Experienced in consultant, QA and BA roles/ procedures
Logical Data Analyst with experience producing intelligence to enhance business planning and operations. Well-versed in business needs and practices, regulatory requirements and internal control systems. Highly successful at leveraging data trends and patterns.
Detail-oriented Business Analyst with years of experience conducting analysis and research to come up with solutions to common business problems. Polished in formulating business improvement strategies and overseeing new technology and system implementation. Commercially-aware professional with in-depth knowledge of computing systems and project management techniques.
Creative Business Analyst with broad-based background in highly competitive and dynamic organizations. Recognized as decisive leader and excellent team player. Committed to forming strong, productive teams.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Analyst III
Luxottica
Mason, Ohio
08.2023 - Current
Managed projects and served as primary liaison between client and multiple internal groups to clarify goals and meet standards and deadlines.
Identified and analyzed user requirements, procedures and processes to develop optimization strategies.
Collaborated with stakeholders to define features, integrations and partnerships.
Delivered timely support by tracking issues and communicating resolutions to end users.
Recommended improvements to existing or proposed systems to enhance solution functionality.
Improved processes and procedures to achieve key performance metrics.
Generated reports and obtained data to develop analytics on key performance and operational metrics.
Worked with internal teams to understand business needs and changing strategies.
Conducted data analysis to prepare forecasts and identify trends.
Utilized data analysis to monitor process efficiencies and identify data integrity exceptions.
Senior Business Analyst
PNC Bank
Cincinnati, Ohio
08.2022 - 05.2023
Determined opportunities to improve workflow by adding and modifying processes, revamping use cases for each initiative and creating new components for each functional area.
Prioritized day-to-day delivery functions to promote sustained growth within digital and mobile technology division.
Developed understanding of customer workflows to deliver precise recommendations for challenging problems.
Kept track of simultaneous project milestones using tactical approaches, established practices and strategic plans focused on production, schedule and budget objectives.
Pinpointed inefficiencies in business processes and recommended improved policies.
Developed new analytical systems to improve essential business metrics visibility.
Managed projects and served as primary liaison between client and multiple internal groups to clarify goals and meet standards and deadlines.
Recommended improvements to existing or proposed systems to enhance solution functionality.
Delivered timely support by tracking issues and communicating resolutions to end users.
Collaborated with stakeholders to define features, integrations and partnerships.
Identified and analyzed user requirements, to develop optimization strategies.
Used devops to create, edit and maintain user stories
Obtained data from devops to analyze defects
Monitored use cases through the SDLC using devops
Business Analyst II
Vector Solutions
Cincinnati, Ohio
03.2020 - 02.2022
Created Business Requirement Documents (BRD) and Functional Specification Documents (FSD)
Documented business practices and requirements
Validated requirement traceability
Updated DevOps with testing information throughout the SDLC
Researched current business procedures by holding meetings with end users and SME’s
Developed and presented in-person, online, and remote demos for end users
Utilized process management skills and experience to define project requirements, document project milestones/deadlines and map solutions
Maintained up-to-date and accurate records in DevOps.
Recognized areas requiring process improvement systems by studying current practices and recommending modifications.
Prepared training and process flow documentation in effort to maintain business goals
Supported IT department with technology infrastructure and business services based on business strategies and IT projects.
Business Analyst I
Cengage Learning/National Geographic
Mason, OH
03.2015 - 03.2020
Managed projects and served as primary liaison between client and multiple internal groups to clarify goals and meet standards and deadlines.
Identified and analyzed user requirements, procedures and processes to develop optimization strategies.
Collaborated with stakeholders to define features, integrations and partnerships.
Delivered timely support by tracking issues and communicating resolutions to end users.
Recommended improvements to existing or proposed systems to enhance solution functionality.
QA Activities
Executed test scripts and logged defects, working with application team to resolve issues arising out of testing process.
Verified aspects of integration testing, functional testing and regression testing.
Created test results and tested summary deliverables to enable production implementation readiness.
Participated in sprints to verify solutions applied met business requirements appropriately.
Created and executed test cases for large business initiatives, automating test cases and for regular execution.
Educational Consultant
Cengage Learning / National Geographic
Mason, Ohio
03.1996 - 04.2015
Kept relationships with customers positive and open by reaching out regularly to check on needs and offer solutions.
Developed and deployed effective strategies for growing territory sales.
Attended special events, conferences and trade shows to represent company, showcase offerings and bring in new customers.
Listened to customer needs to identify and recommend best products and services.
Communicated effectively with clientele to maintain customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Built strong, professional relationships through identification of client needs, which increased overall sales and opportunities.
Assisted customers during selection process and helped choose perfect products to meet individual needs.
Introduced new services and offers to customers in public and private schools worldwide.