Coral Negron
Orlando,FL
Summary
Data Governance Specialist and Visualization Developer with over seven years of experience ensuring data quality, security, compliance, and efficient data management within an organization. Eager to learn and be challenged continuously. Yearning for more experience leading and developing data-driven projects in team effort to help others reflect on possible and positive changes. Technically savvy with excellent relationship-building, training, and presentation skills. Obsessed with connecting the dots.
www.coralnegron.journoportfolio.com
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Data Governance Lead and Visualization Developer
Outage Data Initiative
09.2022 - Current
- Developed applications and designed data management processes from company-wide databases.
- Built data cubes, data marts and queries, maintaining every aspect of storage and translation.
- Employed vast knowledge of relational database concepts and PL/SQL coding to produce highly efficient data systems.
- Helped forge the alliance between ODI and the Federal Department of Energy to standardize LUMA's data.
- Established the best practices for secure coding, reducing vulnerability risks within the application.
- Continuously updated skills through training courses, workshops, and self-study—staying current on industry trends and emerging technologies.
Senior Data Visualization Specialist and Advisor
Moody's
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Developed and designed a dozen unique data-driven visual stories that elevate corporate rhetoric with analysis and research.
- Mentored junior team members, fostering professional growth through guidance on best industry practices.
- Built and managed relationships with key clients and partners to drive growth.
ET Data Projects Consultant
World Bank Gender Data Portal
12.2020 - 01.2022
- Designed and authored a collection of data driven stories and visualizations for the 2021 revamping of the World Bank's Gender Data Portal.
- Improved the comprehension and collection of gender data to facilitate analyses and inform policy choices.
- Contributed to the development of a plenary framework to assess data and capacity gaps linked to gender statistics and to support the mainstreaming of gender statistics in national statistical systems.
Patti Birch Data Journalism Fellow
Committee To Protect Journalists
11.2019 - 11.2020
- Built internal knowledge and capacity for better use of CPJ's data.
- Developed data journalism projects to raise awareness of the state of press freedom worldwide.
- Prepared and presented an internal strategy and practical guide on how to use CPJ's data to identify, highlight, and illustrate press freedom trends.
- Led collaborative data projects.
Data Analyst Consultant
GFR MEDIA
05.2019 - 07.2020
- Pursued and developed data projects independently and for assignment, covering a range of topics regarding Puerto Ricans in NYC.
- Participated in the overall design and validation of the platform build, based on client needs and data available.
- Promoted data governance and stewardship through collaboration with human resources subject matter experts.
- Optimized data collection methods for more efficient analysis and reporting.
IT Teaching Assistant
HackerUsa
12.2017 - 12.2019
- Educated IT beginners in programming, web development, networking, database management, and cybersecurity.
- Assisted in the development of IT policies, procedures, and best practices to maintain a secure computing environment.
- Installed, configured, tested and maintained operating systems, application software, and system management tools.
Data Journalism Intern
New America
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Analyzed data of local and federal databases for tech policy implications.
- Worked with the Open Technology Institute and The Measurement Lab experts to develop punctual data narratives.
- Researched outlining broadband key issues for The Cost of Connectivity 2020 , New America's most comprehensive report, which examines 760 internet plans in 28 cities in the United States and abroad.
- Mapped the difference between the broadband speeds reported by ISPs and those measured by consumers.
Data Reporter
Todas
09.2018 - 04.2019
- Reported on Puerto Rico's gender issues by analyzing federal and national data.
- Developed both interactive and static visualizations on a weekly basis.
- Improved overall reporting quality through meticulous editing and proofreading of articles before publication.
Field Researcher
Institute Of Social Research
05.2018 - 01.2019
- Completed production interviews for Baby's First Year project.
- Developed and implemented plans and protocols for ongoing research, special projects, and testing protocols.
- Managed budgets and resources efficiently, ensuring projects were completed on time without compromising quality standards.
- Enhanced data accuracy by implementing rigorous quality control measures during data collection.
- Increased project success rates by meticulously analyzing research findings and identifying potential issues early on.
Multimedia Journalist
La Perla Del Sur
08.2016 - 10.2017
- Maintained website, updated social media content, developed research projects, and published stories and photo essays about the southern region of Puerto Rico.
- Optimized content for search engines, improving visibility and driving more traffic to online articles.
- Took photographs and filmed short videos.
- Streamlined the flow of content and text editing using HTML/WordPress.
Journalist
GFR Media
11.2014 - 07.2016
- Authored 300+ articles for El Nuevo Día, including 30 cover stories.
- Coordinated special projects such as investigative reports or human-interest feature stories resulting in increased exposure for the publication.
- Covered high-profile events such as political elections and natural disasters, providing timely updates to readers.
- Optimized website performance by working closely with web developers to improve user experience and streamline navigation.
Education
Professional Certificate - Fundamentals of Data Governance
Coursera, Edureka
Online10.2022
Professional Certificate - Research Methodology And Quantitative Methods
University of Michigan, Institute of Social Research
Ann Arbor, MI01.2019
Postgraduate Certificate - Data Journalism
Columbia University, Graduate School of Journalism
New York, NY12.2018
IT Courses - IT Expert: Information And Technology / Hacker USA
Hacker USA
New York, NY2018
Summer School - Digital Methods
University of Amsterdam
Netherlands 2016
Master of Science - Data Journalism
University of Puerto Rico
San Juan, PR2016
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Languages, International Relations
University Of Puerto Rico
San Juan, PR2014
Skills
- Programming/data analysis/visualization/web development/mapping: Python, Pandas, JavaScript, JSON,D3js, SQL, basic machine learning, APIs, QGIS, web scraping, R, Google Earth Engine
- Data Governance: Data Standards, Data-flow Diagrams, Government Accounting, Official Reports, Quality Assurance, Data Security, Data modeling
- Design: CSS, Illustrator, Photoshop
- Languages: Spanish(native), English(fluent)- TOEFL, Portuguese - 12 college credits, Italian - 15 college credits
- Software: WordPress, Tableau, Adobe Premiere Pro
Timeline
Data Governance Lead and Visualization Developer
Outage Data Initiative
09.2022 - Current
Senior Data Visualization Specialist and Advisor
Moody's
05.2022 - 01.2023
ET Data Projects Consultant
World Bank Gender Data Portal
12.2020 - 01.2022
Patti Birch Data Journalism Fellow
Committee To Protect Journalists
11.2019 - 11.2020
Data Journalism Intern
New America
06.2019 - 09.2019
Data Analyst Consultant
GFR MEDIA
05.2019 - 07.2020
Data Reporter
Todas
09.2018 - 04.2019
Field Researcher
Institute Of Social Research
05.2018 - 01.2019
IT Teaching Assistant
HackerUsa
12.2017 - 12.2019
Multimedia Journalist
La Perla Del Sur
08.2016 - 10.2017
Journalist
GFR Media
11.2014 - 07.2016
Professional Certificate - Fundamentals of Data Governance
Coursera, Edureka
Professional Certificate - Research Methodology And Quantitative Methods
University of Michigan, Institute of Social Research
Postgraduate Certificate - Data Journalism
Columbia University, Graduate School of Journalism
IT Courses - IT Expert: Information And Technology / Hacker USA
Hacker USA
Summer School - Digital Methods
University of Amsterdam
Master of Science - Data Journalism
University of Puerto Rico
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Languages, International Relations
University Of Puerto Rico
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