FAIZA SALMAN
Richmond, TX ***** 646-***-**** ***********@*****.*** LinkedIn
CAREER SUMMARY
Driven data enthusiast with a knack for translating complexity and creating value. Adept at analyzing intricate datasets, extracting insights, and designing informative dashboards. Effective communicator, translating findings into actionable recommendations for informed decision-making. Complemented by a solid educational foundation and a rich skill set spanning data analysis, visualization, statistics, and data quality assurance.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Data Analytics & Visualization on Forage Accenture July 2023 – Sept 2023
•Proficiently aligned project objectives and client expectations, showcasing a keen understanding of project requirements.
•Demonstrated expertise in cleansing and transforming intricate datasets, applying modeling methods to unearth valuable insights.
•Crafted captivating visual narratives from data, elevating the quality of data-driven decision-making processes.
•Effectively communicated findings and recommendations to clients, fostering informed decision-making and contributing to project success.
•Effectively led and motivated diverse teams to foster a collaborative work environment and drive team success through clear communication and strategic goal-setting.
Data Analytics on Forage KPMG AU Sept 2023
•Successfully completed a customer targeting simulation as part of the Data, Analytics & Modeling team, providing strategic guidance to the client.
•Conducted a comprehensive evaluation of data quality and completeness, ensuring data readiness for analysis.
•Employed data analysis techniques to identify high-value customers, leveraging demographic and attribute-based insights.
•Designed informative dashboards with visual representations to effectively communicate findings to stakeholders.
Data Analyst LUQON Oct 2023 – Nov 2024
•Collected, cleaned, and analyzed large datasets to identify business trends and performance insights, improving reporting accuracy by 30%.
• Created interactive dashboards using Power BI and Excel to support operational and executive decision-making.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define KPIs, automate reports, and streamline monthly reporting processes.
•Conducted A/B testing and customer segmentation analysis, leading to a 15% increase in customer retention.
• Ensured data integrity and compliance with internal data governance policies.
RELEVANT SKILLS
Data Analysis and Manipulation: Proficiency in using SQL, Excel, and Python for data analysis and manipulation, including data cleaning, wrangling, and transformation.
Data Visualization: Ability to create compelling visualizations and reports using tools like Tableau and Power BI, adhering to best practices in data visualization and information design.
Statistical Analysis: Knowledge of statistical concepts, probability theory, hypothesis testing, and regression analysis, enabling quantitative analysis and modeling.
Database Management: Understanding of database management systems and querying languages, facilitating effective data retrieval and management.
Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical skills to analyze complex datasets, identify patterns, trends, and insights, and apply data-driven approaches to solve business challenges.
Data Quality Assurance: Attention to detail and data quality, with the ability to ensure data accuracy, identify data quality issues, and uphold data governance principles and ethics while handling large datasets.
Communication and Collaboration: Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, collaborate effectively within teams, and translate business requirements into actionable data analysis tasks.
EDUCATION
Southern New Hampshire University Bachelor's in Information Technology with concentration in Data Analytics 2022 – 2023
Southern New Hampshire University Associate Degree in Information Technology 2020 – 2022
CERTIFICATIONS
Google IT Support
Google Data Analytics