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Motivated, forward-thinking data scientist with a proven track record of successfully communicating challenging concepts to non-technical audiences through 4+ years of experience in scientific research. Strengths include:

• Technical Skills: Strong statistical knowledge with programming experience using SAS, SQL, R, and Python
• Leadership: Experience with project management, leadership, and mentorship
• Communication: Ability to communicate analytical findings through presentation, writing, and visualization
• Research: Experience with research project design, data collection, and research methods

May 2018 (expected) : Master of Science in Analytics; Institute for Advanced Analytics

Relevant Coursework:
Analytics Tools & Techniques, Data Mining, Linear Algebra, Logistic Regression, Machine Learning, Marketing Analytics, Optimization, Python, R, SQL, Simulation & Risk, Survival Analysis, Text Analytics, Time Series, Data Visualization

May 2017 : Graduate Certificate, Applied Statistics and Data Management; NC State University

May 2014 Bachelor of Science, Genetics cum laude; NC State University

Practicum Project: Elevate Credit

• Serve as Technical Lead in 8-month project, work completed under non-disclosure agreement
• Extract insights from month-over-month direct mail marketing campaigns, utilizing R and SAS
• Apply machine learning algorithms to reduce data dimensions and cluster customers into segments
• Provide actionable, data-driven recommendations using customer segments to improve product performance

• Languages: Proficient in: SAS, SQL, R; Intermediate knowledge: Python
• Software: Tableau, JMP, SAS Enterprise Miner, MS Office

• SAS Certified Advanced Programmer for SAS 9
• SAS Certified Statistical Business Analyst Using SAS 9: Regression and Modeling
• SAS Certified Predictive Modeler Using SAS Enterprise Miner 14
• Google Analytics Individual Qualification

Mackay Laboratory, NC State Genetics Program, Raleigh, NC

Research Technician May 2014 – May 2017

• Executed independent, detail-oriented quantitative genetics research projects
• Led and coordinated collaborative team research projects related to human health
• Analyzed and managed large data sets using Excel and JMP
• Mentored and provided guidance to incoming graduate and undergraduate students

Undergraduate Researcher October 2012 – May 2014

• Developed novel insights while executing multiple individual research projects
• Communicated scientific results through presentations at research symposiums
• Awarded ‘Undergraduate Research Award’ for excellence in research presentation skills

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