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LESLIE A. BELDNER-BARNES

Lake Saint Louis,MO

Summary

Results-oriented professional with extensive experience as Executive Assistant at St. Charles Community College, utilizing data analysis and visualization expertise to optimize intervention strategies.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Executive Assistant

St. Charles Community College
Cottleville, MO
05.2024 - Current
  • Analyzed student support data to identify at-risk trends, improving intervention effectiveness.
  • Managed academic alert cases in Maxient, creating tracking systems in Excel and Google Sheets.
  • Built dashboards and visuals to track tutoring center KPIs for leadership reporting.
  • Coordinated tutoring operations and supervised student workers while compiling weekly analytics.
  • Improved outreach tracking by 30% through redesigned data workflows.

Front Store Attendant

Schnucks Markets
Lake Saint Louis, MO
01.2023 - 12.2024
  • Supported high-traffic customer service operations and de-escalated concerns with professionalism.
  • Improved team coordination and responded flexibly during shift transitions and rush hours.

Electronic Warfare Analyst / Team Manager

U.S. Navy
01.2014 - 12.2023
  • Interpreted real-time electronic warfare and signal intelligence data for threat assessment.
  • Developed system performance reports used for high-level operational decisions.
  • Managed $12M+ in equipment, achieving 94% uptime through analytical quality assurance reviews.
  • Created data-informed training programs based on trend analysis and system metrics.
  • Led 17-member team and oversaw $1M+ in training budgets and travel operations.

Education

M.F.A. - Writing

Lindenwood University
St Charles, MO
06-2026

B.F.A. - Visual Effects

Savannah College of Art and Design

Skills

  • Data analysis and visualization
  • Excel proficiency
  • Google Sheets expertise
  • SQL querying
  • Data cleaning techniques
  • KPI tracking methods
  • Project coordination skills
  • Case management with Maxient
  • Trello project management
  • Microsoft Office suite
  • Canva design tools
  • Google Workspace applications
  • Communication and reporting

Certification

  • Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate, In Progress
  • Master Training Specialist, U.S. Navy

Projects

Academic Case Tracking (SCC), Built and maintained a case-tracking system for student academic alerts using Google Sheets and Maxient. Used formulas and visualizations to identify follow-up gaps and improve outreach success rates. Student Attendance Analysis (Google Data Analytics Certificate), Analyzed student attendance records using Google Sheets to identify peak tutoring times and underutilized sessions. Cleaned and prepared datasets, developed visual dashboards to present trends by subject and week. Proposed scheduling adjustments based on attendance patterns to improve student access and resource alignment.

Career Transition Focus

  • Currently completing Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Regularly apply new skills to tutoring center operations
  • Self-taught in Excel dashboarding, KPI tracking, and reporting
  • Interested in roles that combine data analysis with team impact

Affiliations

Veterans Society Member – Lindenwood University
Actively participate in student veteran events and peer networking to support transition success for military-affiliated students. Volunteer – LYFF Cat Rescue (Love Your Feral Felines)
Assisted with cat socialization, feeding schedules, cleaning, and fundraising efforts, contributing to local animal welfare and adoption success. Online Writing Communities
Engaged in regular critique circles and genre-based discussions to refine storytelling and editing skills; collaborate with peers on worldbuilding and feedback exchanges. TTRPG & Card Strategy Enthusiast
Participate in weekly Dungeons & Dragons campaigns and One Piece Trading Card Game tournaments, enhancing strategic thinking, rule mastery, and community leadership.

Accomplishments

Dean’s List – Lindenwood University
Recognized for academic excellence in graduate-level coursework during pursuit of M.F.A. in Writing. Military Commendations
Received multiple Letters of Commendation and Excellent Fitness Reports for leadership, training, and electronic warfare expertise during U.S. Navy service (2014–2023). Operational Excellence – U.S. Navy
Achieved 94% system uptime while managing $12M+ in electronic warfare assets; led maintenance teams through over 2,000 hours of safe, mission-critical operations. Academic Systems Builder – St. Charles Community College
Designed tracking systems and data dashboards that improved academic intervention timing and student case resolution rates by 30%.

Timeline

Executive Assistant

St. Charles Community College
05.2024 - Current

Front Store Attendant

Schnucks Markets
01.2023 - 12.2024

Electronic Warfare Analyst / Team Manager

U.S. Navy
01.2014 - 12.2023

M.F.A. - Writing

Lindenwood University

B.F.A. - Visual Effects

Savannah College of Art and Design

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