Alison C. Ziegler
Syracuse,NY
Summary
Energetic and analytical with keen eye for detail and passion for uncovering insights. Possesses solid foundation in data analysis and statistical methods, with proficiency in Excel. Committed to driving data-driven decisions and delivering actionable recommendations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchase Analyst
City of Syracuse
08.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency.
- Improved internal knowledge sharing by developing comprehensive documentation outlining standard operating procedures for various tasks.
- Supported budgeting processes by providing accurate forecasts and timely variance analyses.
- Developed new analytical models that improved forecasting accuracy and reduced risk exposure.
Consultant via Syracuse Maxwell School of Citizenship & Public Affairs
City of Syracuse
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Conducted research and analysis on the City of Syracuse Procurement Department's MWBE (Minority, Women Owned Business Enterprise), ensuring city was meeting targets set
- Through data analysis and using Python, cleaned large data sets, and created numerous graphs and figures representing findings
- Created a SWOT analysis representing how the city could make improvements to MWBE initiatives, and what direction the city was foreseen to be heading
- Management and Budget Office
Consultant
Lasso Solutions
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Company Overview: Consultant via Syracuse University Dynamic Sustainability Lab
- Conducted research related to the dairy farm grant processes and through research, reported on how to streamline the process and make it more effective and efficient
- Researched and ran data analysis on the effects of Greenhouse Gas Emissions coming from dairy farms
- Presented and provided findings to help Lasso achieve their goal of streamlining grant processes related to dairy farms and their Greenhouse Gas Emissions
- Consultant via Syracuse University Dynamic Sustainability Lab
Corporate Data Integrity Specialist
USI Insurance
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Collaborated on design projects, working in CRM and the marketing platform, Marketo, and supporting sales staff by providing market trends, analysis, and researching potential business partners and clients
- Developed and executed data cleanup measures between multiple business units, honing skills in communication between and within different business divisions
- Collaborated with multi-functional roles to align development efforts and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity
Research Consultant
Hopeprint, Inc.
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Through data analysis of the economic and refugee demographics related to census tracts in Kansas City, Kansas, presented a series of suggestions Hopeprint could do to improve the well-being of their microneighborhood
- Utilized different methods of research analysis, including compiling, and organizing extensive data, then conducting statistical analyses on said data
Legislative Intern
New York State Assembly
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Directly assisted an Assembly Member in drafting bill memos, as well as devising new legislation
- Frequently met with constituents to address issues facing their communities and attended meetings to research new issues facing New York, both in person and virtually
- Oversaw assigned Assembly Member's social media, frequently posting updates and maintaining the member's online presence through Instagram, Twitter and Facebook to nearly 5000 followers
Education
Master of Public Administration -
Syracuse University - Maxwell School of Citizenship & Public Affairs
Syracuse, NY06.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Public Affairs, Concentration in Business & Government
Syracuse University - Maxwell School of Citizenship & Public Affairs
Syracuse, NY05.2022
Skills
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Word
- Tableau
- Stata
- PowerBi
- SPSS
- Python
- Adobe Photoshop
- R
- Linux
Relevant Coursework
- Economics
- Econometrics
- Statistics
- Public Budgeting
- State & Local Government Finance
- Metropolitan Government
Achievements
Published article on Disability Housing by Princeton University's Public Affairs Journal
Timeline
Purchase Analyst
City of Syracuse
08.2024 - Current
Consultant via Syracuse Maxwell School of Citizenship & Public Affairs
City of Syracuse
06.2024 - 07.2024
Consultant
Lasso Solutions
01.2024 - 05.2024
Corporate Data Integrity Specialist
USI Insurance
05.2023 - 01.2024
Research Consultant
Hopeprint, Inc.
09.2020 - 12.2020
Legislative Intern
New York State Assembly
01.2020 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Public Affairs, Concentration in Business & Government
Syracuse University - Maxwell School of Citizenship & Public Affairs
Master of Public Administration -
Syracuse University - Maxwell School of Citizenship & Public Affairs
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