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Penny Anderson

Management Analyst at Dakota County
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Seasoned professional with expertise in community outreach, leadership, and project management.
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Location
St Paul, Minnesota, United States, US
Skills
  • Community Outreach
  • Leadership
  • Event Planning
  • Nonprofits
  • Project Management
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Penny Anderson is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in community outreach, leadership, event planning, and project management. She has worked in various roles, including Management Analyst at Dakota County, Data Analyst/IT Administrator at 360 Communities, and Substitute Librarian at Dakota County Libraries. Anderson has also held positions at Rasmussen College, ProQuest (formerly UMI), and EHS FIRST Robotics Booster Club. She holds certifications in Lean Six Sigma, Mini MBA for Nonprofit Organizations, and Interprofessional Healthcare Informatics. Penny is based in St Paul, Minnesota, and has a strong background in data analysis, information literacy, and training.

Credentials

  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification
    Aveta Business Institute
    Nov, 2021
    - Apr, 2026
  • Mini MBA for Nonprofit Organizations
    University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business
    Jun, 2019
    - Apr, 2026
  • Interprofessional Healthcare Informatics
    Coursera
    Jul, 2018
    - Apr, 2026
  • Certified Professional Project Manager
    University of St. Thomas
    Nov, 2013
    - Apr, 2026
  • Analytics Storytelling for Impact
    edX
  • Analyzing and Visualizing Data with Excel
    edX
  • Data Science Essentials
    edX
  • Essential Statistics for Data Analysis using Excel
    edX
  • Ethics and Law in Data and Analytics
    edX
  • Implementing Predictive Analytics with Spark in Azure HDInsight
    edX
  • Introduction to Python for Data Science
    edX
  • Microsoft Professional Capstone: Data Science
    edX
  • Microsoft Professional Program: Data Science Orientation
    edX
  • Principles of Machine Learning
    edX
  • Querying Data with Transact-SQL
    edX

Experience

  • Dakota County
    • Hastings, Minnesota
    • Management Analyst
      • Dec 2021 - Present
      • Hastings, Minnesota

  • 360 Communities
    • Burnsville, MN
    • Data Analyst / IT Administrator
      • Nov 2013 - Dec 2021
      • Burnsville, MN

      In the spirit of caring for our neighbors, 360 Communities provides hope and support to people by engaging communities to prevent violence, ensure school success and promote long-term self-sufficiency.• Managed the donor and client databases.• Managed the migration of the donor database from a JETS to SQL database.• Built tables to add a volunteer module to the database.• Developed procedures manual and trained users on the donor database.• Provided system support for the current client database (CMS).• Migrated CMS to a new server.• Researched and implemented a new client database.• Data Analytics: Queried databases and built reports.• Performed research for data-driven results.

  • Dakota County Libraries
    • Substitute Librarian
      • Sep 2001 - Dec 2021

      Flexible information professional serving diverse populations of all ages in nine different communities in Dakota County.• Provide exemplary customer service in meeting the information needs of the community. • Locate information and perform research in print and electronic formats. • Initiate and collaborate on projects to assist with processes and collection management. • Leverage my technology skills for the benefit of our customers and my colleagues.• Assist patrons in the use of various iLab technologies, including 3D printing, paper cutting, digitization, and others.

  • ISD 196
    • STEM Career Fair Coordinator
      • 2012 - 2019

      The goal of this event is to inspire young people to consider careers in science, technology, engineering and math and to help students learn about the various careers by talking to professionals who work in these fields. • Launched the inaugural fair, featuring 100 presenters; several hundred students and parents attended.• Recruited corporate sponsors and presenters.• Marketed the event utilizing web, posters, and news releases in schools and local media.• Managed all aspects of event day logistics. • Continuing to grow and coordinate future fairs with about 300 presenters and attendance up over 2000.• Shared resources with the Central Coast National Organization of Women to assist in the development of a STEM Career Fair for a rural region on the Oregon coast,

  • EHS FIRST Robotics Booster Club
    • Founder and President
      • 2010 - 2013

      Established and led the booster club to support the Eagan High School FIRST robotics team in providing a quality a year-round STEM education program for high school students with outreach in the middle and elementary schools, the community, and throughout the state. (Community Service – unpaid position)• Prepared and filed all official documents to establish the booster club as a non-profit corporation.• Grew the booster club from a few to over 100 active volunteers.• Developed and maintained the team intranet.• Managed fundraising, including student fundraisers, grant writing, and corporate sponsorships.• Secured grants for a team trailer, tools, FLL, and general support.• Managed team registration and directories for 80 students and 30 mentors.• Coordinated snacks, carpools, socials, and other non-robot related tasks.• Mentored students.• Provided administrative support to the Faculty Advisor of the EHS FIRST robotics team.

  • Rasmussen College
    • Eagan, MN
    • Reference and Instruction Librarian
      • 2006 - 2007
      • Eagan, MN

      Provided information services and instruction to Rasmussen faculty and students.• Developed and presented in-class workshops.• Developed library outreach programs. • Selected and catalogued materials. • Participated in migration from PALS to Aleph library catalog. • Collaborated with faculty on information literacy projects. • Served on interlibrary loan, library policies, and teaching and learning committees.

  • ProQuest (formerly UMI)
    • Ann Arbor, MI
    • Index Editor, Research Collections
      • 1987 - 1992
      • Ann Arbor, MI

      Performed all phases of the publication process to ensure product quality and timely publication of the California Code of Regulations Index and Microfiche Edition.Commended by the State of California for contributions to the accuracy of the California Code of Regulations and its accessibility. Researched and published an 8-volume index and companion bibliography, Terrorism: An International Resource File in consultation with an International Advisory Board. Recognized by Microform Review as a “landmark in the micropublishing world.”

Education

  • 2017 - 2018
    Microsoft on edX
    Microsoft Professional Program in Data Science
  • University of St. Thomas
    Certified Professional Project Manager (CPPM)
  • 1986 - 1987
    University of Michigan
    Master of Information & Library Studies (M.I.L.S.)
  • 1981 - 1985
    Ball State University
    Bachelor of Music, Music History, Minor in Business

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