Joseph Hopper

Summary

Analytical and detail-oriented professional with a strong foundation in research, data analysis, and predictive modeling. Adept at recognizing complex patterns and managing project workflows to drive efficient decision-making. Seeking an entry-level [Analyst / Research] role to leverage quantitative skills and contribute to impactful organizational goals.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Field Surveyor

Cal State University Chico State

06.2025 - 07.2025

Conducted on-site visitor research across high-density sites (trails, trailheads, and beaches) in the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (BMU) to assess economic impact and utility satisfaction.
Maintained strict data integrity protocols during field collection, ensuring accurate, high-quality raw data for analytical modeling and reporting.
Demonstrated high reliability and field safety standards, including obtaining a state defensive driving certification for remote transportation logistics.

Lead Night Auditor

Holiday Inn Express

10.2021 - 07.2024

Operations Leadership: Managed overnight hotel operations as sole on-site manager, serving as the primary point of contact for guest resolutions, emergency protocols, and shift staff management.
Financial Auditing & Reporting: Processed end-of-day financial audits, balanced daily revenue accounts, and verified tax accuracy using Opera PMS and M3 accounting software to ensure error-free reporting.
Team Supervision & Training: Trained and supervised onboarding day and night staff, establishing standard operating procedures to elevate service quality and team performance. Reservation & Revenue
Management: Administered system reservations, audited billing discrepancies, and maintained operational continuity between night and morning management teams.

Shift Lead

CARLS JR

07.2019 - 02.2021

Opening & Closing Operations: Directed daily opening and closing procedures, ensuring full operational readiness, equipment setup, and facility security in compliance with company standards.
Cash Handling & Financial Auditing: Executed end-of-day register balancing, reconciled daily cash drops, and maintained strict accountability for shift revenue.
Inventory & Resource Management: Monitored inventory levels, coordinated task delegation, and supported high-volume prep to optimize shift workflow and efficiency.
Team Training & Quality Control: Onboarded and trained new staff members on food safety protocols, menu standards, and customer service practices.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

California State University San Marcos

San Diego, CA

05-2026

Skills

Data Analysis: Excel, Stata, R
Research: Data acquisition, statistical analysis, scientific writing, project set-up, econometric based modeling
Services: Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Data Related Services (JSTOR, Google Scholar, Sage, etc)

Economic Analysis: Forecasting, cost-benefit, market movement, inventory, labor, behavioral, sport
Professional Skills: Customer service, communication, problem solving, pattern recognition, consistency

Academic Projects

How the Core Industry of a State Affects Inter-State Migration

Conducted econometric analysis using Stata to examine how dominant state industries influence interstate labor migration through linear regression modeling.

Money and Banking Welfare Analysis

Applied cost/benefit analysis to determine the benefits between different forms of investments, and levels of interest/liquidity.

Macroeconomic Policy Assessments

Used the IS-LM model, the AS-AD model, and Phillips Curve to evaluate long-run and short-run effects of Monetary and Fiscal Policy on the economy.
Analyzed how modern monetary policies, including Interest on Reserves (IOR), influence wealth distribution across the banking sector.

Tax and Global Trade Analysis

Used international trade models to evaluate the effects of tariffs and free trade on overall welfare of consumers, and efficiency of producers.

Environmental Policy Assessments

Applied cost-benefit analysis to assess the effects of cap-and-trade systems on wealth distribution, social welfare, and emissions abatement.

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