SEAN WARD

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Blawnox, PA *****

203-***-****

adv7sc@r.postjobfree.com

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DATA ANALYST

Data Analyst with skills in Algorithms, Data Visualizations, Machine Learning, and Programming. Strong retail sales management experience utilizing data-based insights and strategic decision making. Results-proven sales trend forecasting skills to exceed store and district performance targets. Recent CareerFoundry projects include:

Conducting advanced visual analysis in Python to identify connections between confirmed cases, deaths, and tests for global Covid-19 statistics with Tableau dashboard.

Enabling medical staffing agency to determine where and when to send temporary workers during influenza season in the U.S. including preparation and analysis of data in Excel and Tableau-based storytelling visuals.

CORE SKILLS

• Data Analytics

• Statistics

• Data Modeling

• Datasets and Data Insights

• Data Visualizations

(Temporal, Statistical)

• Data-Based Decision Making

• Data-Based Storytelling

• Retail Management

• Sales Forecasting

• In-Store Leadership

• Business Intelligence (BI)

• Diversity and Inclusion

• Cross-Functional Teams

• Project Management

• Machine Learning

• SQL

• Python

• Pandas

• Tableau

• Algorithms

• Databases

• MS Excel

• MS Office Suite

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Macy’s, Danbury, CT Sept. 2018 – March 2020

JEWELRY TEAM LEAD/ACTING MANAGER

Direct Reports: 20 sales and administrative associates

Maximized sales utilizing complex technical selling tools, including MyClient and goal-orientated tier-based commission structures.

Ensured fulfillment, markdowns, signage, and inventory management.

Served as Acting Jewelry Business Manager and attained best sales-to-budget performance in NY-CT district out of 17 stores.

Data analyzed client buying patterns to determine strategic outreach for the phenomenally successful $35K Effy Jewelry Trunk Show against a goal of $15,000.

Applied predictive sales analysis to leverage strategic merchandise placement and best scheduling practices to ensure proper coverage.

Established cross-functional channels of management-level communication, including Sales, Visual, Operations, Merchandising, Human Resources, and Loss Prevention.

Clark’s/Bostonian Shoes Outlet, Woodburn, OR Sept. 2015 – July 2018

KEY HOLDER/ ASSISTANT MANAGER

Direct Reports: 10 Sales Associates

Trained Sales Associates on how to provide exceptional customer service by showcasing product knowledge and asking open-ended questions.

Forecasted and managed inventory and shelf space for each gender, size, and style of shoe by comparing monthly and annual sales figures to other district stores.

Facilitated store operations training, including freight processing, markdowns, sale changes, and task delegation.

Collaborated in the preparation and execution of the best Black Friday sales figures for two-years in a row.

Developed and implemented a successful plan for arranging shoe stock by style within each size of shoe to increase sales.

Promoted to Assistant Manager in Feb. 2018.

Performed Unit Manager while permanent Unit Manager was traveling in the district.

Macy’s, Danbury, CT, April 2008 – Aug. 2015

MEN’S TAILORED CLOTHING/SHOES ASSOCIATE

Finalist for Macy’s-wide recognition program, “Make Magic Six Award” for 2013.

Top sales volume leader for Men’s Tailored Clothing for 2014.

Consistently surpassed sales, upsells, and new account goals.

Created innovative pre-sales stock room plans for biggest store events, including Friends and Family, to ensure a pain-free and timely customer pick-up.

Goodwill Industries of Western CT, Seven CT Locations Sept. 2003 – Jan. 2008

THIRD KEY/ASSISTANT/UNIT STORE MANAGER

Direct Reports: 30 employees in 7 different store locations

Sought-after team builder and results driven manager.

Promoted to Assistant Manager (Monroe, 2004).

Promoted to Unit Store Manager (Danbury, 2005).

Recognized for Danbury Unit Manager leadership among Top 3 stores for sales-to-budget in the district for 8-months in a row.

Smashed single day record for sales 3X as Danbury Unit Manager, including the first $5,000 sales day in store history.

EDUCATION

Associate in Arts (AA), General Studies

COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF BALTIMORE COUNTY (CCBC ESSEX), Baltimore, MD

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Data Analyst Nanodegree, Udacity, September 2021-Current

Learning Python, LinkedIn, August 2021

Learn Python 3 Course, Codecademy, July 2021

Python Quick Start, LinkedIn, June 2021

Data Immersion, CareerFoundry, April 2021

Intro to Data Analytics, CareerFoundry, May 2020

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