Career Profile
Dalyn Allen earned a M.S. degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology (I/O) and has over 5 years of experience in advanced statistics, data analysis, and performance measurement. Dalyn is proficient in Tableau Desktop, Microsoft Excel, and SPSS. (Security Clearance: Public Trust)
Education
Industrial and Organizational Psychology (I/O), Master of Science (M.S.) Baltimore, MD
University of Baltimore May 2014
Professional Experience
Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) Washington, DC Research and Data Management Specialist April 2018 – Present
Managed the creation and administration of medical school employee surveys via Verint to collect, measure, and analyze employee engagement and employee satisfaction to positively impact employee retention and professional development
Gathered human resource (HRIS) data to analyze employee bio data and demographics
Produced and maintained programming files for importing, data checking, and analyzing data via SQL syntax written in SPSS
Produced over 100 reports and data informatics dashboards to positively influence personnel engagement and organizational performance
PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP (PwC) McLean, VA
Experienced Associate November 2016 – March 2018
Developed and administered surveys via Qualtrics, collected and analyzed data using Microsoft Excel to examine as-is business processes and employee job task on behalf of the United State (U.S.) federal government (Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Grant Management Center (GMC))
Used sensitive data to analyze both structured and unstructured data to synthesize findings to create insights that inform practices and programs that effect the workforce
Developed business process maps to identify business process owners and stakeholders to improve organizational effectiveness and efficiency
Grant Thornton, LLP Alexandria, VA
Associate May 2015 – November 2016
Managed the development of data informatics dashboards via Tableau Desktop to track KPIs on behalf of the U.S. federal government (United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Custom and Border Protection’s (CBP), Uniforms Management Center (UMC)) for ensure the transparency, accountability, and integrity of federal contracts
Designed and developed data analysis methodologies and training material for Tableau Desktop to analyze and report performance metrics on behalf of senior leadership
Developed interactive Tableau dashboards by utilizing Tableau features such as parameters, calculated fields, and user filters applied to advanced technical charts
Visit Baltimore Baltimore, MD
Research and Data Analysis Coordinator July 2014 – May 2015
Led the development of a long-range research study from start to finish designed to establish a correlation between tourism, private industry revenue, industry marketing, government tax revenue, and long-term economic impact
Developed, analyzed, and presented 10 weekly custom executive reports and data informatics dashboards to internal and external stakeholders analyzing personnel performance, organizational performance, and operational cost management
Developed user guides to guide staff through data mining and analysis
Adaptive Assessment Services, Inc. Jacksonville, FL
Item Writer July 2014 – July 2014
Supported the design and development of workforce analytics tools designed for personnel selection, test validation, and job analysis
Applied research and psychometric item analysis techniques to generate over 400 unique question items for survey development and testing construction
Personnel Board of Jefferson County Human Resources Birmingham, AL
Assessor June 2014 – June 2014
Received formal EEOC training in employment law, employee selection assessments, and applied experience in making well-informed assessment decisions to determine candidates’ potential for selection and promotion
Assessed employee and applicant performance using structured interviews, cognitive personnel assessments, situational judgment tests, and work samples test to determine job requirements and accurately assess candidate knowledge, skills, and abilities for employee selection, placement, and promotion
Insync Talent Sonoma, CA
Research Associate February 2014 – April 2014
Collected data and applied research methodology utilizing SPSS to perform regression analysis, factor analysis, and develop benchmarking scores for personnel assessment and validation studies
Documented evidence supporting test validation and reliability of selection test, promotion instruments, and recorded results in technical reports
Graduate School Projects
Security Officer Job Analysis Fall 2012
Developed a succession and training plan for the Baltimore Ravens’ Director of Security by conducting interviews with the subject matter expert to identify critical job tasks and situations where effective security practices were essential for maintaining in public and employee safety
Certifications
Certified Lean Six Sigma, Green Belt June 2016
American Society for Quality Milwaukee, WI
Skills and Expertise
Tableau Desktop
SPSS
Survey Development
Crystal Reports
Data Analysis and Visualization
Performance Measurement