JOHN ROBERT OXFORD

*** ************* ******, *’ Fallon, Illinois 62269: 314-***-****: ebxtfy@r.postjobfree.com

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

Innovative researcher with outstanding quantitative, analytical, and communications skills. Expert ability in summarizing, analyzing, and interpreting data using a variety of statistical and mathematical methods. Proven record of delivering projects on or ahead of schedule, within budget, and with results that exceed expectations.

EDUCATION

Master of Arts, Sociology, Arizona State University, August 2000

Specialization: Applied Statistics

Master of Arts, Economics, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, August 1996

Specialization: Econometric Analysis

Bachelor of Arts, Sociology, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, June 1993

Specialization: Management Science

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Certificate of Completion, In-Depth Introduction to Electricity Markets, EUCI, September 2008

PUBLICATIONS

“Taxing Carbon: Are the Benefits Worth the Costs?” published in the trade journal Utility Automation & Engineering T&D and the St. Louis Beacon

APPLICATIONS & ANALYTICAL SKILLS

SAS, SPSS, MapInfo, Access, Excel, Data Mining, Multiple Regression, Logistic Regression, Time Series Analysis, Demand Analysis, Market Response Modeling, Survival Analysis, Survey Data Analysis, Forecasting, Demographic Methods, Research Methods, Cost/Pricing Analysis, Sensitivity Analysis, In-Market Testing

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ENERGY ANALYST: June 2008 – August 2009; Administaff/J. Pollock, Creve Coeur, MO: Analyzed energy market trends and developments; analyzed financial and credit data for risk assessment and mitigation; formulated price forecasting models; conducted load research; prepared exhibits for testimony; authored testimony for rate cases; analyzed client energy usage; conducted bill audits; recommended cost-effective tariffs; conducted cost-of-service studies; researched renewable and alternative energy programs.

CONTRACT MARKET ANALYST: December 2007 – February 2008; APEX Systems, Des Peres, MO: Analyzed response rates for direct mail campaigns to maximize lift and revenue; estimated sales revenue for various promotional offers to identify the most profitable areas; conducted segmentation analysis to identify target audiences; advised colleagues and management regarding the research design, experimental controls, and analytical techniques for strategic marketing tests; formulated models for prediction and forecasting.

SENIOR MARKET ANALYST: January 2007 – August 2007; The AVALA Marketing Group, Fenton, MO: Analyzed marine recreation data; formulated models for predictive scoring, customer segmentation, and forecasting; established strategies for the implementation and use of models for marketing purposes; developed tests to evaluate new and existing marketing strategies; produced timely consultancy reports; conducted various market studies; devised innovative methods for analyzing data.

MARKET ANALYST: October 2000 – August 2001 – (SUBCONTRACTOR: January 2002 – December 2002); The Mattson Jack Group, Maryland Heights, MO: Analyzed pharmaceutical industry data; formulated models for prediction and forecasting; implemented a direct-to-consumer simulation modeling methodology utilized for promotional analysis; produced timely consultancy reports; conducted various market studies.

ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT

MERCHANDISER: October 2004 – December 2007; Kraft Foods Global, Earth City, MO; Received and verified deliveries; maintained a timely call cycle on customer accounts; replenished stock and inventories.

CLERK: August 2002 – September 2004; The QuikTrip Corporation, St. Louis, MO; Assisted with store operations; maintained the store interior and premises; received and verified deliveries; assisted customers.