Elias Kekesi
Data Analyst
London,ON
Summary
Higher education and academic administration professional with over four years of experience in program coordination, student services, and administrative support in academic environments. Currently working at Western University in residence and previously in curriculum support roles, with hands-on experience setting up and supporting courses in learning management systems, coordinating classrooms and events, and maintaining accurate records and databases. Strong background in student inquiries, policy interpretation, financial tracking, and data analysis and reporting using Excel, Power BI, Tableau, SQL, and statistical software (SPSS, R). Recently completed advanced data analytics training (Excel, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, Python) and built a research metrics dashboard using PubMed/NIH iCite data to demonstrate bibliometric analysis and visualization skills. Holds advanced degrees in Psychology and is seeking to contribute these skills in Data Analyst capacity within the Department of Medicine.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
15
15
Certifications
Work History
Residence Clerk, Housing and Ancillary Services
Western University
08.2024 - Current
- Serve as the first point of contact at the residence front desk, providing professional meet and greet service to students, parents, and visitors and responding to a high volume of in person, phone, and email inquiries.
- Explain residence policies and procedures, assist with check ins and placements, and use judgment to resolve issues or escalate them appropriately.
- Assist with check-ins and placements, use judgment to resolve issues or escalate them appropriately, and maintain accurate records in institutional systems, ensuring data is entered accurately and consistently for downstream reporting.
- Support the coordination of residence activities and events with attention to timelines, logistics, and materials, and liaise with other campus services as needed to address day-to-day issues; track attendance and basic participation metrics to inform planning.
Curriculum Support Administrator
Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Coordinated course schedules and maintained program databases to support the delivery of non-clinical curricula, ensuring alignment with school policies and timelines and improving schedule accuracy and transparency.
- Set up and supported course sites in Elentra, including uploading materials, managing enrolments, and assisting instructors and students with access and navigation; extracted and cleaned enrolment and usage data for reporting.
- Prepared and circulated schedules, agendas, and minutes using institutional software, and tracked follow-up actions from course committee and program meetings using structured tracking sheets in Excel.
- Assisted in organizing academic activities and assessments, managing logistics such as room bookings, materials, and communication under tight timelines and frequent changes, while tracking key dates, volumes, and status in shared spreadsheets.
- Interpreted and applied university, faculty, and program regulations when managing course schedules, student inquiries, and committee decisions, summarizing patterns in questions and issues to inform process improvements.
- Generated data and reports from program databases (WebSAS, Schulich Hub) to support program administration and decision-making, including enrolment tracking and curriculum metrics.
Lecturer & Student Affairs Coordinator
Ghana Communication Technology Univ (GCTU)
09.2018 - 04.2025
- Advised students on course selection, program progression, and graduation requirements, providing guidance on academic policies and procedures.
- Coordinated course delivery, managed course and assessment schedules, and communicated academic policies to students and colleagues.
- Organized and supported seminars and academic events, liaising with faculty and external speakers and managing logistical details such as room setup, materials and equipment.
- Conducted quantitative research and data analysis using SPSS and R for academic projects, including survey design, data cleaning, descriptive and inferential statistics, and reporting findings to inform program and policy decisions.
- Experience in an academic environment involving direct student advising, program coordination, and faculty collaboration.
Education
PhD - Psychology
University of Ghana
Legon, Ghana08.2023
MPhil - Industrial and Organizational Psychology
University of Ghana
Legon, Ghana07.2011
BA - Psychology with English
University of Ghana
Legon, Ghana06.2008
Skills
- Data analysis and reporting
- Research metrics and bibliometric analysis (PubMed, NIH iCite)
- Grant processing and tracking
- Policy interpretation and communication
- Front-line customer service and first-level troubleshooting
- Professional writing and correspondence
- Collaboration Tools: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams), SharePoint, WordPress, Cascade CMS
- Data Visualization: Power BI, Tableau, Excel (Advanced: PivotTables, VLOOKUP, Power Query, conditional formatting, data validation)
- Database & Query Languages: MySQL, SQL, PeopleSoft, WebSAS
- Programming & Tools: Python (data analysis libraries), R (statistical analysis), SPSS
- Business Intelligence: Dashboard design, KPI tracking, trend analysis, data storytelling, executive reporting
- Methodologies: Agile project coordination, stakeholder communication, requirements gathering, process documentation
Certification
Data Analytics Bootcamp | Ongoing
Timeline
Curriculum Support Administrator
Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry
05.2025 - 08.2025
Residence Clerk, Housing and Ancillary Services
Western University
08.2024 - Current
Lecturer & Student Affairs Coordinator
Ghana Communication Technology Univ (GCTU)
09.2018 - 04.2025
MPhil - Industrial and Organizational Psychology
University of Ghana
BA - Psychology with English
University of Ghana
PhD - Psychology
University of Ghana