Sydney Evenson
Summary
Recent graduate with a bachelor’s degree in data science, seeking a challenging position where I can apply my critical thinking and decision-making skills. I have experience with Northwestern Mutual's processes, product types, and forms. Academically, I have polished my ability to make informed decisions based on available information while excelling in various communication-intensive courses via team projects, essays, and presentations, further strengthening my ability to convey complex ideas effectively.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Insurance Document Associate
Northwestern Mutual
Milwaukee, WI
06.2024 - 12.2024
- Sorted, scanned, and indexed incoming insurance documents (policy applications, claims, premium checks, and correspondence), coordinated with teams ensuring timely processing of documents.
- Routed documents and emails to the correct departments; identified and resolved issues (missing signatures, incorrect or incomplete forms, misfiled items).
Shift Leader
Pure Green
Madison, WI
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Supervised and trained a team of employees, delegating daily responsibilities to ensure smooth operations and positive customer experiences.
- Managed inventory and ordering to keep supplies stocked and day-to-day needs met.
Camp Lifeguard & Boat Driver
OSRUI, URJ Summer Camp
Oconomowoc, WI
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Ensured the safety of over 100 campers daily.
- Assisted in organizing and leading water-based recreational activities for campers of all ages.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Data Science
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI08.2025
Certificate - Environmental Science
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Madison, WI08-2025
Skills
- Data analysis
- Time management abilities
- Effective communication
- Adaptability
- Statistical modeling
- Python programming
- Strong work ethic
- Data visualization with Tableau
- R programming
School Projects
Affordable Housing Analysis (R)
- Analyzed Redfin Home Price Index data to examine the relationship between housing trends and minimum wage growth over 13 years.
EDGAR Web Logs Dashboard (Python)
- Built a Flask app to parse EDGAR logs.
- Designed an A/B-tested web dashboard and geographic data visualization revealing user behavior and patterns.
Epidemiological Modeling (R, Tableau)
- Developed a model to simulate infectious disease growth rates and forecast new infections.
- Created a dashboard to visualize infection spread and inform policy decisions.
Timeline
Insurance Document Associate
Northwestern Mutual
06.2024 - 12.2024
Shift Leader
Pure Green
05.2022 - 08.2022
Camp Lifeguard & Boat Driver
OSRUI, URJ Summer Camp
06.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Data Science
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Certificate - Environmental Science
University of Wisconsin, Madison