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Beloit, Wi, Us

At ABC Supply, I lead a team of data professionals in generating business intelligence insights that drive strategic decisions. My responsibilities include guiding the design and implementation of data-driven strategies to optimize performance. I focus on refining our dashboard development lifecycle, implementing process automation, and ensuring our data infrastructure meets business needs.I introduced a centralized metrics library to enhance data consistency and transparency across the organization. I played a key role in reducing contractor headcount. Additionally, I standardized Tableau templates & our report development SDLC, which improved efficiency and visualization consistency.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Interim Director, Business Intelligence & Digital Enablement (July 2022 – December 2022)As Interim Director, I led three teams to ensure the successful execution of our business intelligence roadmap. My role required me to manage multiple priorities, collaborate with executives, and implement new operating models that significantly improved data governance and quality. I worked closely with cross-functional teams, addressing stakeholders' needs while mentoring team members to foster a culture of continuous learning. My focus on effective communication and strategic insights helped guide the organization through a critical transition period.Manager, Business Intelligence (January 2022 – July 2022)In this role, I was responsible for generating high-quality business analytics and dashboards. I focused on product management and process improvement, leading to a substantial reduction in the learning curve for my team. I also spearheaded a 'career champion' program, providing hands-on opportunities for career development and skill advancement. My work involved facilitating cross-functional collaborations and ensuring the delivery of best-in-class reporting and analytics to meet client needs.

Woonsocket, Ri, Us

During my tenure at CVS Health, I led a team that developed business analytics and dashboards to support specialty reporting. My role involved coaching team members to improve their skills and promoting process improvement initiatives that streamlined workflows. I introduced a central management system to facilitate data and reporting, allowing key metrics to be viewed in real-time scorecards.

At HERE Technologies, I was responsible for managing finance and IT teams to develop a comprehensive data warehouse and analytics platform. I also led an offshore team in implementing a new procure-to-pay solution, significantly improving spend classification accuracy. My work involved close collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new technologies into existing infrastructure.

Westlake Village, California, Us

At Homefinder.com, I administered and customized a cloud-based CRM system to support sales and operations teams. I designed dashboards to track sales goals in real-time and implemented proactive monitoring measures to improve data quality. I also led a project that earned a prototype award for innovation, contributing to a notable increase in qualified sales leads.

Chicago, Il, Us

• Applied assessment, clinical support and evidenced-based practice to improving outcomes and interdisciplinary collaboration.• Gathered, analyzed, and reported on the outcome, incident, peer review and other data for continuous quality improvement of programs to help children and parents achieve life goals.• Streamlined survey reporting, reducing report production time by 75% from one month to one week.• Transformed technical annual report into a user-friendly publication for all stakeholders, including C-Level executives.

Chicago, Il, Us

• Provided progress monitoring and mentoring to each student and guidance to key service providers to ensure the efficiency of clinical interventions.• Applied experience in an urban school system, knowledge of item statistics, and expertise in data management and reporting to initiate program assessment that evaluated departmental initiatives for SEL, literacy, and LRE.

Chicago, Il, Us

• Developed, documented, and implemented standardized data extraction and reduction procedures.• Supervised five specialists in assessing and correcting data integrity for studies.• Reduced time needed to prepare data for analysis and increased data quality by inventing collaborative data management method for handling data cleaning, which was presented at STATA conference in Boston.

Project Manager, Research & Development (2001 – 2004)Release Manager, Research & Development (1999 – 2001)Project Manager, Professional Services (1998 – 1999)• Held responsible for $500,000 budget for new license technology and reporting initiative.• Developed innovative solutions to manage the release, configuration, licensing, and deployment of products in an automated production environment.Achievements:• Negotiated with external vendors, successfully saving 20-30% in annual software procurement.• Selected for company’s Key Employee Program.• Designed and programmed web-based tool to monitor product releases and automate software testing.

Master'S Degree, Clinical Social Work

Organizational Leadership

Master'S Degree, Management Information Systems And Services

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology