Experience

Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT)

• Systems Analyst

  • Jan 2020 - Present

• Data Analyst

  • Apr 2019 - Jan 2020



Willis Towers Watson

• Analyst

  • Apr 2014 - Feb 2019

  Clean, sort, and mine large and complex data sets, for valuation of employee benefits, financial forecasting, and special data experience studies.Collect, manipulate, reconcile and review data for completion of proxy statements, government forms, data reconciliations and auditors’ requests.Create and optimize internal reporting and analysis tools to help increase team performance and efficiency.Generate internal and external reports to help consultants and clients make data driven… Clean, sort, and mine large and complex data sets, for valuation of employee benefits, financial forecasting, and special data experience studies.Collect, manipulate, reconcile and review data for completion of proxy statements, government forms, data reconciliations and auditors’ requests.Create and optimize internal reporting and analysis tools to help increase team performance and efficiency.Generate internal and external reports to help consultants and clients make data driven decisions.Create various data extracts used for analysis, modeling, manipulation and interpretation in special data studies for plan design and union negotiations.Compile and analyze complicated retirement plan documents and employee information to perform benefit calculations. Maintain knowledge of current pension related laws, trends and best practices to accurately and efficiently manage and complete ongoing project deliverables. Project manage high volume data collection and entry projects ranging in size from 100 to 20,000 plan participants to strategically advise both companies and their employees on retirement or pension related offerings. Train and manage project teams of 3 to 10 members and oversee day-to-day operations of data processing, collection and escalations to maximize project efficiency.Lead bi-weekly team project meetings to discuss status and address outstanding issues to meet project objectives.Create and optimize project training materials and processing tools to help increase efficiency within project teams and minimize costs.Generate weekly reports for internal and external meetings to advise on current project measurements, projections and to address questions.Collaborate and build relationships across internal project teams by sharing training resources, best practices, and team members and providing peer guidance on general project management questions. Show more Show less



Amway Hotel Corporation

• Valet

  • Oct 2009 - Jan 2014

  Provided hotel patrons with their first impression of one of Michigan’s only Preferred Hotels. Greet guests, collect luggage from vehicles, and escort them to the hotel reception desk



MarshBerry

• Financial Analyst Intern

  • Aug 2013 - Dec 2013

  Analyzed, entered and compiled financial statements for modeling, reporting and presenting by company consultants. Conducted industry research for completion of internal summary reports.



Grand Valley State University

• Statistical Consultant

  • Aug 2010 - Dec 2010

  Helped consult Grand Valley State University's Fitness and Wellness Center on participation rates in fitness and wellness activities. Survey data was analyzed using SAS for trends, tendencies and participation rates. Conclusions were compiled and presented to client to advise on better engagement methods to increase participation rates in fitness and wellness activities.



Grand Valley State University

• Statistical Consultant

  • Jan 2010 - Apr 2010

  Designed an experiment and survey to analyze reactions to various fluctuations in tax rates for the Fruitport Township Police & Fire Department. Survey data was collected and analyzed using SAS to compile and present final results and recommendations to the township.



College Pro

• Job Site Manager

  • Apr 2009 - Aug 2009

  Managed a 3-member home painting crew. Responsible for overseeing business and financial transactions with clients to ensure customer satisfaction.



Directions in Research

• Market Research Specialist

  • Sep 2008 - Apr 2009

  Administered market research surveys and collected data to be used for client analysis. Improved data collection methodology by minimizing errors and bias in survey design and responses.