Winn Cook
Durango,CO
Summary
Strategic Institutional Research Lead applying advanced data analytics, fiscal and economic modeling, and AI-driven decision tools to strengthen planning, compliance, and resource allocation. Proven collaborator improving cross-sector reporting and long-range academic and community planning outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Institutional Researcher
Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO
12.2023 - Current
- Oversee institutional research activities supporting planning, policy formulation, and decision-making.
- Manage data compilation and reporting for state and federal university activities.
- Promote collaboration across the university and support academic performance analysis.
- Ensure compliance and accuracy in all internal and external reporting, including surveys and accreditation processes.
- Building in-house AI applications for strategic planning and resource management.
- Member of committees on AI, Data Analytics, Data Governance, and Accreditation.
- SQL, Tableau, PowerBI, Pyramid Analytics, Prism Analytics, Workday.
- Chat GPT, Gemini, Grok, & Claude.
Long Term Planning and Finance Committee Member
La Plata County
Durango, CO
12.2023 - Current
- Advise La Plata County Commissioners on long-term financial planning and fiscal management strategies.
- Analyze and evaluate capital and operational expenses to ensure the county's financial stability over the next decade.
- Collaborate with other committee members to provide expert financial and governmental insights.
- Participate in the development of financial strategies to optimize county resources and budget.
- Engage in comprehensive review and analysis of financial reports and county expenditures.
- Offer recommendations for financial practices to enhance the county's economic health.
Property Investment Analyst
Durango Living Solutions
Durango , CO
05.2016 - 12.2023
- Elevated client value and minimized risks by devising strategic lease structures, resulting in increased lease renewals and higher profitability.
- Spearheaded advisory services for accessory dwelling unit (ADU) projects, securing financing options, and achieving over 10% average increase in ROI for clients.
- Leveraged Excel, Tableau, and Power BI to extract actionable insights from complex datasets, which directly informed key business decisions and boosted profitability.
- Implemented efficient project management through Monday and Microsoft Project, consistently meeting or exceeding KPI metrics, resulting in on-time project delivery and improved client satisfaction.
- Harnessed open-source data and Google Cloud API to develop customized tools and visualizations, leading to enhanced accuracy in home valuations, benefitting both buyers and sellers.
- Developed tools on top of open source La Plata County GIS data.
Project Manager
Durango Living Solutions
Durango, CO
04.2018 - 11.2018
- Led end-to-end project management, handling tasks from proposal submission to liaising with city officials, contractors, and homeowners throughout the entire project lifecycle.
- Effectively managed and mitigated supply chain shortages by presenting alternative solutions, ensuring uninterrupted project progress.
- Demonstrated a strong commitment to meeting stringent deadlines, consistently delivering results on time and within scope.
- Maintained open and transparent communication channels among all stakeholders, fostering collaboration and resolving issues promptly.
- Successfully secured private financing, which was later refinanced into long-term, low-interest traditional financing options, optimizing project financials.
- Exceeded Return on Investment (ROI) projections by 15%, showcasing exceptional project management skills and financial acumen.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO12-2017
Some College (No Degree) - Economics & Mathematics
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TXSkills
- Comprehensive and long-range planning analytics
- Fiscal, economic, and enrollment modeling (ROI / scenario)
- Zoning, code, and multi-level regulatory interpretation
- Compliance and accreditation reporting (state and federal)
- SQL, ETL, and data governance; BI dashboards (Tableau, Excel, Power BI)
- AI application and predictive model development
- GIS and spatial data, county open data, ArcGIS familiarity
- Stakeholder facilitation and public presentation
Timeline
Lead Institutional Researcher
Fort Lewis College
12.2023 - Current
Long Term Planning and Finance Committee Member
La Plata County
12.2023 - Current
Project Manager
Durango Living Solutions
04.2018 - 11.2018
Property Investment Analyst
Durango Living Solutions
05.2016 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Fort Lewis College
Some College (No Degree) - Economics & Mathematics
University of Texas At Austin
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