Barton County Community College, Great Bend, KS
Coursework in Social Sciences Secondary Education Program
Millersville University, Millersville, PA
>> PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
The Stores Consulting Group, Wilmington, OH
Senior Consultant Aug 2015–Present
-Take charge of developing production planning and forecasting tools in a retail environment
-Design different mathematical models to hypothesize and test issues and assess data patterns, such as shrink reduction, space optimization, stock keeping unit (SKU) rationalization
-Generate forecasting logic and algorithms to create data analytic interfaces
-Obtained the Consultant of the Year Honors in 2017 for demonstrating exceptional work performance
Knoll Incorporated, East Greenville, PA
Data Analyst Intern Mar 2015–Aug 2015
-Assumed accountability in maintaining data files and systems in a manufacturing environment
-Tracked trends in production by executing data capturing systems
-Drove efforts in conceptualizing and establishing analytical models; thereby minimizing waste and saving money
>> MILITARY EXPERIENCE
United States Army, Fort Riley, KS
Combat Engineer Squad Leader Dec 2008–Jan 2013
>> CERTIFICATION
Operations Research Certification, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, 2015
>> MILITARY AWARDS
Army Commendation Medal (2) Army Achievement Medal (2) Army Good Conduct Medal
National Defense Service Medal Iraq Campaign Medal Global War on Terrorism Medal
Army NCO Professional Development Ribbon Army Service Ribbon
Army Overseas Service Ribbon Army Meritorious Unit Citation Ribbon
>> TECHNICAL SKILLS
C++ HTML JavaScript MySQL R Tableau Minitab Visual Basic
Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Word) Microsoft Power BI
>> JOURNAL ARTICLE
Landquist, E., Reigle, C., and Vasko, F. (2018). A final note on the ones assignment method and its variants: They do not work. International Journal of Industrial and Systems Engineering, 29(3), 405-412.