DEREK RAMIREZ
Summary
Data Professional familiar with gathering, cleaning and organizing data for use by technical and non-technical personnel. Advanced understanding of data visualization and other analytical techniques. Highly organized, motivated and diligent with significant background in data visualization and analysis.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Data Strategist
Nebraska Civic Engagement Table
08.2022 - Current
- Identified, analyzed and interpreted trends or patterns in complex data sets.
- Extracted and interpreted data patterns to translate findings into actionable outcomes.
- Create strategies around civic engagement in NE to increase civic participation.
- Communicate insights to nontechnical staff.
- Lead trainings in NGP VAN, Thrutext and other civic engagement software
- Analyze GOTV campaign efforts statewide, identify trends, KPI's and make recommendations
Lead Tax Preparer — Manager
MC TAX SERVICE
01.2017 - 08.2022
- Analyzed financial records to verify accuracy of tax returns.
- Identified potential audit red flags to minimize risk of IRS audits.
- Communicated with clients regarding tax situations, providing guidance on financial decisions.
- Maintained compliance by adhering to current tax laws and regulations.
- Reviewed available data and compared against tax code to determine exemptions, deductions, and potential liabilities.
Data Analyst
HEARTLAND WORKERS CENTER
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Identify and analyze trends in data recorded by campaigns run by HWC
- Produced monthly reports using advanced Excel spreadsheet functions.
- Generate and provide reports on various campaigns going on at work place
- Deliver information and provide recommendations in an easy to understand method
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Management of Information Systems
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA
Omaha, NE2023
Skills
- Strategic Initiatives
- Active Learning
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Systems Analysis
- Structured Query Language (SQL)
- Social Perceptiveness
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Data Strategist
Nebraska Civic Engagement Table
08.2022 - Current
Lead Tax Preparer — Manager
MC TAX SERVICE
01.2017 - 08.2022
Data Analyst
HEARTLAND WORKERS CENTER
01.2013 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Management of Information Systems
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA