Valeriya Varnakova
Mackinac Island,MI
Summary
Energetic and organized individual with strong communication and problem-solving skills. Deep understanding of operations management principles coupled with proficiency in project coordination and data analysis. Dedicated to driving efficiency and optimizing workflows to enhance organizational performance.
Overview
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1
Certification
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years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Coordinator / Manager
Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste. Marie, MI
01.2023 - 05.2026
- Managed front-desk operations and customer support for 200+ students and staff, streamlining check-ins, equipment management, and inventory while ensuring a smooth and efficient environment.
- Increased membership sales and program participation by 70% through targeted outreach and improved service processes, while also handling financial reconciliations, cash management, and reporting with accuracy.
- Coordinated scheduling and logistics for university events, ensuring seamless execution and resource allocation.
DART Project (Distance Applications and Retention Tool)
Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste. Marie, MI
01.2026 - 04.2026
- Developed a predictive modeling suite in Streamlit using a Random Forest Classifier to identify institutional retention risks, optimizing for a 73.1% Recall rate to maximize the detection of at-risk student behaviors.
- Engineered a 3D spatial visualization suite using Pydeck and Mapbox GL to quantify the impact of geographic location on student persistence, utilizing the Haversine formula to calculate distance-based constraints on behavioral outcomes.
- Delivered an end-to-end data processing engine in Python to process 182 features from complex longitudinal datasets, implementing One-Hot Encoding and regex-based cleaning of US/Canadian geographic data to ensure high-fidelity model inputs.
Associate Data Consultant
8Bit Insights
Traverse City, MI
01.2026 - 04.2026
- Designed a data governance framework covering 4 core domains (ownership, access controls, documentation standards, metric consistency) to support reliable financial reporting.
- Created 3 reusable templates for current-state architecture assessments, governance gap analysis, and future-state recommendations.
- Redesigned Power BI training materials and business documentation, improving clarity and usability and supporting increased adoption of data tools among non-technical stakeholders.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Data Science
Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste. Marie, MI05.2026
Skills
Data Analytics: Statistical Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA), Data Mining, Data Collection, Data Cleaning, ETL, Data Governance, Forecasting, Regression Analysis, Classification, Clustering
Business Analytics: Business Analytics, Process Implementation, Process Improvement, Scheduling Management, Customer Invoicing, Data Driven Decision Making
Machine Learning & AI: Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Model Development, Model Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Programming & Data Analysis: Python, R, SQL, Excel, C, C
Python Libraries & Tools: Pandas, NumPy, Scikit Learn, Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plotly, Streamlit, Folium
R & Statistical Tools: RStudio, dplyr, ggplot2, dbscan, SPSS
Data Visualization: Data Visualization, Interactive Dashboards, Plotly, Streamlit, Matplotlib, Seaborn, ggplot2
Core Competencies: Analytical Thinking, Problem Solving, Attention to Detail, Communication, Cross Functional Collaboration, Organization, Time Management
Certification
IBM Data Science Professional Certificate (V3) by Coursera, July 2025 - Present, TOSA EXCEL 365 Certificate: Level Advanced, Aug 2025 - Present
Timeline
DART Project (Distance Applications and Retention Tool)
Lake Superior State University
01.2026 - 04.2026
Associate Data Consultant
8Bit Insights
01.2026 - 04.2026
Operations Coordinator / Manager
Lake Superior State University
01.2023 - 05.2026
Bachelor's Degree - Data Science
Lake Superior State University
Personal Information
- Languages: English, Russian
- Availability: Open to relocation