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Nicole Sias

Summary

Results-driven offering nearly 10+ years of progressive experience managing data for client background screening programs, operations management, and non-profit organization development experience. Known for broad-based business acumen with a unique blend of analytical skills, technological understanding, and leadership capabilities. An innate talent for leveraging technology and automation to eliminate inefficiencies and optimize the use of available information, freeing time to pursue larger-scale issues. Superior skills in translating complex and abstract ideas into significant cost savings. I've developed successful programs that resulted in funding for a non-profit organization, as well as handled day-to-day operations tasks.

Overview

12
years of professional experience

Work History

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Supervisor, Data Acquisition
01.2019 - 01.2024

Job overview

  • Promoted into a position of increased responsibility to achieve all department objectives, including ensuring all data is worth compiling and meets quality standards.
  • Routinely present fresh insight and leverage talent for deriving simple solutions to complex problems to solve process inefficiencies.
  • Spearhead data collection efforts by communicating with vendors to obtain court, traffic, healthcare, and various criminal activities used to process client background checks.
  • Thoroughly analyze data and create jobs for IT to ensure the timely uploading of data for clients to access.
  • Actively engage in business strategy by reviewing contracts with different courts to determine if a contract should be signed to become a subscriber or collect data in bulk to achieve cost savings.
  • Maintain workflow by managing the timely data collection using daily/monthly operational reports and spreadsheets.
  • Hand-selected to serve as a project lead, directing efforts to transition data collection from a third-party vendor to an in-house team to decrease outsourced costs.
  • Work cross-functionally with the Product Marketing team to ensure the appropriate data is disseminated to clients.
  • Reduced employee turnover by fostering a positive work environment and providing ongoing feedback to staff members.
  • Developed staff skills through targeted training programs, resulting in improved performance and career growth opportunities.
  • Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
  • Provided reporting for forecast analysis and ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making.

Raising The Bridge

Director of Operations
01.2016 - 12.2022

Job overview

  • Founding Director for a nonprofit youth center that provides mentoring services and various programs.
  • Held accountable for managing grants as well as developing the strategy, planning, implementation, and program evaluation.
  • Spearheaded efforts in completing the application process and providing the supporting documentation for the approval of the 501c3.
  • Assumed full responsibility for effectively managing program sponsorships and donations, as well as identifying and securing vendors for programs.
  • Served as a financial officer for the organization, challenged with securing all financing for the organization.
  • Worked closely with grant writers and created the necessary applications to increase award opportunities.
  • Managed events for the life skills programs and secured the necessary resources to ensure successful outcomes for event attendees.
  • Oversaw the volunteer program by screening volunteers and worked alongside the Program Coordinator and Directors to execute all programs.
  • Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative solutions.
  • Led cross-functional teams for successful completion of projects, resulting in increased productivity.
  • Developed and executed strategic plans to achieve organizational goals and drive sustainable growth.
  • Managed budgets and resources, optimizing allocation for maximum impact on business objectives.
  • Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to enhance operational performance and achieve targets.
  • Established strong partnerships with vendors, suppliers, and key stakeholders to improve collaboration and ensure alignment with business requirements.
  • Oversaw daily operations across multiple departments, ensuring seamless coordination and efficient execution of tasks.

Backgroundchecks.com/HireRight

Team Lead, Data Quality
01.2013 - 01.2019

Job overview

  • Ultimately, progressed into a team lead role that engaged in developing and maintaining quality control standards involving the collection and processing of data.
  • Collaborated with management to track progress and the efficient completion of data acquisition and maintenance tasks.
  • Drove efforts in managing the testing and verification processes for database maintenance and functionality.
  • Assume end-to-end responsibility for ensuring the front end of the database is accurate.
  • Managed the resolution of disputes and notices that come directly from the courts.
  • Maximized resources by evaluating and identifying the sources that would be feasible and appropriate to obtain.
  • Worked collaboratively with other departments to create tools that eliminated time-consuming/inefficient processes.
  • Drove efforts to manage the testing and verification processes for database maintenance and functionality.
  • Directed and supervised team 6 engaged in the development of Source Analyst and Research Analyst.
  • Enhanced overall team performance by providing regular coaching, feedback, and skill development opportunities.

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Data Acquisition and Maintenance Coordinator
01.2012 - 01.2013

Job overview

  • Recruited to manage all aspects of data collection that included reporting and analytical support.
  • Maintained daily workflow by evaluating court documents, conducting database searches, and reviewing results to determine the appropriate course of action.
  • Created and distributed weekly spreadsheets for record removal from instant databases.
  • Met the routine challenge of executing database searches to confirm the accuracy and completeness of requested maintenance.
  • Maintained an open line of communication with the management team to maximize quality by reviewing monthly Quality Assurance database reports to ensure strict legal compliance.
  • Evaluated existing data elements and initiated updates/revisions based on the verified information with the online court website.
  • Played an integral role in acquiring and maintaining the criminal records database that included User facing data testing and transferring data files from various source sites to internal sites for processing.
  • Decreased maintenance accidents by 90% through robust safety monitoring and QA process.

Education

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH

Bachelor Of Applied Science from Business Administration - Organizational Leadership
05.2025

Everest College
Dallas, TX

Associate of Applied Science from Business Administration
08.2010

Skills

  • Organizational Management
  • Data Analysis
  • Team Leadership
  • Project Leadership
  • Data Management
  • Policy & Procedural Compliance
  • Training & Development
  • Needs Assessment

Timeline

Supervisor, Data Acquisition

Backgroundchecks.com/HireRight
01.2019 - 01.2024

Director of Operations

Raising The Bridge
01.2016 - 12.2022

Team Lead, Data Quality

Backgroundchecks.com/HireRight
01.2013 - 01.2019

Data Acquisition and Maintenance Coordinator

Backgroundchecks.com/HireRight
01.2012 - 01.2013

Southern New Hampshire University

Bachelor Of Applied Science from Business Administration - Organizational Leadership

Everest College

Associate of Applied Science from Business Administration

Personal Information

Title: Business Analyst

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Title: Operations Managment

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