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Rachel Thacker

Akron,OH

Summary

Adept Data Analyst with a proven track record at Harris and Harris, enhancing business efficiency through advanced Excel, Python, and SQL skills. Excelled in data visualization, ensuring stakeholders grasp complex insights, and spearheaded cross-functional collaborations for data integrity. Known for analytical problem-solving and project management, significantly improving decision-making processes.

Positive and analytical with knack for turning data into actionable insights. Comprehensive understanding of statistical analysis and data visualization tools such as SQL and Tableau. Dedicated to leveraging data-driven strategies to drive success and innovation.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Data Analyst

Harris and Harris
09.2021 - Current
  • Produced monthly reports using advanced Excel spreadsheet functions.
  • Utilized data visualization tools to effectively communicate business insights.
  • Created various Excel documents to assist with pulling metrics data and presenting information to stakeholders for concise explanations of best placement for needed resources.
  • Improved decision-making processes with accurate data analysis and visualization techniques.
  • Used statistical methods to analyze data and generate useful business reports.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and accuracy, resulting in better-informed decisions.
  • Enhanced business efficiency by identifying trends and patterns in complex datasets.
  • Integrated multiple sources of disparate data into cohesive datasets using ETL processes, improving overall analytic capabilities.
  • Provided actionable insights through comprehensive reports and dashboards, supporting strategic initiatives.
  • Facilitated cross-departmental data integration, enhancing overall data coherence and utility.
  • Collaborated with IT to ensure data security measures were in place, safeguarding sensitive information.
  • Improved data visualization techniques, making insights more accessible to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Enhanced data accuracy by automating data cleansing processes, significantly reducing manual errors.
  • Analyzed data to identify root causes of problems and recommend corrective actions.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to identify business needs and data sources.
  • Generated ad-hoc reports to evaluate specific business requirements.
  • Developed data mining algorithms to identify and classify patterns in data.

Education

Master of Arts - International Relations

The George Washington University
Washington DC
12-2019

Master of Arts - Politics, Philosophy And Economcis

The University of Akron
Akron, OH
05-2016

Skills

  • Data visualization and presentations
  • Data analysis
  • Python programming
  • Excel functions
  • SQL
  • Data cleaning
  • Analytical problem solving
  • Statistical analysis
  • Tableau
  • Project management
  • Data mining
  • MS Excel
  • SQL databases
  • KPI tracking
  • Microsoft BI

Certification

  • Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate - Google.
  • Power BI Data Analyst Associate Certification – Microsoft.
  • SQL Database Developer Certification – Microsoft or other vendors.

Timeline

Data Analyst

Harris and Harris
09.2021 - Current
  • Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate - Google.
  • Power BI Data Analyst Associate Certification – Microsoft.
  • SQL Database Developer Certification – Microsoft or other vendors.

Master of Arts - International Relations

The George Washington University

Master of Arts - Politics, Philosophy And Economcis

The University of Akron
Rachel Thacker