Dustin Shafer
Waco,TX
Summary
Seasoned collaborator experienced in meeting needs, improving processes and exceeding requirements in team environments. Diligent worker with strong communication and task prioritization skills.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Data Analyst
DOJ/FBI
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Analyzed large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights supporting business decision-making
- Built dashboards and reports to track KPIs, performance metrics, and operational outcomes
- Collaborated cross-functionally to define data requirements and improve data quality
- Automated recurring reports, reducing manual reporting time and errors
General Manager
Snap Fitness
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Led day-to-day operations including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and member experience
- Managed and trained a team of coaches and front-desk staff to improve retention and service quality
- Increased membership engagement through programming improvements and performance tracking
- Oversaw facility operations, compliance, and vendor relationships
Research Assistant
United Way
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Supported quantitative and qualitative research projects across data collection, cleaning, and analysis
- Conducted literature reviews, statistical analyses, and interpretation of research findings
- Maintained accurate research records and ensured adherence to research protocols
Graduate Assistant
University
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Assisted faculty with research, instructional support, and data analysis
- Supported undergraduate instruction, grading, and academic mentoring
- Managed research datasets and contributed to reports and academic presentations
Lecturer
University Of New Mexico
2013 - 01.2016
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Implemented instructional technologies in course delivery to engage and educate students.
- Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
- Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
- Utilized distance learning technology to instruct students remotely.
- Arranged syllabus, developed schedule, and determined reading list for varied courses simultaneously, giving students appropriate time to complete assignments and absorb information.
- Mentored and advised students to explore career pathways based and amplify knowledge, skills and strengths.
Education
Ph.D. - Higher Educational Leadership
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NMMaster of Science - Exercise Science
Eastern New Mexico University
Portales, NMBachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WYSkills
- Data Analysis
- Statistical Analysis
- Research Design
- Data Visualization
- SQL / Excel / Tableau
- Leadership & Team Management
- Operations Management
- Budgeting
- Project Management
- Reporting & Dashboards
Certification
Tableau, USAW, NASM, ACSM, NCSF, AASI, AHA
Timeline
Data Analyst
DOJ/FBI
01.2023 - 01.2025
General Manager
Snap Fitness
01.2022 - 01.2023
Research Assistant
United Way
01.2018 - 01.2022
Graduate Assistant
University
01.2016 - 01.2018
Lecturer
University Of New Mexico
2013 - 01.2016
Ph.D. - Higher Educational Leadership
University of New Mexico
Master of Science - Exercise Science
Eastern New Mexico University
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Wyoming