Open To Work
KOFI ANDOH ADDISON
Boca Raton,FL
Summary
Principal-level Strategy and Analytics Leader with 10+ years of experience owning enterprise-scale strategic initiatives across public-sector, nonprofit, and advisory environments. Proven record of translating ambiguous problems into executive-ready business cases, financial tradeoffs, and strategic options that guide investment, scaling, and risk decisions. Deep expertise in commercial analytics, portfolio prioritization, cross-functional leadership, and AI-enabled governance as a strategic enabler for growth, trust, and execution at scale.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Strategic Advisor & Instructor of Record (Analytics & Strategy)
Florida Atlantic University
08.2022 - Current
- Led institution-wide analytics and strategy initiatives, partnering with senior administrators to define performance priorities, funding tradeoffs, and multi-year planning assumptions.
- Produced 60+ executive strategy briefs supporting organizational transformation, performance management, and resource alignment.
- Led and mentored analysts, professionals, and graduate teams, building strategic capacity, not just technical skills.
- Designed and executed strategic plans that aligned with corporate objectives, driving sustainable growth.
- Managed complex projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes.
- Developed strategic initiatives to enhance academic program alignment with industry needs.
- Led cross-functional teams to implement process improvements in administrative operations.
Strategic Policy & Enterprise Strategy Consultant
Data Insights Lab LLC
05.2023 - 05.2025
- Owned and led 120+ enterprise-level strategy engagements, translating ambiguous organizational challenges into prioritized investment options, transformation roadmaps, and executive decision frameworks.
- Developed business cases and financial scenarios to support scaling, modernization, and risk-adjusted decision-making across institutions serving 5M+ stakeholders.
- Led vendor and solution benchmarking to inform platform selection, cost-benefit tradeoffs, and long-term operating models.
- Produced executive-ready insights and recommendations (500+ strategic briefs and analyses) guiding funding allocation, transformation sequencing, and performance improvement.
- Designed and operationalized AI governance frameworks as a strategic enabler—supporting leadership confidence, regulatory alignment, and responsible scaling rather than standalone compliance.
- Advised senior leaders on portfolio prioritization, KPI design, and performance narratives used for executive reviews and board-level discussions.
- Led strategic planning initiatives to optimize operational efficiency and drive business growth.
- Analyzed market trends to identify opportunities and inform decision-making processes.
Business Analyst (Enterprise Strategy & Analytics)
State of Michigan – Unemployment Insurance Agency
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Led enterprise analytics initiatives influencing statewide policy and operational strategy for programs serving 2M+ residents.
- Built financial and predictive models that directly informed fraud mitigation strategy, generating $1.2M+ in annual savings and shaping enforcement priorities.
- Re-engineered end-to-end workflows, supporting leadership decisions that improved processing efficiency by 30%+.
- Developed executive dashboards and SLA performance frameworks used by senior leaders to monitor outcomes and allocate resources.
- Analyzed unemployment insurance claims to identify trends and recommend process improvements.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance data reporting accuracy and efficiency.
- Developed comprehensive documentation for internal processes, ensuring consistency and compliance.
- Led initiatives to streamline workflows, reducing processing times for unemployment claims.
- Conducted thorough assessments of policy changes impacting unemployment insurance programs.
- Utilized advanced analytical tools to generate insights that informed strategic decision-making processes.
Graduate Assistant & Policy Advisor
Central Michigan University
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Supported senior faculty and administrators with strategic research, policy analysis, and organizational planning.
- Authored 60+ analytical reports informing governance reform, recruitment strategy, and institutional modernization.
- Contributed to leadership development initiatives by translating research into actionable strategic insights.
Education
Ph.D. - Public Administration & Policy
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL06-2026
M.S. - International Administration
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI12-2020
B.A. - Social Work & Economics
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology
01.2016
Skills
- Power BI
- Tableau
- SPSS
- NVivo
- Qualtrics
- SQL
- Advanced Excel
- Scenario Modeling Tools
- ServiceNow VR
- Tenable
- Qualys
- CMDB
- Workflow Automation
- Scenario planning
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Problem-solving abilities
- Decision-making
- Operational efficiency
- Leadership development
- Strategic planning
- Project management
- Organizational development
- Data interpretation
- Competitive analysis
Accomplishments
- Influenced enterprise investment and transformation decisions across 120+ engagements
- Generated $1.2M+ annual financial impact through analytics-driven strategy
- Improved large-scale operational performance by 30%+ through strategic redesign
- Delivered 500+ executive-ready insights guiding senior leadership decisions
- Designed 45+ governance frameworks enabling responsible scaling and executive confidence
Affiliations
American Society for Public Administration (ASPA)
Association for Public Policy Analysis & Management (APPAM)
Pi Alpha Alpha — Global Honor Society in Public Affairs
Certification
- Executive Leadership & Governance — YALI
- Research Ethics & Compliance — CITI Program
- Fact-Finding & Adjudication — NASWA
Languages
English
Interests
- Tech enthusiast, passionate about exploring the latest advancements and innovations
- Virtual Reality
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning
- Supporting STEM education initiatives and mentorship programs
CORE STRATEGY CAPABILITIES
- Enterprise & Commercial Strategy
- Business Case Development & Option Setting
- Portfolio Prioritization & Strategic Roadmapping
- Revenue-Adjacent & Cost-Structure Decision Support
- Vendor & Partner Benchmarking
- Financial & Analytical Leadership
- Financial Modeling & ROI Analysis
- Scenario Planning & Investment Tradeoffs
- KPI Architecture for Executive Decision-Making
- Executive Synthesis & Strategic Storytelling
- Executive & Cross-Functional Leadership
- Senior Stakeholder Advisory & Influence
- Cross-Functional Strategy Execution (Policy, Legal, Ops, Tech)
- Team & Workstream Leadership
- Change & Scaling Initiatives
- Strategic Risk & Governance (as Enabler)
- AI Governance & Responsible Adoption
- Enterprise Risk Framing & Mitigation
- Data Policy & Trust-Based Scaling
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkGig WorkSalary Range
$50000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Strategic Policy & Enterprise Strategy Consultant
Data Insights Lab LLC
05.2023 - 05.2025
Strategic Advisor & Instructor of Record (Analytics & Strategy)
Florida Atlantic University
08.2022 - Current
Business Analyst (Enterprise Strategy & Analytics)
State of Michigan – Unemployment Insurance Agency
01.2021 - 01.2022
Graduate Assistant & Policy Advisor
Central Michigan University
01.2018 - 01.2020
B.A. - Social Work & Economics
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology
Ph.D. - Public Administration & Policy
Florida Atlantic University
M.S. - International Administration
Central Michigan University