Rodena Woods

Highly analytical and effective communicator with strong teamwork skills and a proven ability to adapt quickly to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth, ready to take on new challenges and make a significant impact.

• Sr. Data Analyst, Love In Action Health Clinic, Grand Haven, MI, 08/2020 - 08/2024, Designed predictive models and generated data analysis utilizing IBM SPSS and Microsoft Power BI to deliver informative data insights on areas of growth, revenue, and current and future predictions for clients. Developed and deployed dashboards, pivot tables and KPI’s for data visualization insights. Interpreted and determined client needs based on gathered business requirements. Supported business intelligence strategies with data analysis reports. Collaborated with IT team about new and ongoing projects via Teams weekly. Analyzed data using Excel to improve business marketing strategies. Used Tibco Clarity to clean data, remove duplicates and irrelevant observations from dataset including outliers. Analyzed datasets from EPIC EMR System database to demonstrate various statistics. Used SSIS platform as a data warehousing tool used for data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL). Utilized MS Power BI to analyze data from relational databases and other sources to improve clinic decisions and future business goals. Identified, analyzed, and interpreted distinct patterns based on patient visits, chronic illnesses, procedures and medications. Used Oracle Cloud database to access specific data from relational databases using scripting tool SQL. Implemented a new online pharmacy system which reduced paper errors and tracking to enhance data accuracy of medication reporting. Prepared, created, deployed and managed time sensitive reports for end users and leaders using SSRS. Deployed reports to the cloud using Snowflake. Used Jira for ticket tracking on system errors and causes. Created reports using MS SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS).
• Science Teacher, Open Sky Education, Racine, WI, 08/2019 - 07/2020, Planned and implemented integrated Science and Social Studies lessons to meet state Common Core and Curriculum Standards. Created high expectations and motivation to create a positive learning environment. Developed engaging and creative lessons incorporating a variety of resources to encourage students' cultural awareness. Designed, organized, implemented, and evaluated lesson plans. Sent quarterly progress reports to parents. Utilized a variety of resources to coordinate curriculum to accommodate the different learning styles and needs of students. Managed and taught 30-35 students per class. Created multimedia presentations to teach high content to students in an engaging manner. Collaborated with other teachers effectively to develop engaging content and create strategic educational materials. Maintained necessary records of student information, including grades and parent contacts. Utilized the student information system (SIS) Infinite Campus to manage student grades, attendance and reporting.
• Educational Support Professional, Kenosha Unified School District, Kenosha, WI, 08/2015 - 07/2018, Created queries using MS SQL to create and edit relational databases, tables, parameters, and store data. Modified existing codes within Tableau and COBOL and created new codes to customize specific data requirements and hub applications. Utilized SPSS to perform various integration tasks. Worked within Linux mainframe to create and access applications using Datacom database. Managed Infinite Campus information system to analyze data utilizing expressions and specific key variables to build models. Collected, compiled, interpreted, and studied data to reveal ways to improve business decisions while providing data processing and analytics to support enterprise capture, transfer, and analysis. Developed creative dashboards in Tableau to derive meaningful insights and drive organizational goals. Executed MS SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) tool to create, publish, and manage reports for end users. Performed data analysis with SAS Viya and developed stored procedures using C++. Ran automated testing of C++ codes using Visual Basic. Used MS SQL to store, manipulate, and query data in multiple relational databases. Used SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) tool to perform various tasks. Responsible for troubleshooting software and network problems for end users. Retrieved data from sources and performed various transformations. Maintained and optimized ETL and scripts of data.
• Human Resources Director, Kindred Healthcare, Kenosha, WI, 07/2009 - 07/2015, Oversaw the daily workflow of the department. Utilized ADP software for various accounting tasks and payroll approvals. Stayed up to date with CMS SNF quality measures, guidelines and reporting. Planned, directed, developed, and coordinated companies all HR meetings, while ensuring legal compliance and implementation of the organization's mission and talent strategy. Recruited new talent and awarded annual raises including sign on bonuses. Updated and entered employee I-9, W-4's and other HR related forms in ADP. Maintained HR budget and analyzed risks for the company financially. Communicated with vendors for medical supplies, insurance, senior organizations, hospice partners, discharge, and community liaisons. Maintained a working knowledge of Federal and State regulations, laws and reimbursement policies. Built and maintained relationships with hospital vendors. Organized sales and marketing campaigns for the organization. Maintained knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations. Ensured the HR Coordinator tasks were completed for the week. Collaborated with Nursing Home Administrator, Director of Nursing and other team leaders to discuss strategic plans and initiatives, changes via Team and in person meetings. Created various HR reports within ADP Data Work Management for stakeholders to understand data.

I am very interested in your open role  on LinkedIn. I love working with people, technology and data. I’m a great analytical thinker, I pay attention to details, highly driven and self-motivated to work diligently and creatively in this role. I am intrigued by your organization’s stability, core mission and values. I offer over 5 years of data analysis experience. I also have experience in building websites. Most of my experience lies in analyzing various data, creating data visualizations for leaders, using Python, creating Excel reports, developing dynamic pivot tables, utilizing Tableau and MS Power BI MS SQL, IBM SPSS and Power BI. I possess excellent experience analyzing data to drive successful business operations and future predictions while focusing on individual client needs and customizations. I am very passionate about information technology (IT), analyzing data, creating software, developing high quality reports, including dashboards with KPI’s to help stakeholders understand business goals as well as present and future predictions. I’m confident I would be a great fit for this role. I am eager to utilize my experience and help your company continue to thrive in this role. In my last role, I improved business processes, analyzed various data, used SQL to create specific reports, streamlined business processes and used various data applications to produce statistical reports. If given the opportunity to join your team, I would ensure that I optimize your business objectives and be an asset. I look forward to bringing my interpersonal, team player, positive attitude, drive, passion for data, business management and dedication skills to your organization. I have attached my resume and letter of interest so that you can learn more about my qualifications and skills. I look forward to speaking with you at your earliest convenience. I may be reached at (262) 321-1968 to discuss this unique role further if I spark an interest. Thank you so much for your time and consideration. Have an amazing day! Sincerely, Rodena Woods, B.S, M.B.A