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Boston, Ma, Us

Enabling senior leaders to make fact-based decisions about their cannabis business using predictive analytics, data modeling, business intelligence, custom software development, and cloud-based data solutions across all cannabis verticals including cultivation, processing, wholesale, delivery, customer and retail. -----------------------------------------------------------Marijuana / Cannabis Dispensary Operations Analytics | Product master clean-up | Alteryx and Tableau expert | Predictive analytics | Cultivation analytics | Bulk flower to packaged flower analysis | Data-driven customer / patient churn prevention and intervention | Customer / patient retention optimization | Customer lifetime value analytics | Promotion and loyalty effectiveness | Geo-spatial analytics | Customer segmentation analytics | Seed to sale data auditing | Due diligence

Everett, Ma, Us

Craft distillery and cocktail bar in Everett, MA. Changing the way you think about spirits.

Boston, Massachusetts, Us

Worked to improve and augment reputation quantification by incorporating social listening data.

Boston, Massachusetts, Us

One of the founding members of BCG GAMMA. Enabling clients to handle Big Data problems and drive deep analytical insight around complex exploratory and predictive analyses, simulations and optimizations. --------------------------------------------------------SAS Enterprise Miner | SAS Enterprise Guide | Alteryx | JMP | R | Tableau | Gephi | Amazon Redshift | Amazon EC2 | Amazon S3--------------------------------------------------------2014 Alteryx Inspire Grand Prix Finalist--------------------------------------------------------Relevant problems supported include: -Promotional effectiveness for large European grocer -Promotional effectiveness for large European snack-food manufacturer -Develop cross-sell opportunities for insurance / investment holders using segmentation -Predicting retention / churn for mortgage holders at large Canadian bank-Global restaurant chain loyalty program promotional effectiveness-Frequent flyer loyalty program redesign for major US based airline-Optimize labor forecasting models for retail establishments located in / near major transit hubs-Shelf space optimization to drive increases in operating profit for major UK grocer-Clustering analysis to segment attitudinal variables from consumer survey responses in the luxury sector-Forecast future patient volumes by hospital ward by diagnostic code for Scandinavian hospital network-Promotion effectiveness analytics for manufactures of consumer packaged goods (CPG)-Internal sales-force effectiveness using Amazon cloud-based tools and network visualizations

Needham, Ma, Us

- Extensive coverage analytics focused on using click, impression, page view and session sales data to determine opportunities to improve sales force effectiveness and increase top-line sales.- Design, creation and implementation of dashboard reporting tools used by senior leadership to better understand trends in key click-based advertising metrics such as revenue per click, clicks per session, impressions per page view and others.- Robust use of Microsoft SQL Management Studio, Adobe Insight, OLAP data cubes, regression analysis and other tools to provide insight on multiple facets of sales data including client-level, user IP geography, browser, entry and referring servlets, conversion, seasonality, traffic sources (SEM, SEO, Domain Direct, etc), thumbnails and much more.

Framingham, Ma, Us

-Create, execute and analyze multivariate and A/B tests to provide recommendations on test variations including copy, images, and layouts, as part of the optimization process.-Generate operational reporting and strategic insights on all aspects of website performance and experience through web analytics, voice of customer, and competitive intelligence tools.-Extensive use of Omniture and SiteSpect

Framingham, Ma, Us

Used lean six sigma theory and tools to:-Effectively eliminate the need for in-line quality control in one of Staples’ 500,000 sqft fulfillment centers. (Estimated labor savings ~ $600K.) - Reduce the use of overnight parcel delivery services network wide. (Estimated labor savings ~ $155K.)-Improve efficiencies in receiving, put-away, picking, and QC processes in one of Staples’ 500,000 sqft fulfillment centers. (Estimated labor savings ~ $400K.)Facilitated and instructed various internal Lean and Six Sigma classes and seminars for managers and employees.

Framingham, Ma, Us

-Supported huge integration efforts by providing strategic rate analytics across multiple modes of transportation including: Truckload, LTL, Parcel, Third-party courier, and Ocean freight.-Spearheaded the development of an international ocean freight RFP management package that enabled Carrier Management to engage in robust bid exercises that had previously been limited by analytic capacity. -Served on Executive Management’s Communication Editorial Board which developed innovative approaches to improving communications between corporate and field offices. -Developed an automated tools to evaluate key performance indicators for international freight deconsolidation.

Framingham, Massachusetts, Us

-Analyzed demand and forecasting schedules to place purchase orders for R&D and prototype builds.-Worked with upper level commodity management to standardize procedures involved in Bose’s “Green” initiative by developing simplified interdepartmental SOPs. -Designed and maintained automated database tools for vendor acquisition and order generation, significantly reducing throughput time for these activates. -Developed automated tools to support management in preparation for an external ISO 9001 audit.

Ijora, Lagos, Ng

-Developed robust supply chain and fleet analytics to highlight opportunities for cost reduction and to support decision making for logistics strategy.-Formulated various reporting methodologies to support logistics, and planning as part of the initiation and launch of a new GPS enabled fleet tracking system. -Assisted planning and marketing in the creation and implementation of an asset allocation and valuation project in order to assess revenue generation statistics for refrigerators.

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nl

-Worked with Tyco’s external freight-payment company to implement and manage a U.S. customs compliance record keeping system. -Researched, filed and tracked freight claims resulting in over $10,000 in freight settlements. -Provided planning and customer service with freight quote information and assisted in dealing with freight-payment issues.

Bs, Supply Chain Management And Accounting

High School Diploma