Barbara Talagan
Research Assistant at UMass Donahue Institute- Claim this Profile
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Tiffany Pham
I had the pleasure of working alongside Barbara during our time at Cornell SC Johnson Business School, and I can confidently say that she is an exceptional professional. Barbara is not only a quick learner but also a fantastic teacher, making complex concepts in Python, R, and SQL easy to grasp for everyone on our team. What sets Barbara apart is her remarkable patience and dedication to her work. She consistently delivers high-quality results and can figure out even the most challenging problems in no time. Whether we were working on group projects or tackling individual tasks, Barbara proved herself to be an indispensable team member. Her reliability and sense of responsibility are truly commendable. Barbara's contributions go beyond technical expertise. She possesses a unique ability to offer insightful input and approach problem-solving in a business-driven manner. Her analytical skills are exceptional, and she consistently adds value to any project or discussion. I wholeheartedly recommend Barbara for any endeavor she chooses to pursue. She is a rare talent with a combination of technical prowess, teaching ability, and business acumen that is sure to make her a valuable asset to any team or organization.
Rohini Iyengar
Barbara was an exceptional member of our Capstone team. She went above and beyond in our optimization codes and analyses, brought unique and thoughtful ideas to the table, and asked insightful questions that pushed our project into a higher level of complexity. I recommend Barbara for any analytical or technical positions because she utilizes all of the data and tools given to her and takes it many steps further. She is effective with time management and puts in great effort for projects she cares about.
Tiffany Pham
I had the pleasure of working alongside Barbara during our time at Cornell SC Johnson Business School, and I can confidently say that she is an exceptional professional. Barbara is not only a quick learner but also a fantastic teacher, making complex concepts in Python, R, and SQL easy to grasp for everyone on our team. What sets Barbara apart is her remarkable patience and dedication to her work. She consistently delivers high-quality results and can figure out even the most challenging problems in no time. Whether we were working on group projects or tackling individual tasks, Barbara proved herself to be an indispensable team member. Her reliability and sense of responsibility are truly commendable. Barbara's contributions go beyond technical expertise. She possesses a unique ability to offer insightful input and approach problem-solving in a business-driven manner. Her analytical skills are exceptional, and she consistently adds value to any project or discussion. I wholeheartedly recommend Barbara for any endeavor she chooses to pursue. She is a rare talent with a combination of technical prowess, teaching ability, and business acumen that is sure to make her a valuable asset to any team or organization.
Rohini Iyengar
Barbara was an exceptional member of our Capstone team. She went above and beyond in our optimization codes and analyses, brought unique and thoughtful ideas to the table, and asked insightful questions that pushed our project into a higher level of complexity. I recommend Barbara for any analytical or technical positions because she utilizes all of the data and tools given to her and takes it many steps further. She is effective with time management and puts in great effort for projects she cares about.
Tiffany Pham
I had the pleasure of working alongside Barbara during our time at Cornell SC Johnson Business School, and I can confidently say that she is an exceptional professional. Barbara is not only a quick learner but also a fantastic teacher, making complex concepts in Python, R, and SQL easy to grasp for everyone on our team. What sets Barbara apart is her remarkable patience and dedication to her work. She consistently delivers high-quality results and can figure out even the most challenging problems in no time. Whether we were working on group projects or tackling individual tasks, Barbara proved herself to be an indispensable team member. Her reliability and sense of responsibility are truly commendable. Barbara's contributions go beyond technical expertise. She possesses a unique ability to offer insightful input and approach problem-solving in a business-driven manner. Her analytical skills are exceptional, and she consistently adds value to any project or discussion. I wholeheartedly recommend Barbara for any endeavor she chooses to pursue. She is a rare talent with a combination of technical prowess, teaching ability, and business acumen that is sure to make her a valuable asset to any team or organization.
Rohini Iyengar
Barbara was an exceptional member of our Capstone team. She went above and beyond in our optimization codes and analyses, brought unique and thoughtful ideas to the table, and asked insightful questions that pushed our project into a higher level of complexity. I recommend Barbara for any analytical or technical positions because she utilizes all of the data and tools given to her and takes it many steps further. She is effective with time management and puts in great effort for projects she cares about.
