JOSEPH STATEN
Indianapolis, IN 46278
D: 317-***-**** E: 317-***-****
e-mail: *********@*****.***
SUMMARY
Quantitative Areas
statistics and probability including: multiple regression analysis, conjoint analysis, analysis of variance, and Bayesian analysis - also perceptual mapping, discriminant analysis, factor analysis, linear programming, sensitivity analysis, calculus, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and analytic geometry
Computer Literate
Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, SPSS, and SQL
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
STERLING EAST-INDIANAPOLIS CAMPUS, LEBANON, IN
HIGH SCHOOL MATHEMATICS TEACHER August 2007 to August 2015
PRINCIPAL OF SCHOOL April 2013 to August 2015
Teach high school level students in a variety of mathematical subjects including, but not limited to: calculus, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and statistics/probability. The majority of the courses are preparing students for CIE (Cambridge International Examinations) testing in the Spring each school year. CIE is well-known due to its affiliation with the University of Cambridge (England). Teach Pure Math (P1 and P2/P3) and Statistics (S1 and S2) courses.
FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK OF INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANAPOLIS, IN
MARKETING RESEARCH ANALYST 2005 to 2007
Analyze survey data from member institutions and write reports summarizing their feedback so the workshops and pit stops (typically, meetings held with member institutions where the Federal Home Loan Bank [or FHLBI] acts as an outside consultant) can be made more effective and efficient.
-Summarize monthly sales call reports of member institutions. The summary report is
written for and then distributed to the FHLBI President and the Director of Business
Development.
-Produce annual market share data for the FHLBI Board. The market share data
compares the FHLBI to the other 11 banks in the FHLB system in the United States.
-Update the monthly mortgage purchase program's sellers’ report.
STATE LOTTERY COMMISSION OF INDIANA, INDIANAPOLIS, IN
SALES AND MARKET ANALYST/STATISTICIAN 1997 to 2005
RESEARCH MANAGER 1995 to 1997
Manage and coordinate custom quantitative and qualitative market research for the Hoosier Lottery, which had over $735 million in sales and $200 million profit during fiscal year 2004.
-Produce market research findings, develop conclusions, and provide recommendations
to the Lottery Director. RESULT: Increased sales revenue in the highly competitive
entertainment dollar market.
-Coordinate, observe, and analyze results of focus groups for both instant and on-line
games. RESULT: More variety in games to better meet players’ needs and desires.
-Member, New Game Design Team with the responsibility of developing games so that
prize levels are attractive to players while also being profitable for the Hoosier Lottery.
MILES INC., ELKHART, IN
SENIOR MARKET RESEARCH ANALYST 1993 to 1995
Responsible for custom market research for major over-the-counter cold/flu remedy. Cold/
flu remedy achieved over $100 million in annual sales.
-Member, Effervescent Product Improvement Team with responsibility for analysis of
consumer taste testing and taste test panel. RESULT: Reformulated products to
improve taste to reduce barrier to repeat purchase of product and also product trial.
-Conducted focus group research and ad copy tests for various consumer markets.
RESULT: Identified the most effective television commercials and product packaging.
BOEHRINGER MANNHEIM CORPORATION, INDIANAPOLIS, IN
MARKET RESEARCH ANALYST 1991 to 1993
Worked on multiple research projects from questionnaire design through final report. Different market segments were examined including: consumers, physicians, diabetes nurse educators, pharmacists, veterinarians, laboratory sites, nursing homes, and hospitals.
-Used decision and risk analysis along with DPL (a decision analysis software package -
Bayesian theory), to recommend a major product launch now selling very successfully.
-Forecasted sales of blood glucose monitor and chemstrip lines.
-Developed mathematical optimization model yielding maximum 5-year net present value
of consumer product line. RESULT: Determined the consumer line’s profitability.
HALLMARK CARDS INC., KANSAS CITY, MO
MARKET MONITORING ANALYST 1990 to 1991
Responsible for generating and reporting monthly sales information for the Operating Committee.
-Developed a sales reporting system for merchandising test stores. RESULT: Able to
monitor the merchandising impact on test store sales.
-Analyzed point of sales data to determine accuracy of the reported sales.
-Reported monthly sales for Hallmark’s computer products category.
A.C. NIELSEN COMPANY, NORTHBROOK, IL
RESEARCH ANALYST 1987 to 1989
Provided sales data analysis for multiple clients and a variety of product categories.
-Performed price-promotional studies. RESULT: Predicted impact of price and
merchandising variables on sales for client products.
-Wrote ad hoc Fortran programs to satisfy client requests.
-Maintained store samples in 50 major U.S. markets for six product categories.
EDUCATION
Transition to Teaching Program 2007; Indiana Wesleyan University; Indianapolis, Indiana
Masters of Business Administration, 1987; Double Major: Quantitative Business Analysis,
Operations/Transportation; Indiana University; Bloomington, Indiana
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, 1984; University of Notre Dame; South Bend, Indiana
PRIOR TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Indiana University School of Business Computer Instructor; Fortran language; 1985 to 1986
College Calculus Instructor, Vincennes University - 1998
Mathematics Instructor, Keller Graduate School of Management (DeVry University) - 2005, 2006
Mathematics Instructor, Ivy Tech Community College - Central Indiana - 2006, 2007