Kelly Lara
Kansas City
Summary
Professional with strong background in product analysis, prepared to drive impactful results. Adept at data analysis, market research, and strategic planning, ensuring informed decision-making. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability, consistently delivering reliable outcomes. Known for analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Data Product Analyst
TVH
Kansas City, MO
08.2023 - Current
- Classify company products using Harmonized System (HS) codes to ensure global customs compliance.
- Collaborate daily with international colleagues to align on technical parameters and global trade regulations.
- Develop and build custom system queries to automate classification logic based on technical product parameters.
- Manage data integrity for product catalogs, ensuring technical specifications are accurately represented in the system.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather requirements for new product features.
Project Manager I
Velocit Inc
North Kansas City, MO
07.2021 - 08.2023
- Managed the company's only positive account, overseeing projects for United Rentals, Inc..
- Directed workflow and acted as the primary intermediary between departments by arranging calls and managing calendars.
- Led strategic decision-making in high-pressure situations with limited information and tight time constraints.
- Collaborated with senior management to define project goals, timelines, and execution plans.
- Collected and recorded productivity data to ensure project execution met established cost and objective targets.
Account Manager
Mack Inspired
01.2021 - 01.2021
- Established sales goals by forecasting annual quotas and projecting volume for new products.
- Identified and maximized sales opportunities, resulting in increased customer retention rates.
- Worked cross-functionally with sales strategists and the hiring team to achieve organizational goals.
Assistant Manager
Urban Outfitters
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Led recruitment efforts and trained new employees while ensuring compliance with all policies.
- Organized and implemented job roles and functions to improve store efficiency and responsibility requirements.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Johnson County Community College (JCCC)
05-2027
High School Diploma - undefined
Dodge City High School
Dodge City, KS05-2017
Skills
- Data Analysis: Building technical system queries, data set merging, metric analysis, and HS code classification
- Project Management: Lifecycle management, risk mitigation, budget development, and process improvement
- Global Collaboration: Cross-functional communication with international colleagues and stakeholders
- Technical Tools: Microsoft Office Suite, SQL, CRM/Data Platform navigation, Tableau or Power BI, and technical documentation
Certification
Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate
Google | March 2025
Focus: Data cleaning, analysis, visualization, and AI-driven insights.
Project Management Professional Certificate
Google | July 2023
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Data Product Analyst
TVH
08.2023 - Current
Project Manager I
Velocit Inc
07.2021 - 08.2023
Account Manager
Mack Inspired
01.2021 - 01.2021
Assistant Manager
Urban Outfitters
01.2019 - 01.2021
High School Diploma - undefined
Dodge City High School
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Johnson County Community College (JCCC)