Results-driven institutional research and data analysis professional with over five years of progressive experience in financial reporting, database management, and cross-functional collaboration within higher education. Expertise in PeopleSoft systems and SQL query development facilitates effective data-driven decision support for administrators and stakeholders. Strong background in client relationship management, training development, statistical analysis, and complex report generation enhances the ability to lead analytics projects and system-wide initiatives. Proven track record of translating complex data into actionable insights while ensuring accuracy and compliance across multiple organizational units.
Experienced with data analysis, statistical modeling, and business intelligence tools. Utilizes analytical skills to identify trends and provide actionable insights that support business decisions. Knowledge of data visualization techniques and effective communication ensures clear presentation of complex information to stakeholders.
Data Analysis & Reporting
Built customized analytical reports for the Community Relations team using PeopleSoft and SQL queries, tracking marketing campaign performance and event KPIs across multiple projects to measure outreach effectiveness and ROI. Developed bi-weekly budget reports with detailed financial analysis to monitor departmental expenditures, identifying trends and providing proactive recommendations to senior leadership. Created data visualizations and Power BI dashboards displaying institutional metrics, event attendance, and marketing performance indicators that improved decision-making accuracy by 25%. Executed complex SQL queries to extract and analyze higher education data from multiple databases, supporting strategic initiatives across campus locations. Applied Data Institute methodologies to develop comprehensive evaluation frameworks focused on data-driven continuous improvement for community engagement programs.
Client Relations & Training
Systems & Process Management
Financial Operations & Budget Analysis
Data Management & Financial Reporting
Developed and maintained database applications supporting system-wide projects including business intelligence dashboards for project recruitment and community retention analytics that informed strategic planning across all LSC-HN locations. Served as PeopleSoft super user for the Community Relation's departmental financial budgets, writing and executing SQL queries to monitor and analyze Community Relations and the HN Commencement budgets totaling $500K+ for trend identification and forecasting. Created financial reports with integrated data visualizations including weekly budget analysis, statistical summaries, and variance reports that streamlined executive decision-making processes. Worked extensively with higher education data including Chief Strategist accounts by using applied database management and query optimization techniques to reconcile billing data and payment records while ensuring accuracy and policy compliance through systematic data validation.
Training & Technical Support
Cross-Departmental Collaboration & Project Support
Data Processing & Database Management
Managed inventory databases and supply ordering systems while preparing purchase orders and reconciling invoices through financial systems to ensure data accuracy and regulatory compliance. Investigated and resolved data discrepancies in invoice processing and vendor statements by conducting systematic analysis and working collaboratively with finance office and internal audit teams to address data integrity issues. Assessed effectiveness of communication tools through comprehensive data evaluation and statistical analysis, identifying trends that improved operational efficiency. Provided analytical support in budget management by analyzing spending patterns, generating data reports, and conducting trend analysis to inform strategic resource allocation decisions. Successfully completed multiple data-intensive projects under tight deadlines while maintaining quality standards and prioritizing conflicting operational needs across departments.
Technical Proficiencies