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Peoria, Illinois, United States

-Coach and mentor others within the team and organization on best practices for delivering analytics solutions to the business.-Architected and implemented the MineStar Analytics Suite, a collection of self-serve Power BI reports & dashboards that save 1,000 labor hours a year and provide insights to 400 users.-Serve as the analytics lead on multiple division level data projects which enable greater data-based decision making across groups.-Serve as the Lead Salesforce… Show more -Coach and mentor others within the team and organization on best practices for delivering analytics solutions to the business.-Architected and implemented the MineStar Analytics Suite, a collection of self-serve Power BI reports & dashboards that save 1,000 labor hours a year and provide insights to 400 users.-Serve as the analytics lead on multiple division level data projects which enable greater data-based decision making across groups.-Serve as the Lead Salesforce Super-User, managing enhancements, training, and support for 100 users. Show less

-Designed and implemented Power BI solutions that replaced many manual processes that have saved the estimated equivalent of an FTE annually.-Created and managed a Snowflake database which served as the backbone for analytic tools.-Performed/supported development, integration, configuration/customization, system administration, testing, documentation, and training assignments related to Salesforce.

Peoria, Illinois, United States

-Designed complex Power BI dashboards for executive customers, managing the analytics life cycle from problem definition to delivery in the Power BI service.-Utilized analytics tools and methods to transform data for easy interpretation based on audience needs.-Managed the IT department - procured IT assets, user administration, software training, and website development.-Automated processes using Microsoft Power Automate.

-Develop Power BI Dashboards for internal and external customers.-Improve efficiency by automating and documenting business processes utilizing Visio and Microsoft Power Automate.-Manage the company’s IT department – procure IT assets, manage user profiles, provide training on software, resolve IT related inquiries.-Serve as member of Operational Excellence team with the goal of finding best practices for how our startup does business and manages processes

Morton, Il

-Developed a forecasting tool with Power BI to predict inventory levels and drive decision making. -Oversaw the development of a Salesforce solution by communicating stakeholder needs to the IT team and testing new feature updates and bug fixes. -Managed all Lane 1 orders in North America across eight equipment processing centers – average of 25-50 orders weekly.-Identified data quality issues in Salesforce and worked with our IT support team to find corrective actions.-Became a… Show more -Developed a forecasting tool with Power BI to predict inventory levels and drive decision making. -Oversaw the development of a Salesforce solution by communicating stakeholder needs to the IT team and testing new feature updates and bug fixes. -Managed all Lane 1 orders in North America across eight equipment processing centers – average of 25-50 orders weekly.-Identified data quality issues in Salesforce and worked with our IT support team to find corrective actions.-Became a Salesforce Certified Administrator through self-driven study to better communicate our team’s needs to the IT support staff. Show less

Galesburg, Illinois

• Maintained a parts warehouse valued over $2,000,000 of locomotive parts through audits, issuance, andrecording in SAP.• Identified cost savings of over $40,000 annually analyzing usage and adjusting stocking levels.

Galesburg, Illinois

-Operated trains safely through careful adherence to federal regulations and constant communication with train crew and dispatchers. -Maintained focus while operating through long hours, severe weather, and changing track conditions while taking 4-6 trains weekly to various locations in the Midwest.

Peoria, Il

Communicated with veterans of varying backgrounds ensuring they receive the proper and timely information they require.Scanned sensitive documents to upload digitally to veteran's records. Created Microsoft Access tables and reports to streamline records.Created Microsoft Excel spreadsheets and charts to help visualize data to justify the addition of two new, full-time positions.

 Supervised and coordinated a demolition mission consisting of 20 team members in a foreign location. Managed a team of 3 responsible for safe identification and disposal of explosive hazards. Communicated effectively as a member of a team resulting in zero injuries or safety violations over a four-year period  Forecasted ammunition requirements and coordinated transportation for 44 soldiers resulting in zero training delays over a year long period.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Master Of Professional Studies, Data Analytics - Business Analytics, 3.8/4.0

Complete spectrum of analytics - descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Energy And Sustainability Policy, 3.89/4.0

Activities and Societies: Magna Cum Laude, Phi Kappa Phi The ESP program at Penn State emphasizes knowledge of conventional and renewable.

High School