Travel Consultant Data Analyst

KARI REITZ 559-***-**** - *******@*****.***

Research and evaluation specialist with 10 years of leveraging tools for analysis and evidence-based decisions in support of executive teams. Deep knowledge of evaluation, data systems and processes focused on strengths-based learning and organizational development. Track record of highly creative interactive dashboards and data visualizations that drive action.

Systems & Evaluation Consultant (Contractor) December 2018 – Present Various Projects & Clients:

• Facilitates evaluation topic group discussions, capacity building activities & project management Center for Domestic Peace – San Rafael, CA

• Provided data analysis and reporting for federal grants for 10+ programs

• Designed and implemented data solutions integral to program data collection and reporting SF Psychotherapy Research Group – San Francisco, CA

• Coded statistical analysis in R in development of psychometric instruments for psychotherapy practice.

• Conducted survey research: collected data, cleaned and provided analysis reporting for research team

• Coded analysis, produced reports and data illustrations in evaluating workforce competency of diversity and inclusion for a large city government agency

HR Operations Analyst, HR Management Systems February 2019 – October 2020 Sephora Headquarters – San Francisco, CA

• Managed global data systems and reporting in meeting all analysis requirements of business operations, finance and legal compliance for core system and integrations and external partners.

• Designed and implemented initial interactive dashboards that established monitoring of 470 international locations and identified gaps in system and process that decreased field issues by more than 40%.

• Research and analysis of mass troubleshooting ticket data (2000+ records) to assess gaps in implementing core data systems and processes. Coded workflow issues, conducted root cause analysis and presented analyses to Senior Directors.

• Coded VBA macros, R programming and executed data changes (10,000+ records) for system restructures. Data and Evaluation Manager July 2016 – June 2018

Safe and Sound, Non-Profit – San Francisco, CA

• Conducted outcome analysis and evaluation of programs. Includes applying statistical methods: regression, effect size of longitudinal assessments. Presented findings to executive leadership and management teams. Learnings presented to the board and external major funders.

• As sole manager of the agency’s database, developed measurement and coded new reports in Business Intelligence.

• Led technical support and capacity building for an agency of 6 programs and 2 external partners.

• Developed measurement tools, dashboards and key metrics with leading experts.

• Produced reporting and illustrations, such as evaluation findings reports, grant metrics, and board executive summaries on various agency measures

• Facilitated stakeholders and activities for strategic learning agenda, performance management, continuous quality improvement, including liaising with local government partners for collective impact agenda. Development Associate February 2015 – February 2016 Woodside Priory School, Non-Profit – Portola Valley, CA

• Managed fundraising donor database, financial reconciliation, design of complex queries and reporting.

• Authored correspondence and content for marketing and donors, and fundraised for low-income bridge program.

• Projected annual funding and marketing campaign returns for executive board review Program Assistant March 2014 – December 2014

Seneca Family of Agencies, Non-Profit – San Jose, CA

• Provided technical and administrative support for 60 practitioners in foster youth wraparound programs.

• Scheduled, dispatched and briefed staff for 24 hour crisis hotline for high risk youth mental health cases. Research Assistant January 2010 –February 2014

Transformational Media Lab at UC Irvine – Irvine, CA

• Developed strategic models and methods for analysis of collective impact.

• Produced metrics, reporting and recommendations for nonprofits increasing community and behavioral change.

• Literature research and contributions for published manuscript: “Measuring impact: The importance of evaluation for film campaigns.”

• Analyzed pre and post survey data in impact evaluation for a partnering nonprofit. Research funded by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

Research Intern March 2011 – February 2012

Synergy Leaders, LLC Consulting firm (Acquired by Keirsey)

• Performed literature reviews applying theoretical models for temperament (personality) assessments application to organizational consulting

• Synthesized bibliographies and supported developing curriculum for leadership and team development Community Leadership:

Committee Leader, SF Bay Area Evaluators and Applied Researchers 2016 – Present

• Facilitated panel of researchers on “Access considerations in remote evaluation”

• Facilitates events, discussions, professional development, local network Data Analyst Volunteer, Sustainable San Mateo County 2018

• Designed public facing Tableau dashboard visualizations on environmental indicators Contributing Author & Analyst, published book: ‘The Accelerating World: Speed vs. Control” 2016 Tutor, Sylvan Learning Programs 2015

• Tutored children in special learning programs, grades K-5

• Student Assessment Proctor for special learning programs Database Volunteer, First 5 and United Way of San Juaquin Valley 2011

• Researched and assessed community resources and initiated database Education:

University of California, Irvine December 2011

Bachelor of Arts; Psychology and Social Behavior

Bachelor of Arts; Social Ecology

Technical Proficiency:

R programming, SQL, GitHub, Tableau, ArcGIS, SAP Business Intelligence Reporting, Efforts to Outcomes (ETO), Salesforce, Microsoft VBA/Macros, Qualtrics, Raiser’s Edge

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