Data Analyst Entry

PETER L. VALENTINE

Data analyst Financial analyst Actuary

CONTACT

Email: ********@*****.***

Phone: +254*********

Address: P.O.BOX 571**-***** Nairobi, Kenya

Nationality: Kenyan

Gender: Male

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Highly motivated and detail-oriented Actuarial Science graduate with a strong foundation in data analysis, financial analysis, data management and statistical modeling, Skilled in data analysis, data visualization, data entry, auditing, risk assessment, and digital transformation, with hands-on experience in Excel, SQL, Power BI, and Google Analytics. During my internship at The Co-operative University of Kenya, I demonstrated my aptitude for conducting comprehensive risk assessments, financial analysis and developing effective audit plans. At The African Early Childhood Network and Margie’s Kitchen, I optimized data digitalization, spreadsheet management, and database efficiency, improving data accessibility and retrieval speed. My participation in the Red Bull On-Premise Sales virtual experience enhanced my ability to analyze sales data, identify performance trends, and communicate insights to drive business growth. Passionate about leveraging data-driven strategies to enhance decision-making, optimize processes, and drive business impact. Eager to apply analytical expertise and problem-solving skills in a Data Analyst, Impact Associate, or Business Intelligence Intern role within a dynamic team.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Internal Auditor

The Co-operative University of Kenya, Main Campus April 2024 - current

• Led a risk assessment for over 500 hostel rooms and 50+ staff quarters, analyzing living conditions and identifying 5 key risk areas, leading to targeted mitigation strategies.

• Developed audit plans for Shirika Water and KES 10M+ in student bursaries, defining scope, objectives, and methodology, ensuring 100% compliance with university policies.

• Assisted in the preparation and verification of 150+ financial and operational documents for external audits, ensuring 95% accuracy and compliance with KEBS standards.

• Analyzed 200+ transactions related to the Shirika Water plant, identifying 3 major compliance gaps, leading to corrective actions that improved operational efficiency.

• Evaluated internal controls across multiple departments, recommending process improvements that increased efficiency by 20% and enhanced regulatory compliance.

• Participated in 5+ audit automation initiatives, leveraging Excel and SQL-based tools to streamline audit processes, reducing manual workload by 30%.

Intern Data Analyst Assistant in Analyzing and Compiling Data The African Early Childhood Network, Nairobi, Kenya September 2023 – November 2023

• Digitalized data by converting file document information into digital format for efficient storage, analysis, and manipulation, enhancing data processing speed by 20%.

• Scanned and organized documents by file number, improving file retrieval time by 15%.

• Coded finance files and listed contract deliverables, tracking and storing deliverables to ensure compliance and timely updates.

Data Analyst and Data Entry Clerk

Margie’s Kitchen, Nairobi, Kenya January 2021 – December 2024

• Created and managed comprehensive Excel spreadsheets to organize large datasets, improving data retrieval efficiency by 30%.

• Digitized and transferred data from hard copy to computer files and database systems, increasing data accessibility by 40%.

• Verified data integrity and completeness for accurate recordkeeping, reducing errors by 25%. Online Marketer and Data Entry Specialist

Freelance, Nairobi, Kenya January 2023 – December 2023

• Developed detailed Excel spreadsheets to manage large datasets, streamlining data organization by 35%.

• Converted data from hard copy to digital formats, increasing data entry efficiency by 30%.

• Provided data entry, database management, and customer service, ensuring accurate and timely data entry into various systems and resolving database issues promptly. Certifications

Sales data analyst

Red Bull On-Premise Sales virtual experience program on Forage January 2025

• Completed a job simulation focused on On-Premise Sales activities at Red Bull

• Used Excel to visualize which on premise clients are performing best and worst.

• Communicated observations to Red Bull team members about why certain clients are performing better than others.

• Utilized active listening and social proof to overcome a client’s objections resulting in them more prominently featuring Red Bull in their bar.

Introduction to Database and SQL

Great Learning (January 2025)

• Completed a comprehensive course covering database fundamentals and SQL.

• Topics included data fetching, filtering, aggregation, joining, and the order of execution in SQL.

• Successfully passed a graded quiz, demonstrating proficiency in SQL concepts and practical applications. Skills Gained

• Database Management

• SQL Query Writing

• Data Aggregation and Filtering

• Data Joining Techniques

• MySQL Setup and Configuration

EDUCATION

Mount Kenya University, Thika, Kenya

Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science

Qualification: Second Class Honours (Lower Division) 2021 – 2024

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Online Data Analytics Essentials

January 2023 – March 2023

The Open University, Online

The Fundamentals of Digital Marketing

January 2023

Open Weaver, Online

Basics of Python Programming

February 2023

Musingu High School

Kenya Certificate of Secondary School

Qualification: B minus

2017-2021

Huduma Primary school

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education

Qualification: 325 Marks

2016

Skills

• Data analysis .

• Statistical and Financial

Analysis .

• Advanced excel • Data Management and Digitalization .

• Spreadsheet Management .

• Power BI .

• Data visualization • Google analytics • Microsoft suite • SQL Query Writing • Data Aggregation and Filtering • Google suite • MySQL and SQL .

• Data cleaning and processing • Problem-Solving and Efficiency

Improvements .

• Payroll assessment • Communication and report writing .

• Audit Planning and Compliance

Review .

LANGUAGES

• English: Fluent, Swahili: Fluent

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