Debbie Daniel
Lisle,IL
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience, specializing in data-driven decision-making and product management. Proven track record of identifying over $200M in savings opportunities and enhancing operational efficiency. Skilled in Tableau and team leadership, fostering collaboration to drive impactful analytics solutions. Committed to delivering results that exceed client expectations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager, Migrations, Client Analytics
Wheels
07.2023 - Current
- Led the migration efforts for over 25 tools and processes of the Client Analytics team to merge together three legacy fleet management companies.
- Developed and implemented 10+ strategic initiatives to optimize resource allocation and reduce costs.
- Facilitated training sessions to enhance team skills in project management methodologies.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to identify process improvements and streamline operations, resulting in over $1M in cost savings.
Senior Manager, Consulting Analytics
Wheels/Donlen
01.2020 - 05.2023
- Supported a team of strategic thought-leaders focused on using historical, behavioral, and fiscal fleet data and analyses to reduce lifecycle costs, improve safety, and increase compliance. Helped team in identifying $200M in savings opportunities for customers and prospects via 200+ fleet reviews, +2,400 custom fleet analyses, and +250 customers touched in support of Donlen account executive and sales teams.
- Assisted department VP in providing uninterrupted service during year-long Wheels Donlen merger by building and maintaining strong trust & collaboration.
- Supported team rollout of updated business review tool in conjunction with business intelligence group for use by consultants and account executives to reach 100 additional customers with data insights.
- Created utilization tool using telematics, fuel, and customer-specific data to track vehicle usage.
Senior Consultant, Products & Client Analytics
Donlen/Hertz
06.2016 - 12.2019
- Developed product roadmap for analytics department to drive efficiencies and savings across the organization in an agile/scrum environment.
- Created seven tools for internal use to more effectively run sales and customer service operations.
- Partnered with IT & operations to successfully roll out analytical tools to support day-to-day operations.
- Troubleshot issues and identified opportunities with current products, diagnosing root cause and coming up with effective solutions to increase sales by 10% and retain 100% of clients.
- Determined areas for improvement and implemented processes to alleviate problems with portfolio of clients.
Manager, Strategic Consulting Services
Donlen/Hertz
01.2014 - 05.2016
- Supported roll-out of new BI tools to be used across the business.
- Created consulting team intern program to attract and hire new talent.
- Hired and trained three analysts & three interns, crafting a team of efficient and quality analysts.
- Managed a team analysts & interns and ensured quality analyses were performed and deadlines were met, touching over 150 customers and identifying over $12M in cost-saving opportunities.
- Delivered feedback to decision-makers regarding employee performance and training needs
Client Consultant, Sales & Products
Donlen/Hertz
01.2012 - 12.2013
- Built relationships with portfolio of clients and made proactive recommendations supported by analytics to multiple decision-makers.
- Applied and designed unique analytical solutions to address client needs, identifying over $30M in cost-savings opportunities.
- Used refined consultative approach to identify points of engagement.
Business Analyst
Donlen
05.2010 - 12.2011
- Conducted interviews with 15 key business users to collect information on processes and user requirements.
- Analyzed key aspects of business to evaluate factors driving results and summarized into presentations.
- Partnered with account executives to understand customers needs and provide analytics and recommendations.
- Analyzed business processes to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements.
Education
Master of Science - Mathematics & Biomathematics
Illinois State University
Normal, IL05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics & Secondary Education
Benedictine University
Lisle, IL05.2008
Skills
- Experienced People Manager
- Extensive Fleet & Management Experience
- Data Cleansing, Mapping, and Modeling
- Proficient in Tableau, SQL, & Microsoft Products
- Total Cost of Operating Strategy
- Data-Driven Decision-Making
- Managing Operations and Efficiency
- Key Performance Indicator Tracking
Work Availability
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Timeline
Senior Manager, Migrations, Client Analytics
Wheels
07.2023 - Current
Senior Manager, Consulting Analytics
Wheels/Donlen
01.2020 - 05.2023
Senior Consultant, Products & Client Analytics
Donlen/Hertz
06.2016 - 12.2019
Manager, Strategic Consulting Services
Donlen/Hertz
01.2014 - 05.2016
Client Consultant, Sales & Products
Donlen/Hertz
01.2012 - 12.2013
Business Analyst
Donlen
05.2010 - 12.2011
Master of Science - Mathematics & Biomathematics
Illinois State University
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics & Secondary Education
Benedictine University