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Saint Paul, MN, US

Minnesota, US

Providing data driven consulting for organizations in need of Business Intelligence, Analytical, and Operational help.

Global, US

Global, US

• Created feedback loop of process + data management, insight + analysis, and system improvements to deliver fast, actionable insight
• Implemented end-to-end data environment covering data extraction, replication, storage, transformation, modeling, KPI definition, and report creation across multiple departments
• Utilized Azure technology (ADLSg2, Azure Data Factory, Azure Functions) and Power BI service to centralize clean data environments and models for Support, FP&A, Sales, Services, and HR organizations
• Consulted with Executive group on identifying and calculating of key metrics across all business lines and ran implementation project of said metrics
• Created and maintained all executive reports providing up-to-date visibility into all departments (e.g. - employee distribution, sales pipeline performance, services project performance and margins, support backlog.
• Built out Analytics department as a service center across wider company

Milan, IT

• Owned end-to-end data processes for Amplifon Americas including ETL, Data warehousing, report creation/management, BI platform management, and KPI definition/governance. This leveraged Oracle, Azure, and Power BI.
• Directed project teams and coordinated with global headquarters to deliver data warehouse integrations and implementations for multiple business units within Amplifon Americas organization
• Migrated business units from previous BI solution (Qlik) to Power BI while maintaining reporting accuracy, consistency, and availability.
• Facilitated regional Data Governance Organization (DGO) to ensure KPI/Business Glossary consistency and alignment across all global regions.
• Delivered standardized process for report management and consumption across franchisee audience of 1,000+ users.
• Managed team of BI professionals (employees and contractors) focusing on building sources of truth for business and consulting the business on their data strategies.

Denver, CO, US

• Built out and standardized the operational infrastructure for business analysis utilizing Microsoft Azure tech stack (Data Lake Gen2 and Data Factory) with Power BI to give up-to-date insight into business performance.
• Standardized data gathering, analysis, and report building activities across Professional Services, Sales, and Marketing to ensure accurate and timely delivery of data.
• Integrated multiple acquisitions into Granicus standardized systems which included data migration, training, and process development/standardization.
• Oversaw all systems and reporting for Services organization to track projects backlog, profitability, utilization, and resource forecasting.
• Managed team of Analysts and Specialists to execute on organization's key projects with a focus on automation and standardization to facilitate growth.

Denver, CO, US

• Implemented cloud-based project management system (Clarizen) and integrated with CRM (Salesforce) to bring project insight and financials to company leadership
• Developed cost estimate methodology for Professional Services projects so they are correctly priced to maintain company margins
• Developed and oversaw Customer Success and Professional Services dashboards and reporting to provide critical insight into our business to make quick, data-informed decisions
• Oversaw capacity planning and ensure the team is adequately staffed and highly utilized
• Developed a skills matrix for Program Services team members ensuring they are appropriately trained, well-informed individuals who each understands his/her responsibilities, and how those responsibilities affect the.

Cupertino, California, US

• Oversaw hiring, scheduling, and resource planning for 150+ staff.
• Led employee engagement activities to provide career development.
• Exceeded sales performance 2 years in a row becoming top performing store in the our Market.
• Oversaw Visual Merchandising and Retail Technology team that conducting multiple product launches.

Cupertino, California, US

• Connected consumers and business owners with the right technology solutions to solve their needs.
• Consistently exceeded sales goals and top performer in the market.
• Facilitated training for new employees in market wide training classes.

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