Paige Griffin
Normal,IL
Summary
Dynamic Sustainable Data Analyst Intern at OSF HealthCare with expertise in Power BI and Excel. Proven ability to analyze trends and refine data metrics, enhancing sustainability practices. Strong organizational skills and effective communication foster collaboration in achieving impactful results. Committed to driving environmental sustainability through data-driven insights.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Sustainable Data Analyst Intern
OSF HealthCare
Peoria, USA
06.2025 - 12.2025
- Analyze energy trends by pulling gas and electric data for 20-30 OSF hospitals and facilities, performing regression analysis via Excel.
- Refine the OSF pMDI purchases spreadsheet using more accurate metrics, using PowerBI to present the new emissions and cost data.
- Research and identify sustainable products and practices for implementation; examine data on degree days to recommend efficient energy usage daily for each facility.
Planning Intern
McLean County Regional Planning Commission
Bloomington, USA
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Assisted in the creation of a walkability heatmap, utilizing GIS to map data points within Mclean County.
- Aided in the development of the upcoming regional plan, drafting the introduction and mission statement.
- Conducted demographic analysis using census data and studies of past county plans.
Site Supervisor/ Child Watch
YMCA
Bloomington, USA
06.2024 - 05.2025
- Oversaw tournament operations at designated sites, ensuring fair play and resolving issues.
- Supervised and engaged with children aged 3 months to 9 years in diverse activities.
- Resolved disputes during tournaments to maintain integrity and fairness.
- Provided care for children through structured interaction and support in various activities.
Genetic & Biology Teaching Assistant
IWU Biology Department
Bloomington, USA
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Prepared lab materials for weekly sessions and maintained laboratory equipment and inventory supplies.
- Managed aquarium operations, ensuring proper animal care and response to emergencies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Data Science, Environmental Studies
Illinois Wesleyan University
Bloomington, IL05.2026
Skills
- Power BI and Excel
- Data analysis and modeling
- Environmental sustainability
- Geographic information systems
- Python, SQL, and R
- Organizational skills
- Executive presentations
- Effective communication
Research Experience Projects
- Directed Study, IWU Data Science Dept., Bloomington, IL, 08/25, 12/25, Conduct a semester-long research project to build a machine learning model using data on waste from OSF hospitals; collaborate with a professor to analyze and predict trends for a research paper.
- Research Presenter, National Science to Policy Network, Bloomington, IL, 10/24, 05/25, Investigated the formation of dust storms in IL, focusing on their connection to soil erosion and ag. practices. Seleced from national pool of applicants to present research at the 2025 NSPN Symposium in Seattle, Washington (05/25).
- Researcher, Illinois Wesleyan Digital Humanities Fellowship, Bloomington, IL, 06/23, 07/23, Studied parental rights groups, examining scholarly literature to identify key ideologies. Presented graduate-level research findings at symposium, showcasing results on a dedicated website.
Leadership and Campus Involvement
- IWU Student Made, 07/25, Present, Manage a small crochet business, selling products and gaining brand promotion on the Student Made platform.
- IWU Student Senate, 09/22, 05/25, Served on committees: Sustainability; Council for Excellence in Teaching and Learning Committee (CETAL).Sierra Student Coalition
- IWU Women's Soccer (2022 - 2024)
- Indoor/Outdoor Track (2022 - 2024)
- El Fuego Del Sol (Spring 2025)
- National Science to Policy Network
- Tri-Beta Honors Biology Society
Sample Coursework
- Ecology & Environmental Programs, Globalization/Environment, Intro. to GIS, Field Ornithology, Principles of Ecology, Invasive Species, Biostatistics
- Computer/Data Science, Computer Science II, Data Analytics with Visualization, Applied Data Analysis with Machine Learning, Databases & Deep Learning, Linear Algebra
Timeline
Sustainable Data Analyst Intern
OSF HealthCare
06.2025 - 12.2025
Planning Intern
McLean County Regional Planning Commission
02.2025 - 05.2025
Genetic & Biology Teaching Assistant
IWU Biology Department
01.2025 - 03.2025
Site Supervisor/ Child Watch
YMCA
06.2024 - 05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Data Science, Environmental Studies
Illinois Wesleyan University