OLADAPO (OLA) SALIMONU
Snellville,Georgia
Summary
Results-driven Business Analyst with over 2 years of experience in delivering data-driven solutions to enhance operational excellence. Adept at eliciting and analyzing requirements through interviews, workshops, and business process descriptions to develop actionable business strategies. Proven ability to translate complex business needs into clear functional requirements, user stories, and technical specifications. Skilled in collaborating across diverse teams, managing multiple initiatives simultaneously, and driving stakeholder alignment to achieve project success.
Demonstrated expertise in querying and analyzing complex datasets, forecasting, and process improvement. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and database tools like SAS and Access. Exceptional verbal and written communicator, with a strong ability to liaise between business units, technical teams, and support teams. Holds a Bachelor's Degree and a deep understanding of customer-centric business needs and their translation into application and operational requirements. Experienced in agency/vendor environments, excelling in planning, reporting, and analytical roles.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Database Manager
Affordable Eastlake DUI & Defensive Driving School
Atlanta, USA
12.2023 - Current
- Maintain company website and digital presence
- Oversee and manage the school's online database systems, ensuring they are up-to-date, organized, and running smoothly
- Ensure accurate and secure delivery and storage of student information, including personal details, certificates, and payment records
- Generate analytical reports on course completion rates and certification issuance for management review
- Set up automated notifications for students regarding upcoming lessons, exam dates, and certification completion
- Completed quarterly audits of company records and files that led to perfect scores in DDS audits
- Trained new hires on company policy and procedures
- Assist customers by assessing their needs and recommending courses
Polling Official
Gwinnett County Elections Office
05.2019 - Current
- Assist in the administration of elections on a seasonal basis
- Utilize customer service skills to assist thousands of voters
- Deal with classified information, organize and deliver results to county officials
Football Defensive Analyst
Norfolk State University
06.2024 - 11.2024
- Hand picked games for analysis based on defensive principles
- Analyzed opponent offensive film and input data corresponding to each offensive play
- Created Scouting Reports for opponents
- Analyzed data to find tendencies and problematics which can be exploited for a competitive advantage
- Led to a 6% increase in team performance
Education
B.S. - BUSINESS INTEL & DATA ANALYTICS
NORFOLK STATE UNIVERSITY
12.2024
Skills
- Data Analysis
- ETL
- Data Cleaning
- Data Visualization
- Data Modeling
- Pattern Recognition
- Powerpivot
- Business Analysis
- Data Collection
- Data Management
- Data validation
- Statistics
- Quantitative Analytics
- Relational databases
- Spreadsheets
- Effective communicator
- Presentation skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Research
- Adaptability
- Communication
- Teamwork
- SQL
- R
- PYTHON
- TABLEAU
- POWER BI
- MICROSOFT OFFICE EXCEL
- GOOGLE SHEETS
- Customer support
Certification
Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate, 01/24, Data Analysis, Cleaning, Wrangling, Exploration, Visualization and Reporting, Managing Team and Stakeholder Expectations, Ask SMART questions and connecting Business objectives to Data Analysis, Ethical Analysis Practices
Timeline
Football Defensive Analyst
Norfolk State University
06.2024 - 11.2024
Database Manager
Affordable Eastlake DUI & Defensive Driving School
12.2023 - Current
Polling Official
Gwinnett County Elections Office
05.2019 - Current
Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate, 01/24, Data Analysis, Cleaning, Wrangling, Exploration, Visualization and Reporting, Managing Team and Stakeholder Expectations, Ask SMART questions and connecting Business objectives to Data Analysis, Ethical Analysis Practices
B.S. - BUSINESS INTEL & DATA ANALYTICS
NORFOLK STATE UNIVERSITY
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