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Wexford, Pa, Us

Wexford, Pa, Us

Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

• Developed an exploratory text analytics program that utilized the NLTK package and TFIDF to determine which type of assaults are more prevalent across the different modes of transportation• Created a linear regression model to better estimate unlinked passenger trips and vehicle revenue miles• Used SQL to query data for annual reports• Created a program that took results from an SQL query designating late reports and then automated an email to the correct reporter and noted which modes they have not completed documentation for

Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

Improved efficiency of football recruiting efforts through the following programs:• Program that mass-produces individualized recruiting graphics by adapting unique features such as name, jersey #, skin tone, and photo • Application that provides up-to-date high school sports schedules and game results by scraping two websites and cross checking the results. Then provides the staff an email specifying results and upcoming games.

Farmville, Virginia, United States

Data Science:• Developed program to optimize non-conference scheduling based on past performances of potential opponents• Created a searchable database of all junior college student-athletes with the ability to filter by statistical categoriesProgram Management:• Determined practice and workout schedule based on student-athletes’ class schedules and facility availability • Oversaw 7 student-managers• Completed all administrative duties for the programFacility Management:• Oversaw renovation of basketball suite (film room, hallway, student-athlete entrance, etc.)• Managed $25,000 budget• Developed fundraising presentation for donors• Supervised contractors to ensure timely completion of projectRecruiting Operations:• Arranged logistics for prospect official and unofficial visits• Created presentation for recruiting visits to highlight the unique attributes of the university and basketball program• Designed mail-outs for prospective student-athletes in PhotoshopTeam Travel:• Oversaw all aspects of team travel: • Arranged transportation, lodging, meals, etc. for a 25-plus person travel party • Served as liaison to hotel sales coordinators, event managers, restaurants, and caterers • Developed travel itineraries for staff and student-athletes

Williamsburg, Virginia, United States

Data Science:• Developed an adjusted +/- metric based on lineups used to determine which players performed best together in order to optimize rotationsFinancial Operations:• Oversaw the day-to-day and long-term financial operation of the program including an annual budget of $400,000• Determined on-campus housing and per diem for student-athletes and student managers during university breaks• Completed financial and budgetary paperwork for entire staff (e.g., travel authorizations, expense approvals and reimbursements, missing receipt forms, etc.)Marketing:• Launched and directed a committee to increase student support at home basketball games• Developed strategy to increase following on all social media platforms (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat)• Designed student-athlete warmup shirt for annual Gold Rush Game • Positive response from fans led to the shirt being sold for a fundraiser for an upcoming foreign trip; shirts accounted for 25% of the Tribe Athletics online sales revenueProspect Camps:• Planned and execute dWilliam & Mary Men’s Basketball Camps• Achieved the highest attendance and profit of any William & Mary Men’s Basketball Camp in 15 years• Created first annual Tony Shaver Basketball Camp after athletics department ended support of camps in 2017Compliance:• Completed all paperwork in accordance with NCAA rules and regulations for: • Prospect official and unofficial visits • Team occasional meals and meals incidental to participation • Countable athletic related activities hoursSpecial Events:• Planned and executed annual team banquet for 200-plus attendees• Managed $20,000 event budget

Master'S Degree, Data Science, 3.96

Deep Learning, Ethics of Big Data, Bayesian Machine Learning, Big Data Systems, Exploratory Text Analytics, Data Mining, From Data.

Bachelor'S Degree, International Relations

Activities and Societies: Men's Basketball (Student-Manager)

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