ROBERT WALKER, M.B.A.
***** ** **** ***** *********, WA 98684
360-***-**** *********@*****.***
https://www.linkedin.com/in/robwalkerdukemba/
Hard-driving business professional with deep analytical experience seeks to provide actionable insights.
Keywords: Business Analysis, Advanced Excel, Agile, Power BI, Margin Planning, Project Management Institute
CORE COMPETENCIES
Revenue/Margin Analysis
Large Data Set Analysis
Dashboards
Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP
ROI Analysis
Modelling/KPIs
Budgeting/Forecasting/Projections
Competitive Analysis
Ad-Hoc Reporting
ANALYTIC LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE – Delivering Actionable Insights to drive revenue growth and forecasting
MODIS – Contractor for HEWLETT-PACKARD 2014-2018, 2021-11/1/2023
A global leader in innovative personal computing devices, printers, 3D printing, and related services and solutions. A Fortune 100 company with operations in more than 170 countries.
Global Data Analyst - PC Lifecycle Services (2022-2023)
Assemble, format, and organize large data sets from a wide variety of sources.
Published a full business plan and budget for a new product introduction in France as part of the Agile team.
Create up-to-date Dashboards to inform leaders of the latest trends and KPI results
Deliver actionable insights using compelling data visualization, including Tableau and Power BI
Perform Qualitative and Quantitative forecasts for senior leadership
Provide leadership with the WHAT (data) and more importantly, the WHY (trend analysis).
Global Competitive Insights Analyst (2021 - 2022)
Publish insights and in-depth analysis of the global printer market by analyzing key competitor offerings on a worldwide basis for HP’s printer business. Develop insights for executives.
Deliver a comprehensive report for leadership regarding a notable competitor’s global activity
Compare HP offerings to specific competitive offerings highlighting positioning strategies to assist HP Sales.
Canon Rebate Program Analyst – Worldwide Managed Services (2016-2018)
Managed operational metrics across a global, highly matrixed organization for global hardware and toner sales to major clients worldwide. Tracked project milestones and implementation targets for each global client and maintained the dashboard. Advanced Excel, SFDC (CRM), and MS Dynamics reporting.
Analyzed larger, higher-dollar, enterprise sales deals for printers and supplies in support of the global Canon-HP Alliance program in worldwide markets of EMEA, APJ, and AMS, Recommended and analyzed pricing, margins, return on investment, and cost structure to create competitive sales offerings to win global business.
Global Market Analyst - PPS Computing Market Analysis and Planning (MAP) (2014-2016)
Broadened organizational understanding of the global markets, business performance reporting, share, and industry trends impacting business planning and performance for 103 countries. Market sizing for PC, Notebooks, Smartphones, and Slates.
Ad-Hoc Analytical Projects – Worldwide Operating Systems. Margin Analysis, Market Share Analysis, Demographic Analysis by device and by geography, Device Life Cycle Analysis, Smartphone Industry Study, Device Penetration Study for Developing Markets, Device Migration Modelling, China GDP Sizing
EDUCATION
DUKE UNIVERSITY – MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMIN M.B.A. GLOBAL MARKETING AND FINANCE
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY – BACHELOR OF ARTS B.A.
HUMANITIES, MUSIC, FILM, AND GERMAN STUDIES
Recent Certifications and Awards
●Online Marketing with Google Analytics
●Advanced Cost Accounting Theory and Techniques
●Financial Accounting
●Internal Auditing
●Data Analytics Using Microsoft Power BI
●Tableau Desktop Certification
●Mastering Advanced Scrum
●Diploma in Project Management
●Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certification
●Digital Advertising and Marketing 301
●Marketing Analytics – Customer Value and Promotion Strategy
●Marketing Management – Capturing Market Insights
●Social Media Strategy for Small Business
●Sales Management Diploma
●DELL EMC Sales Core Client Certification
●Certificate of Achievement Outstanding Educator Award - Southern New Hampshire University
●Faculty of the Month – Charter College
●Certificate in Effective College Instruction from The Association of College and University Educators
CURRENT ACADEMIC POSITIONS – Delivering business trends, methods, and skills to drive student careers
WARNER PACIFIC UNIVERSITY 2024 – Present
Located in Located in Portland, Warner Pacific is a Christ-centered, urban, liberal arts university that prepares students from diverse backgrounds to engage actively in a constantly changing world.
Adjunct Faculty - Accounting
Design and deliver accounting courses aimed at preparing students for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam. Cover all relevant CPA exam sections, including Auditing and Attestation, Business Environment and Concepts, Financial Accounting and Reporting, Business Finance, and Cost Accounting. Received the 2025 Adjunct Professor Award from the Coalition of Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU).
INSTRUCTIONAL CONNECTIONS 2014-Present
Provider of high-quality instructional support services to colleges and universities, which offer online courses and degree programs
Academic Advisor/Coach – Business Programs
As an Academic Coach and Mentor, I offer extensive experience in providing guidance and support to M.B.A. students in Marketing and Business courses. My focus revolves around delivering targeted coaching and mentoring for graduate-level Marketing, International Marketing, Project Management, and Six Sigma/Lean courses at Louisiana State University - Shreveport. I am dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, assisting students in mastering complex concepts, and providing valuable insights that bridge academic theory with real-world applications.
SMALL BUSINESS MENTOR AND ADVISOR – Delivering mentorships to drive business launches and growth
SCORE
Small Business Mentor 2022- Present
• SME for Marketing for Port of Kalama launching a new retail space in conjunction with river cruise passengers and visitors. Lead 24 new retailers in marketing strategy. Advise retailers on Digital Marketing to increase store traffic and revenues.
Senior Finance Analyst