Business Analyst Project Manager

NATHALIA GUTIERREZ

Irvington, ***** 914-***-****

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BUSINESS ANALYST

SQL REQUIREMENT GATHERING PROCESS MODELING

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE: I am a bilingual (English and Spanish), dynamic and result-driven MBA recent graduate with a focus on business analytics and trained as a BA by JMVH Infotech. Passionate about data analysis and generating new ideas to solve problems. I have experience using business intelligence software and leveraging analytics to make data-informed decisions in marketing and business environments.

Developed a model using column generation method to solve the Crew scheduling problem in airport logistics.

Leveraged a large data set of 90+ variables from Airbnb and developed multiple models to forecast rental prices and made suggestions for performance improvement.

Graduated as an international student top performer with a GPA of 3.9 out of 4 CORE COMPETENCIES

Process Modeling

Business Analysis

Advanced Excel

Facilitation

Microsoft Visio

Agile methodologies

Project Management

User Stories

Elicitation techniques

ACADEMIC PROJECTS AND RELEVANT COURSEWORK

Predicting Rent in New York April 2022

Leveraged a set of Airbnb data containing all the properties listed on their website by April 2022 to predict rental prices based on 90+ variables like location, amenities, cancellation policies, reviews, etc.

Explored and wrangled the data to be suitable for building forecasting models, followed by the deployment of linear, random forest, boosting, ranger, and XGBoost models that were tested on a training data set.

Analyzed the performance of the best models using RSM and reported findings and proposed improvements. Tableau Visualizations at Tableau Public December 2022

Led a team of three in the gathering and wrangling of data from syndicated databases and the creation of Tableau visualizations for analyzing flight delays in U.S. airports from 2011 to 2019 and hotel booking patterns.

Analyzed the data sets, extracted insights, and provided recommendations by presenting the results to an academic audience.

Crew Scheduling in Airport Logistics March 2018

Slashed layover costs by 30% by developing a solution to the crew scheduling problem in airport logistics as my undergraduate thesis, using column generation and algorithm design to optimize crew schedules. Relevant Coursework

Business analytics & statistics Predictive analytics Database management Project Management Leading and Managing teams

PROFESIONAL EXPERIENCE

Marketing Graduate Assistant Pace University – New York, NY AUGUST 2021 – MAY 2022

As a skilled project manager and business analyst, I was selected from a competitive pool of graduate students to research social capital, brand trust, and brand loyalty. With a focus on data-driven decision-making, I delivered valuable reports and ad-hoc analyses that provided critical insights. Utilizing statistical software and R programming, I analyzed over 1,000 surveys and produced the foundation for four academic research papers published in 2022.

Conducted extensive research and data analysis to write four literature reviews for scientific publications. By doing so, I provided relevant findings and insights to support the publications' objectives, with a focus on social capital, brand trust, and brand loyalty.

In addition to my research work, I submitted materials to three scientific marketing publications and developed proposals for granting agencies to fund further research in marketing and consumer behavior. With a 100% acceptance rate, my work demonstrated my ability to create compelling and persuasive materials that resonate with a broad audience.

As a strong leader and team player, I successfully supervised and provided constructive feedback to a team of four undergraduate students working on research projects. My experience and expertise in project management enabled me to effectively coordinate and communicate with my team, resulting in successful project completion. Business Development Associate Universidad Industrial de Santander – Colombia AUGUST 2017 – APRIL 2018 Handpicked to lead the Entrepreneurship program and business unit at my alma mater. The unit’s purpose was to help students materialize business ideas by providing mentorship and educating them on different business topics.

Proven record of delivering results efficiently and effectively. In this role, I was part of the re-branding of a program and designed four highly effective educational outreach initiatives, which enabled the growth and success of aspiring young entrepreneurs. My extensive knowledge of key performance indicators such as reach, conversion, retention, and satisfaction enabled me to measure and maximize program impact, ensuring our goals were met.

Drove an 80% increase in brand awareness by engaging a community of over 1,000 alumnae in three monthly academic conferences and brand activations. In this role, I spearheaded the budget and logistics, ensuring the seamless execution of each event.

Secured 20 partnerships with companies across different industries to provide angel investing and fund the development of the best business ideas. As a consultant to a 50+ student base, I evaluated business proposals and provided mentorship, empowering them to identify and achieve their short- and long-term business goals.

Served as consultant for a 50+ student base by evaluating business proposals and providing mentorship, empowering them to identify and achieve their short- and long-term business goals.

I take pride in cultivating an environment of success, helping team members to reach their objectives and achieve their maximum potential.

Import/Export Associate Universidad Industrial de Santander – Colombia JANUARY 2017 – AUGUST 2017

As a skilled project liaison, I excelled at gathering technical requirements from research teams and collaborating with vendors to import scientific supplies and equipment, ensuring seamless operations for research facilities.

Showcased abilities to streamline the procurement process by implementing a database system using Excel, that achieved cost-effectiveness, bringing significant value to the project management process.

Demonstrated expertise in preparing and processing requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment, ensuring timely delivery and meeting the needs of research teams with a focus on excellence and efficiency. EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION – Business Analytics Pace University – New York 2022 GPA 3.92 Honors: Betta Gama Sigma, the International Business Honors Society. International merit scholarship. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE – Industrial Engineering Universidad Industrial de Santander– Colombia 2018 GPA 3.6 Honors: Thesis in operations research awarded as outstanding work. ANALYTICS FOR ALL Tracked Ltd.

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Proficient in English, Spanish, and Intermediate French

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