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Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Dallas, Texas, United States

Generate post-event reports illustrating the success of over 30 major trading card game events hosting over 1000 participants each.• Integrated a data-scraper, using Python, to generate a dashboard for data visualization of the event and participant performance and satisfaction used to advise event organizers of potential limits, restrictions, and areas of improvement for future events.• Provided tooling for the Bandai Advertisement department, to be able to assess advertisement opportunities, avenues and optimization of ROAS (Return on Advertisement Spent).• Manage metrics and incoming streams of reports and appeals from Bandai card game community members in the official discord server of over 14,000 active users.• Developed and maintained the infrastructure for the BOP Judge Program that is used to test over 10,000 annually. Which included the automated coordination and designation of applicants to test proctors, based on availabilities. Created, coordinated, and delegated assignments for the Official BOP Judge Program Testing Schedule for 20 test proctors.

Austin, Texas, United States

As a BI Data Analyst, I have supported GM's Global Finance and the VPxVIN (Variable Profitability by VIN) Global Ledger and Standard/Material Cost Systems. • Enhanced, overhauled, and collaborated on the previous cost system to implement changes that saved GM over $216m in first year benefits.• Developed a DVT (data validity test) and User Tested the system migration of GM's standard cost system• Maintained the functionality of GM's Global Ledger used in VPxVIN calculations.• Provided technical support as the subject matter expert for 200 finance users in Canada, Korea, and MENA (Middle East North Africa) regions through quickly resolving bugs and updating country-specific reports and logic to boost user confidence.• Merged ETL pipeline and processes for system migrations from Greenplum Database to Azure through removing redundant streamlining data flow resulting in lower computer costs.• Restructured a dozen complex PowerBI dashboards in a system migration for compatibility in a new environment

Bloomington Tutors is a tutoring company that helps students with their academic needs by providing tutoring services to students. The company emphasizes the power of one-on-one teaching/learning to enhance a student's understanding and ability to perform at an excellent level. As an employee, I have assisted students gain insight and understanding to the computer in the business world and basics to computer coding. During my time with Bloomington Tutors I have• Adapted to unique teaching styles for each student to help them learn in an environment which they will learn best in• Clarified difficult concepts with computers by breaking down the problems into a step-by-step method to solving• Explained to students various approaches to take during an exam and how to prepare for each test• Created unique practice material for each student to help them with the most difficult concepts for them during the semester

Bloomington, Indiana Area

As the Marketing Director of Bloomington Tutors, I do the following:• Administer the hiring process of new employees through a two-step interview process.• Oversee the marketing tactics being utilized for the company.• Promote the business with media advertisements and in-person “flyering.”

CSCI-A110 is an introductory Computer Science course where students learn about underlying principles of technologies and the impacts on their lives. Students are taught and understand how those principles are applied to real-world activities. Students learn about processes, methods, and computational principles of problem-solving and data organization to analyze data and derive information from it. As the Lead for the course, I am responsible for• Leading and teaching lab sections of approximately 25 students on how to utilize Microsoft Excel, Word, and Access• Enabling students to create websites from scratch by coding with HTML and CSS along with the problem-solving skills to troubleshoot their errors in coding• Creating a new lab test every semester for Microsoft Access and Word from scratch with the understanding of how students would approach the test and an appropriate level of difficulty to make the test• Coordinating with the professor during the hiring process of new UIs, scheduling of UIs to lab sections, and mentoring all the UIs on how to work through various problems encountered during labs• Hosting my own office hours to troubleshoot problems students have from assignments or missed concepts in the classroom

The Peer Tutoring program is a volunteered based program that enables currently enrolled students in courses to succeed and learn course material. I am a Peer Tutor the the BUS-K 201 Computers in Business course, BUS-K 204 Computers in Business: Honors course, and BUS-K303.• Enhance ability with technology and software by improving students’ understanding of Microsoft Excel and Access• Assess the functionality, feasibility, and provide feedback on student solutions during a course wide consultancy case

Lincoln, Illinois

Guzzardo's Italian Villa is an Italian restaurant located in Lincoln, Illinois. The restaurant is known for the family friendly atmosphere and prime rib. Aside from food, the restaurant has a strong connection with the community by hiring local talent, donating and contributing towards local fundraisers, and annual Thanksgiving food drive. During my time with the restaurant I have• Responded to Customer questions and took orders via phone• Summarized menu to new customers and suggested menu items• Cooked and prepared dishes for orders.

The BookMark[et] eatery serves college students and customers meals during the weekdays. Within the Eatery are three main concepts, the Traveler, Panino Mio, and Scholar's Bakehouse.•Interact with customers on a daily basis•Cook and prepare meals based on each country's day.•Worked with other employees to beat the rush hour.

Bachelor'S Degree, Finance And Technology Management

Minor, Informatics