Business Analytics Professional

Qualified with years of experience in the healthcare, and non-profit field as well as multiple Fortune 500 companies.

Education

University of Louisville, Louisville KY
Master of Science in Business Analytics July 2019
Master of Public Health
• Concentrations: Health Management, Environmental & Occupational Health
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Computer Information Systems
• Concentration: Business Process Management
Bachelor of Arts in Economics 
• Minor: International Business

Work Experience

Kentucky Department of Education, Office of Education Technology, Frankfort KY

October 2020 – Present

Systems Consultant IT

• Analyze requests for information technology development and prepares long range information technology plans across
agency organizational business lines
• Provide analytical support for large scale development projects including overall system design and integration
• Serve as project lead and provides analytical support to IT management in the integration and design of IT projects
• Analyze project requests for new development and/or system modifications
• Develop and make presentations to agency heads and information technology management explaining the planned and actual
utilization of information technology resources
• Work with users and other agencies in the planning of information technology resource allocation
• Analyze requests for information technology development & prepare plans across agency organizational business lines
• Analyze user problems and makes recommendations for solutions
• Work with users and other agencies in the planning of information technology resource utilization
• Monitor plans and products developed by contract consultants and other IT staff
• Provide technical assistance to systems analysts, programmers, business analysts and contract consultants in the development
and integration of computer systems to enable the business process of user agencies
• Provide leadership and/or assistance in the formulation of contractual relationships with vendors to include Service Level
Agreements, Scope of Work documentation, Business Cases and Requests for Proposals
• Prepare feasibility study documents, long range information technology plans and summaries of agency project requests and
other reports resulting from the analysis of requests for information technology solutions
• Plan, develop, and coordinate or present highly complex information technology training
• Update, monitor and run monthly Tableau dashboards and reports
• Assist in the automation of existing processes using SQL, Microsoft Excel and Tableau

Humana, Inc., Louisville KY

July 2019 – October 2020

Provider Contract Load Business Intelligence Engineer

  • Described tools, technologies, applications and practices used to collect, integrate, analyze, and present data to leaders
  • Analyzed and presented data to create insightful and actionable business information
  • Ran daily IPAR process and monthly TAT reports using SSIS packages 
  • Improved the IPAR submission process by automating parts of the IPAR process using tools, such as Python, SQL, MS Excel
  • Created instructions, documentation and guidelines for the IPAR process
  • Maintained, tested, updated and scheduled releases of IPAR tools to users
  • Utilized data to drive process improvements, root cause analysis, and issue resolution to ensure quality assurance of data
  • Provided training, technical support and troubleshooting for users of the IPAR IT tools and applications

Humana, Inc., Louisville KY

July 2018 – July 2019

Financial Analytics Intern                                                                                                               

  • Cleaned data, calibrated neural networks, and other predictive models using SPSS Modeler
  • Created and improved upon existing process documentation
  • Conducted peer reviews of existing CMS risk score model & payment methodology
  • Improved efficiency of existing models by optimizing SQL code and automation of existing processes
  • Created documentation & instruction guidelines for new procedures and processing techniques

Yum! Brands-Kentucky Fried Chicken, Louisville KY

May 2017 – July 2018

Business Intelligence Intern

  • Produced documentation of business needs, systems requirements, and proof of concept for projects
  • Generated visualizations, analytics reports, dashboards and mobile visualizations using Microsoft Power BI
  • Created queries and perform data validation to identify and understand anomalies using SQL
  • Worked with cross-functional teams using the SDLC to develop new products for departments

University of Louisville, Office of Study Abroad and Int’l Travel, Louisville KY

May 2015 – Jan. 2018

Data Analyst 

  • Produced statistics and figures for students, faculty and staff that have traveled abroad
  • Delivered and implemented data collection strategies which increased efficiency by 50%
  • Produced reports, statistics & figures for weekly, quarterly and annual reporting
  • Interpreted data, analyze results using statistical techniques, and interpreted current trends & patterns
  • Created and maintained study abroad travel database of students, faculty and staff

Program Assistant Senior

July 2014 – Nov. 2014

  • Supervised 12 work study students in regards to scheduling, work load and compensation
  • Decreased spending by 10% through budget reconciliation, and optimizing monthly  expenditures
  • Improved student record collection and analysis through re-design of the in-take process and intake forms

Life Spring Health Systems, Jeffersonville Indiana

Grants Coordinator

April 2015 – Jan. 2017

  • Managed multi-million dollar department budget in coordination with Clinical Supervisor
  • Supervised 20+staff members in regards to admissions procedures and privacy guidelines
  • Developed and maintain databases and systems for tracking grant awards, and statistical data
  • Created and distributed reports, summaries, and analyses in regards to hundreds of grant recipients
  • Ensured that staff complied with federal and state law as well as company policies, procedures and guidelines
  • Conducted research for the creation of policies and procedures that adhere to standards of best practice

Care Manager  

Nov. 2014 – April 2015

  • Provided preliminary assessment and treatment planning services
  • Delivered case management services to 10+ clients at a time
  • Advocated on behalf of client to serve as a liaison for the patient to ensure continuity of quality patient care

Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, Louisville KY

May 2013 – May 2014

Emergency Planning and Preparedness Intern 

  • Created a medical dependency registry to serve the Louisville Metro area
  • Generated, designed and distributed forms, fliers and informational material at community events
  • Assisted with organizing and executing community outreach events
  • Contributed to emergency preparedness exercises and training exercises

Contact Information

  • See the bottom of the Portfolio Page for Contact information