Data Project

ELIZABETH ABEBE

Home: 902-***-****

**************@*******.**

Objective

To obtain a position as a business and data analyst that utilizes my skills and experience in the financial sector to enhance

my working capacities, business efficiencies, professional skills and to serve my organization in best possible way with

sheer determination and commitment in order to achieve a greater height for the organization

Skills and Abilities

Technical

W ell experienced in mathematical software, R and SAS, for visualization, modelling and analysis of data

Experienced knowledge of SQL with the use of large data sets

Competent in the analysis and modelling of statistical data

Knowledgeable in analyzing multivariate data and computation

Experienced in statistical consultation and experimental design

Proficient in Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet Explorer; Conversant with

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Transferable

History of developing good, productive working relationships with colleagues through effective communication

A quick learner with ability to adapt to challenges

Effective in working with people from diverse groups and culture

Highly organized, detail oriented with strong time management skills and resourceful

Education

Master of Mathematics and Statistics (Co-op Option) 2014-Present

Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia

CGPA: 3.40/4.00

Available for a 4 or 8 month Co-op work term beginning May 2015

Bachelor in Industrial Mathematics (Honours) 2007-2010

Delta State University, Delta, Nigeria

Courses taken in accounting, mathematics, business and economics

Shell Petroleum Engineering Summer School 2010

Portharcourt, Nigeria

Selected to attend this school based on academic performance

Experience

Cashier 2012-2013

Zenith Bank Plc/ Lagos, Nigeria

Accurate processing of cash and cheque transactions proven through daily account balancing completed with

Microsoft Excel

Effectively handled transactions on the Etransact platform with ability to accurately establish priorities and act on

immediate concerns

Monitored the ATM for proper functionality and troubleshot technical problems as they arose

ELIZABETH ABEBE

Home: 902-***-****

**************@*******.**

Client Assistance Officer 2011-2012

Zenith Bank Plc/ Lagos, Nigeria

Professionally handled customer request and inquiries about bank products, especially when dealing with difficult

customers tactfully at work

Initiated account openings ensuring all proper documentation is present

Instituted cheque book requisitions and release of such to customers

Performed transfer and closure of accounts

Processed confirmation letters, embassy and trade references

Volunteer Experience

Wong International Centre, Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia 2014

Spoke to 90 new international students during welcome week on cultural adjustment and ways to handle it

effectively

Acadia Student Union, Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia 2014

Distribution of free door prize ballots, drawing hourly door prizes and general information about Acadia craft expo

event

Practicum

Corporate Affairs Commission/ Benin, Nigeria 2009-2010

Charged with the responsibility of procuring stationary and balancing of account ledger

Prepared petty cash book and expense tickets

Assisted in the analysis of financial commitment and cost evaluation

Projects

Statin drug project

W orked individually to analyse time series data on the expenditure patterns of simvastatin, pravastatin, lovastatin

and fluvastatin drugs and examined if there was an intervention ef fect on the drug to make possible predictions on

said data. The result of the analysis was not statistically significant as the intervention did not affect the trend on

the drug for the period covered

Wine data project

W orked as a group of two on big data comprised of vinho verde white and red wine to predict human taste

preferences using principal component analysis to reduce the dimensions, make projections, discover patterns,

predict group membership and explain the relationship between the variables measured

Recognition Awards/ Certifications

Valid Ontario G1 Driver’s Licence 2014

Best Student in Geography 2002

Extra-curricular Activities

Choir member, Wolfville Baptist Church, Wolfville, Nova Scotia 2014 -Present

Participant, Workers day Parade organized by Nigeria Labour Congress 2013

Secretary, National Association Mathematics Students(Delta State chapter) 2009 -2010

Treasurer, Delta State Student Union Association 2008-2009

References

Available upon request

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