Hi, I’m
KENNETH YAMOAH
Metairie,LA
Summary
Meticulous Data Scientist accomplished in compiling, transforming and analyzing complex information through software. Expert in machine learning and large dataset management. Demonstrated success in identifying relationships and building solutions to business problems.
Knowledgeable Data Scientist with strong
foundation in data analysis, machine learning, and statistical modeling. Successfully developed predictive models and data-driven solutions to optimize business performance. Demonstrated proficiency in Python and SQL, leveraging data visualization tools to communicate insights effectively.
Overview
14
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Jefferson Parish Public Schools
Teacher
01.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects that fostered critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by fostering respectful communication and encouraging teamwork among students.
- Planned, developed, and executed lessons reflecting high school curriculum and core educational standards.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians through regular communication about student progress, fostering increased involvement in their child''s education.
- Served as a liaison between the math department and school administration, advocating for resources and support needed to enhance instruction quality.
- Provided individualized support for struggling students by identifying areas of difficulty and developing targeted intervention plans.
- Increased student interest in advanced math topics by 15% and organizing after-school clubs and tutoring sessions focused on specialized subjects like calculus or statistics.
- Attended teacher conferences and workshops to stay abreast of new developments in math education.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
Wal-Mart Supercenter
Business Analyst
07.2015 - 02.2018
Job overview
- Actively participated in team meetings to share knowledge, exchange ideas, address challenges, and collaborate on potential solutions.
- Performed gap analysis between existing systems or processes and desired state, identifying areas for improvement or enhancement.
- Interacted with internal customers to understand business needs and translate into requirements and project scope.
- Collaborated closely with stakeholders to identify opportunities for process improvements and drive continuous innovation in the organization.
- Enabled data-driven decision making with advanced analytics tools, generating valuable insights for the organization.
- Increased project visibility by 10%, by creating comprehensive dashboard for real-time status updates, improving stakeholder communication.
- Supported successful product launches with detailed market analysis and competitive positioning strategies.
- Improved data governance with establishment of standardized protocols, ensuring consistency and accuracy across datasets.
Wal-Mart Supercenter
Sales Associate
04.2012 - 07.2015
Job overview
- Led team meetings focused on sales techniques and product features, boosting overall team performance.
- Collaborated with management team to develop sales strategies and goals, aligning with company objectives.
- Utilized CRM tools (agile CRM and Google Sheets) to track customer interactions and sales, enhancing effectiveness of follow-up communications.
- Enhanced store revenue by 25% and consistently exceeding personal sales targets through effective customer engagement and product knowledge.
- Increased sales revenue by 12% as well as building strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products based on their needs.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.
Education
Southern University At New OrleansNew Orleans, LA
Bachelor of Science from Business Administration And Management
Delgado Community CollegeNew Orleans, LA
Associate of Arts from Political Science
Skills
- Machine learning
- Python programming
- Technical writing
- SQL databases
- Feature engineering
- Project management
- Business management
- Agile methodologies
- Scikit-learn
- Data wrangling
- Data visualization
Accomplishments
- Beta Gamma Sigma
- Dean's List: Fall 2017; Spring & Fall 2018; Fall 2021.
Certification
- Data Science Certificate, TripleTen.
- Data Science Professional Certificate, IBM (Coursera).
- Google Business Intelligence Certificate, Coursera.
- Google Project Management Certificate, Coursera.
- Certified Scrum Master, Standard Sessions.
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Timeline
Teacher
Jefferson Parish Public Schools
01.2023 - Current
Business Analyst
Wal-Mart Supercenter
07.2015 - 02.2018
Sales Associate
Wal-Mart Supercenter
04.2012 - 07.2015
Southern University At New Orleans
Bachelor of Science from Business Administration And Management
Delgado Community College
Associate of Arts from Political Science