D. Christopher Dabbs Email & Phone Number

Birmingham, AL, US

Birmingham, Alabama

• Transform raw data into reporting that is intuitive and can be understood by individuals with varying backgrounds.
• Develop innovative reporting and metrics by understanding the underlying factors driving key business decisions.
• Collaborate with business partners to ensure that reporting content and functionality meets expectations.
• Successfully complete project deliverables associated with all aspects of life cycle methodology including design, build, test, train and implementation.
• Proactively monitor, identify and help our IT partners resolve system production issues.
• Maintain and improve upon existing reporting by implementing automated solutions.

Birmingham, Alabama Area

• Provided direction and support to the project team from beginning to end
• Built, developed, and grew business relationships vital to the success of all projects
• Worked with the client to facilitate the definition of project scope, goals and deliverables
• Managed project budget and resource allocation
• Worked with the customer to plan and schedule project timelines
• Implemented and managed project changes and interventions to achieve project outputs

Birmingham, Alabama Area

• Developed and tracked the success of various print, digital and television advertising campaigns in multiple markets throughout the state.
• Gathered data from Google Analytics, vendor data, and internal DB2 databases to create and update dashboards in Tableau.
• Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to manage data logistics - including data transfers, understanding data structures, business rules, etc. - to enable project execution.
• Provided SQL programming in the execution of data analysis that contributed to the final project deliverables.
• Assisted in the creation of compelling presentations that provided actionable insights and recommendations.

Birmingham, Alabama Area

• Partnered with large group clients to assess healthcare goals and objectives, developed annual strategies to support these goals and objectives by providing viable solutions and recommendations to aid in managing.
• Worked closely with Account Executives and other areas of the organization such as Health Management, Underwriting, IT, Actuarial, and Marketing to assimilate disparate data, provide in-depth analysis using AQT.
• Provided value-added consulting experience by utilizing data and analytical strategies to proactively identify issues and recommend solutions. The primary focus for analysis included: benefit plan design, benchmark.

Birmingham, Alabama

• Analyzed and tracked various marketing trends including consumer and group sales and enrollment using SQL and Crystal Reports.
• Researched industry trends to assist in product development.
• Served as the Divisional Privacy Representative for HIPAA compliance in the Marketing area.
• Responsible for gathering and reporting benefits, product and enrollment data to the department of Health and Human Services for display on healthcare.gov.

Birmingham, Alabama

• Lead Project Manager in designing software applications to automate workflow and increase performance efficiencies by gathering requirements, documenting workflows, and performing end-to-end testing.
• Other responsibilities included completing large-scale business improvement projects, which resulted in increased operational efficiencies and effectiveness.
• Analyzed the financial impact of various continuous improvement projects.
• Trained and developed associates in the use of new software applications such as xPression.
• Negotiated and worked with outside legal counsel on contracts with outside vendors, which saved the company $1.2 million per year.

Oversaw management of approximately $30 million of inventory in the U.S. and Colombia. Responsibilities included testing and implementation of accounting, purchasing and inventory control (PeopleSoft) software at Alabama mine locations. Performed audits to insure accuracy and developed procedures to streamline and continuously improve operations. Reduced.

Purchased approximately $5.3 million annually in parts for inventory and customer requirements from 30+ manufacturers. Procured materials and supplies for in-house fabrication and repair departments. Processed emergency orders and drop shipments from customers. Handled returns and other questions arising from these activities.

Master Of Science In Human Environmental Sciences, Family Financial Planning And Counseling

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Business Administration And Management, General, 3.917 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Sigma Beta Delta

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General

Activities and Societies: Dean's List