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Brandon Hopper

Atlanta,GA

Summary

Results-driven Business Analyst at Cognizant with expertise in SQL and data visualization. Spearheaded analytics initiatives that enhanced user adoption and informed executive decisions. Proven ability to collaborate effectively and deliver actionable insights, leading to significant improvements in project outcomes and team engagement.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Analyst

Cognizant
Atlanta, GA
06.2024 - Current
  • Led training analytics for 2 enterprise software rollouts, impacting over 500 users; developed adoption tracking reports, and presented performance data to leadership.
  • Provided quantitative analysis for 8 project proposals as OCM lead, integrating SQL queries and Excel modeling to assess projected outcomes.
  • Directed a 4-week sales analytics project for a major retail client, producing weekly KPI dashboards to guide executive decisions.
  • Coordinated engagement initiatives that boosted office participation by 80% in 2024.

Vice President, Major League Baseball Chair

Sports Analytics Club - University of Georgia
Athens, GA
03.2023 - 05.2024
  • Directed all MLB analytics activities, conducting predictive analysis to evaluate player performance and team strategies.
  • Developed data models in R and Python to forecast game outcomes based on historical trends.
  • Presented analytical findings to club members and faculty, enhancing data visualization skills in Tableau and Excel.
  • Collaborated with club executives to enhance engagement and increase event attendance.

Project Management Intern

NCR Corporation
Atlanta, GA
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Managed Salesforce Agile processes for 3 sprints across teams in the U.S., Serbia, and India; maintained task prioritization in JIRA to ensure timely delivery.
  • Rebuilt an internal support database for 7 teams, improving data visibility and reducing retrieval time by 30%.
  • Created monthly performance scorecards from extracted data for 150+ employees, enabling targeted performance improvements.
  • Presented analytics findings to C-suite executives in clear, actionable formats.

Marketing & Sales Intern

Connect Ministries
Watkinsville, GA
11.2021 - 07.2022
  • Collected and segmented data from 5,000+ target customers to inform marketing outreach.
  • Maintained CRM data accuracy for consistent analytics reporting.
  • Assisted in international expansion planning through demographic and market analysis.

Student Video Manager

University of Georgia
Athens, GA
01.2021 - 03.2022
  • Filmed and edited practice and game footage for coaching staff, delivering accurate, time-sensitive media assets under strict deadlines.
  • Collaborated with coaches to identify and tag key performance moments, effectively functioning as a live data capture and analytics role for athletic performance.
  • Trained and supervised 5+ new staff on camera operations and media workflows, increasing production efficiency.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - Management Information Systems

The University of Georgia - Terry College of Business
Athens, GA
05.2024

Skills

  • R
  • Python
  • SQL
  • Java
  • JavaScript
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • BPMN
  • MySQL
  • Tableau
  • Looker
  • Excel
  • JIRA
  • Salesforce
  • Nielsen ratings
  • Simmons
  • Scarborough
  • YouGov
  • Data visualization
  • SQL analysis
  • Excel modeling
  • KPI reporting
  • Agile methodologies
  • Effective communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Analytical thinking
  • Problem solving
  • Project coordination
  • Customer needs assessment
  • Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
  • Safe Agilist 60 Certification

Accomplishments

Yates Scholarship / Arnold Blum Endowed Scholar, Awarded $5,600 annually for leadership, campus involvement, and academic excellence.

Leadership And Organizations

  • Vice President, Disc Golf Club, 04/01/23, 05/01/24, Managed club finances, organized tournaments, and applied player performance analytics to team selection.
  • Student Intern, Watkinsville First Baptist Church, 08/01/22, 05/01/24, Led weekly gatherings for 75+ students, coordinated event logistics, and managed small group programs.

Timeline

Business Analyst

Cognizant
06.2024 - Current

Project Management Intern

NCR Corporation
05.2023 - 08.2023

Vice President, Major League Baseball Chair

Sports Analytics Club - University of Georgia
03.2023 - 05.2024

Marketing & Sales Intern

Connect Ministries
11.2021 - 07.2022

Student Video Manager

University of Georgia
01.2021 - 03.2022

Bachelor of Business Administration - Management Information Systems

The University of Georgia - Terry College of Business

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