Norah Okello
Richmond,Virginia
Summary
Data Science professional familiar with gathering, cleaning and organizing data for use by technical and non-technical personnel. Advanced understanding of statistical, algebraic and other analytical techniques. Highly organized, motivated and diligent with significant background in financial management.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Fiscal Assistant
Virginia Commonwealth University, VCU
04.2021 - Current
- Ensure compliance with internal controls by adhering to established policies and procedures in all financial transactions.
- Facilitate communication between finance team members during high-pressure deadlines, fostering collaboration towards a common goal.
- Enhance financial accuracy by reviewing and verifying invoice data, reducing errors in the fiscal department.
- Assist in preparing accurate monthly financial reports, contributing to informed decision making.
- Develop and update custom spreadsheets that improve tracking of expenses and enable more efficient reporting.
- Use accounting software to prepare weekly and monthly financial reports.
- Any other duties assigned.
Education
Professional Certificate in Data Science And AI - Data Science
Institute of Data (VCU Accredited)
Richmond08.2024
Bachelor's of Business Administration - Accounting And Business Management
Uganda Christian University, Mukono
Kampala, Uganda.05.2014
Skills
- Python, Pandas, Numpy
- Excel and SQL
- Compiling and cleaning data
- Data analysis and exploration
- Data visualization and presentation
- Project management
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
Technical Skills
- Structured Query Language (SQL)
- Microsoft Excel
- Data Visualization
- Python
- Data Cleaning
- Machine Learning
- Linear Algebra and Calculus
Relevant Skills
- Detail-oriented, thorough and vigilant to collect all necessary data without missing critical components.
- Skilled understanding of data processes to effectively interpret findings in a way that makes sense to end users.
- Competent communicator and confident presenter to processes, information and findings to members of senior management.
- Creative in putting together projections for various scenarios to assist departmental experts in making future decisions regarding the organization's growth.
- Technologically savvy to assist end users with understanding technology, software updates and changes to existing protocols.
- Enthusiastic and friendly team player who can motivate colleagues and contribute to shared objectives in efforts to accomplish departmental goals.
Timeline
Fiscal Assistant
Virginia Commonwealth University, VCU
04.2021 - Current
Professional Certificate in Data Science And AI - Data Science
Institute of Data (VCU Accredited)
Bachelor's of Business Administration - Accounting And Business Management
Uganda Christian University, Mukono
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