McKaleb Harlemon
Roswell,GA
Summary
Detail-oriented Data Scientist with a strong foundation in data analysis, research, and technical reporting, complemented by hands-on experience in data processing and workflow optimization. Skilled in utilizing databases, analytical tools, and advanced statistical methods to interpret data, identify trends, and support decision-making processes. Proven ability to communicate complex findings clearly through written reports, charts, and visual data representations. Experienced in maintaining confidentiality, documenting processes, and ensuring data accuracy in compliance with industry standards.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Data Scientist Intern
BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
Chattanooga, TN
06.2023 - 09.2024
- Developed and optimized data processing workflows using Python, resulting in a 30% reduction in data cleaning time, and enhancing model accuracy.
- Created predictive models that supported key business decisions, leading to a 15% increase in operational efficiency in targeted areas.
- Documented code and model results comprehensively, improving team knowledge sharing, and reducing onboarding time for new team members by 20%.
Data Analysis Project Contributor
INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS GROUP (IHG)
Atlanta, GA
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Conducted an in-depth analysis of marketing email performance to determine click-through rates and optimize IHG's email targeting strategies, utilizing data from approximately 1.3 million customer records.
- Engineered 298 variables, focusing on member email interactions, stay history, and spending behavior, to predict click likelihood, and segment customers for targeted marketing.
- Applied machine learning models, including Decision Trees, Naïve Bayes, Logistic Regression, and XGBoost, with XGBoost demonstrating the best performance in identifying click-through predictors, such as 'Days Since Last Click' and 'Campaign Category.'
- Achieved a 7% daily click-through rate for targeted email campaigns by refining model features and implementing feature selection using Chi-Square and Variance Inflation Factor (VIF) testing.
Education
Master's of Science - Data Science
KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY
MARIETTA, GA05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
COVENANT COLLEGE
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, GA05.2022
Skills
- Data analysis
- Research
- Technical Communication
- Reporting
- Confidentiality
- Compliance
- Technical tools
- Python
- R
- SQL
- Microsoft Office
- Data visualization software
Additionalleadershipactivities
- Collegiate 100 member sponsored by 100 Black Men
- Community service work with Habitat for Humanity, Chattanooga Kitchen, YMCA, 10th District Alliance
Achievementawards
- Fraternal Order of Police Award and Scholarship Recipient, 2020
- Hackathon winner for Clark Atlanta, Spelman, Morehouse, 2019
- Clark Atlanta Scholar Athlete, Coach's Award for baseball
Timeline
Data Analysis Project Contributor
INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS GROUP (IHG)
05.2024 - 08.2024
Data Scientist Intern
BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
06.2023 - 09.2024
Master's of Science - Data Science
KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
COVENANT COLLEGE
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