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United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Collaborating between technical and non-technical teams to ensure delivery of valuable insight by synthesizing large datasets to drive actionable stories• Modernizing various reporting processes to adapt to new technologies, improve process efficiency, save human hours, reduce sources of human error, and update reporting metrics• Driving creation of new reporting to address and anticipate evolving analytical needs of the company• Managing and tracking portfolio targets for various company-wide metrics to meet incentive-based KPIs• Training other analysts throughout organization in Power BI, SQL, Excel, data best practices, process efficiency, and quality assurance

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Saved 400+ hours annually by restructuring reporting tasks to reduce human error and properly advocate team’s expertise• Leveraged tools such as Power BI, Snowflake, and Excel to provide valuable insight for making informed pricing decisions• Redesigned reporting to more accurately track struggling assets, resulting in 300+ hours saved annually and improved visibility• Developed and automated suite of reports to comprise analytical toolkit for team’s use• Organized team events to improve morale and strengthen collaboration

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Directed clients’ priorities within innovation pipeline by conducting data analysis and driving insightful discussion to determine best strategies for activation• Synthesized analyses for clients into presentations that emphasize positioning innovations within competitive landscape by converting large datasets into actionable story to solve business questions• Identified efficient solutions to tedious processes and presented in a weekly forum to improve teammates’ capabilities in Microsoft Office and Google Suite• Streamlined analytical processes through the creation of Excel template identifying priorities within innovation pipeline• Led initiative to improve education surrounding Decipher tool by identifying key processes and overseeing lesson plan for boosting awareness

Greater Chicago Area

Utilized internal databases to examine success potential for new product launches and identified opportunities for future optimization; presented findings to team, guiding feedback for delivery to clientFacilitated database organization for multiple clients by collecting and assembling various documents and data and number-checking presentations, thereby streamlining study processes for clientsCollaborated with team of interns to execute project regarding Nielsen’s strategy to reach, collect data on, and sell solutions about Generation Z; led weekly meetings to ensure that teammates met deadlinesArranged and participated in coffee chats with analyst across all areas of Nielsen including Watch Analysts, Buy Analysts, and Data Science Analysts in order to better understand full functionality of the company

Boston, Ma

Assisted with Information Architecture projects by implementing 4 workflows in web-based Axon tool to improve efficiency of internal processes and systems and to create basis for future state of workflowsContributed to Data Stewardship course by creating informative video in GoAnimate to improve communication between scientists and Information Technology specialists by increasing awareness of the importance of providing proper context for the scientists’ datasets; framed in easy-to-understand datasetDeveloped back-end tool in Shiny for collecting and organizing gene target nominations for Target Knowledge Management System; framed as generic tool to be used for collection of data by any teamImproved workshop presentation by compiling, formatting, and translating database of documents describing expected team members in order to create framework for better lab processes by 2020Learned data analysis tool Spotfire by generating dashboards of summary statistics for various practice datasets including a self-driven analysis of morning commute rush hour patterns on public transportation

Owings Mills, Md

Approached local businesses to attract new customers with a daily goal of 10 new quotes. Generated 256 quotes (ranked 1st amongst interns)Fostered relationships with potential customer in order to make sales. Finished with 10 orders for a total of $2,819 (ranked 4th amongst interns)Facilitated communications amongst interns by setting up group messaging, eliminating confusion over duplicate customer approaches, saving costs on mileage as well as maximizing time efficiencyLearned how to operate machinery in the production facility in order to help finish up backed up orders, assisting with one project per day

Cockeysville, Md

Prepared pavilions for banquets, reunions, and retreats; managed flow of events, focusing on efficiencyEnsured events ran smoothly by continuously restocking supplies in timely manner, allowing servers to efficiently fulfill their roles, as well as creating links between kitchen and serving areasOrganized pavilions in process promoting collaboration and communication with an intense attention to detail, resulting in consistent and professional presentation and allowing for efficient use of area

Hunt Valley, Md

Facilitated relations with several cable companies such as Time Warner Cable, Charter, and Optimum by analyzing social media statistics, allowing upper management to effectively communicate future strategiesPublished article on company’s blog analyzing social media statistics in food industry, discussing success of Buffalo Wild Wings and comparable companies such as Chili’s, TGI Fridays, and Applebee’sScripted and produced video advertisement for Sellinger School of Business and Management at Loyola University of Maryland using eye-grabbing images to attract users to view advertisementProduced short video advertisement for Syfy channel’s “Summer of Syfy” by compiling clips from shows such as Dark Matter, Killjoys, Dominion, and Sharknado 3, generating brand interest in exotic shows

Baltimore, Md

Promoted enhancement of listening skills, direction following, athletic ability, and teamwork in children aged 18-36 months through several soccer-like games, resulting in important cognitive developmentWorked with team of coaches to create ideal environment for mentally and athletically stimulating activities by preparing field to maximize aesthetic appeal, focusing on organization and familiarity leading to more welcoming environment presented to children and parents upon arrival

Baltimore, Md

Conducted market research to determine business strategies to optimize customer experience at Belvedere Square Markets, including summer concert series; presented data to upper management, resulting in implementation of certain changes to satisfy customers, such as better parking access.Arranged logistics in converting Belvedere Square Markets into venue for summer concert series, ensuring that concerts would operate successfully and efficiently

Statistics

Activities and Societies: Habitat for Humanity, Michigan Business Club

Minor In Business

High School

Activities and Societies: Habitat for Humanity, President & Founder Lunches for the Homeless, President Yearbook, Senior Editor Varsity.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Statistics