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New York, United States

Sr. Data Analyst for Target’s Property Management

Supported a Series D smart self-storage startup in discovery of business problems and to improve profitability through supply chain optimization. Created and automated labor planning tools to better align hiring goals with S&OP and marketing objectives. Position eliminated-Utilized Google Maps API, map visualizations through Leaflet, and R to create a cost prediction model. -Developed a model based on demand forecasting to relieve staffing shortages across 10 warehouses/900 employees, to overcome a monthly 15% attrition-Built a business case recommending to immediately stop servicing certain zip codes which, based on data, would never be profitable, resulting in $10k/mo savings

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Provided business insights to the Target Middle Mile transportation teams which supported scheduling teams that coordinated logistics to 1000 national stores and ensure the success of day-to-day operations. Utilized analytics tools such as exploratory data analysis (EDA) and machine learning to deliver insightful metrics and dashboards used by 75 team members across 49 DCs and corporate teams.-Built a forecasting tool that identified stores likely to need additional deliveries scheduled during the next two weeks, saving hours of daily manual analysis from the operations team and reducing idle trailer times-Led an initiative to revitalize and consolidate the team’s data tools portfolio and create documentation into a single repository; eliminated redundancies in tasks among 100 data and field transportation team users-Built a tool that automated info gathering for a daily data call with all regional directors that eventually enabled the phase-out of the daily call, freeing up high-value resources

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Collect and analyze datasets from Cummins’ global data management infrastructure to find/report opportunities for savings and improvements in supply chain operations. Utilize BI and data tools to uncover insights and deliver highly-impactful dashboards, visualizations, presentations, and reporting to executives and internal stakeholders. Create global sourcing strategy in line with the business case for new products and manage vendor/supplier relationships.• Manage commercial relationships with 10 suppliers with a total of $20M in annual purchasing• Utilized data analysis and Identified 12 new cost-saving projects with an estimated $4M annual savings• Conducted a warranty survey and delivered recommendations resulting in new supplier agreements with $300K in savings• Gathered reporting requirements then developed solutions to automate monthly spend reporting

Columbus, Indiana

Served in a rotational program through 4 positions over 2 years to understand the functional areas, supply chain needs, and to inspire operational improvement through a multitude of different projects while accepting constructive feedback for professional development. Tracked and analyzed direct material cost and assisted in project management, planning, and purchasing.• Sourced 350 new components for an international product line launch• Led planning that resulted in an 8% reduction in cost of materials• Led an 8-member cross-functional project team that implemented safety and productivity improvements on an assembly line• Provided direct guidance for 14 associates with a focus on safety, quality, productivity, and impact to customer• Created standard procedures and corrective actions to balance an assembly line and reduce costs incurred from overtime• Collected and analyzed a database of audits and conducted analysis of root causes to give leadership a better understanding of where to allocate resources in worldwide plant standardization efforts

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

• Mentored 15 students to reduce drop out levels from first year engineering classes• Supported the College of Engineering by providing tutoring assistance to engineering students.• Guided new students at engineering orientations on the USF campus.

Columbus, Indiana

• Designed and developed the work instructions manuals for the manufacturing of a new fuel pump barrel assembly.• Led a cost reduction project based on the rework of non-conforming fuel pump barrels with savings of $75,000 USD.• Conducted a design of experiment project leading to the increase of process capability by 30%.

Cartagena, Colombia

• Drove an ergonomic improvement project using 5S tools to reduce the risk of work related injuries on operators. • Conducted a time study on the bottle neck station in the line which resulted in a 17% reduction of cycle time.

Master Of Science (M.S.), Engineering Management

Activities and Societies: Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers

Bachelor'S Degree, Industrial Engineering, 3.87

Activities and Societies: Pi Kappa Alpha Institute of Industrial Engineers National Society of Collegiate Scholars Soccer Club Society.