Data Science Visualization

Katherine Heath

Huntsville, AL 720-***-**** *********.*.*******@*****.*** LinkedIn

Professional Summary

Computer Science graduate from the University of Alabama with a strong foundation in data analysis, programming, and client-focused problem-solving. Actively advancing skills in data science and analytics through Codecademy’s Data Science Career Skill Builder. Passionate about leveraging analytical abilities and technical expertise in Python, SQL, and data visualization to drive insights and support decision-making in a data analytics role.

Skills

Programming Languages: Python (Pandas, NumPy), C, C++, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, SQL

Tools & Technologies: Jupyter Notebook, Microsoft Excel (Advanced), PowerPoint, Git/GitHub, BigQuery, Eclipse, VS Code, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js)

Technical Skills: Data Cleaning & Wrangling, SQL Queries, Statistical Analysis (Descriptive Stats, Regression, Confidence Intervals), Data Visualization, Object-Oriented Programming, Full-Stack Web Development (Learning), Agile (Scrum) Methodology, Pattern Recognition, Troubleshooting

Soft Skills: Strong Written and Verbal Communication, Analytical Thinking, Presentation Skills, Problem Solving, Attention to Detail, Organization, Team Collaboration, Adaptability, Client-Focused Support, Growth Mindset

Projects

Website Development — Concept Creator (In Progress)

Designing a website to promote seasonal table collections and educate users about table etiquette

Developing both front-end and back-end systems to ensure a user-friendly, scalable experience using the MERN (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js) stack

Integrating minimal plugins to maintain site accessibility for non-technical users

Implementing content management features that allow users to update site content without developer support

Skills Developed: Full-Stack Development (Frontend & Backend), System Architecture, User-Friendliness, Data Organization.

Medical Insurance Analysis Project — Codecademy Python Practice

Built Python workflows using Jupyter Notebook to load, clean, and prepare real-world medical insurance datasets

Focused on data wrangling techniques and foundational statistical analysis

Documented and commented code to support reproducibility and improve future debugging

Skills Developed: Python Programming, Data Cleaning, Data Wrangling, Statistical Analysis, Jupyter Notebook

Personal Budget Tracker – Excel (In Development)

Building an automated budget workbook to track spending across categories and months.

Focused on formula-based categorization, trend detection, and visual summaries for financial decisions.

Skills Developed: Excel (Advanced), Data Cleaning & Wrangling, Statistical Analysis

Work Experience

Early Morning Stock Associate – Ross Dress for Less

Tuscaloosa, AL February 2025 – March 2025

Followed structured processes to efficiently unload and organize merchandise shipments

Executed time-sensitive stocking tasks based on daily inventory schedules and store floor plans

Maintained organized product flow and accuracy, reinforcing attention to detail and process compliance

Gained experience in fast-paced, goal-driven environments—supporting strong organizational and analytical habits

Student Assistant — Tide Tech, The University of Alabama Supply Store

Tuscaloosa, AL September 2022 – December 2024

Provided expert technical support, troubleshooting software and optimizing devices for students and faculty.

Delivered personalized product recommendations based on data insights from customer needs and usage.

Managed and analyzed customer usage data to guide future product recommendations and improve support efficiency.

Collaborated with technical staff to document customer support trends and recommend process improvements.

Swim Instructor — Swim Labs

Littleton, CO May–August 2021, May–August 2022

Delivered personalized, in-water swim instruction to students of various skill levels, adapting techniques to meet individual needs.

Tracked student progress and performance after each session, recording detailed notes and developmental milestones in appointment logs.

Ensured students remained on pace with their lesson plans and communicated key observations to support consistent, effective instruction.

Education

The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Minor in Psychology 2020–2024

Capstone Project – Web App for the Blount Scholars Program

Contributed to the development of a modular web application to streamline data organization and communication in an Agile Scrum environment. Implemented data structuring in a content management system, built dynamic content pages, and designed user account workflows. Skills developed: Data Structuring, System Design, Frontend/Backend Development, Agile (Scrum)

Employee Salary Projects – CS 403 Programming Languages

Completed projects in C++, Scheme, Smalltalk, and Prolog, building a salary management system. Gained experience working with structured data sets, applying data manipulation techniques, and adapting problem-solving approaches across languages. Skills developed: Data Processing, Multilingual Programming, Algorithm Design

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