Benjamin Noon
Eugene,Oregon
Summary
Adaptable and analytical with passion for research and problem-solving. Possesses foundational knowledge in research methodologies and data analysis, along with proficiency in Machine Learning and statistical software. Capable of driving impactful research outcomes through meticulous data collection and analysis.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Associate
Beacon Economics
07.2022 - 11.2023
- Developed data-driven policy recommendations for better decision-making and resource allocation for a wealth of topics that include housing, job training, minimum wage, and more.
- Developed policy briefs that summarized key findings from research activities, highlighting implications for future action and providing actionable recommendations for decision makers.
- Used R, Stata, and Excel to analyze public data from sources such as the ACS to create a range of reports and final products
- Constructed a personalized spreadsheet mapping over a 100 nonprofits in LA County to help case managers for LA County
- Monitored progress against project timelines, ensuring timely completion of deliverables while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Improved policy effectiveness by conducting comprehensive research and analysis on various issues.
- Built strong relationships with internal departments for effective collaboration within the organization for policy making purposes.
- Provided expert guidance on relevant regulations, legislation, guidelines, standards, best practices related to specific policy areas.
Research Assistant
IPRE
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Looked at over 30 of the latest research in housing policy and the effects of increased development.
- Studied and Simplified the state of Oregon’s housing laws so that it would be comparable to the literature review to find barriers preventing affordable housing
- Organized findings into pivot tables and excel spreadsheets to present this information to the state of Oregon
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
- Organized research materials, maintaining a well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.
Data Analyst I
Corvel Inc.
10.2019 - 01.2020
- Worked directly with customers to respond to discrepancies between claims
- Uploaded insurance claims and workers compensation onto Excel
- Managed excel databases spanning multiple years and hundreds of customers
- Produced monthly reports using advanced Excel spreadsheet functions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and accuracy, resulting in better-informed decisions.
Education
Master’s - Economics
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR06.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Lewis and Clark College
Portland, OR05.2019
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- ACS
- Literature reviews
- Scientific writing
- Data interpretation
- Research and analysis
- Policy analysis
- Microeconomic analysis
- Quantitative analysis
- Python programming
- R programming
- Machine learning
Timeline
Research Associate
Beacon Economics
07.2022 - 11.2023
Research Assistant
IPRE
01.2022 - 05.2022
Data Analyst I
Corvel Inc.
10.2019 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Lewis and Clark College
Master’s - Economics
University of Oregon
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