Here, I built out the company’s analytics practice, created the methodology templates for gathering requirements, and conducted thorough due diligence to identify optimal solutions. I established centers of excellence, standard operating procedures, go-to-market strategies, partnerships, data storytelling guides, and best practices. Collaborated with stakeholders, developed solutions, and worked with C-suite stakeholders focused on identifying requirements, concepts, and solutions including executive reporting, digital newspapers, cockpit dashboards, KPI reporting, dashboard templates, data health score cards, UI/UX design, usage & utilization tracking, and self-service solutions.Championed a collaborative and data-driven community. Acquired the funding to set up Tableau & Power BI development, test, and production environments to conduct team training. Facilitated hackathons and challenged the teams to devise and present solutions to test-case business problems using technology to create end-to-end solutions. Achieved 90% participation in the technical teams.Devised multiple product offerings including, taking the difficulty of getting into AI, creating a user-friendly interface with clients to support teams that are less technically savvy, and doing natural language processing, generation, predictive modeling, and analysis with low to no code. Built out “Dashboard Accelerators” - templates, generative AI, user-driven insights, and tools for executive users with only 5-10 minutes to spare. Devised technical dashboards for sales teams, customized with 1st and 3rd party data, giving clients a range of options, and quickening the time to market.

I was chosen for this role after delivering an impressive dashboarding and BI solutions presentation, showcasing deep expertise in analytics and Tableau. Successfully created the practice from the ground up, including a full library of resources and tools.In this role, I focused on delivering best in class services, solutions, white papers, certifications, and training content, and I oversaw the creation, deployment, operations, and maintenance of dynamic, high-quality dashboards, reports, and visualizations across key federal clients and internal teams. I also oversaw a team of direct reports including training, goal setting, and mentorship.Developed team members to achieve Tableau Desktop Certification, imperative for working with the Department of Homeland Security, the Office of Immigration Statistics.Catapulted overall increase in adoption and utilization rates by designing and standardized scalable reporting solutions for executives and leadership including, executive dashboards, KPI reporting, time series analysis, predictive modeling, user-driven insights, and forecasting.Achieved contract extension from 6 months to 2 years and attained recognition for developing a complex sequence of code providing Perturbation Disclosure Avoidance. The work remains on the Homeland Security’s website, and both internal and external audiences currently use the solutions and logic for conveying information. Successfully maintained partnerships with software and technologies, focusing on strategic growth and mutual growth, thus promoting their software, ensuring prioritization service, and Sandbox environments - testing the latest and greatest products, which provided a competitive edge.

In this position, I directed the build out products that could be sold to companies, assisting the company to diversify revenue streams and break into the retail industry. I created data-driven insights and models to develop a deep understanding of client and industry, and steered the creation of retail analytics including, reporting dashboards, client and prospect demonstrations, product development, and reporting releases. Bolstered Retail Analytics revenue annual growth from $200K to $1.5M. Adapted the travel product to be retail focused with clear and concise offerings. Won clients such as Audible/Amazon, NAPA Auto Parts, Bed Bath & Beyond, Dick’s Sporting Goods, and Staples.Garnered lasting client trust by emphasizing accuracy and completeness in data cleansing and preparation, utilizing rigorous methodologies and checks and balances.Drove a 30% data quality improvement spike through meticulous data governance, data monitoring, data certification, alerts, and automated reconciliation strategy.Reduced license costs by 10% year-over-year through rigorous oversight of 3rd party reporting software including budgeting, licenses, partner evaluations, cost-benefit analyses, renewals, and contract evaluations.

Here, I expertly managed a team of 2 to focus on how to sell and price Verizon’s proprietary data segments for digital advertising. I also devised tools to achieve goals effectively and in a scalable manner, leading the industry.Introduced Tableau to create a natural comprehensive overview of all data, eliminating silos and instituting a singular place for all data. Expanded data volume from 1 million to over 100 million rows using extracts, context filters, row level security, and indexing.Created multiple user centric tools to ensure adherence to industry best practices and in a repeatable fashion. Boosted team understanding of data tracking and understanding performance.Established and fostered an enthusiastic data community.

Analyzed sales channels and report monthly, quarterly, and yearly profitabilityDeveloped forecasting model, budgeting model and project approval processManaged and maintained product inventory at multiple locationsNegotiated pricing, payment terms, and lead times with vendorsManaged Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable

Performed various financial analyses for CFO and CEOAssisted with monthly, quarterly, and yearly presentations to the Board of Directors Updated forecast, budget, and P&L statement/modelsMember of the Merger & Acquisition and Customer Efficiency teamManaged and maintained the company's business reporting software, Board MIT

Organized class meetings and assisted with class researchCreated a final performance report to present to a board of 30 senior investment specialistEnsured stock decisions were well evaluated and executed properly Performed monthly reports issuing portfolio's monthly, quarterly, and yearly performance

Recognized opportunity to begin businessListened to customers and determined their optionsProvided estimates, negotiated prices, and wrote invoicesEntrusted to work in clients homes unsupervisedCompleted jobs on a deadline

Perform specific task testing a variety of products for defects and durability. Visit retailers and distributors of our products to assist with product knowledge, care, and installation.