Alex Purdy
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Credentials
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Requirements Elicitation and Analysis
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Agile Requirements Foundations
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Business Analysis Foundations
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Business Analysis: Business Benefits Realization
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Business Analyst and Project Manager Collaboration
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Continuous Product Design | Continuous Product Design (CPD) Foundations
Continuous Product Design CertifiedFeb, 2021- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Carolina Terrain
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United States
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Landscaping Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Owner
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Aug 2022 - Present
At Carolina Terrain we design and install landscapes including trees, lawns, shrubs, gardens, and other related grounds or outdoor improvements. We study your specific situation, including the terrain, topography, drainage patterns, and light conditions in order to create your ideal outdoor space.Get in touch to learn more about how we can transform your outdoor space into something spectacular. At Carolina Terrain we design and install landscapes including trees, lawns, shrubs, gardens, and other related grounds or outdoor improvements. We study your specific situation, including the terrain, topography, drainage patterns, and light conditions in order to create your ideal outdoor space.Get in touch to learn more about how we can transform your outdoor space into something spectacular.
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Discover Claims
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Operations Manager
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Jul 2020 - Aug 2022
- Creating long-term plans and initiatives that further the company's overall goals and vision- Coordinating and managing teams utilizing JIRA project management software to accomplish tasks in an organized and timely manner- Assessing and analyzing business budgets and spending to identify areas to reduce or eliminate expenses and optimize profits- Actively identifying single points of failure, process inefficiencies, and points of friction and creating solutions in order to maximize efficiency and revenues- Monitoring the market in order to remain flexible, enabling us to shift course in order to adapt and capitalize on changes in trends-Utilizing Microsoft Excel to produce financial reports for upper level management-Reviewing financials spreadsheets for accurate reporting and to identify areas of waste spending to optimize budgets
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Legacy Data Access
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Google Adwords Campaign Manager
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Mar 2020 - Jul 2020
-Actively managing the Legacy Data Access Google AdWords marketing campaign-Analyzed previous campaign with a historically low CTR and implemented a new strategy to effectively boost the campaign’s performance-Consistently seeking methods to maximize the ROI of our campaign, reduce expenses extensively, while increasing the overall brand awareness resulting in an improved conversion rate
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Customer Service Manager
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Jan 2019 - Jun 2020
-Maintain ongoing relationships with clients-Represent the voice of the customer-Manage and oversee all support tickets and support related items-Troubleshoot user application issues and provide comprehensive solutions-Handle long term, serious problems related to applications-Set the tone for a customer-focused, thoughtful environment-Identify and Evaluate process inefficiencies-Implement and Improve process solutions-Handle customer support calls-Set and maintain customer satisfactions goals and work with the Legacy Data Access team to meet and exceed these goals
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Assistant Project Manager
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Jan 2019 - Jun 2020
-Shadowing project managers during contract negotiations, new work orders, management of client expectations, planning/executing/closing projects -Managing and implementing new internship programs for Legacy Data Access interns-Assembling requirement documents for new application development-Assigning tasks to interns and managing their progress to meet goals in a timely manner and under budget-Providing a mentorship program to develop the character and business skills of interns where they learn all aspects of Legacy Data Access operations and functions.
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SQL Server Developer
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Feb 2018 - Dec 2018
-Reviewing query performance and optimizing code-Writing queries used for applications (websites)-Working with application developers to create optimized queries-Creating table indexes to improve database performance-Programming views, stored procedures, and functions
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Founder and Owner
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Aug 2013 - Jan 2018
The High Country’s Premier Property Management Service The High Country’s Premier Property Management Service
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Appalachian State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Study Abroad
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Jul 2016 - Jul 2016
-Gained knowledge on contemporary sustainable business practices and how they are measured-Increased my awareness of global sustainability problems and how organizations are addressing these problems in Amsterdam-Further understanding of the concept of the Circular Economy, and how it can be applied in operations for various types of organizations-Demonstrated an understanding of Amsterdam’s role as a sustainability leader in the global business environment-Compared sustainable business practices in Amsterdam to those in the United States, highlighting similarities and differences, as well as recommendations for best practices-Understood the role of sustainability reporting in the development, implementation, and improvement of sustainable business practices
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Hydroponic Assistant
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Mar 2013 - Jul 2013
-Assistant at local urban hydroponic lettuce operation located in Charlotte, NC in the heart of the city. -Performing basic maintenance of hydroponic systems, seeding, transplanting, harvesting, and adjusting of the nutrient and pH levels. -Provide deliveries of fresh produce to local restaurants -Record business analytics and financial metrics in excel -Assistant at local urban hydroponic lettuce operation located in Charlotte, NC in the heart of the city. -Performing basic maintenance of hydroponic systems, seeding, transplanting, harvesting, and adjusting of the nutrient and pH levels. -Provide deliveries of fresh produce to local restaurants -Record business analytics and financial metrics in excel
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Cadrillion Capital
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Intern
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May 2012 - Feb 2013
Researched, documented and reported information for the business start-up Urban Leaf, LLC. I was apart of the early business development and personally assisted in the creation of the overall business concept. Researched, documented and reported information for the business start-up Urban Leaf, LLC. I was apart of the early business development and personally assisted in the creation of the overall business concept.
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Moe's Southwest Grill
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United States
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Restaurants
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700 & Above Employee
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Line cook
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Mar 2012 - May 2012
Washed Dishes, cleaned workspace and eating areas, cooking experience on flat top grill as well as fryer, made customers meals to order as well provided customer assistance. Washed Dishes, cleaned workspace and eating areas, cooking experience on flat top grill as well as fryer, made customers meals to order as well provided customer assistance.
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Farm Hand
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May 2008 - Feb 2012
Harvested, cleaned/prepared produce and performed general labor at a local organic farm. Assisted in advertising Poplar Ridge Farm at local businesses with the owner Marianne Battistone. Harvested, cleaned/prepared produce and performed general labor at a local organic farm. Assisted in advertising Poplar Ridge Farm at local businesses with the owner Marianne Battistone.
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AGDATA, LP
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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200 - 300 Employee
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Business Intern
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May 2009 - Jul 2009
Organized old computer equipment, mailed letters, created and organized customer information on excel spreadsheets, assisted the employees of AGDATA, helped to relocate equipment to new offices Organized old computer equipment, mailed letters, created and organized customer information on excel spreadsheets, assisted the employees of AGDATA, helped to relocate equipment to new offices
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Education
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2014 - 2016
Appalachian State University
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies -
2014 - 2014
Western Carolina University
Entrepreneurship -
2012 - 2013
Central Piedmont Community College
Transfer Student
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