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Piper Kurtz
Data Analyst
Chicago,Illinois
Summary
Born and raised in Alaska, I have worked in roles ranging from commercial fisherman, to beekeeper, to data analyst, to teacher. All of these experiences allow me to work as a connector, someone who can work in database comprehension utilizing machine learning techniques, while also being able to present visualization of the results in an comprehensible format
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Accessibility Data Analyst
CHICAGO TRANSIT AUTHORITY
CHICAGO, IL
01.2022 - Current
- Utilized programs like DBeaver, Oracle, Redshift, Anaconda, ArcGIS, SQL, and others to conduct analysis on high ridership neighborhoods, using machine learning techniques
- Maintain databases on incident reports within CTA
- Develop reports for performance management using data visualization tools like PowerBI and R
Teaching Assistant
University Of Chicago
Chicago, IL
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Created supplementary lectures for an undergraduate econometrics course, delivering lectures weekly and hosting office hours
Teacher
KEALAKEHE HIGH SCHOOL
KAILUA-KONA, HI
07.2019 - 06.2021
- Taught high school math and science, assessing and looking after 120+ students’ progress and well-being
- Coached women’s soccer and assisted with lunchtime and after school tutoring
- Worked with peers to cultivate a new algebra curriculum at the high school
- Worked during the COVID crisis as a teacher coach, teaching veteran teachers how to optimize distance learning and researching different educational programs for use at the school
- Served as a presenter and communicator for both staff and students, leading all staff meetings and presenting to classes on a daily basis
Analyst Intern
ANCHORAGE MAYOR’S OFFICE
ANCHORAGE, AK
07.2016 - 09.2016
- Compiled and analyzed data on potential economic effects of universal pre-k education in Anchorage
- Worked with officials in the office, visualizing and presenting data to the office team
Analyst Intern
DOWNTOWN STL
ST. LOUIS, MO
11.2018 - 12.2018
- Compiled data and led analysis on potential effects of increased streetlights downtown on crime rates
- Worked with officials from various departments of the city, interviewing and gathering information relevant for model building
- Created presentation, visualizing and interpreting findings to officials from the city
Commercial Fisherman
SMALL BOAT SALMON
DILLINGHAM, AK
06.2017 - 07.2021
- Pulled in nets and picked fish, working often up to 40 hours straight
- Repaired boat as needed and built shelters at campsite
- Maintain a positive attitude in the face of extreme adversity, in the forms of weather or exhaustion, both physical and mental
Director
Synchrony Dance Troup
Northfield, MN
04.2017 - 06.2019
- Organize group meetings for several hundred dancers, distributing information and creating a schedule for the term
- Coordinate choreographers and ensure they and their dancers are able to prepare effectively for the show
- Choreograph and teach several pieces
- Publicize the show and the group to the Carleton and Northfield community
- Organize and run the show, including light, music, and cues, as well as dancing
Musical Tutor
HILAND WOMEN'S PRISON ORCHESTRA
ANCHORAGE, AK
09.2014 - 01.2015
- Instructed 60-70 female inmates how to play viola and violin, as of means of providing them with a variety of necessary life skills and a healthy emotional outlet
- Explained and demonstrated artistic techniques
- Organized performance groups and directed their rehearsals
Education
Masters - Computational Analysis and Public Policy
University of Chicago
09.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Carleton College
Northfield, MN 09.2015 - 06.2019
Skills
Data analysis
Search Engine Optimization
Data Science
Oracle Business Intelligence
Data formatting
Statistical analysis
MS Office
Machine learning
Software
R
SQL
Stata
Microsoft Suite
ARCGIS
PowerBI
DBeaver
Timeline
Accessibility Data Analyst
CHICAGO TRANSIT AUTHORITY
01.2022 - Current
Teaching Assistant
University Of Chicago
09.2021 - 01.2022
Masters - Computational Analysis and Public Policy
University of Chicago
09.2021 - Current
Teacher
KEALAKEHE HIGH SCHOOL
07.2019 - 06.2021
Analyst Intern
DOWNTOWN STL
11.2018 - 12.2018
Commercial Fisherman
SMALL BOAT SALMON
06.2017 - 07.2021
Director
Synchrony Dance Troup
04.2017 - 06.2019
Analyst Intern
ANCHORAGE MAYOR’S OFFICE
07.2016 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Carleton College
09.2015 - 06.2019
Musical Tutor
HILAND WOMEN'S PRISON ORCHESTRA
09.2014 - 01.2015