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About Candidate

Leverages 12+ years of experience in driving user-centric product development, process optimization, and strategic growth across various industries. Combine data analysis, design thinking, and project management expertise to deliver impactful solutions that enhance the user experience, increase efficiency, and achieve measurable results.

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Education

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Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
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Bachelor of Science
Middle Tennessee State University

Work & Experience

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Business Analyst (Scrum Product Owner) 02/21/2023 - 03/29/2024
Chenega MIOS SBU (Remote)

• Owned the UAT process, trained participants on Jira, and ensured a user-centric focus, leading to prioritizing UI/UX focus, fostering open dialogue, and empowering participants. This reduced clicks, increased time spent, boosted content creation by 15%, and improved the user experience, sparking a 25% user engagement. • Crafted data-driven UAT reports with user stories (Excel and storytelling) and empowered data-driven decisions and A/B testing, gaining 15% user retention and a 20% increase in user satisfaction.

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Customer Relations Manager (Product Manager) 03/15/2020 - 11/15/2020
Cedar Hills Campground

• Leveraged market research and customer interviews to identify user pain points related to reservations and payments, integrating Hipcamp, streamlining these processes, and boosting customer satisfaction by 50%. • Influenced strategic product redesign focused on peak season customer needs, resulting in a 30% customer acquisition in new market segments (younger age groups) and expanding the customer base. • Executed product redesign based on customer feedback and market data to streamline the checkout process and increase sales by $45,000. • Owned the product roadmap and prioritized backlog items to ensure alignment with customer needs and business goals.

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Product Analyst 12/3/2018 - 08/15/2019
Talon Healthy IT

• Employed open-ended questioning techniques to gather user feedback and prioritized it for user-centric solutions, promoting creativity and innovation in addressing customer needs. These user-centric solutions resulted in a 90% success rate in resolving complaints and a rise of 15% in customer satisfaction.

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Logistics Operations Manager 11/1/2017 - 08/15/2018
GTM Services

• Led process optimization initiatives for logistics operations, including streamlining A/P and A/R processes (QuickBooks) and implementing route optimization (truckstop.com). Achieved a 60% increase in operational efficiency, resulting in annual cost savings of $20,000. • Used process-driven methodologies (Six Sigma, DMAIC, and TQM) to identify and implement improvements for product development optimization, achieving a 30% reduction in operational expenses within 6 months, all while maintaining quality standards.

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Data Intelligence Analyst 08/01/2016 - 10/26/2017
Dean Health Plan

• Developed data quality initiatives, including developing enhanced procedures and implementing data validation rules. This resulted in a 30% reduction in data mistakes and a 15% increase in data reliability, improving the foundation of data-driven decisions. • Leveraged data analysis and market research (including customer interviews) to uncover key user pain points. These insights led to a 20% decrease in the time spent making data-driven decisions. • Fostered data analysis skills (e.g., SQL) to generate actionable insights that fueled a 25% boost in informed product choices. Collaborated with product teams to translate data insights into actionable product improvements.

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Senior Business Systems Analyst 08/27/2014 - 11/24/2015
CACI International

• Played a key role in the user experience (UX) for a government healthcare redesign project. Utilized Agile methodologies (Sprints) and user-centered design (interviews and testing) to address user needs within regulatory constraints. This resulted in a 20% improvement in UX and a 30% increase in product adoption by government agencies. • Improved stakeholder requirements documents (Business Process Management, BPM) to confirm intuitive user interfaces and established context-sensitive lessons. Increased stakeholder engagement by 25%. • Performed a user-centered redesign to address usability and value perception, implemented tracking improvements, and introduced high-impact features that landed a 30% increase in product adoption.

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Interface Analyst (Healthcare Solutions Architect) 01/27/2014 - 07/01/2014
Orion Health

• Started using user-centric design principles (stakeholder-based) for healthcare solutions, incorporating stakeholder feedback and user testing throughout the development process. This approach led to a 15% reduction in errors and a 25% improvement in accuracy and efficiency. • Played a key role in data integration, integrating with key data sources, and establishing data validation processes. This resulted in a 30% increase in processing speed and a 25% improvement in data accuracy, improving the quality and reliability of healthcare solutions. • Created a hybrid approach using Agile techniques, user-centric development practices (validating and refining design), and user testing. This approach reduced time-to-market by 20% while improving the user experience by 30%.

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Interface Analyst 06/11/2012 - 01/24/2014
Community Health Systems (CHS)

• Implemented SDLC best practices, EHR system optimization, standardized workflows, and data validation rules. This culminated in a 15% increase in operational efficiency and a 20% reduction in data errors. • Productive application migration projects, cloud migration, and infrastructure optimization produced a 20% increase in application speed and overall performance. • Formulated a mentorship program that paired high-potential employees with experienced mentors for knowledge transfer, cross-functional collaboration, and skills development increased by 30%.

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IDM/IAM Business Analyst 07/08/2011 - 06/08/2012
Insight Global

• Implemented a single sign-on (SSO) system, enforced strict password regulations, and included multi-factor authentication, improving the user experience and security, resulting in a 20% increase in employee productivity and a 15% decrease in security incidents.

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Personal Project 12/01/2020 - 02/17/2023
Education, Family, and Home Renovation Sabbatical

• Built strategic partnerships with vendors and stakeholders during my home renovation project. Through negotiation, secured cost-effective solutions, resulting in a 30% cost reduction and a total savings of $15,000. • Leveraged market research and data-driven optimization to identify opportunities for increased value in my renovation project. Evaluated market data to prioritize high-value features, resulting in a 40% increase in project value, delivering an added $167,000 of benefit.