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Kayla Solace

Lena,IL

Summary

Dynamic Senior Business Analyst with a proven track record at Colony Brands, Inc., excelling in stakeholder engagement and process optimization. Leveraged database management skills to enhance reporting accuracy, while fostering strong client relations. Spearheaded initiatives that improved project efficiency and user satisfaction, driving impactful business outcomes.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Business Analyst

Colony Brands, Inc.
04.2022 - Current
  • Managed stakeholder expectations through transparent communication and timely status updates, ensuring alignment between project deliverables and business objectives including software implementation and upgrades
  • Created detailed user stories for system enhancements, leading to improved functionality and user satisfaction.
  • Facilitated requirement gathering workshops, resulting in clear project objectives and deliverables.
  • Improved project efficiency by analyzing business processes and identifying areas for improvement.
  • Conducted gap analyses to identify discrepancies between current and desired states, leading to actionable recommendations.
  • Supported leadership team with reporting, analysis, and business presentations to inform divisional strategies.
  • Streamlined workflow for better productivity with the implementation of new software solutions.
  • Led process mapping initiatives, resulting in optimized workflows and reduced redundancies across departments.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams, ensuring a cohesive approach to business analysis.
  • Enhanced stakeholder engagement through effective communication of complex data and insights.
  • Analyzed data to identify root causes of problems and recommend corrective actions.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to identify business needs and data sources.
  • Developed customized reports, summarizing and presenting data in visually appealing format.
  • Generated standard and custom reports to provide insights into business performance.
  • Implemented business intelligence solutions to increase operational efficiency.

Business Analyst

Colony Brands Inc.
06.2014 - Current
  • Created workflow diagrams to clearly demonstrate data processes.
  • Assessed the impact of current business processes on users and stakeholders.
  • Collaborated on all stages of the systems development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to production releases. 
  • Documented business processes and analyzed procedures to see that they would meet changing business needs.
  • Acts as liaison between internal software support staff, vendor and users.
  • Subject Matter Expert for current planning and inventory system.
  • Pulls data out of Oracle SQL Developer and SQL.
  • Acts as analyst when creating reports - Works with developers to test and implement new reports or processes.

Forecasting Assistant

Colony Brands Inc.
05.2013 - 06.2014
  • Used Direct Tech implement data into the company's system.
  • Developed and rolled out new processes.
  • Maintained project quality with a hands-on management style.
  • Worked with support teams to resolve issues with product and reports.

Bank Teller/Customer Service Representative

Citizen State Bank
08.2009 - 05.2013
  • Open & close customer accounts
  • Create & redeem CD’s, IRA’s
  • Trained and directed new hires during department orientations.
  • Coordinated daily cash reconciliation including vaults & audit tellers drawers.
  • Rapidly and efficiently prepared customer and ATM cash & change orders.
  • Assist with the scheduling of tellers

Education

Bachelor of Science - Finance

Ashford University
Clinton, IA
2013

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Relationship building
  • Client relations
  • Key decision making
  • Conflict resolution
  • Database management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • New business development

Accomplishments

Awards & Recognition

2022 Ray Kubly Achievement Award: Corporate Honors

Nominated for core value of “Tirelessly strive to improve, innovate, and create.”

2024 Ray Kubly Achievement Award: Corporate High Performers

Nominated for core value of “

Booster Group-Colony Brands

2019-2021 Corporate Booster Rep

2018,2020-2025 Booster Rep

Timeline

Senior Business Analyst

Colony Brands, Inc.
04.2022 - Current

Business Analyst

Colony Brands Inc.
06.2014 - Current

Forecasting Assistant

Colony Brands Inc.
05.2013 - 06.2014

Bank Teller/Customer Service Representative

Citizen State Bank
08.2009 - 05.2013

Bachelor of Science - Finance

Ashford University

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