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Barlo Hardin

Barlo Hardin

Little Rock,AR

Summary

Ten years of analytical support and research in the automotive aftermarket. Seven years of experience in Tableau, four years of experience in Microsoft Power BI, and three years of experience with SPSS. Extensive use with Microsoft Excel, Access, and SQL to maintain and update databases to create visual reports for sales strategies, statistical analytics, custom research, and industry trends. In-depth Senior Analyst with sound knowledge of various software. Expertise in client management, data analysis, data modeling and client relationship management. Over ten years of experience in industry.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Analyst

IMR inc.
11.2020 - 06.2024
  • Create custom research and data analytic reports to help customers understand brand positioning and market share.
  • Managed the data output behind two different syndicated surveys and Prizm data to help drive customer sales through retailers, and create production plans with 70+ customers
  • Analyzed survey data to create Industry insights published through personal publications and the AutoCare Factbook.
  • Manage all training sessions and all customer requests data related to our internal research platform of over 200 parts and services tracked.
  • Generate publishing of industry insights in the aftermarket news and manage all analytical support for custom research projects and reports
  • Handle industry insights at conferences to speak about trends in Installer Shop behavior and Consumer behavior at the industry and product level.
  • Focus on creating value for our audience members, clients, colleagues, and the company to keep everyone engaged at the product and category levels.
  • Responsible for creating content for over ten different industry publications for different audiences across the automotive industry.
  • Engage with our customer base on a daily basis to keep their ideas and the ideas of other on the forefront to understand the impact of one part and supplier to the entire industry.
  • Manage other coworkers in distributing tasks to help meet deadlines with some of the largest manufactures in the world.
  • Provide insights to Wal Street Investment companies and global consulting firms to make recommendations to their customers about where the industry is trending all the way down to the part and engine type level.
  • Coordinated with other departments to ensure accuracy of data collection and analysis.
  • Drafted documents that outlined processes, procedures, and best practices related to analytics projects.
  • Provided technical support to junior analysts regarding data analysis techniques and methods.
  • Developed training materials for end users on proper usage of analytical tools and applications.
  • Identified improvement opportunities to effectively meet customer and business needs.

Category Manager

Bill Murray & Associates
09.2014 - 11.2020
  • Created and maintained databases in in SQL and access to develop weekly, quarterly, and annual reports to analyze industry and retail sales trends while working with some of the largest manufacturing companies in the world
  • Applied these databases to data visualization software to help drive economic decisions from sales strategies to shipping logistics to analyze GMROI.
  • Created dashboards in Tableau and Power BI to help customers understand their business through separate retailers.
  • Created industry wide dashboards and maintained Access Databases to help customers understand where they are succeeding and falling short through suppliers.
  • Created demand for products based on VIO, UIO, and replacement rate data for customers to distribute internally through tableau.
  • Negotiated pricing and contracts with suppliers to maximize profits.
  • Created promotional campaigns to boost sales of top-performing items within assigned categories.
  • Conducted regular reviews of inventory levels and adjusted purchasing plans accordingly.
  • Collaborated with marketing team to create targeted advertising campaigns based on consumer trends.
  • Provided strategic guidance on product assortment decisions across all departments within the organization.
  • Coordinated with internal teams such as merchandising, operations, finance, and legal regarding category strategy implementation.

Access Coordinator II

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
02.2013 - 06.2014
  • Managed the department expenditure and profit spreadsheets, insurance claims reports, schedules, and Policy and Procedure Manuals to ensure proper organization, safety, and functionality of the entire department.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health Science -

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Catholic High School for Boys

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • SPSS
  • Tableau
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • SQL
  • ArcGIS / GIS
  • Started and lead Memphis Tableau User’s Group
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Quantitative Research
  • Technical Writing
  • Data Compiling
  • Market Analysis
  • Information Processing
  • Client management
  • Analytics software
  • Data Analysis
  • Industry analysis
  • Evidence-Based Decision Making
  • Team Collaboration and Leadership
  • Trend Analysis
  • Statistic analysis expertise
  • Project Management
  • Data Research and Validation
  • Data Processing

Career Development

  • IMR inc., 11/2020 – Present, Senior Analyst, Create custom research and data analytics while maintaining relationships with all data subscribers. Manage all training sessions and all customer requests. Generate publishing of industry insights in the aftermarket news and manage all analytical support for custom research projects and reports. Importance on intense focus on creating value for our audience members, clients, colleagues, and the company. Having knowledge of and utilizing available systems, situations, procedures, and people to identify solutions to potential problems and opportunities for extended success. Ability to perceive the impact and the implications of decisions on other groups within the organization. Focus on creating value for our audience members, clients, colleagues, and the company. Assimilating all data collected to perceive the impact and the implications of decisions on other groups within the organization and subscribers to identify new opportunities.
  • Bill Murray & Associates, 09/2014 – 11/2020, Category Manager, Created and maintained databases in in SQL and access to develop weekly, quarterly, and annual reports to analyze industry and retail sales trends while working with some of the largest manufacturing companies in the world. Applied these databases to data visualization software to help drive economic decisions from sales strategies to shipping logistics to analyze GMROI.
  • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 02/2013 – 06/2014, Access Coordinator II, Managed the department expenditure and profit spreadsheets, insurance claims reports, schedules, and Policy and Procedure Manuals to ensure proper organization, safety, and functionality of the entire department.

Affiliations

  • Published in Aftermarket Business World, Ratchet and Wrench, MTD, Modern Tire, and several other magazine and conference insight publications.
  • Worked with several worldwide vendors to create analytic trends in the US and Canada.
  • Presented at Mobile Air Climate Association with Experian and several other Industry conferences.
  • Former college athlete who enjoys spending time with my children and outdoor activities.

Timeline

Senior Analyst

IMR inc.
11.2020 - 06.2024

Category Manager

Bill Murray & Associates
09.2014 - 11.2020

Access Coordinator II

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
02.2013 - 06.2014

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health Science -

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Catholic High School for Boys
Barlo Hardin