George Ponder
Birmingham,Alabama
Summary
Data-curious professional with a background in operational roles and a growing skill set in SQL, Excel, and data visualization. Certified in Google Cybersecurity and experienced with hands-on simulations (HackTheBox, TryHackMe), I’ve applied analytical thinking in hospitality - streamlining workflows, optimizing inventory, and standardizing processes. Now seeking entry-level data analyst or BI roles where I can turn data into decisions and keep learning every day.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Back Forty Brewing
01.2021 - Current
- Manage and optimize workflow by implementing restocking processes and monitor inventory trends.
- Used informal A/B testing and customer behavior to increase revenue.
- Collected and evaluated sales data to refine product offerings and drive profitability.
- Developed standardized onboarding processes and created replicable training materials to streamline new employee integration.
- Monitored peak-hour performance to identify workflow bottlenecks and recommend process improvements.
Department Manager/Keyholder
Mountain High Outfitters
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Analyzed daily and weekly sales data to identify product trends, optimize inventory decisions, and forecast customer demand across a $10K–$50K daily sales range.
- Created and delivered end-of-day reports with performance metrics, actionable insights, and product recommendations to support regional management.
- Used customer interaction patterns and point-of-sale data to inform merchandising strategies and improve overall store conversion rates.
- Led customer experience initiatives by identifying service bottlenecks and introducing improvements that boosted satisfaction and repeat visits.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology, Chemistry
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Alabama08.2020
Skills
- Security fundamentals
- Threat management
- Vulnerability management
- Security operations
- Security tools
- Cybersecurity
- Common threats
- Networking architecture
- Networking protocols
- Organizational skills
- Analytical skills
- Data interpretation
- Networking fundamentals
- Security concepts
- A/B testing
- Customer behavior analysis
- Inventory management
- Data visualization
- Process improvement
Certifications
- Comp TIA Security+, Security fundamentals/architecture, threat/vulnerability management, security operations and tools, 05/15/25
- Google Cyber Security, Security basics, common threats, network basics, 01/19/25
- Regular HacktheBox training modules, Hands on exercises that simulate real world scenarios
- Online courses in networking (Cisco Networking Academy), Network architecture, protocols, and security
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Bartender
Back Forty Brewing
01.2021 - Current
Department Manager/Keyholder
Mountain High Outfitters
01.2017 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology, Chemistry
University of Alabama at Birmingham
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