Business Analyst Project Manager

MICHAEL DESMARAIS

**************@*****.*** 513-***-**** Chillicothe, OH 45601

Summary

Results-driven Business Analyst and Project Manager with a proven track record of leading data-driven initiatives, optimizing business processes, and executing strategic projects. Known for strong analytical thinking, efficient problem- solving, and consistently delivering high-impact results. Adept at cross-functional collaboration and clear communication to align stakeholders and drive business success.

Skills

• SQL

• Data Visualization

• Business Intelligence Tools

• Data Analysis

• Project Management

• Data Governance

• REST API Endpoints

• Customer Service

• Documentation

• Problem Solving

• Communication

• Microsoft Azure certified (2025)

Experience

ITW FEG Hobart

Hillsboro, Oh

Data Entry

09/2025 – 10/2025

Benchmark Digital LLC Gensuite

Cincinnati, Ohio

Lead Business Analyst

03/2018 - 08/2023

• Enter and log defects and quality data collected manually during the manufacturing process to ensure accurate record-keeping and support quality control efforts

• Supported the development of Power BI dashboard and data connections to integrate critical business data from previously siloed units, enhancing cross-functional insights

• Audit manufactured sub-assemblies

• Lead Analyst – Project Design & Support

• 2022 Technical Champion Standout Award

• Led data reorganization projects from the technical and business facing side working with business teams to create the desired structure using scripts and creating queries

• Project design and execution expert specializing in data transfer management

• Reorg team – technical team expert and advisor, project leader, and technical effort and evaluation analysis

• Project effort evaluation and life cycle selection, execution, and end database validation

• REST API Endpoint project and technical support resource

• Reorganization team / Infrastructure IT team

• Technical project manager for software SQL database reorganizations

• Reviewed and developed functions of the reorg product's processes by managing product backlog and team's development items as they related to the reorg product's roadmap

• Analyzed usage data to inform product roadmap decisions

• Business Analyst – Customer Sales and Support

• Business and SaaS Application Support

• Platform bug/error investigation and resolution

• Drafting and gathering business requirements

• Application's support team member

• Gained in depth understanding of client operations

• Act as liaison with product developers and users

• Participate and lead user demo's, and acceptance testing for various updates and projects

Ogilvy & Mather Geometry Global Inc.

New York, New York

Delivery Management Data Processing

03/2015 - 03/2018

• Maintained information in a relational database system

• Produced reports that include data manipulation, formatting, editing, and data analysis, for a Fortune 100 client

• Responsible for a variety of administrative duties to manage and support the day-to-day activities including process direction, billing, and ad hoc requests

• Identified and resolved data input, storage and/or retrieval problems and to design solutions and modifications

• Respond to inquiries or problems by researching, compiling and answering requests

• Processes development, and implementation

Contract Technical Support LLC

Cincinnati, Ohio

Sales Engineer

10/2011 - 02/2015

• Developed an Energy Tracking System with readings to reports with VBA

• Created sample Project tracking templates

• Provided technical support

• Developed relationships with energy engineers, mechanical engineers, process engineers, sales engineers, and OEMs looking for opportunity to improve efficiency

• Gained credential: Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

(LEED) Green Associate

Education

University of Louisiana At Lafayette

Bachelor of Business Administration

12/2010

Moeller H.S. Cincinnati, Ohio

High School

Professional Certifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals

• Google Analytics Individual Qualification

• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)

• Member of PMI - studying for PMP with PM Master Prep

• Various LinkedIn Learning Certification Courses

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