Brian Perry
TACOMA,WA
Summary
Business-focused Data Analyst and Data Governance professional with 20+ years of experience supporting data stewardship, SAP systems, finance, procurement, business process improvement, and enterprise reporting. Experienced coordinating data governance activities, facilitating cross-functional collaboration, creating documentation and training materials, and helping business teams improve the quality and use of their data.
Known for building strong working relationships, organizing complex information into practical solutions, and developing clear documentation that supports consistent business processes. Working knowledge of Tableau, Snowflake, and SQL with experience developing dashboards, supporting governance initiatives, and translating business needs into user-friendly solutions.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Data Analyst
City of Tacoma
06.2024 - Current
- Coordinate and support the City's Enterprise Data Stewardship Program.
- Help develop governance practices, documentation, and standards that promote consistent data management.
- Plan and facilitate Data Stewardship meetings focused on data quality, metadata, governance, and collaboration.
- Partner with business and technical teams to identify opportunities for improving data quality and business processes.
- Develop and maintain Tableau dashboards and reports supporting operational and program needs.
- Support Snowflake governance efforts through metadata documentation and data quality activities.
- Create user guides, training materials, and documentation for enterprise users.
- Support the Tableau User Group and SAP Analytics User Group through meeting planning and presentations.
Financial Assistant - Power T&D Warehouse
City of Tacoma
06.2022 - 06.2024
- Managed procurement activities including purchase requisitions, purchase orders, invoice processing, and vendor support.
- Trained warehouse staff on Ariba procurement processes and provided day-to-day support.
- Helped standardize financial and administrative processes to improve consistency.
- Audited invoices and maintained accurate financial records.
- Maintained Smartsheet solutions supporting warehouse operations.
- Supported SAP timekeeping and administrative functions.
- Provided responsive customer service to internal departments and external vendors.
Financial Assistant – Accounts Payable
City of Tacoma
04.2020 - 06.2022
- Processed and reconciled high-volume invoices while maintaining financial accuracy.
- Supported City departments and suppliers with Ariba procurement questions and issue resolution.
- Developed job aids and process documentation.
- Assisted with Procurement Card administration.
- Investigated and resolved invoice and payment issues.
- Performed invoice auditing and reconciliation across multiple systems.
Customer Service Representative – Code Compliance
City of Tacoma
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Responded to customer service requests and coordinated dispatch activities.
- Maintained SAP and SharePoint information supporting Code Compliance operations.
- Developed documentation and job aids for staff.
- Assisted with onboarding and knowledge transfer.
- Helped customers navigate City services and municipal code questions.
Education
Certificate of Completion - Business Administration
Business Computer Technology Institute
Tacoma, WA06-2004
Skills
- Data Stewardship & Data Governance
- Business Analysis
- Business Process Improvement
- Process Documentation & SOP Development
- Data Quality
- Tableau Dashboard Development
- Enterprise Reporting
- User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
- SAP Business Processes
- Procurement & Accounts Payable
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Training & Facilitation
- Customer Service
- Continuous ImprovementD
Timeline
Senior Data Analyst
City of Tacoma
06.2024 - Current
Financial Assistant - Power T&D Warehouse
City of Tacoma
06.2022 - 06.2024
Financial Assistant – Accounts Payable
City of Tacoma
04.2020 - 06.2022
Customer Service Representative – Code Compliance
City of Tacoma
03.2019 - 03.2020
Certificate of Completion - Business Administration
Business Computer Technology Institute