• Data Analysis & Visualization: SQL, R, Python, SAS, Excel, Tableau, Power BI, ArcGIS
• Data Management: Data cleaning, validation, integration, workflow documentation, database querying, Banner
• Statistical & Analytical Methods: Regression analysis, hypothesis testing, data exploration, statistical modeling
• Reporting & Communication: Dashboards, technical briefs, data visualization, leadership reporting
• Collaboration & Project Work: Cross-functional teamwork, stakeholder communication, project coordination
Experience
Data Analyst
Michigan Technological University — College of Engineering
• Analyze student enrollment, retention, and graduation data to identify trends supporting student success initiatives
• Develop dashboards and visual reports to communicate key metrics to academic leadership
• Track faculty research metrics including grant funding, publications, and performance indicators
• Query institutional databases including Banner to extract and prepare data for analysis and reporting
• Produce visualizations and reports translating complex datasets into actionable insights for leadership
February 2026–Present
Travelers’ Health Data Analyst
Michigan Public Health Institute — Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
• Analyzed surveillance data from state and federal datasets to detect and report disease trends
• Designed reports and dashboards to monitor key public health performance metrics
• Produced data briefs and visualizations for leadership and external partners
• Coordinated data exchange with federal partners ensuring data integrity and compliance
• Developed workflow documentation improving reporting efficiency and data quality
April 2024–June 2025
Data Branch Coordinator
Sedgwick County Health Department — Kansas
• Directed COVID-19 data operations including dashboards, vaccine inventory reporting, and outbreak monitoring
• Managed a team of analysts coordinating multiple reporting projects and deliverables
• Developed data reports, dashboards, and ArcGIS visualizations for public and leadership reporting
• Communicated analytical findings to internal stakeholders, community partners, and public audiences
• Implemented project management tools to track team tasks and reporting timelines
December 2022–July 2023
Data Analyst
Sedgwick County Health Department — Kansas
• Conducted COVID-19 data analysis and prepared reports for leadership and public reporting
• Created dashboards and visualizations to monitor disease trends and community health indicators
• Performed descriptive and statistical analyses on public health datasets
• Communicated findings to healthcare professionals, community partners, and leadership
June 2022–December 2022
Speech Language Pathologist
Wichita Public Schools
• Analyzed assessment and therapy data to evaluate student progress and intervention effectiveness
• Communicated analytical findings and recommendations to parents, educators, and multidisciplinary teams
• Maintained compliance documentation and performance reporting for student services
August 2016–May 2022
Education
University of Colorado Boulder
Master of Science
Data Science (In Progress)
Graduate Certificate in Data Science — December 2025
Relevant Coursework: Statistical Modeling, Applied Regression, Machine Learning, Data Mining, Data Visualization, Database Systems, Data Management for Analytics
Expected Summer 2026
Purdue University
Master of Science
Speech Language Pathology
August 2013
Kent State University
Bachelor of Science
Speech Pathology and Audiology
May 2011
Certifications
SAS Certified Specialist: Base Programming using SAS 9.4
• Demonstrated proficiency in SAS programming language including accessing different types of data, exploring and preparing data, analyzing and reporting on data, exporting results, and applying SAS programming principles in practical examples
March 2022
Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate
• Gained practice cleaning, organizing, analyzing, and visualizing data using spreadsheets, SQL, R programing, and Tableau
November 2021
IBM Data Analyst Professional Certificate
• Gained experience with data analysis and applying analytical techniques with a focus on Excel, SQL, Python libraries, and IBM Cognos
October 2021
IBM Data Science Professional Certificate
• Developed hands-on skills with open source tools and libraries, Python, databases, SQL, data visualization, data analysis, statistical analysis, predictive modeling, and machine learning algorithms
October 2021
Interests
Outside of data analytics, I enjoy hiking, cross country skiing, and relaxing along the shores of Lake Superior.