Tiffany Pham
I had the pleasure of working alongside Barbara during our time at Cornell SC Johnson Business School, and I can confidently say that she is an exceptional professional. Barbara is not only a quick learner but also a fantastic teacher, making complex concepts in Python, R, and SQL easy to grasp for everyone on our team. What sets Barbara apart is her remarkable patience and dedication to her work. She consistently delivers high-quality results and can figure out even the most challenging problems in no time. Whether we were working on group projects or tackling individual tasks, Barbara proved herself to be an indispensable team member. Her reliability and sense of responsibility are truly commendable. Barbara's contributions go beyond technical expertise. She possesses a unique ability to offer insightful input and approach problem-solving in a business-driven manner. Her analytical skills are exceptional, and she consistently adds value to any project or discussion. I wholeheartedly recommend Barbara for any endeavor she chooses to pursue. She is a rare talent with a combination of technical prowess, teaching ability, and business acumen that is sure to make her a valuable asset to any team or organization.
Rohini Iyengar
Barbara was an exceptional member of our Capstone team. She went above and beyond in our optimization codes and analyses, brought unique and thoughtful ideas to the table, and asked insightful questions that pushed our project into a higher level of complexity. I recommend Barbara for any analytical or technical positions because she utilizes all of the data and tools given to her and takes it many steps further. She is effective with time management and puts in great effort for projects she cares about.
Credentials
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Salesforce
SalesforceNov, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED
American Red CrossJun, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Basic Life Support (BLS)
American Red CrossJun, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers
American Red CrossJun, 2018- Nov, 2024
Experience
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UMass Donahue Institute
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research Assistant
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Jun 2021 - Present
- Perform data entry, cleaning, and visualizations through Excel, Stata, and R-Studio. - Collaborate on public policy reports involving Massachusetts’ economic performance, housing, and small businesses. - Execute quantitative and qualitative analysis for reports and presentations. - Produce written memoranda including analysis of data visualizations. - Assist in publishing Mortgage Lending Trends in Massachusetts for the Massachusetts Community Banking Council - Perform data entry, cleaning, and visualizations through Excel, Stata, and R-Studio. - Collaborate on public policy reports involving Massachusetts’ economic performance, housing, and small businesses. - Execute quantitative and qualitative analysis for reports and presentations. - Produce written memoranda including analysis of data visualizations. - Assist in publishing Mortgage Lending Trends in Massachusetts for the Massachusetts Community Banking Council
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Assistant Manager
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Dec 2020 - May 2021
-Performed administrative duties, including enrollment, attendance, grades, certifications, and billing using excel spreadsheets. -Conducted surveys and analyzed results to determine the effectiveness of programs. -Researched companies and designed marketing materials. -Troubleshot online responsible vendor training for attendees. -Ensured records were up-to-date to be made available for inspection by Commission staff and any other applicable licensing authority upon request. -Currently assisting in research and design of curriculum for MA Social Consumption advanced curriculum. Show less
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Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
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United States
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Environmental Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Head Lifeguard
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Jun 2017 - Dec 2020
- Supervised work activities daily. - Managed facility if the manager was absent. - Coordinated work schedules with staff. - Conduct weekly training sessions. - Learned how to guide a team effort in high stake situations. -Professional rescuer trained to prevent injuries and respond in emergency situations. -Certified in Lifeguarding, First-Aid, CPR, and AED by Red Cross - Supervised work activities daily. - Managed facility if the manager was absent. - Coordinated work schedules with staff. - Conduct weekly training sessions. - Learned how to guide a team effort in high stake situations. -Professional rescuer trained to prevent injuries and respond in emergency situations. -Certified in Lifeguarding, First-Aid, CPR, and AED by Red Cross
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Education
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Cornell University Johnson School of Management
MSBA, Business Analytics -
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Economics -
Bishop Fenwick High School, Peabody MA
High School Diploma