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BRADY JAMES

Yakima,WA

Summary

Experienced, insightful Data/Market Research Analyst driven to help clients solidify business plans through a comprehensive understanding of market conditions. Strong aptitude in collaboration, data presentations, feedback analysis and competitor awareness.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Data Analyst

Domex Superfresh Growers
02.2021 - Current
  • Assessed macro datasets, drew valid inferences and prepared insights in narrative or visual forms.
  • Created and automated data models to support decision-making processes.
  • Updated and developed scripts and queries for automated reporting, custom dashboard reports to extract and analyze data
  • Monitored and examined USDA / WSTFA data for custom reporting which determined patterns and trends in economic activity.
  • Expedited reporting procedures for departments such as Quality and Inventory through automation.
  • Contributed to a reduction of 69% in quality issues with comprehensive dashboards for use by multiple departments promoting better communication.

Data Analyst

Rainier Fruit Co
11.2019 - 02.2021
  • Constructed comprehensive sales and shipping dashboards for market research purposes
  • Created planograms for top national retailers to ensure maximum earnings potential within department
  • Extracted and examined sales and inventory data to create various weekly sales and shipping reports for sales and marketing teams
  • Participated as part of business development team marketing decisions for packaging, media, and event topics
  • Satisfied ad-hoc requests, researched potential new customers utilizing Nielsen Research Data

Senior Market Research Analyst

Kroger
08.2014 - 07.2018
  • Implemented both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies of retail market study areas
  • Constructed models, executed sales forecasting, market research and strategy for top 15 MSA's such as DFW, Phoenix and Seattle
  • Reported market research elements in joint strategy meetings utilizing multiple data visualization measures
  • Examined and analyzed customer loyalty data providing solutions and answers to operations and growth challenges
  • Conducted comprehensive tours of potential markets with senior executives
  • Trained, supervised and delegated responsibilities to market analysts for MSA market research studies

Market Research Analyst

Kroger
09.2007 - 08.2014
  • Forecasted projections for new sites, expansions, remodel, relocations, in addition to competitor acquisitions
  • Conducted field research obtaining competitor, civic and demographic components for model analysis
  • Designed and implemented workflow for converting GPS data
  • Assisted in geospatial data creation, management & organization
  • Extracted data from multiple sources to predict population growth rates of master-planned communities
  • Projected store closure and impact analyses on competition and sister stores

Education

B.S - Criminal Justice / Psychology

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Skills

  • Data Visualization
  • Market Research / Strategy
  • Dashboard Creation
  • Advanced Excel Functions
  • Database Management
  • Retail Data Analysis
  • Nielsen Data Research
  • Tableau
  • Power BI
  • GIS Software (QGIS, Map Info)
  • SQL, Cyberquery
  • Computec
  • Market Research

Timeline

Senior Data Analyst

Domex Superfresh Growers
02.2021 - Current

Data Analyst

Rainier Fruit Co
11.2019 - 02.2021

Senior Market Research Analyst

Kroger
08.2014 - 07.2018

Market Research Analyst

Kroger
09.2007 - 08.2014

B.S - Criminal Justice / Psychology

Weber State University
BRADY JAMES