Project Manager Data Analytics

SHAY ALALUF

Miami Beach, FL U. S 561-***-**** *********@*****.*** LinkedIn

summary

Experienced Sales Analyst and Operations and Data Project Manager with 9 years of experience across the consumer goods, technology, automotive, and banking industries. Excels at leveraging advanced data analytics and business intelligence tools to optimize sales processes, enhance operational efficiency, and drive revenue growth. Proficient in data visualization, data analytics, and predictive modeling to promote market expansion. Experienced in leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with stakeholders to understand business goals and translate them into actionable insights and support strategic decision-making. Adept at managing complex data projects from concept to implementation, ensuring seamless integration and adherence to timelines and budgets.

Skills

-Programming & Tools: SQL, Tableau, Power BI, Excel, Power Query, Power Pivot, Qlik view, SAP-BW,

SAP-ERP, SAP- HANA, Microsoft Office tools, Looker

-Data Analysis: Sales Performance, Data Mining, Forecasting, Data Cleaning, Transformation, ETL processes Automated dashboards, management reports, KPI tracking Market Trends and Patterns, Sales Strategy,

Big Date, Development, Revenue, Sales Reporting, Customer Insights, Competitive, data visualization, financial Planning, Budgeting, Modeling Skills, Date Insight, Sales Targets

-Databases: MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server BI (Data Warehouse)

-Data Project Manager: Project Lifecycle Management, Budget Management, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Risk Assessment and Mitigation, Operational Efficiency, Financial Planning and Analysis

Soft Skills: Problem-Solving, High Communication, Detail-oriented, Teamwork, Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Creativity, Time Management, Business Acumen, Autodidact, storytelling, strategic decision-making

experience

UNILEVER Remote, Tel Aviv, Israel

Sales Operations Analyst Data Project Manager October 2019 – July 2024

Sales Analysis & Operations

Developed, implemented, and maintained robust sales dashboards that provided actionable insights to sales leadership and enabled data-driven decision-making.

Developed and managed the financial planning process, setting accurate monthly sales targets for retailers, resulting in a 30% increase in forecast accuracy.

Distributed sales targets and conducted ongoing actual vs. budget analysis, providing regional managers with actionable insights that enhanced budget control.

Conducted monthly sales and profit forecasts, assessing the effectiveness of company strategies, which led to an increase in profit margins.

Implemented a data-driven approach to sales operations, resulting in more informed decision-making and improved operational efficiency.

Performance Monitoring & Improvement

Analyzed large datasets to inform strategic business decisions, improving sales performance through targeted initiatives.

Analyzed sales trends and patterns to identify opportunities for improvement and made recommendations for sales process optimizations.

Created advanced modeling and data infrastructure tools to track key performance metrics, improving business performance monitoring.

Automated models and tools to streamline processes, enhancing efficiency and accuracy, and reducing manual reporting time for cross-functional business partners and leadership teams.

Identified areas for improvement by comparing current performance to prior periods, making strategic recommendations that generated new business opportunities and increased revenue.

Data Project Management

Managed multiple data projects from initial concept through to full implementation, collaborating with digital, marketing, and sales teams to identify, analyze, and report on key sales performance metrics, driving B2B and B2C business growth.

Partnered with BI, data, information systems, IT infrastructure, security, and operations teams, ensuring seamless integration and delivery of projects.

Acted as a key business partner to regional management and internal stakeholders, providing financial recommendations that supported strategic decision-making.

Owned the entire project management lifecycle from concept to planning, execution, and delivery, ensuring all deliverables were aligned with scope, timeline, and budget requirements.

Danya Cebus (Industrial Building Company) Tel Aviv, Israel

Budget Analyst September 2018 – September 2019

Managed budgets, expenses, and project costs totaling millions of NIS in mixed-use and residential real estate projects.

Monitored budget plans against actual spending, identifying variances and implementing corrective actions to remediate them.

Ensured projects progressed on schedule and within budget, adhering to planned timelines and financial constraints.

Union Group Toyota Ltd. Tel Aviv, Israel

Financial Analyst March 2015 – September 2018

Defined and analyzed key performance metrics, creating presentations for the CEO, executive management, and other teams.

Created monthly sales reports for sales managers, accurately assessing target goals and identifying areas for improvement.

Built reports, including cross-analyses of business data and unified accounting department data, utilizing QlikView and ERP dashboards to deliver actionable insights.

Analyzed and recommended potential deals with vendors, conducting global market trend assessments to ensure competitive product pricing, contributing to reduced procurement costs.

Bank Leumi of Israel Ltd. Tel Aviv, Israel

Business Banker – Primary Institutional Branch January 2013- February 2015

Managed client accounts, including pension and provident funds, insurance companies, and trust fund management.

Conducted morning reports, examination of deposits, and credit limit checks, providing updates to the Institutional division.

Processed online remittances in various currencies, both domestically & internationally, ensuring compliance with regulations.

Handled NIS deposits and interest transactions, performing financial inquiries to support clients' financial needs and objectives.

early career

Sales & Finance Associate Lafayette 2008 – 2013

Young and Adult Population Guide Berkshire Hills Upstate New York 2006 – 2008

education

Product Manager John Bryce College 2021

Expert Training in Business Intelligence Reporting (SQL Server/PBI) John Bryce College 2017

BA in Economics and Management; Specializing in Finance & Information Systems College of Management 2011

Certificate: Microsoft Business Intelligence BI and SAP – ERP Implementation College of Management 2011

additional information

Languages: English (Advanced), Hebrew (Native)

Residency: U.S. Resident, Citizenship: Israeli and European

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