David M. Hillsman

**** **** ******* ****, **********, SC 29615 919-***-**** acyyzm@r.postjobfree.com LinkedIn Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/david-hillsman/62/2b6/559 PROFILE

Data Analyst candidate eager to contribute strong skills in analytical thinking and mathematics acquired through coursework and co- curricular experiences completed while pursuing a Master of Science in Analytics, and applied in an analytical role with Advance America. Exceptional ability to drive people toward a common goal. Recognized for being extremely reliable and a highly motivated logical problem solver who excels at interpreting complex problems and developing innovative solutions. Key competencies include:

Analytic Software: SAS (Base SAS certified), SQL, and MS Office.

Critical: Strong numerical, analytic and interpretive skills; attention to detail.

Interpersonal: Diplomatic, friendly, dependable; effectively communicate verbally and in writing.

Languages: Working knowledge of Spanish.

WORK EXPERIENCE / LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES

Jr. Data Analyst Sep. 2014 – Jun. 2015

Advance America, Spartanburg, SC

Used analytical tools such as SAS Enterprise Guide and Excel to develop reports

Automated Excel reports using SAS programming

Assisted in developing test cases for new product launches

Performed quality assurance on data and dashboards

Responded to ad hoc data queries

Boy Scouts of America, Eagle Scout Rank May 2008

Troop Guide, Patrol Leader (2004-2008)

Analytics Projects

Retention and Graduation Modeling Nov. 2013 - May 2014 University of Louisiana System

Participated on a team to examine data captured from students throughout the University of Louisiana System to build a model to predict student retention and graduation rates.

Used this model to find the most significant variables affecting graduation rates.

Gave recommendations to UL system president of ways to use resources to help improve graduation rates, which could result in a major economic boon for the state of Louisiana.

Search Engine Marketing ROI Nov. 2013

Shopperschoice.com (Customer)

Strategized ad revenues, costs, click-through rates, and quality scores from Google Analytics and Adwords.

Designed a plan to improve ROI by cutting over $600,000 per year through ineffective keywords.

Recommended an investment re-allocation plan to maximize profits and minimize advertisement costs. EDUCATION

Master of Science, Business Analytics and Intelligence (MSA) May 2014 E. J. Ourso College of Business, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA

Training: advanced statistical analysis, multivariate data analysis, data mining, model building, business intelligence, dashboards, scorecards, visualization, optimization, fraud detection, risk assessment, text mining, e-commerce, marketing and financial analytics, supply chain management, forecasting, operations research, SAS programming, relational databases, SQL, Tableau, and (CRISP-DM).

GPA 3.6

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics May 2012

Wofford College, Spartanburg, SC

Training: Differential, integral, and multivariable calculus, proofs, differential equations, real analysis, discrete mathematics, linear algebra, exposure to programming languages: Python, C++ and SQL.

Dean’s List- three semesters; minimum 3.6 GPA.

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