HAYDEN GORDON
Fayetteville,AR
Summary
Data Science student with 4,000+ hours of professional experience in data analysis, visualization, and reporting. Hands-on work with Python, R, SQL, and Excel supports accurate data cleaning, database work, and clear reporting. Balancing full-time study with consistent employment has strengthened reliability, attention to detail, and time management.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Data Analyst (Entry Role)
The Lords Kitchen
05.2026 - Current
- Analyzed numerical data and business metrics to evaluate potential opportunities, enhancing decision-making on value and viability.
- Interpreted quantitative information to support business decisions, identifying and highlighting valuable opportunities.
- Evaluated potential outcomes by comparing relevant figures, identifying trends, and assessing financial and operational considerations.
- Applied analytical thinking and attention to detail to provide actionable, data-driven recommendations.
- 1245 Work Hours
Cashier
Academy Sports and Outdoors
Fayetteville, AR
09.2025 - 06.2026
- Drove positive customer experiences while maintaining an organized sales floor and ready product supply.
- Facilitated positive shopping experiences and collaborated effectively with coworkers in a fast-paced retail environment.
- Assisted customers with inquiries while maintaining organized merchandise and ensuring product availability.
- Strengthened team performance through dependable service in a fast-paced retail environment.
- Completed 1035 work hours.
- Managed employment commitments alongside full-time enrollment at the University of Arkansas.
Cashier
Harp's Store 177
Fayetteville, AR
02.2024 - 12.2025
- Delivered exceptional customer service while accurately processing transactions in a fast-paced retail environment.
- Assisted with inventory stocking and organized merchandise to enhance store operations.
- Balanced part-time employment with full-time academic responsibilities and extracurricular activities.
- 1860 Work Hours
Evis
Butterball Plant
Huntsville, AR
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Achieved production goals in a demanding manufacturing environment, contributing to overall team performance.
- Coordinated with team members to fulfill operational quotas and deadlines, ensuring timely project completion.
- Exhibited reliability and strong work ethic while maintaining consistent attendance during 40–60 hour work weeks.
- 400 Work Hours
Education
Bachelor's - Data Science
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR11-2026
High School Diploma -
Elkins High School
Elkins, AR05-2024
Skills
- Data Analysis
- Data Cleaning
- Data Visualization
- Data extraction
- Data segmentation
- Data graphics
- Data Communication
- Data analytics
- Reporting
- SQL
- SQL commands
- SQL management
- Programming: Python
- R
- Excel data management
- Excel spreadsheets
- Microsoft Office
- Jupyter Notebook
- RStudio
- Git
- Database management
- Data segmentation
- Data graphics
PROJECTS
- COVID-19 Data Analysis, Cleaned and analyzed public health datasets using Python., Created visualizations and summary statistics to compare trends across multiple states., Presented findings through clear charts and summary statistics.
- NOAA Climate Analysis, Processed historical climate datasets for trend analysis., Built visualizations to identify long-term temperature trends.
- Video Game Sales Analysis, Cleaned and prepared video game sales data using Python., Explored relationships between genre, platform, and global sales to identify performance patterns.
Timeline
Data Analyst (Entry Role)
The Lords Kitchen
05.2026 - Current
Cashier
Academy Sports and Outdoors
09.2025 - 06.2026
Evis
Butterball Plant
05.2025 - 08.2025
Cashier
Harp's Store 177
02.2024 - 12.2025
Bachelor's - Data Science
University of Arkansas
High School Diploma -
Elkins High School