Paul R. Brown
Lawrenceville, GA 30045
Home: 770-***-**** acefks@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY
Data analyst professional with over 10 years experience in supplying data
and reporting solutions across a variety of industries and academia. Detail-
oriented team player, with ability to work independently and, recognize
priorities. Excellent communication and follow up skills. Knowledge of MS
Office and MS Project.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, Atlanta, GA
3/11 -Present
Senior Data Analyst-Team Lead
In charge of managing the process of transferring and exchanging loan data
with the lenders of those borrowers who are approved for state mortgage
assistance. Lead and train a team of 3 employees.
. Prepare and download loan data files of approved borrowers
. Upload loan data files to lender SFTP sites
. Work with lenders to postpone/stop foreclosures
. Maintain database of loan information
. On-site IT support duties
Various Sales Positions
2009 - 2010
LIVEOPS INC., Santa Ana, CA
3/08 -6/09
Independent Sales Agent
This was a home-based business, responsible for merchandise sales and
customer service in a virtual call center environment.
AIG INSURANCE, Alpharetta, GA 2006 - 2007
Senior Business Analyst
Developed and maintained reporting metrics for legal and customer service
departments. I Played key roles in projects to convert proprietary
reporting systems to data warehouse.
. Developed analytical reports that tracked and helped reduce legal
expenses.
. Pulled together data from multiple sources to centralized databases to
enable faster, more efficient accessibility using SQL, Cognos and Access.
. Generated and updated key metrics data daily, weekly and monthly for
senior management decision-making.
. Prepared ad hoc analytical reports for several departments that
highlighted hidden issues.
HERAEUS TENEVO, Buford, GA 2006 - 2006
Process Analyst - Contract/Temporary Position
Converted reports to Cognos PowerPlay and Impromptu. Analyzed manufacturing
data and made recommendations for process changes. Developed new reports in
PowerPlay and Impromptu.
G AND G AUTOMOTIVE CARE, Lawrenceville, GA 2005 - 2006
Contract - Office Manager
Managed day-to-day operations of automobile repair facility.
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MANHATTANVILLE COLLEGE, Purchase, NY 2004 - 2005
Institutional Research Director
Managed all external data reporting for college. Developed reporting
metrics and analytical reports for all departments using Cognos and
Microsoft tools.
. Addressed critical data needs of college president by developing
comparative financial reports.
. Met with department heads to discuss and implement their reporting
initiatives.
. Implemented web searches to access comparative data on the national
college community.
. Provided required college data via on-line surveys to state agencies and
college bulletins critical to publicity, enrollment and participation in
government loan and grant programs.
SNAPPLE BEVERAGE GROUP, White Plains, NY 2003 - 2004
Senior Sales Analyst
Developed analytical and real-time sales reports for CEO using Cognos'
PowerPlay.
. Enabled faster response to market demands by senior staff by developing
key metrics reports.
. Reduced closing process by one day by automating accounting period
closing reports.
. Compiled PowerPlay training manual for field sales to meet their training
needs.
METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, New York, NY 2000 - 2003
Sales and Management Information Analyst
Managed sales and strategic reporting for Northeast region using Cognos and
Microsoft tools.
. Improved report availability by 2 days by automating cube-generation
process to take place on week-ends.
. Enabled faster access to reports and cubes by distributing them on web.
. Managed accuracy and currency of reports on web portal.
. Developed ad hoc analytical reports for sales and marketing departments.
. Prepared monthly product line forecasts for demand planning analysis.
EDUCATION
MBA, Project Management, Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, FL
BA, Business Management, City College of New York, New York, NY