Matthew Affum
Burlington,NJ
Summary
Data analyst with experience extracting actionable insights from complex datasets, proficient in data cleaning, analysis, visualization, and problem-solving, with strong communication and teamwork skills. Has knowledge and understanding of data ethics and abides by these principles in day-to-day data related activities. Skilled in decision making, able to make informed decisions and effectively choose solutions to challenges within data projects and everyday tasks.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Allocation Analyst
Burlington Stores, Inc.
06.2022 - Current
- Manage and manipulate data and spreadsheets to analyze and accurately predict how merchandise should be allocated and distributed throughout company.
- Work alongside Buying and Planning team members to understand off-price business model and execute business strategy effectively.
- Trouble-shoot and resolve allocation issues with appropriate individuals so that timely allocation of merchandise can be achieved.
- Escalate urgent errors or requests for clarification to appropriate business partner.
- Reflect on and evaluate data to determine where improvements and changes can be made to existing strategy.
Graduate and Teaching Assistant
FSU IA Dept
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Tracked attendance, projects, labs, reports and other class and student metrics using spreadsheet and basic statistics.
- Assisted lead teacher in providing special accommodations for scholars.
- Utilized email, phone and in-person meetings to answer questions and mentor struggling students.
- Adhered to university requirements for student assignments, testing and grading of work.
- Enhanced classes by developing new visual aids, supplementary notes and online materials.
Data Collection Officer
National Service, Ghana Free Zones Authority
08.2018 - 07.2019
- Kept data secure and followed proper procedures for uploading and transmitting information.
- Documented observations alongside required data.
- Prepared and presented summaries and analysis of survey data using tables, graphs and fact sheets to describe survey techniques and results.
- Engaged in projects and took active role in developing new surveys and questionnaires, handling tasks testing links to optimize projects.
- Used SPSS & MS Excel to analyze data from surveys, old records or case studies.
Education
MSc - International Affairs
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Ghana
Accra, GH05.2018
Skills
- Advanced Microsoft Excel
- Data Visualization, Cleaning & Analyses
- SQL
- Tableau/Power BI
- Research support
- Self tutoring
Timeline
Allocation Analyst
Burlington Stores, Inc.
06.2022 - Current
Graduate and Teaching Assistant
FSU IA Dept
08.2019 - 05.2021
Data Collection Officer
National Service, Ghana Free Zones Authority
08.2018 - 07.2019
MSc - International Affairs
Florida State University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Ghana