Data Scientist with Statistical Modeling Expertise
Resume:
Nick LaBella
Havre De Grace, Maryland 21078
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EDUCATION: B.S. Statistics (Economics Minor), James Madison University G.P.A.: 3.3 (G.P.A. in Major: 3.25) – Graduated 2021 M.S. Industrial and Applied Mathematics – Applied Statistics / Mathematical Finance Concentration, Towson University GPA:
3.6 - Graduated 2023
SKILLS/SELECTED COURSEWORK:
● Microsoft Office Suite ● Categorical Data Analysis
● SAS Programming, R Software and Data ● Applied Multivariate Statistical Analysis Management ● Statistical Consulting
● Survey Sampling ● Macroeconomics/Microeconomics,
● Linear Algebra Urban Economics, Mathematical Economics,
● Calculus I/II/III International Finance
● Differential Equations ● Credibility and Simulation
● Analysis of Variance and Experimental Design ● Predictive Analytics
● Applied Linear Regression ● Linear and Nonlinear Programming
● Applied Nonparametric Statistics ● Complex Analysis Methods ACTIVITIES:
James Madison University Math Club – Treasurer and Member – Managed bank account and funds for fundraisers and events; collected money for fundraisers and events. Coordinated and managed meetings. Mathematics Tutor - C. Milton Wright Tutorial Program – Tutored high school-aged students in mathematics. Member - C. Milton Wright High School Junior/Senior Class Council – discussed issues and challenges school’s junior class faced. Helped plan school events, brainstorms programs and initiatives to implement in school. Volunteer/Mentor - St. Margaret Parish Youth Ministry – Tutored middle-school age students in mathematics and other school subject. Volunteered in various parish events and in local community. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:
Data Scientist – Harford Community College (May 2023 – Present) – Collaboratively developing solutions to research requests. Programming business intelligence reports; designing and deploying surveys; developing research designs to evaluate the efficacy of operational changes; acquiring data from various sources, both internal and external to the College; providing statistical analysis; creating written reports and presentations Nicholas D. LaBella Resume Page 2
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE CONT’D):
Data Analyst Intern – Kingdom Concepts Consulting (June 2021 – July 2021) – Assembled data from online databases, entered information into database. Accurately developed, gathered, understood, manipulated complex data from varying sources; exercised independent judgement and creative problem-solving techniques. Resident Advisor (R.A.) - James Madison University (Aug.2018- May 2020) - Assisted freshmen college transition in resident dormitories; implemented and enforced JMU campus policies to ensure dorm safety; built strong community, planned programs involving common resident interests; resolved conflicts between residents. ACADEMIC PROJECTS:
Applied Multivariate Statistical Analysis (Fall 2020): Group Project
● Assignment - Investigate two or more variables. Ran multi-regression analyses to explore key similarities and differences between two variables. Used Wisconsin Breast Cancer Dataset (30 numerical variables)
● Provided opportunity to analyze data in real-world example and apply several techniques learned in Multi Regression Analysis Course to develop crucial analysis among malignant and benign tumors.
● Used SAS programming; investigated similar and dissimilar traits between malignant and benign tumors
● Principal Component Analysis (PCA) was used to determine which selected variables from radius, texture, perimeter, area, smoothness, compactness, concavity, concave points, symmetry, and fractal dimension mean. Markov Chains in Sports Analytics (Fall 2022 - Spring 2023): Individual Project
● Assignment - Analyze the transition among drive outcomes in the 2022 NFL season.
● Used Markov Chains to develop system of linear equations to make predictions regarding the 2023 NFL season
● Identified statistical trends/patterns on the direction the National Football League (NFL) is headed. WORK PRESENTATIONS:
Optimizing Student Success: Data Driven Analysis of Gateway Course Pairings
● Harford Community College, Internal Colleague Presentation – April 2025 (Bel Air, MD)
● Maryland Association for Institutional Research Symposium – May 2025 (Montgomery College, MD)
● Association for Institutional Research (AIR) Forum – May 2025 (Orlando, FL) Fall-To-Spring Retention Prediction Retention Model
● Maryland Community College Affinity Group, External Presentation – September 2025 (Bel Air, MD)
● Harford Community College, Internal Colleague Presentation – October 2025 (Bel Air, MD)
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