Keerat Handa
Summary
My background encompasses a rich array of expertise, including Research Economics, Economic Development, Data Analysis, and Project Management. These proficiencies have not only enhanced my learning but have also allowed me to seamlessly apply my skill set in practical, real-world contexts. Additionally, I possess a proven track record in conducting internal audits and generating comprehensive research reports replete with data models and trend analyses. These outputs serve as invaluable tools for management in the realms of decision-making, problem-solving, and strategic development.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Intelligence Analyst
Flint And Genesee Group
07.2023 - Current
- Streamlined reporting processes for increased efficiency and accuracy with the development of custom dashboards.
- Enhanced data quality by conducting thorough analyses, identifying discrepancies, and providing recommendations for improvement.
- Provided ad-hoc reports for executive leadership team to support informed decision-making during critical situations or periods of change management.
- Supported strategic decision-making processes by delivering timely and accurate insights from complex datasets.
- Standardized best practices in report generation across departments to ensure consistency in presentation formats as well as analysis methodologies employed.
- Participated actively in stakeholder meetings, presenting data-driven insights and recommendations to support business growth initiatives.
- Championed a data-driven culture within the organization by promoting the use of analytics tools and methodologies across departments.
- Collected data from wide-ranging sources.
- Maintained proficiency with latest database technologies.
- Developed intelligence-sharing dashboards, providing company-wide access to collected data.
- Designed customized data collection models for specific visualization tasks.
- Created dashboards to monitor and track key performance indicators.
- Developed complex dashboard and reporting tools to track business performance metrics.
- Developed customized reports, summarizing and presenting data in visually appealing format.
- Identified patterns and trends in large data sets and provided actionable insights.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to identify business needs and data sources.
- Generated ad-hoc reports to evaluate specific business requirements.
- Generated standard and custom reports to provide insights into business performance.
Economic Development Intern and Research Economist
Flint And Genesee Group
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Increased community engagement by organizing economic development events and workshops.
- Assisted in the creation of business plans for local entrepreneurs, resulting in successful startups.
- Conducted research on economic trends to inform strategic planning and policy recommendations.
- Analyzed market data to identify potential growth areas within the local economy.
REHS South Facilities Level 3 Supervisor
Michigan State University
09.2019 - 05.2023
- I supervise a large team performing routine building maintenance including cleaning, event set-up, and repairs
- I look after Payroll of employees, On-boarding and Training, Inventory and scheduling/attendance.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents and maintain compliance with industry standards.
- Collaborated with other departments to achieve organizational goals, fostering teamwork across various functions.
- Resolved conflicts among team members promptly, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to productivity.
- Mentored junior staff members in their career development, sharing knowledge from years of experience in the field.
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
Data Research Analyst
Premier Genie
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Interned for three months where my main responsibilities were social media advertising and interior designing
- My social media advertisement campaign was successful as it led to a 20% increase in new student admissions
- This internship taught me how to deal with stress at the workplace and how to solve problems swiftly.
- Streamlined data processing workflows for increased efficiency and reduced turnaround times.
- Conducted in-depth research to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies within large datasets.
- Presented key research findings to senior management through engaging visualizations and comprehensive reports.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05.2023
High School Diploma -
Cambridge International School
Dubai, UAE06.2019
Skills
- Data Visualization
- Business Analysis
- Data Quality Management
- Trend Analysis
- Data Analysis
- Advanced Excel
- Strategic Planning
- Custom Reporting
- Market Analysis
- Survey Development
- Database Management
- Process Development
Certification
- Certified Intelligence Analyst, Alison - November 2023
- Certified Tourism Ambassador, CTA - September 2023
- First Responder First Aid/CPR/AED, American Red Cross - March 2023
Additional Qualifications
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook Access, sound editing (AUDACITY) and video editing (Adobe Premier Pro, Microsoft movie maker), Basic knowledge of HTML, Python, R Studio, C++ and Java, Work daily with peers from 80 different nationalities., Basic knowledge of the Arabic language, fluently speak Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi and English.
Extracurricular Activities
Participated in several interschool Debates; MUN, World Scholars Cup, CIMUN, etc Semi-professional Tennis player; played Tennis for Al-Ahli sports club UAE U-19 team Varsity Rugby Player; (4 and 5 lock position, Scrum Leader) I-fly Dubai; intermediate indoor skydiver with level 1 certification
Languages
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Limited Working
English
Full Professional
Urdu
Full Professional
Timeline
Business Intelligence Analyst
Flint And Genesee Group
07.2023 - Current
Economic Development Intern and Research Economist
Flint And Genesee Group
05.2022 - 07.2022
REHS South Facilities Level 3 Supervisor
Michigan State University
09.2019 - 05.2023
Data Research Analyst
Premier Genie
05.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Michigan State University
High School Diploma -
Cambridge International School
- Certified Intelligence Analyst, Alison - November 2023
- Certified Tourism Ambassador, CTA - September 2023
- First Responder First Aid/CPR/AED, American Red Cross - March 2023
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