Talia Garland

DATA ANALYST IN RAYTOWN, MO

PHONE 913-***-**** EMAIL adwibc@r.postjobfree.com GITHUB https://github.com/Le0-s LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/talia-garland-b88066198/ Results-oriented professional with a proven track record of working collaboratively in small teams, both in leadership and support roles. With over six years of experience in customer-facing roles in the jewelry industry, I am seeking to transition my skills to a career in data analytics. I bring to the table strong leadership, client relationship management, and problem-solving skills, coupled with a proficiency in Python programming language, which will enable me to excel as an entry-level data analyst. LANGUAGES

• Python

• SQL

• Tableau

FRAMEWORKS

• Pandas

• Seaborn

• Matplotlib

• Numpy

DATABASES

• MySQL

• Tableau Public

• Teradata

TOOLS

• Jupyter

• Azure Data

Studio

PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Serial Killers — LaunchCode Final Project

● https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/talia.garland/viz/Assignment4_16479005493340/Dashboard1?pub lish=yes

Finding correlations between serial killers and the amount of victims they have in Tableau Interactive Resume — LaunchCode Assignment

● https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/talia.garland/viz/InteractiveResume_16472334681130/Dashboard

Discovering ways to use Tableau and put together a dashboard WORK EXPERIENCE

Data Analyst II, Launchcode Foundation, Raytown, MO, Dec 2022 – Feb 2023

● Developed comprehensive Business Requirement Documents for vendor approval, ensuring all necessary information was included to support project success.

● Facilitated communication between vendors and employer, gathering and relaying critical project information to ensure timely and accurate delivery.

● Leveraged expertise in SQL database analysis to quickly and accurately extract relevant data needed to support vendor requests and project goals.

● Streamlined data presentation by organizing and structuring Standard Layouts, improving data coherence and facilitating quicker decision-making.

● Maintained high standards of data quality by conducting thorough Quality Assessment checks on files marked for release to vendors, ensuring accuracy and reliability. Bench Jeweler (A Class), Signet, Independence, MO, Oct 2018 – Feb 2020

● Demonstrated precision craftsmanship by skillfully positioning stones and metal pieces, and expertly setting, mounting, and securing items in place using a variety of specialized hand and setting tools.

● Showcased artistic creativity and technical expertise by crafting stunning jewelry pieces from a variety of high-quality materials, including gold, silver, platinum, and precious or semiprecious stones.

● Provided expert repair services, including resizing rings, soldering pieces of jewelry together, and replacing broken clasps and mountings, restoring jewelry to its original beauty and functionality. Bench Jeweler, Helzberg Diamonds, Kansas City, MO, Apr 2017 – Oct 2018

● Demonstrated exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail, skillfully positioning stones and metal pieces, and utilizing specialized hand and setting tools to securely set, mount, and secure jewelry pieces.

● Showcased a unique blend of artistic creativity and technical expertise, crafting beautiful and intricate jewelry pieces from high-quality materials such as gold, silver, platinum, and precious or semiprecious stones.

● Provided expert repair services, expertly resizing rings, soldering pieces of jewelry together, and replacing broken clasps and mountings, ensuring the jewelry is restored to its original beauty and functionality.

Shop Manager (B Class), Signet, Independence, MO, Jan 2015 – Apr 2017

● Directed and supervised all activities related to the production and service of jewelry, ensuring that high-quality products were delivered to customers in a timely and efficient manner.

● Analyzed financial statements, sales reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement, and identified areas for improvement to reduce costs and increase efficiency.

● Managed a team of staff members, preparing work schedules, assigning specific duties, and providing guidance and support to ensure that the team achieved its goals and objectives.

● Coordinated the financial and budget activities of the organization, ensuring that operations were fully funded, investments were maximized, and resources were used effectively to increase efficiency.

● Developed and implemented departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures, working collaboratively with board members, organization officials, and staff members to ensure that everyone was aligned and working toward common goals.

● Conducted staffing assessments to determine staffing requirements, interviewing, hiring, and training new employees, or overseeing personnel processes to ensure that the right people were in the right roles.

EDUCATION

LaunchCode, Data Analytics — Oct 2021 - Current

Kansas State University, B.A. Jewelry and Metalsmithing — 2014 Certifications

LaunchCode, Participation and completion of Women+ Data Analysis Course — April 2022 ScrumAlliance, Designation Certified ScrumMaster — May 2022

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