Data Analyst Business Intelligence

Melis Balta ***********@*****.*** 954-***-**** linkedin.com/in/melisbalta

Versatile Data Analyst with 7+ years of experience transforming large-scale, complex survey data into actionable insights. Skilled in Python, SQL, and Tableau with a strong foundation in statistics and data engineering workflows. Seeking to apply analytical expertise to business intelligence or marketing analytics roles, leveraging data to support strategic decisions and customer insights. Employment Experience

Data Analyst – U.S. Census Bureau

Sep 2021 – present

Led analytical efforts on health and food survey data for CDC and USDA, uncovering actionable insights across demographic and behavioral variables.

Built and optimized automated data pipelines in Python and SAS Studio, improving processing speed and accuracy.

Integrated external data sources and implemented validation logic to enhance dataset reliability for stakeholder reporting.

Developed Tableau dashboards and ad hoc visualizations to communicate trends and KPIs to internal and external partners.

Partnered with stakeholders to define data requirements and deliver insights aligned with operational goals.

Applied statistical modeling (e.g., stratification, variance estimation) to improve sampling and forecasting accuracy.

Contributed to survey outreach strategies using data-informed personas and contact optimization.

Authored technical documentation and training materials to streamline onboarding and QA processes. Research Analyst Intern – NORC at the University of Chicago Jun 2021 – Aug 2021

Analyzed social media data (TikTok) to detect trends in health behavior content using tracking metrics and content classification.

Assisted in survey data processing and response validation for national public health studies.

Supported user engagement by managing participant communication channels and responding to queries.

Associate for Program Assessment – University of Florida Apr 2018 – Dec 2019

Designed customer feedback systems and built reports using R Markdown, providing insights that improved campus program performance.

Conducted survey analysis and statistical testing (e.g., ANOVA, chi-square) to evaluate program reach and user satisfaction.

Translated qualitative and quantitative results into actionable insights for student services leadership. Education

Florida State University

Master of Science in Demography, Jul 2021

Thesis: The Demographic Impact of the HIV/AIDS Epidemic on Sub-Saharan Africa

Key Courses: Forecasting, Epidemiology, Public Health Data, GIS, Multivariate Analysis ***********@*****.*** 954-***-**** linkedin.com/in/melisbalta 2

University of Florida

B.A. in Statistics & B.A. in Sociology; Minor: Sustainability Studies, May 2020

Presidential Scholar Study Abroad: UF in Europe, Summer 2017

Notable Coursework: Sample Survey Design, Categorical Data Analysis, Methods of Social Research, US Population Issues, Multivariate Statistical Analysis, Design of Experiments, Regression Analysis Technical Skills

Languages & Tools: Python, SQL, R, SAS, SPSS, Jupyter Notebooks, RStudio, VS Code Libraries & Frameworks: Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plotly, ggplot2 BI & Visualization: Tableau, Qualtrics, ArcGIS

Analysis & Modeling: Linear & Logistic Regression, Hypothesis Testing, Multivariate Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Population Projections, Time Series Data Engineering: Data Cleaning, Integration, Validation, Automation, ETL Workflows Awards & Recognition

Bronze Medal Award (2023) – U.S. Census Bureau’s highest honor for contributions to improving efficiency and effectiveness in survey data collection.

William J. Serow Scholarship (2020) – Florida State University merit-based award recognizing academic excellence in Demography.

Presidential Scholarship (2016 – 2020) – University of Florida’s merit-based award for exceptional academic achievement.

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