Jayla Hill

Dedicated and aspiring professional seeking admission to the graduate program in Business Analytics. With a passion for harnessing the power of data to drive informed decision-making, I aim to further cultivate my analytical skills and knowledge in a collaborative academic environment. Eager to immerse myself in advanced coursework, hands-on projects, and industry-relevant research, I aspire to contribute innovative insights to the field of business analytics. Through this program, I am committed to refining my ability to transform complex data into actionable strategies, ultimately positioning myself to excel in the ever-evolving landscape of data-driven business.

• Microsoft Excel (Office 2019)
• IBM Accelerate - Consulting 2023 - Credly

IBM Orion Case Study      June 2023-July 2023

• Conducted frequent user surveys, achieving a 90% user satisfaction rate for design and UX.
• Reduced software development timeline by 20% through agile project management practices.
• Increased AI-driven process efficiency by 30%, saving over 100 man-hours per month.
• IBM Presentation.pptx - Microsoft PowerPoint Online (live.com)

ERP Vendor Analysis Project       Aug. 2022- Dec. 2022

• Assessed 5 ERP vendors, enhancing workflow efficiency and performance by 30% for a manufacturing firm.
• Delivered selection criteria and recommendations to top management, resulting in unanimous approval of the proposed ERP vendor.

Business Intelligence Project     Aug. 2022- Dec. 2022

• Analyzed 1.5TB large datasets using Tableau, delivering visualizations for vital insights, resulting in a 25% increase in data-driven decisions.
• Designed dashboards showcasing quarterly financials, sales by product and customer, and basket analyses, saving 20 hours per quarter in manual reporting.

Workflow and Efficiency Project       Aug. 2021- Dec. 2021 

• Implemented short-term solutions: service pricing changes and an automated Excel dashboard, saving 15% of time on manual data entry.
• Proposed long-term solutions: daily margin tracker and backend system redesign, projecting 30% efficiency increase over the next fiscal year.
• Final Presentation.pptx (sharepoint.com)

Brand Awareness and Marketing Project     Jan. 2021-April 2021

• Recommended website redesign for local business based on market analysis and surveys, resulting in a 15% increase in competitive advantage through enhanced transparency and user engagement.
• Presentation.pptx (sharepoint.com)

• Delta Sigma Pi Fraternity, Vice President of Scholarship & Awards
• Coles College of Business Advisory Board
• T.R.U.S.T Executive Board, President & Community Service Chair
• Beta Alpha Psi
• Coles College of Business Scholars Program