SummaryDemonstrated ability to analyze datasets, draw conclusions, and converse with professionals from diverse subject areas Diverse, in-depth experience with exploratory data analysis, categorical data analysis and classification methods, linear regression and shrinkage, PCA, factor analysis, clustering techniques, mixed effects models, repeated measures, survival analysis, probability distribution fitting, and experimental design Enthusiastic, self-motivated problem solver who can work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team Detail-oriented professional with outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent oral and written communication skills HighlightsR, Matlab, SAS, SAS Enterprise, JMP, and SPSSProficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Powerpoint, Word, and Outlook)Lean Six Sigma White BeltLean Six Sigma Yellow BeltCertified Six Sigma Green Belt (American Society for Quality) ExperienceDATA ANALYST STATISTICIAN,06 2016toPresentOhsu Klamath Falls,OR,Used descriptive statistics to assist auditors with control testing of various internal procedures.Used correlations and linear regression to describe audit rating trends and performance across the organization.Communicated findings with business partners, auditors, and managers.Produced written reports of statistical findings and conclusions for audit reporting and communicated them to individuals with varied understanding of statistics.GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT,08 2012toPresentUniversity Of Tennessee Knoxville City,STATE,Taught nine consecutive semesters, and two summer courses.Taught over 1000 students over the course of four years.Collected, analyzed, and processed all necessary data to complete dissertation research.Determined sample sizes, designed experiments, and completed all statistical analyses (generalized linear mixed models, PCA, factor analysis, multivariate methods, etc.) for dissertation research. EducationMaster of Science Business Analytics and Statistics,Expected inMay 2017toUNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE,TNGPA Business Analytics and Statistics 4.00Doctorate of Philosophy Ecology And Evolutionary Biology,Expected inMay 2017toUNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE-KNOXVILLE,TNGPA Date Defended February 6, 2017Date Conferred May 11, 2017Bachelor of Arts Biology,Expected in2012toCOLLEGE OF THE HOLY CROSS-WORCESTER,MAGPA Biology 3.83 Magna Cum Laude Member of Phi Beta Kappa SkillsStatistical software (Matlab, R, SAS, JMP, Minitab), Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, Word), Lean - Six Sigma  SEP  The ideal candidate will have substantial exposure to monthly closing processes, forecasting and budgeting, and customer billing. They will be organized and approach each issue with an analytical mindset. ResponsibilitiesEnsure business transactions are reported in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles Work closely with team members to assist with the month-end close Assist with the annual audit process including the draft of the financial statements and related notes Research and analyze expense variances for company management Qualifications3 years of professional accounting experience Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics or equivalent experience CPA preferred