Ben H. Wood

**** ********** ***** • Raleigh, NC *7609

919-***-**** • add3lt@r.postjobfree.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben.wood.33

CAREER SUMMARY

Highly investigative and imaginative problem solver with excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills. Experienced analyst and educational leader with strong technical aptitude and the ability to accomplish tasks individually, manage others to achieve organizational goals, and contribute as an innovative team player. SOFTWARE SKILLS

Analytics

Working Knowledge: Python, R, SQL, Excel, SAS, JMP, Visio, QlikView Basic Knowledge: Tableau, XML, Javascript, CPLEX, Arena, AWS, Alteryx, @Risk, BusinessObjects Design Studio WORK EXPERIENCE

DELTA AIR LINES Atlanta, GA

Analytics Specialist – Data Science 11/2019 – Present

● Collaborated with university researchers to implement neural net and gradient boosted tree models to identify flights at risk of delayed departures and late arrivals to support network scheduling.

● Developed a COVID-19 ensemble model to forecast reporting, confirmed, and testing rates for the leadership team.

● Compiled, analyzed and validated feature sets used as a pipeline for machine learning models. VALASSIS DIGITAL Morrisville, NC

Business Analyst 11/2017 – 11/2019

● Engineered an interactive, iPywidget-based UI to improve campaign optimization efficiency.

● Produced a clustering model using R and Python to uncover unique optimization techniques and approaches to meeting clients’ KPIs.

● Manufactured a large dataset from numerous data sources used by several departments to assist in identifying campaigns performing under benchmark and provided possible root configuration issues.

● Constructed Python notebook to track ad viewability across multiple third-party vendors and device types and to accurately calculate available inventory constrained by campaign parameters.

● Produced a dynamic, Foot Traffic Study feasibility calculator using HTML and Javascript allowing for quicker responses to client requests.

● Managed a portfolio of over 60 online display, video, and mobile advertising campaigns using real-time data to optimize performance for leading clients’ KPIs.

● Solved clients’ operational and strategic issues relating to their advertising campaigns and provide data-based insights into the users that actively view their ads by analyzing data using Python and SQL. JAGGAER Morrisville, NC

Software Application Trainer 6/2016 – 11/2017

● Empowered customers and internal personnel through outstanding customer facing and company-wide internal training as the Accounts Payable Director product SME.

● Orchestrated and launched a robust certification curriculum for JAGGAER’s partners.

● Educated customers through a successful implementation experience and conducted surveys after the fact in which clients rated the delivery of training as “exceptional.”

● Collaborated across the organization with trainers, developers, solution consultants, and project managers to develop release training initiatives.

● Spearheaded training efforts to restructure internal buying procedures in order to reduce company spending. ST. DAVID’S SCHOOL Raleigh, NC

Mathematics Department Chair, Grade Chair, Master Scheduler, Instructor 8/2004 – 7/2016

● Managed the Mathematics Department of 10+ faculty members, including coordinating professional development, updating curriculum, and administering the departmental budget.

● Constructed annual master schedule for approximately 125 courses, 80 faculty members, and 625 students maximizing use of facilities and achieving optimal efficiency within given constraints.

● Inspired students each year through instruction in the areas of AP Calculus, AP Statistics, Pre-Calculus, and Advanced Functions and Modeling.

SIX SIGMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS Raleigh, NC

Marketing, Instructional Designer 1/2003 – 10/2003

● Worked together with a Six Sigma Blackbelt to formulate and construct an interactive, hands-on pizza delivery simulation where participants could implement Six Sigma strategies and measure improvement.

● Developed week-long instructional courses for teaching Six Sigma process improvement methodologies. NORTH CAROLINA VIRTUAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS Raleigh, NC

Virtual Mathematics Instructor 8/2008 – 6/2014

● Launched new AP Statistics course offering and oversaw its online implementation.

● Grew the number of AP Statistics sections offered and mentored new online instructors. WAKE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Raleigh, NC

Mathematics Instructor 9/1997 – 8/2004

● Taught AP Statistics, Trigonometry, Algebra I, Algebra II, Algebra III, and Geometry at the high school level.

● Proactively employed interactive technology to maximize student engagement and learning. EDUCATION

VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY Villanova, PA

Master of Science in Analytics 8/2018

Project Experience

● Generated Machine Learning algorithms using Decision Tree, Boosted Tree, Bootstrap Forest, and Neural Network models to improve client acquisition rates for a financial advising firm.

● Mined Twitter and performed a sentiment analysis of the social web’s thoughts on the new SAT exam.

● Analyzed prescription data and provided actionable insights for a healthcare marketing company’s target drug.

● Designed and built dashboards providing advanced analytics using QlikView and BusinessObjects Design Studio.

● Developed optimization models and market basket analysis utilizing both R, Excel, JMP, and @Risk. NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY Raleigh, NC

Master of Arts in Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management: Concentration in Sport Management 7/1997 Project Experience

● Surveyed collegiate athletic departments to analyze participation and potential benefits of creating an athletic web presence as part of their institution’s site.

● Completed coursework significantly overlapping with the Public Administration Master’s Program. NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY Raleigh, NC

Bachelors of Science in Secondary Mathematics Education 5/1996 CERTIFICATIONS

Six Sigma Green Belt Certification 12/2003

Certification Received: Stephen Johanson (Six Sigma Business Solutions) Introduction to R 8/2016

Certification Received: IBM Certified Specialist - Cognos TM1 Data Analysis Professional Teaching License (State of NC) – Secondary Mathematics 6/1996 – Present

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